GEORGE SLADEK

GEORGE SLADEK

SAVE THE LAST DANCE FOR ME (DRIFTERS)

Story Behind The Song

IF THERE'S A BETTER DEFINITION OF HEARTBREAK SOMEBODY SHOULD LET ME KNOW...I'LL EXPLAIN...DOC POMUS WAS BORN JEROME FELDER, A JEWISH SONGWRITER AND BLUES SINGER...DOC POMUS WAS CRIPPLED AND WALKED WITH CRUTCHES...ON HIS WEDDING NIGHT HE KNEW HE WANTED TO DANCE WITH HIS NEW BRIDE BUT HE COULD PROBABLY ONLY MANAGE ONE DANCE...HE TOLD HIS NEW WIFE TO ENJOY HER AND DANCE WITH THE OTHER MEN AT THE PARTY...DOC'S HEART MUST HAVE BEEN BREAKING INSIDE AS HE SAT BY AND WROTE THIS SONG...HONESTLY I'M NOT THAT BIG A MAN...THIS IS A PAUL HARVEY MOMENT...NOW YOU KNOW THE REST OF THE STORY...

Song Description

IF THERE'S A BETTER DEFINITION OF HEARTBREAK SOMEBODY SHOULD LET ME KNOW...I'LL EXPLAIN...DOC POMUS WAS BORN JEROME FELDER, A JEWISH SONGWRITER AND BLUES SINGER...DOC POMUS WAS CRIPPLED AND WALKED WITH CRUTCHES...ON HIS WEDDING NIGHT HE KNEW HE WANTED TO DANCE WITH HIS NEW BRIDE BUT HE COULD PROBABLY ONLY MANAGE ONE DANCE...HE TOLD HIS NEW WIFE TO ENJOY HER AND DANCE WITH THE OTHER MEN AT THE PARTY...DOC'S HEART MUST HAVE BEEN BREAKING INSIDE AS HE SAT BY AND WROTE THIS SONG...HONESTLY I'M NOT THAT BIG A MAN...THIS IS A PAUL HARVEY MOMENT...NOW YOU KNOW THE REST OF THE STORY...

Song Length 2:35 Genre R & B - Classic, R & B - Doo Wop
Tempo Medium (111 - 130) Lead Vocal Male Vocal
Mood Cool, Composed Subject Heartbreak, Relationship
Similar Artists The Temptations, Boyz II Men Language English
Era 2000 and later

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, mmm

Oh, I know that the music's fine
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, mmm

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, mmm

Save the last dance for me, mmm, mmm
Save the last dance for me, mmm
Save the last dance for me


Lyrics DOC POMUS, MORT SHUMAN Music DOC POMUS, MORT SHUMAN
Producer GEORGE SLADEK Publisher DOC POMUS, MORT SHUMAN
Performance GEORGE SLADEK Label ARCH CITY
This track is on 2 Member Playlists
Playlist Creator Playlist Name Date Added
Penny Towers creative covers (dance party favorites) 6/17/2014
Penny Towers special songs of love and life 6/17/2014

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