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Introduction
In a moment full of emotion, “The Last Chapter” serves as the Osmond Brothers’ heartfelt farewell to fans and to an era that began in the late 1950s. The song, first revealed during their final public reunion, was performed live on October 14, 2019, on the talk show The Talk, as a special tribute for their sister Marie’s 60th birthday. It was the last time the original quartet—Alan, Wayne, Merrill, and Jay Osmond—shared a stage together.
The Osmonds’ story started with four brothers singing barbershop harmonies in Ogden, Utah, guided by their parents, George and Olive Osmond. Their big break came with regular appearances on The Andy Williams Show in the early 1960s. They later shifted to mainstream pop-rock in the late 1960s and early 1970s. The band found massive success starting in 1971 with “One Bad Apple,” which spent five weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, and they cemented their place in music history with hits like “Crazy Horses” and “Love Me for a Reason.”
Jumping forward to 2019, the brothers recognized this performance as their swan song, delivering “The Last Chapter,” a poignant piece that reflects both gratitude and closure. The segment included a video montage chronicling Marie’s life and career, which deepened the emotional impact. The song’s lyrics and tone captured a lifetime of shared experiences: music, faith, perseverance, and strong family bonds.
As the Osmonds finished their final number, it was clear that “The Last Chapter” carried the weight of decades. It was a unifying moment that blended nostalgia, love, and the bittersweet realization that an era had come to an end. This performance wasn’t just the final time they performed as a quartet; it was a celebration of the entire Osmond legacy, in all its harmony, heart, and history.
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