1984 Dolly Parton – Save The Last Dance For Me (US:#45)
“Save The Last Dance For Me” is a song written by Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman, first recorded in 1960 by American musical group the Drifters with Ben E. King on lead vocals.
In 1983, Dolly Parton recorded “Save the Last Dance for Me,” releasing it as a single in late November; the song subsequently appeared on Parton’s album of 1950s and 60s covers The Great Pretender, released in January 1984. Reaching the top ten on the country singles chart in late February, the single also crossed over, reaching No. 45 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States
Album
The Great Pretender is the twenty-sixth solo studio album by American entertainer Dolly Parton. It was released on January 23, 1984, by RCA Records. It is composed of covers of hits from the 1950s and 1960s. The album was produced by Val Garay. It made heavy use of synthesizers and had a decidedly pop sound. […]
Muscians
| Bass | Leland Sklar |
| Drums | David Platshon |
| Drums (programming) | Steve Goldstein |
| Guitar | Craig Hull |
| Guitar | Ron Elliott |
| Synthesizer | Steve Goldstein |
| Synthesizer | Jeffrey Colella |
| Percussion | Brian Glascock |
| Background Vocals | The Jordanaires |
| Vocals | Dolly Parton |
Produced By
Val Garay
Songwriters
Doc Pomus
Mort Shuman
Charts
US:#45
UK:# –