save the last dance for me - Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman

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• Description : save the last dance for me "Save th...(more)e Last Dance for Me" is a song by Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman, that was first recorded in 1960 by Ben E. King and The Drifters, who took it to #1 on the U.S. pop charts, the group's only #1 record. In the UK, the Drifters' version reached #2 in December 1960. Around this time, an answer record by Damita Jo entitled "I'll Save the Last Dance for You" gained popularity.[citation needed] In the song, the narrator tells his lover she is free to mingle and socialize throughout the evening, but to make sure to save him one dance at the end of the night. The song is likely based on the personal experience of Doc Pomus, who had polio and used crutches to get around and could not dance. His wife, however, was a Broadway actress and dancer. The song gives his perspective of plaintively telling his wife to have fun dancing, but reminds her who will be taking her home and "in whose arms you're gonna be." [1] Ron Shaw Ron Shaw The song was subsequently recorded by Ike and Tina Turner on the Phil Spector-produced "River Deep, Mountain High", with the point of view changed to be from the viewpoint of the female. In 1978 a singer/songwriter from Southern California, Ron Shaw, recorded the song on Pacific Challenger Records. It made it to the Top 40 Country Hits in Billboard Magazine. Emmylou Harris and Dolly Parton also each recorded versions of the song (Harris in 1979 after learning that Shaw's version had been successful, and Parton in 1984); both singers' recordings reached the top ten on the U.S. country singles charts. The Beatles had recorded the song for their album Let It Be, but it was later decided to not to include the song on the album by the time of its 1970 release; however, Harry Nilsson released his version of the song on the album "Pussy Cats" (1974) which was produced by John Lennon. More recently, Michael Bublé has brought his version to #99 on the U.S. charts.[citation needed] Michael Bublé sings it as the last song in the film "The Wedding Date." 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 candle light But don't forget who's takin' you home And in whose arms you're gonna be So darlin' save the last dance for me Oh I know that the musics fine Like sparklin' 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 takin' you home And in whose arms you're gonna be So darlin' save the last dance for me 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 arms you're gonna be So darling,save the last dance for me 'Cause don't forget who's taking you home And in whose arms you're gonna be So darling,save the last dance for me Save the last dance for me Save the last dance for me. (less)