Last to Go

Last to Go is the first extended play by Australian recording artist Anthony Callea. Callea worked with Aussie producers David Musumeci, Michael D'Arcy from DNA Songs on the seven-track EP, as well as Jamie Munson (a.k.a. DJ Poet) from the Black Eyed Peas.[3]

Last to Go
EP by
Anthony Callea
Released21 February 2012
RecordedMelbourne
GenrePop, dance-pop
Length26:10
LabelVox Enterprises
Anthony Callea chronology
A New Chapter
(2006)		 Last to Go
(2012)		 Thirty
(2013)
Singles from Last To Go
  1. "Oh Oh, Oh Oh[1]"
    Released: 7 October 2011
  2. "Last to Go[2]"
    Released: 21 February 2012

Background

Callea had been signed with Sony Music Australia after finishing runner-up to Casey Donovan on the second series of Australian Idol in 2004. The contract ceased in 2009. Over the next three years, Callea worked on new music independently and self-funded his own production company called "Vox Enterprises".[4] In July 2011, it was announced that Callea would preview long-awaited new material at the 2011 Stockholm Pride Festival.[5][6] Callea wrote with various people including Paul Mac and the Black Eyed Peas producer DJ Poet. Callea said he had spent the past three years crafting a new musical direction after beginning his career as a popera star with the fastest-selling Australian single ever,[7] "The Prayer". [8] Callea said, "It's been really interesting working with people overseas who had no idea who I was or where I come from."[9]

On the change of musical direction, in October 2011 Callea said; "I still love ballads and pop, but this is what I'm enjoying now. If I don't do music I love, I can't expect anyone else to believe it."[10]

Promotion

Callea promoted the single "Oh Oh, Oh Oh" in October 2011, and the EP Last to Go in March and April 2012.[11][12]

On 17 October 2011, Callea performed an acoustic version of "Oh Oh, Oh Oh" live on The Circle.[13] On 4 March 2012, Callea performed "Last to Go" live on Sunrise.[14] In April 2012, Callea also performed "Last to Go" live on Young Talent Time.

Live performances

Date Location Venue
2 October 2011 Sydney Home Nightclub
5 November 2011 Melbourne Crown Entertainment Complex
9 March 2012 Melbourne Greyhound Nightclub
17 March 2012 Sydney ARC Nightclub
18 March 2012 Los Angeles Here Nightclub
19 March 2012 Los Angeles Eleven Nightclub

Callea continued to perform throughout the U.S. and took his energetic performance style to Los Angeles and Las Vegas where he performed to packed houses in West Hollywood and the famous Planet Hollywood on the Vegas strip.[15]

Reviews

Yahoo 7 said, "From the carefree celebration of 'Last to Go' to the emotional depth of 'Tangled', the EP is a compelling collection of songs. 'Last Night' is the ultimate party anthem, while the strikingly honest 'I Don't Care What You Say' is the sound of defiance and independence."[16]

ARIA said, "Anthony's growth and evolution as a music artist and entertainer will no doubt continue to inspire in this next phase whilst always demonstrating his determination and incredibly faultless vocal talent."[17]

Howard from Rickey said. '...[there is] a strong bond between the artist and the music. The versatility of his voice is remarkable, being able to sing whatever is asked of him." He said Callea is getting "better and better."[18]

Nick Bond of Star Observer said; "'Last to Go', the title track of this newly released EP.., [is] easily the best song the pocket rocket's ever put his name to." He continued saying, "Elsewhere on this seven-song EP, Callea goes into ballad mode on 'Tangled', offers up another slice of camp dance pop with 'Last Night', collaborates with Paul Mac on the ace gay anthem 'I Don't Care What You Say'."[19]

The Live Guide said; "The 7 track EP is the sound of an artist who's embracing his creative freedom, excited by the endless possibilities."[20]

Track listing

Last to Go contains 7 tracks. It was released digitally on the 21 February 2012.[21]

