The Last Dinner Party Call On Blondie For 'Like A Version'

Continuing their successful run across the country, UK outfit The Last Dinner Party could be heard and seen on triple j’s Like A Version this morning, taking on the Blondie classic Call Me.

Opening with an even rockier guitar tone than the original, the band brought their signature theatrical avant-garde rock sound to a timeless Blondie tune.

Adding their own spin (especially on the keyboard), vocalist Abigail Morris never tries to emulate Debbie Harry, who is already a strong enough singer to bring her own energy to the beloved song. Plus, there’s a ripping guitar solo that’s just stacks of fun.

In a follow-up video, Australian-born bassist Georgia Davies revealed that she and Abigail used to cover Call Me as their go-to karaoke song at house parties as teenagers. Morris concurred, stating that it was their mission to “reclaim” the song and do it well.

You can watch the cover below.

The Last Dinner Party wrapped up their inaugural tour dates in Australia this week. The tour included massive shows in Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane (all upgraded to larger venues than originally announced) and an appearance at Adelaide’s Spin Off festival.

In a review of their show at Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion, The Music’s Jake Fitzpatrick declared that “the next great rock stars” have arrived in the form of The Last Dinner Party.

Fitzpatrick continued, “After a brief encore, the band’s final song, Nothing Matters, whipped the audience into a frenzy. At times, the band appear like a coven of the sweetest witches you’ve ever laid eyes on, and then, in an instant, they switch into the most scrumptiously daring of rockstars. 

“If this is the last dinner party, I’m in and will bring the finest wine I have.”

The tour arrived in support of The Last Dinner Party’s debut album, Prelude To Ecstasy, released in February to widespread critical acclaim. The band grew immensely in popularity quickly after releasing the music video for their quirky, piano-led debut single, Nothing Matters, a year ago.

The Last Dinner Party’s debut Australian tour was extra special thanks to Davies’ relationship with Australia—she was born and raised in Sydney before moving to the UK to study literature and eventually join one of the world’s hottest new bands.

On Instagram, The Last Dinner Party described the tour as “Georgia’s homecoming tour” and wrote that they’re “not here to fuck spiders.” They added, “For the very first time, the carnage is coming down under. Georgia hasn’t been home in three years, so this is very special.”