The Drifters
So like many groups The Drifters has a change. And the man who then took center stage in the group was Ben E. King.
With one of the most melodious voices in the business, his ability to bend notes, ad lid, and woo, won the hearts of millions.
In this issue we'll feature a song where Ben E. King does the lead , "Save the Last Dance For Me"
The back end to the lyrics of this song is that writer, Jerome Solen Felder (Pomus Doc) was struck by polio in his youth, and relied on his crutches to stand and walk as a young man, and was later confined to a wheelchair. Despite his infirmity and being Jewish, he forged a substantial career as an R&B singer performing in predominantly African-American clubs in New York city in the 1940 and 50s. He cut about 40 songs for Indie labels.
He married a tall and stunning actress -Willi Burke. A few year later he came across an invitation to their wedding and it evoked the memory of his bride dancing with his brother, while he sat in his wheelchair. He started writing the song at the back of the invitation. And we have come to enjoy this song which became The Drifters biggest hit. Here are the lyrics.
Save The Last Dance for Me
You can dance
Every dance with 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 (Oh, I know)
That the music's fine
Like sparkling wine
Go and have your fun
Laugh and sing (Yes, I know)
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
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
Till the night is gone
And it's time to go
If he asks (you can dance)
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 darlin'
Save the last dance for me
Repeat chorus
Writers: Jerome Solen Felder/Mort Shuman
© Atlantic Records 1960
So like many groups The Drifters has a change. And the man who then took center stage in the group was Ben E. King.
With one of the most melodious voices in the business, his ability to bend notes, ad lid, and woo, won the hearts of millions.
In this issue we'll feature a song where Ben E. King does the lead , "Save the Last Dance For Me"
The back end to the lyrics of this song is that writer, Jerome Solen Felder (Pomus Doc) was struck by polio in his youth, and relied on his crutches to stand and walk as a young man, and was later confined to a wheelchair. Despite his infirmity and being Jewish, he forged a substantial career as an R&B singer performing in predominantly African-American clubs in New York city in the 1940 and 50s. He cut about 40 songs for Indie labels.
He married a tall and stunning actress -Willi Burke. A few year later he came across an invitation to their wedding and it evoked the memory of his bride dancing with his brother, while he sat in his wheelchair. He started writing the song at the back of the invitation. And we have come to enjoy this song which became The Drifters biggest hit. Here are the lyrics.
Save The Last Dance for Me
You can dance
Every dance with 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 (Oh, I know)
That the music's fine
Like sparkling wine
Go and have your fun
Laugh and sing (Yes, I know)
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
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
Till the night is gone
And it's time to go
If he asks (you can dance)
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 darlin'
Save the last dance for me
Repeat chorus
Writers: Jerome Solen Felder/Mort Shuman
© Atlantic Records 1960