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Last to Go"Anthony Callea, David Musumeci & Anthony EgiziiDNA Songs3:49
2."Oh Oh Oh Oh"Anthony Callea & Jamie MunsonDJ Poet and Khaled3:10
3."Tangled"Anthony Callea, Matt Morris, Kadis & Sean , SeanMichael D'Arcy4:01
4."Last Night"Anthony Callea & Jaakko SalovaaraMichael D'Arcy3:33
5."I Don't Care What You Say"Anthony Callea, Paul Mac & Cindy RyanMichael D'Arcy3:55
6."Last to Go (Acoustic)"Anthony Callea, David Musumeci & Anthony EgiziJames Kempster4:19
7."Oh Oh Oh Oh (Acoustic)"Anthony Callea & Jamie MunsonJames Kempster3:23
Total length:26:10

Cover art

Photography by Angelo Di-Benedetto from ADB Imagery.

Singles
  • "Oh Oh Oh Oh" debuted at number 6 on the Official Independent Music Charts AIR Charts,[22] and in its first week, peaked at number 17 on the ARIA Top 20 Australian Artists Singles Chart.[23] A video was released on October 6, 2011 to promote the single.[24]
  • "Last to Go" reached number 7 on the Independent Distribution Singles Chart.[25][26] A video was released on March 17, 2012 to promote the single.[27]

Charts
Chart (2012) Peak
position
Independent Chart 7[25][26]

Release history
Region Date Format Label
Worldwide February 21, 2012 Digital download Vox Enterprises

References
  1. "Oh Oh Oh Oh - Single by Anthony Callea". iTunes. 7 October 2011.
  2. "Last to Go - Single by Anthony Callea". iTunes. 21 February 2012.
  3. "Anthony Callea returns with newEP". V Music. Retrieved 6 June 2014.
  4. "Anthony Callea Mehr über diesen Künstler". V Music. Retrieved 6 June 2014.
  5. McCabe, Kathy (18 July 2011). "Anthony Callea takes a road trip". Daily Telegraph.
  6. "Stockholm Pride presents". Stockholm Pride org. 18 July 2011.
  7. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2014-02-04. Retrieved 2014-06-06.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  8. "Anthony Callea takes a road trip". Daily Telegraph. 6 June 2014.
  9. "Oh oh oh oh Anthony Callea is back". Noise 11. September 20, 2011.
  10. "Four Minutes With... Anthony Callea". News.com.au. October 6, 2011.
  11. "Anthony Callea is back". Noise 11. 20 September 2011. Retrieved 6 June 2014.
  12. "Anthony Callea works with Paul Mac on new EP". Noise 11. 5 March 2012. Retrieved 6 June 2014.
  13. Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: Anthony Callea - The Circle - Live & Acoustic Oh Oh Oh Oh. YouTube.
  14. Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: Anthony Callea performs 'Last To Go' live | Sunrise. YouTube.
  15. "Anthony Callea (Biography)". ABC Music. Retrieved 6 June 2014.
  16. "ANTHONY CALLEA'S NEW MINI ALBUM". Yahoo 7. Retrieved 6 June 2014.
  17. "ANTHONY CALLEA Oh Oh Oh Oh". ARIA. Retrieved 6 June 2014.
  18. "Anthony Callea Releases Last To Go". Rickey.Org. Retrieved 6 June 2014.
  19. "Last To Go EP: Anthony Callea". Star Observer. 20 March 2012. Retrieved 6 June 2014.
  20. "Anthony Callea 'Last To Go' Tour". Live Guide. Retrieved 6 June 2014.
  21. "Anthony Callea Last To Go". iTunes Australia. 21 February 2012. Retrieved 6 June 2014.
  22. AusIndies.com Retrieved 18 October 2011 Archived 18 October 2011 at the Wayback Machine
  23. ARIA Top 20 Australian Singles Chart Archived 2012-01-06 at the Wayback Machine ARIA Australian Recording Industry Association Retrieved 16 October 2011
  24. Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: Anthony Callea - Oh Oh Oh Oh. YouTube.
  25. Last to Go. iTunes. Retrieved 19 March 2012
  26. Independent distribrution Chart Archived 2011-09-14 at the Wayback Machine. Independent Music Charts. 12 March 2012. Retrieved 20 March 2012
  27. Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: Anthony Callea - LAST TO GO - The People's Edition. YouTube.
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.