About the song Save the Last Dance for Me – The Drifters
“Save the Last Dance for Me” is a song written by Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman and first recorded by American musical group The Drifters with Ben E. King on lead vocals. It is considered to be one of the greatest doo-wop songs of all time, and was a commercial success at the time of its release. The song was released in August 1960 on Atlantic Records and reached number one on the U.S. pop and R&B charts. It has since been covered by numerous artists, including Dalida, the DeFranco Family, Emmylou Harris, Dolly Parton, and Michael Bublé.
Composition
The song is a slow, romantic ballad with a calypso beat. The lyrics express the singer’s love for his partner and his desire to spend more time with her. The song’s opening line, “Darling, you know I love you, but tonight is our last chance,” is one of the most iconic lines in pop music.
Critical reception
“Save the Last Dance for Me” was a critical and commercial success. The song received positive reviews from critics, who praised its smooth harmonies and Ben E. King’s lead vocals. It was also a commercial success, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and selling over one million copies.
Legacy
“Save the Last Dance for Me” is considered to be a classic pop song that has stood the test of time. It is one of the most popular songs of the 1960s, and has been covered by numerous artists. It has also been used in numerous films and television shows.
Here are some additional facts about the song:
- The song was inspired by a dream that Doc Pomus had about watching his new bride dance with their guests at their wedding.
- The song was originally intended to be the B-side of the single, but Dick Clark convinced the record company to release it as the A-side.
- The song has been inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
- The song was featured in the films “American Graffiti” and “Dirty Dancing.”
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Save the Last Dance for Me – The Drifters Lyrics
(Verse 1) Darling, you know I love you, but tonight is our last chance So please, save the last dance for me Hold me close, let me feel the warmth of your embrace And let the music play on, as we slowly sway
(Chorus) Oh, darling, save the last dance for me And let me hold you tight For tonight we’ll dance and dream, and all our troubles will take flight Oh, darling, save the last dance for me
(Verse 2) As the music plays on, I’ll whisper sweet nothings in your ear And you’ll smile and hold me closer, as we dance away our fear The world will fade away, as we sway beneath the moonlight And I’ll know that for this moment, everything is alright
(Chorus) Oh, darling, save the last dance for me And let me hold you tight For tonight we’ll dance and dream, and all our troubles will take flight Oh, darling, save the last dance for me
(Bridge) As the last notes fade, and the music comes to an end I’ll hold you close and kiss your lips, my love will never bend And as we walk away, I’ll know that our love will last forever Because tonight you saved the last dance for me, and I’ll cherish it always
(Chorus) Oh, darling, you saved the last dance for me And you held me tight Tonight we danced and dreamed, and all our troubles took flight Oh, darling, you saved the last dance for me
(Outro) And as I hold you close, I know that our love will never die Because tonight you saved the last dance for me, and I’ll love you forever and a day