The Last Worthless Evening

Don Henley

About The Last Worthless Evening

"The Last Worthless Evening" is a song written by John Corey, Don Henley, and Stan Lynch. It was a single recorded by Henley in 1989 that reached #21 on the US chart. The song was included on Henley's third album The End of the Innocence that same year. The song is rumored to be about actress Michelle Pfeiffer. Henley himself tells the story to concertgoers that he was at a Hollywood party in the late 1980s when, from across the room, he spied the beautiful blond "It girl" of Hollywood. She had just broken up with her husband and was sitting on a couch smoking a cigarette next to her recent co-star, Jack Nicholson. Henley says that he, like every man in the room, wanted to meet her. As he tells it, he walked up to the woman and asked if he could bum a cigarette. Without ever looking up at him she thrust a cigarette in his direction. As he slinked away, he says Nicholson chortled, "Well played, Henley." (Vegas, 2012). Pfieffer separated from her first husband, Peter Horton, in 1988 and co-starred with Nicholson in The Witches of Eastwick in 1987. The female protagonist in the music video is played by Clare Michelle Hoak, the daughter of Jill Corey and Don Hoak. more »

Year:: 2009
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Don Henley

Donald Hugh "Don" Henley (born July 22, 1947, in Gilmer, Texas) is an American singer, songwriter and drummer, best known as a founding member of the Eagles before launching a successful solo career. Henley was the drummer and lead vocalist for the Eagles from 1971–1980, when the band broke up. Henley sings lead vocals on Eagles hits such as "Witchy Woman", "Desperado", "Best of My Love", "One of These Nights", "Hotel California", "Life in the Fast Lane", and "The Long Run". He and Glenn Frey formed one of the most successful songwriting partnerships in music history. more »

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Song Origin "The Last Worthless Evening" is a song by Don Henley, a distinguished American singer-songwriter and record producer. He co-wrote this song with John Corey and Stan Lynch.
Album Information This particular track originates from Henley's third solo studio album named "The End of the Innocence". The album was released in 1989, under the label of Geffen.
Chart Performance The song ranked #21 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts in the United States, showcasing its popularity during that time.
Music Video The music video accompanying the song featured a romantic theme with Henley singing in a misty environment, with scenes of a woman weaving in and out.
Song Meaning The lyrics describe a protagonist expressing feelings of regret over wasted time but also hoping for redemption in a new relationship.
Co-writers' Contributions Stan Lynch, who co-wrote the song, is a former drummer for Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, while John Corey is an accomplished keyboardist and guitar player who has worked with several famous artists.
Live Performance The song has been a consistent part of Don Henley's live shows and concerts, receiving substantial applause and recognition.
Popular Cover Amy Sky, a Canadian singer-songwriter, covered the song and included it on her 1996 album, "Cool Rain".
Background Vocals The song is recognized for its rich harmonies and backup vocals, provided by artists including Timothy B. Schmit, former bandmate of Henley in Eagles.
Soundtrack Feature "The Last Worthless Evening" has been featured in multiple TV series such as King of the Hill and Providence. It was also used in the soundtrack of the 1993 movie, The Thing Called Love.

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