Our Last Song Together

Neil Sedaka

About Our Last Song Together

"Our Last Song Together" is a song written and originally recorded by Neil Sedaka. It is a track from his 1973 LP The Tra-La Days Are Over, the third of four single releases from the album. The song became a Top 40 hit in the UK (#31) and Ireland (#19) in late 1973.


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Days of devils, kings and clowns
Angel songs and birthday tunes
Valentines and wishing wells
Magic stairways, moods, and Junes
Silly rhymes and monkeyshines
Pictures on a stage
Round and round the records go
Time to turn the page

This will be our last song together
Words will only make us cry
This will be our last song together
There's no other way to say good-bye

Misty faces, far off places
Came and danced across the stage
Sha na na's and doo be down's
The sounds that chased away the blues 
Yesterday is yesterday
The past is dead and gone
Nostalgia just gets in the way
Let's stop hanging on

This will be our last song together
Words will only make us cry
This will be our last song together
There's no other way to say good-bye

Now we go our separate ways 
And the world we used to know
Scratchy worn out 45's
An echo on the radio
Tra la days are over now
Those days of you and me
Now we know that breaking up is
Really hard to do

This will be our last song together
Words will only make us cry
This will be our last song together
There's no other way to say good-bye

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Neil Sedaka

Neil Sedaka (born March 13, 1939) is an American pop/rock singer, pianist, and composer. His career has spanned nearly 55 years, during which time he has sold millions of records as an artist and has written or co-written over 500 songs for himself and other artists, collaborating mostly with lyricists Howard Greenfield and Phil Cody. more »

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Written by: HOWARD GREENFIELD, NEIL SEDAKA

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10 facts about this song

Release Details
"Our Last Song Together" was released as part of Neil Sedaka's 1973 studio album, "The Tra-La Days Are Over."
Songwriters
Neil Sedaka co-wrote "Our Last Song Together" with his longtime songwriting partner, Howard Greenfield. The duo has been responsible for creating multiple hit songs in the late '50s and '60s.
Emotional Background
The song is about Sedaka and Greenfield's professional breakup as songwriting partners, making it a particularly emotional piece considering their long-term collaboration.
Genre Classification
This song is a typical example of Sedaka's pop style that also showcases his integrated nuances of rock and roll, and doo-wop music.
Cover By Other Artists
"Our Last Song Together" has been covered by other artists, including Clay Aiken and Bond, indicating its lasting popularity and influence.
Music Career
The song marks a mature, more sophisticated style in Sedaka's music career, showcasing his evolution as an artist.
Personal Impact
"Our Last Song Together" is considered as one of Sedaka's most personal songs due to the poignant subject matter - the end of a partnership that was integral to his early music career.
Chart Performance
Despite its heartfelt lyrics and composition, "Our Last Song Together" did not chart significantly. It remains, however, one of Sedaka's most emotionally powerful songs and is a fan favorite.
Song Lyrics
The lyrics hint to some previous hits from the Sedaka/Greenfield partnership ("Oh Carol,” “Stairway to Heaven,” “Calendar Girl,” “Happy Birthday Sweet Sixteen,”), making it a nostalgic journey for the listeners.
Live Performances
Neil Sedaka often includes "Our Last Song Together" in his live performances, always introducing it with interesting trivia regarding its conception, making it a special treat for his fans.

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