Introduction
In a moment brimming with emotion, “The Last Chapter” stands as the Osmond Brothers’ heartfelt farewell to fans and to an era that began in the late 1950s. The song—first revealed during their last public reunion—was performed live on October 14, 2019, on the U.S. talk show The Talk, as a special tribute to sister Marie’s 60th birthday . It was the last time the original quartet—Alan, Wayne, Merrill, and Jay Osmond—shared the stage together.
The Osmonds’ story began with four brothers singing barbershop harmonies in Ogden, Utah, under the guidance of their parents, George and Olive Osmond. Their early breakout came with regular appearances on The Andy Williams Show in the early 1960s, followed by a pivot to mainstream pop-rock in the late 1960s and early 1970s . The band enjoyed massive chart success starting in 1971 with “One Bad Apple,” which spent five weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 , then further cemented their place in music history with hits like “Crazy Horses” and “Love Me for a Reason” .
Fast-forward to 2019: recognizing this performance as their swan song, the brothers delivered “The Last Chapter,” a poignant piece reflecting both gratitude and closure. The segment featured a video montage chronicling Marie’s life and career, deepening the emotional resonance . Its lyrics and tone evoke a lifetime of shared experiences—music, faith, perseverance, and deep familial bonds.
As the Osmonds concluded their final number, it was clear that “The Last Chapter” carried the weight of decades: a unifying moment that blended nostalgia, love, and the bittersweet realization that an era had drawn to a close. This performance doesn’t just mark the end of their public performances as a quartet—it celebrates the Osmond legacy in all its harmony, heart, and history.