The Last to Know (Johnny Hates Jazz song)

"The Last to Know" is a song by the British pop band Johnny Hates Jazz, released as a single in 1987. It was their third single from their debut album, Turn Back the Clock.

The song is a pop ballad characterized by its melodic piano chords and Clark Datchler's lead vocals. Lyrically, the song deals with the pain and frustration of being the last person to discover the end of a relationship or a significant change in someone's life. The narrator expresses feelings of betrayal and isolation after being kept in the dark.

While not as commercially successful as their breakout hit "Shattered Dreams," "The Last to Know" still achieved moderate success in the UK and other European countries, contributing to the overall success of Turn Back the Clock. It remains a popular track among fans of Johnny Hates Jazz and 1980s pop music. The song is known for its melancholic tone and relatable theme of emotional distance within personal relationships.