The Drifters – “Save the Last Dance for Me”
Introduction: “Save the Last Dance for Me,” performed by The Drifters, is a soulful ballad with a heartfelt origin story, written by legendary songwriting duo Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman.…
Introduction: “Save the Last Dance for Me,” performed by The Drifters, is a soulful ballad with a heartfelt origin story, written by legendary songwriting duo Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman.…
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