The Last DJ
Tom Petty
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Well, you can't turn him into the company man, You can't turn him into a whore, And the boys upstairs just don't understand anymore. Well, the top brass don't like him talking so much, And he won't play what they say to play, And he don't wanna change what don't need to change. Chorus: And there goes the last DJ Who plays what he wants to play, And says what he wants to say, Hey hey hey. And there goes your freedom of choice, There goes the last human voice, And there goes the last DJ. Well, some folks say they gotta hang him so high, Coz' you just can't do what he did. There's some things you just can't put in the minds of those kids. As we celebrate mediocrity, All the boys upstairs want to see, How much you'll pay for what you used to get for free. (Repeat Chorus) Well, he got in a station down in Mexico, And sometimes it'll kinda come in, And I'll bust a move and remember how it was back then. (Repeat Chorus)
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10 facts about this song
Release Information"The Last DJ" is a song written by Tom Petty, recorded by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, and released as the title track of their 2002 album.
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Music VideoThe music video of the song includes visual references to George Orwell's novel "1984", emphasising the themes of corporate control and loss of freedom present in the lyrics.
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Symbols and ThemesThe song criticizes the greed of the music industry, symbolized by the figure of the "last DJ" who plays what he wants and does not compromise with commercial pressures.
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Chart PerformanceDespite controversial themes, the song gained commercial success, peaking at number 22 on Billboard's Mainstream Rock Tracks.
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Awards and Recognition"The Last DJ" won the Boston Music Award for Album of the Year in 2002.
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InspirationThe song was reportedly inspired by Petty's hometown radio station, gaining insight into the corporatization and commodification of the music industry.
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Public ResponseThe song’s criticism of the music industry led to it being banned from certain radio stations in the United States.
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Live Performances"The Last DJ" became a staple of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers' live shows, often serving as the opening song.
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Sound DesignThe song is characterized by its catchy melody and Petty's unmistakable vocals, combined with the solid rhythm section of the Heartbreakers.
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Song LengthThe track runs a total of 3 minutes and 30 seconds, becoming one of the shorter, more concise rock anthems in Pett's discography.
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