February 1965. The Rolling Stones were not new, and yet there was something they still lacked: a number one hit that they had personally written. Then followed a guitar riff, a memorable chorus, and all was different in the history of rock and roll.
The Song that Started It All
The Last Time was the first original by Jagger and Richards to reach number one on the UK charts as they transitioned to original music.
Keith Possessed A Guitar Riff
Keith Richards woke up with an enthralling guitar line that formed the basis of a song and gave birth to a legendary songwriting collaboration.
Mick Had The Attitude
The musical foundation was laid by Keith as Mick Jagger superimposed on top of it, attitude-filled lyrics, telling a woman that it was her final chance, with unsurpassed swagger.
It Was Grounded In The Gospel
This May Be The Last Time is a 1955 gospel song by the Staple Singers, which marks the beginning of the Last Time. The Stones made it a hard rock version, which was raw.
This Was The Case With Chess Studios
One of the songs, The Last Time, taped during the active sessions, was fresh and strong where the earlier songs lacked, and an irresistible flow was added by the twin guitar of Richards and Brian Jones.
The Top One In The UK
The Last Time reached the number one position in the UK when it was released in February 1965, and it demonstrated to Mick and Keith that they were the songwriters of the world.
It Reformed The Way They Used To Reason
According to Keith Richards, The Last Time was a turning point in the songwriting of the Stones. It was an extra venture prior to it, and then the band realized that they were stronger as originals than as a covers band.
It Conceived The Way Of Satisfaction
The last time was successful, and Jagger Richards was able to have his first US number one and a classic in the rock style with Satisfaction a few months later.
The Riff Is Everywhere
The opening hook of the guitar of The Last Time has left a trace on the music fraternity and has left a footprint over decades of rock music. The influence of this one riff may be followed in modern music.
Sixty-One Years Later, It Still Hits
Plays The Last Time, and it sounds like it was created yesterday. The tune of the guitar draws your attention, and Mick’s voice of Mick does not lose its merits. This song has not become a year older than it was sixty-one years of music history. It is what a great song will do.
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