Save the Last Dance For Me
The Drifters
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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 that the music's fine (oh, I know, yes I know) Like sparkling wine go and have your fun Laugh and sing but while we're apart Don't give your heart to anyone 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, go and carry on 'Till the night is gone and it's time to go If he asks, if you're all alone Can he take you home, you must tell him, no '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 Save
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Written by: Doc Pomus, Mort Shuman
Lyrics © Spirit Music Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Song Release and Success"Save the Last Dance for Me" was released in 1960. It became an iconic hit and was one of the most successful songs by "The Drifters".
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Lead SingerThough "The Drifters" were well-known for constantly changing their members, the lead singer of "Save the Last Dance for Me" was Ben E. King.
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Grammy Rail of FameThe song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2001, an honor bestowed by The Recording Academy to songs of "qualitative or historical significance".
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Song InspirationThe song was said to be inspired by the real-life experience of the song's lyricist, Doc Pomus, who saw his wife dancing with other men at their wedding reception while he, due to having polio, had to watch from his wheelchair.
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Music StylesThe song is known for its unique blend of rhythm and blues and doo-wop style which was characteristic of "The Drifters"
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Chart Topping SongThe song peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and R&B charts and also reached number two on the UK Singles Chart.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by a diverse range of artists, including Emmylou Harris, Dolly Parton, Michael Bublé, Bruce Willis, and many others.
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Music AwardsThe Drifters, with 'Save the Last Dance for Me' as one of their most popular songs, were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1988.
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Use in MediaThe song has made numerous appearances in film and television, including the movies 'The Help' and 'Finding Graceland', and the popular TV show 'The X-Files'.
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The WritersThe song was written by Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman, a team known for creating a number of hit records for performers such as Elvis Presley and Dion and The Belmonts.
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