Last Love Song Explained

Last Love Song
Type:single
Artist:ZZ Ward
Album:'Til the Casket Drops
Released:February 13, 2014
Studio:Boardwalk Records
Label:Hollywood Records
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"Last Love Song" is a song by American singer-songwriter ZZ Ward and the third single from Ward's debut album, 'Til the Casket Drops.[1] [2] While initially released in 2012, it was later re-released in 2014 as part of an EP. "Last Love Song" reached number 15 on Billboard's US Adult Alternative Songs and 30 on the US Adult Pop Airplay.

Background

While writing her debut album, many of Ward's songs were inspired by an ex-boyfriend. Ward wrote "Last Love Song" as a final love song to an ex-boyfriend, hoping to write no more love songs about him.[3] The song was produced by OneRepublic's Ryan Tedder and Brent Kutzle. On April 1, 2014, four remixes of "Last Love Song" were released on an EP titled Last Love Song Remixes.

Music video

The official music video for "Last Love Song" was released on April 25, 2014. The video is was directed by Joseph Toman and stylized in black and white while filmed in San Francisco and Los Angeles. It features a seemingly melancholy Ward singing throughout a home and various locations in a city while remembering a past relationship.[4]

A "Pretty Little Liars version" of the official music video was released one day prior with scenes from the official music video intermixed with scenes from the television series, Pretty Little Liars.[5] This was part of a promotion for the series featuring "Last Love Song."

Reception

While reviewing the 'Til the Casket Drops, Stone from The Couch Sessions commended Ward's vocal performance on the soul-ballad while also admiring the use of imagery associated with the classic American Dream.[6]

Use in media

Release history

"Last Love Song" release history!Region!Date!Format(s)!Version!Label!Ref.
United StatesOctober 16, 2012CD, digital downloadOriginal album versionHollywood Records
United StatesApril 1, 2014Digital downloadTracy Young Ferosh remix
Dave Audé club remix
Atlantic Connection remix
White Sea remix

References

  1. Lipshutz . Jason . 2014-04-24 . ZZ Ward Premiere: Watch 'Last Love Song' Music Video . 2024-09-05 . Billboard . en-US.
  2. Web site: ACE Repertory - TIL THE CASKET DROPS . 2024-09-05 . ASCAP.
  3. Web site: Burns . Brent . 2014-12-02 . ZZ Ward At Bardot Hollywood GRAMMY.com . 2024-09-05 . grammy.com.
  4. Web site: 2014 . ZZ Ward: Last Love Song . IMDb.
  5. Web site: 2014 . ZZ Ward: Last Love Song (Pretty Little Liars Version) . IMDb.
  6. Web site: 2012-10-23 . ALBUM REVIEW: ZZ Ward - Til the Casket Drops . 2024-09-05 . The Couch Sessions . en.

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