Last Date (song)

"Last Date" is a 1960 instrumental written and performed by Floyd Cramer. It exemplifies the "slip note" style of piano playing that Cramer made popular. It peaked at number 11 on the country chart and at number two on the Hot 100 behind "Are You Lonesome Tonight?" by Elvis Presley. Cramer's recording inspired a number of successful cover versions, including a vocal adaptation by Conway Twitty.

"Last Date"
Single by Floyd Cramer
from the album Last Date
B-side"Sweetie Baby"
ReleasedAugust 1960
RecordedJuly 12, 1960
StudioRCA Victor, Nashville, Tennessee
GenreCountry
Length2:20
LabelRCA Victor
Songwriter(s)Floyd Cramer
Producer(s)Chet Atkins
Floyd Cramer singles chronology
""Flip Flop and Bop""
(1960)
"Last Date"
(1960)
""On the Rebound""
(1961)
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