What Became of the Likely Lads
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What Became of the Likely Lads is track #14 on The Libertines' second album, The Libertines. The track is credited to Doherty and Barat, and was also the final single released by The Libertines before their split in 2004[1].
The lyrics in the song ("What became of the dreams we had?/What became of forever?") refer to the breakdown of the friendship between Peter Doherty and Carl Barat, and the subsequent collapse of the band. The song's title (and the chorus's lyrics) echo the title of a popular British situation comedy from the 1970s; Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?
According to Carl Barat, in the cover photo, Doherty isn't actually wearing a watch. Peter Doherty claimed in an interview with Newsnight that he had no input for the video of the song, which does not feature the band but two young boys on a council estate, implied to be a young Peter and Carl[2].
[edit] Versions:
- The Libertines : Track #14 - Mexican sessions : Track #7 (Download)
[edit] Tab:
http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/tabs/l/libertines/what_became_of_the_likely_lads_ver2_tab.htm
[edit] Lyrics:
http://www.albionarks.com/lyrics/libs/songs/likelylads.php
[edit] Artwork:
Front Cover
Disk
Back Cover
Promo Poster
[edit] Reviews:
What Became of the Likely Lads Review Rockfeedback 2004
[edit] Releases:
Officially released 30.08.04 on The Libertines.
Officially released 25.10.04 as a Single.
Officially released 22.02.05 as an EP. (Us only)
Officially released 29.10.07 on Time for Heroes - The Best of The Libertines.
