About the song
“Save the Last Dance for Me” is a timeless classic that has captured the hearts of music lovers for generations. Written by Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman, this iconic song was first recorded in 1960 by the American musical group the Drifters, with Ben E. King on lead vocals. Since its release, the song has been covered by numerous artists, including Dalida, the DeFranco Family, Emmylou Harris, Dolly Parton, and Michael Bublé, to name a few.
The Drifters’ version of the song, released just a few months after Ben E. King left the group, went on to spend three non-consecutive weeks at the top of the U.S. pop chart, as well as one week at the top of the U.S. R&B chart. In the United Kingdom, the song reached No. 2 in December 1960. Produced by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, two renowned American music producers, the song’s production is notable for its similarities to the work of Phil Spector, who was an apprentice to Leiber and Stoller at the time.
The song’s lyrics, penned by Pomus, are a poignant expression of love and devotion. The narrator implores his lover to mingle and socialize throughout the evening, but to save him the last dance at the end of the night. The song’s origins are rooted in Pomus’ own personal experience, as he wrote the song on the day of his wedding, watching his bride dance with their guests while he sat in his wheelchair. The song’s message of love and commitment has resonated with listeners for decades, making it a beloved classic that continues to be enjoyed by new generations of music fans.
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Lyrics
You can dance
Every dance with the guy
Who gives you the eye
Let him hold you tight
You can smile
Every smile for the man
Who held your hand
‘Neath the pale moonlight
But don’t forget who’s taking you home
And in whose arms you’re gonna be
So darlin’
Save the last dance for me, hmm
Oh, I know (oh, I know)
That the music’s fine (yes, I know)
Like sparkling wine (oh, I know)
Go and have your fun (yes, I know, oh, I know)
Laugh and sing (yes, I know)
But while we’re apart (oh, I know)
Don’t give your heart (yes, I know)
To anyone (oh, I know, yes, I know)
But don’t forget who’s taking you home
And in whose arms you’re gonna be
So darlin’
Save the last dance for me, hmm
Baby, don’t you know I love you so?
Can’t you feel it when we touch?
I will never, never let you go
I love you, oh, so much
You can dance (you can dance)
Go and carry on (you can dance)
‘Till the night is gone (you can dance)
And it’s time to go (you can dance, you can dance)
If he asks (you can dance)
If you’re all alone (you can dance)
Can he take you home (you can dance)
You must tell him, no (you can dance)
‘Cause don’t forget who’s taking you home
And in whose arm’s you’re gonna be
So darlin’
Save the last dance for me
‘Cause don’t forget who’s taking you home
And in whose arm’s you’re gonna be
So darlin’
Save the last dance for me, hmm
Save the last dance for me, hmm-hmm
Save the last dance for me, hmmm
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