Last Man Standing (Pop Evil song)
| "Last Man Standing" | ||||
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| Single by Pop Evil | ||||
| from the album War of Angels | ||||
| Released | September 2010 | |||
| Format | Compact Disc, Digital Download | |||
| Genre | Hard rock, Post-grunge | |||
| Length | 4:04 | |||
| Label | E1 Music | |||
| Writer(s) | Leigh Kakaty, Anthony Greve, Dylan Allison, Matthew DiRito | |||
| Producer(s) | Johnny K | |||
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Last Man Standing is the first single from War of Angels, the second album by Pop Evil. The song was heavily used by NASCAR, being part of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series promotions.[1][2] The song was also featured on ESPN, utilized by the National Hockey League[3] and played during the 2011 Super Bowl.[4]
Premise
Leigh Kakaty, lead vocalist for Pop Evil states that the song was penned in the midst of a difficult time with the former record company for the band, when the ensemble didn't know their future path. Kakaty stated that the song is directed towards those who have been pinned to the ground and are still determined to succeed. Indicating that staying ahead is becoming more and more difficult, the band made the statement "WE ARE HERE AND AREN'T GOING AWAY!"[5]
Chart performance
| Chart (2010–2011) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Mainstream Rock Songs (Billboard)[6] | 7 |
| US Alternative Songs (Billboard)[7] | 35 |
| US Rock Songs (Billboard)[8] | 26 |
References
- ↑ "Pop Evil’s “Last Man Standing” To Be Featured In NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Promotions". Hard Rock Hideout. 2010-11-16. Retrieved 2013-06-04.
- ↑ "Pop Evil's 'Last Man Standing' Used by NASCAR". Noisecreep. 2010-11-24. Retrieved 2013-06-04.
- ↑ "Interview and review of Pop Evil at The Fillmore". Interstatelive.com. 2012-01-04. Retrieved 2013-06-04.
- ↑ Minnesota Home Improvements (2011-02-02). "Pop Evil’s New Track “Last Man Standing” To Be Played During Super Bowl". Rev967.com. Retrieved 2013-06-04.
- ↑ Manogue, Aaron (2011-09-28). "Interview with lead vocalist Leigh Kakaty of Pop evil | Hard Rock Reviews | Interviews, Music News & Random Mischief all About Rock Music". Hard Rock Reviews. Retrieved 2013-06-04.
- ↑ "Pop Evil – Chart History: Mainstream Rock Tracks". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved February 28, 2013.
- ↑ "Pop Evil – Chart History: Alternative Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved February 28, 2013.
- ↑ "Pop Evil – Chart History: Rock Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved February 28, 2013.
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