The Last Time
The Rolling Stones
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Well I told you once and I told you twice But ya never listen to my advice You don't try very hard to please me With what you know it should be easy Well this could be the last time This could be the last time Maybe the last time I don't know, oh no, oh no Well, I'm sorry girl but I can't stay Feelin' like I do today It's too much pain and too much sorrow Guess I'll feel the same tomorrow Well this could be the last time This could be the last time Maybe the last time I don't know, oh no, oh no Well this could be the last time This could be the last time Maybe the last time I don't know, oh no, oh no Well I told you once and I told you twice That someone will have to pay the price But here's a chance to change your mind 'Cause I'll be gone a long, long time Well this could be the last time This could be the last time Maybe the last time I don't know, oh no, oh no Last time baby To say no more Baby I don't know Well I don't know Well, I don't know I don't know Well, I don't know Well, I don't know Well, I don't know Well, I don't know Well, I don't know Well, I don't know Well, I don't know
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Written by: KEITH RICHARDS, MICK JAGGER
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10 facts about this song
Creation"The Last Time" was released by The Rolling Stones in their 1965 album "Out of Our Heads". It was the band's first original song to reach number one in the UK charts.
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InspirationThe tune was written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, with most critiques reporting that the song was inspired by a traditional gospel song titled "This May Be the Last Time" which was performed by the Staple Singers.
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ProductionThe song was produced by Andrew Loog Oldham, who worked on most of the Rolling Stones' original recordings.
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Musical StyleThe song features a distinctive looping guitar riff and a high energy blues-inspired melody - styles that would become a signature part of The Rolling Stone's sound.
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Chart Success"The Last Time" reached number nine on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart, number one on the UK charts, and also made it into the Top 5 in several other countries.
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Famous Cover VersionIrish rock band The Dubliners covered "The Last Time" in 1996, performing it as a duet with Rolling Stones' lead vocalist Mick Jagger. Keith Richards also played guitar on the track.
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Controversial SampleA sample of the song's distinctive guitar riff was used by The Verve in their 1997 single "Bitter Sweet Symphony". Despite contractual agreements for the sample, The Rolling Stones’ former manager sued The Verve for copyright infringement and won.
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Live PerformancesThe last performance of this song by The Rolling Stones (as of 2021) was in August 2006, at a concert in London.
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Influence in Pop CultureThe Rolling Stones's "The Last Time" has appeared in numerous films, TV shows and commercials, including the 2007 movie "The Departed".
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Multi-Platinum Status"The Last Time" contributed to the album "Out of Our Heads" becoming multi-platinum in the United States. This means the album sold more than 2 million copies.
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