“SAVE THE LAST DANCE FOR ME” by THE DRIFTERS

“Save the Last Dance for Me” is a classic soul track that was recorded by American vocal group, The Drifters. The lyrics within tell the story of a man who’s at a dance with his partner but is unable to join her on the dance floor (due to a physical condition).

Written by Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman, this popular standard topped the music charts in South Africa, New Zealand, and Canada.

On this very day, November 13th 1960, it was also the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. If you’d like to have a listen, please feel free to use the provided link. Released in August 1960, here’s THE DRIFTERS, with “SAVE THE LAST DANCE FOR ME”…