History Lesson: “Porpoise Song (Theme from Head)” is a song written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King and performed by The Monkees on their album Head. The song was released as a single in 1968, and reached No. 62 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song’s lyrics and melody echoes the psychedelic vibe of mid-1960s rock music. Micky Dolenz provides the vocals, which are distorted by echoing effect, and a mix of organ riffs, cello, string-bass, woodwinds and horns float in and out of the tune. The lyrics