February 2012
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52 COVERS: WEEK 8
“Age of Consent” originally by New Order
Age of Consent by The Last Names
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52 COVERS: WEEK 7
“Tonight You Belong to Me” originally by Patience and Prudence
Tonight You Belong to Me by The Last Names
This week we took on our first request! ”Tonight You Belong to Me” for Steven in Montreal. It’s a song we’ve always really liked. The version we’re familiar with is the one recorded by Patience and Prudence in 1956…but apparently it...
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52 COVERS: WEEK 6
“Screaming at a Wall” originally by Minor Threat
Screaming at a Wall by The Last Names
We’ve been getting a lot of requests for hardcore and metal songs, which are more in our wheelhouse than you would expect. My first band was called The Pissed-Officers, and we played 17 songs in 7 minutes.
When I was 15, I discovered Minor Threat, and my mind was blown. I spent...
January 2012
17 posts
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52 COVERS: WEEK 5
“The End of the World” originally by Skeeter Davis
The End of the World by The Last Names
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MORE REQUESTS!
we’ve been getting so many awesome/interesting/unexpected cover requests (the pixies, van halen, slayer, the bevis frond, astrud gilberto, nick drake, iron maiden) that we can’t possibly post them all here. but we still want to hear them all, so keep them coming! just send them to xxthelastnames@gmail.com and tell us your name and where you’re from! that way if we cover one of...
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52 COVERS: WEEK 4
“Forever in Blue Jeans” originally by Neil Diamond
Forever in Blue Jeans by The Last Names
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52 COVERS: WEEK 3
“Everybody’s Happy Nowadays” originally by The Buzzcocks
Everybody’s Happy Nowadays by The Last Names
Anonymous asked: I loved Bishop Allen's version of Fugazi's Waiting Room coz it was unexpected, totally different from the original, but weirdly faithful in spirit, if not execution (at least that's how I took it). Very keen to hear The Last Names tackle something way outside the delicate indie pop realm. Bad Brains comes to mind.
Anonymous asked: If week 52 was OMD's "The More I See You" would that bring an interesting circularity to the project?
Anonymous asked: Would you consider using the Betty Everett and Jerry Butler version of "Let It Be Me" as your guide for covering the song if you were to cover it? It is the perfect version. I challenge you to top it!
Anonymous asked: Where should I be signed up , in order to see any news on upcoming shows! (will travel) /cough Cambridge MA, loves you
Anonymous asked: when is your cd coming out?
stefanhayden asked: I recommend covering Hold On Hope by Guided By Voices. also Nite Club byOld 97's would be fun too! love you guys!
Anonymous asked: Are you guys planning any shows? SXSW would be great!
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52 COVERS: WEEK 2
“So Far Away” originally by Dire Straits
So Far Away by The Last Names
Anonymous asked: Do you want suggestions on possible covers? When I listen to Begonias (Cary/Cockrell), I think you two could joyfully chew those songs.
Anonymous asked: When you do tour will you be making a stop to play for Curt at Dale Bros. Brewery?
Anonymous asked: Are you more influenced by Creedence Clearwater Revival or Massive Attack?
Anonymous asked: will you guys be touring around the u.s.?
Anonymous asked: Will the covers be compiled or available to purchase otherwise?
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52 COVERS: WEEK 1
“The More I See You” originally by Chris Montez
The More I See You by The Last Names
December 2011
2 posts
