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Who sang Last Kiss originally?

J. Frank Wilson and the Cavaliers
Last Kiss/Artists

When did Pearl Jam Last Kiss come out?

2000
Last Kiss/Released

Who sings the song last?

Edward Bear
Last Song/Artists

Is Last Kiss a true story?

Background. The song was supposedly based on the true story of Jeanette Clark and J.L. Hancock, who were both 16 years old when their car hit a tractor-trailer on a road in rural Barnesville, Georgia. The song was written by Wayne Cochran, who lived on Route 1941 in Georgia, about 15 miles from the crash site.

IS LAST KISS A remake?

Pearl Jam doesn’t have a new album or tour, but the band is back on the charts in Southern California and nationally, thanks to a remake of a 1964 novelty record originally issued only to its fan club members. Even though not officially released, Pearl Jam’s version of J.

Who originally sang Last Kiss?

“Last Kiss” is a song released by Wayne Cochran in 1961 on the Gala label. It failed to do well on the charts. Cochran subsequently re-recorded his song for the King label in 1963.

What was the story of the Last Kiss?

The song’s story. The narrator borrows his father’s car to take his beloved sweetheart out on a romantic date (on a rainy night). Coming upon a stalled car in the road, the narrator swerves to the right to avoid it, losing control and crashing violently in the process. The crash renders both the narrator and his girlfriend unconscious.

When did Last Kiss by the Cavaliers come out?

Born in Lufkin, Texas, he joined the Cavaliers after his discharge from Goodfellow Air Force Base (San Angelo, Texas) in 1962. The Cavaliers’ first number-one hit was Last Kiss. First released on Le Cam (722) and then on Tamara (761), it was released in June of 1964 on Josie Records (Josie 923).

When did Last Kiss by Pearl Jam come out?

Pearl Jam included “Last Kiss” on the 2003 B-sides and rarities album, Lost Dogs, and on the 2004 greatest hits album, rearviewmirror (Greatest Hits 1991–2003). The rarities album’s title Lost Dogs may refer to the subject of Winner’s song “Der Deitcher’s Dog”, a dog that cannot be found, despite its description.