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Last Stop: This Town - Eels
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Background Information
Last Stop: This Town is a song by the American rock band Eels, from their 1998 album Electro-Shock Blues. The song was co-written and co-produced by the band's frontman, known as E, and Michael Simpson of the Dust Brothers. The song holds personal significance as it was about E's sister, Elizabeth, who committed suicide prior to the album's recording.
Music Video
The music video, directed by Garth Jennings and produced by Hammer & Tongs, features E with various vegetables around him, including a carrot gradually transformed into a clone of E. This video was nominated for "Breakthrough Video" at the 1999 MTV Video Music Awards.
Release and Chart Performance
The song saw commercial release in Australia and the United Kingdom, and as a promotional release in the United States. It reached number 23 on the UK Singles Chart in September 1998 and spent four weeks at number 40 on the Billboard Hot Modern Rock Tracks.
Appearances
Last Stop: This Town and its music video have been featured in several collections, including Meet the Eels: Essential Eels, Vol. 1 (1996–2006). The song's live performances are featured on various albums, highlighting its significance in the band's repertoire.
Listen to the Song
(https://open.spotify.com/track/4JS5YU0c7jRJLFQmTwGRMs)
Chords and Tabs
(https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/search.php?search_type=title&value=Last+Stop%3A+This+Town)
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