1961 Deep Cut, Later Made Famous By Pearl Jam, Was Inspired By a Series of Real-Life Tragedies

Penned by Wayne Cochran in 1961, "Last Kiss" tells the story of a fictional young couple involved in a fatal car accident. It ...
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27 Years Ago, Rock Band’s 1999 Cover of 1961 Flop Becomes Their Biggest Hit

In 1999, 27 years ago this week, a legendary rock band scored their biggest Hot 100 hit when a 1960s song they covered went all the way to #2 on the charts. The band? Pearl Jam. The song? "Last Kiss." ...
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How Pearl Jam's Cover of 'Last Kiss' Became Their Highest Charting Hit in 1999

In 1999, 27 years ago this week, a legendary rock band scored their biggest Hot 100 hit when a 1960s song they covered went all the way to #2 on the charts. The band? Pearl Jam. The song? “Last Kiss.” ...