Save the Last Dance for Me

~ Recording by The Drifters

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack artistRelease titleRelease artistRelease group typeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.1Save the Last Dance for Me2:34The DriftersSave the Last Dance for Me / Nobody But MeThe DriftersSingle
Atlantic (Warner Music imprint)45-2071
1.1Save the Last Dance for Me2:29The DriftersSave the Last Dance for Me (mono)The DriftersAlbum
Atlantic (Warner Music imprint)8059
1.1Save the Last Dance for Me2:34The DriftersThe DriftersThe DriftersAlbum + Compilation
Clarion Records608
1.5Save the Last Dance for Me2:30The DriftersThe Drifters’ Golden HitsThe DriftersAlbum + Compilation
Atlantic (Warner Music imprint)588 103
1.5Save the Last Dance for Me2:30The DriftersThe Drifters’ Golden HitsThe DriftersAlbum + Compilation
Atlantic (Warner Music imprint)SD 8153
1.3Save the Last Dance for Me2:28DriftersSupersonicVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Stallion Records (imprint of Stallion Records, Inc.)SSM001
1.12Save the Last Dance for Me2:24The Drifters16 Greatest HitsThe DriftersAlbum + Compilation
Deluxe (US/Canada reissue label)CD-1009
7.12Save the Last Dance for Me2:28The DriftersAtlantic Rhythm & Blues 1947–1974Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Atlantic (Warner Music imprint)781293-299
1.11Save the Last Dance for Me2:30The DriftersAtlantic Rhythm and Blues 1947-1974, Volume 4: 1958-1962Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Atlantic (Warner Music imprint)7 81296-2
1.2Save the Last Dance for Me2:30Ben E. King & The DriftersThe Ultimate Collection: Stand by MeBen E. KingAlbum + Compilation
  • XE1987-03-02
Atlantic (Warner Music imprint)780 213-2
1.5Save the Last Dance for Me2:30The DriftersThe Drifters’ Golden HitsThe DriftersAlbum + Compilation
  • XE1987-12-04
Atlantic (Warner Music imprint)781 440-2
1.2Save the Last Dance for Me2:31The DriftersSave the Last Dance for MeThe DriftersAlbum + Compilation
Pickwick Compact Discs (UK imprint, subsidiary of Pickwick International Inc. (GB) Ltd.)PWK 007
1.7Save the Last Dance for Me2:36The DriftersSuper Oldies CD-Collection, Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Arion (swiss compilations)17 367 4
1.2Save the Last Dance for Me2:30Ben E. King & The DriftersThe Ultimate Collection: Stand by Me (Siver disc)Ben E. KingAlbum + Compilation
Atlantic (Warner Music imprint)780 213-2
5.12Save the Last Dance for Me2:28The DriftersYesterdays Gold: 120 Golden Oldies, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
YDG 2551
1.10Save the Last Dance for Me2:30The DriftersAll-Time Greatest Hits & More: 1959-1965The DriftersAlbum + Compilation
  • US1988-11-30
Atlantic (Warner Music imprint)7 81931-2
1.1Save the Last Dance for Me2:30The Drifters20 Great Love Songs of the 50's & 60's, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -1988
Laurie Records
1.3Save the Last Dance for Me2:30The Drifters20 Million Dollar MemoriesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
BMG Direct Marketing, Inc. (BMG company that owned their direct marketing company/club editions)D120773
1.10Save the Last Dance for Me2:30The DriftersAll-Time Greatest Hits & More 1959-1965The DriftersAlbum + Compilation
Atlantic (Warner Music imprint)7567-81931-2
1.4Save the Last Dance for Me2:31The DriftersBillboard Top Rock’n’Roll Hits: 1960Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Rhino (reissue label)R270621
1.8Save the Last Dance for Me2:28The DriftersDo You Remember, Vol. 6Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
GoldiesGLD 63006
1.1Save the Last Dance for Me2:28The DriftersThe Rock 'n' Roll Era: 1960Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -1988
Time–Life Music, Warner Special Products2RNR-11, OPCD-2541
4.19Save the Last Dance for Me2:34The DriftersThe Rock Box: The History of Rock ’n’ RollVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Dominion (budget compilations; nested circles logo)CD 1303
1.11Save the Last Dance for Me2:27The DriftersRockfile, Volume 17Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Backline Records (Line Music GmbH)BLCD 9.00877 L
1.24Save the Last Dance for Me2:26The DriftersThe Rock ’n’ Roll Era: 1960Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life Music840 212-2, RRC-G02
1.20Save the Last Dance for Me2:29The Drifters70 Ounces of GoldVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1990-03-01
Compose, BMG Direct Marketing, Inc. (BMG company that owned their direct marketing company/club editions)9038-2, D 123636
1.8Save the Last Dance for Me?:??The DriftersSoul Decade: The SixtiesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1990-09-22
Atlantic (Warner Music imprint), BMG (the former Bertelsmann Music Group, defunct since 2004-08-05; for releases dated 2008 and later, see annotation), Tamla Motown (for non-US releases only)ZK 74816 (2)
1.2Save the Last Dance for Me2:30Ben E. King & The DriftersThe Ultimate Collection: Stand by MeBen E. KingAlbum + Compilation
  • US1990-10-25
Atlantic (Warner Music imprint)A2 80213
1.20Save the Last Dance for Me2:27The DriftersThe Very Best of Ben E. King and The Drifters (Telstar release)Ben E. King and The DriftersAlbum + Compilation
Telstar Records (UK, mostly compilations)TCD2373MCPS
3.3Save the Last Dance for Me2:29The Drifters101 Number One Hit RecordsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Beautiful Music CompanyMSD2-35187
1.3Save the Last Dance for Me2:28The DriftersDe Pre Historie 1960Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
BMG (the former Bertelsmann Music Group, defunct since 2004-08-05; for releases dated 2008 and later, see annotation), EMI (EMI Records, since 1972), PolyGram, Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)260.732
1.2Save the Last Dance for Me2:35The DriftersMedia’s affenstarke SoftiesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Media Markt (German electronics retailer)10.011
1.8Save the Last Dance for Me2:30The DriftersSoul Decade ; The SixtiesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
BMG (the former Bertelsmann Music Group, defunct since 2004-08-05; for releases dated 2008 and later, see annotation)ZD 74816, ZD 74816(2)
4.20Save the Last Dance for Me2:29The DriftersAtlantic Rhythm & Blues 1947–1974Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1991-10-15
Atlantic (Warner Music imprint)82305-2
1.23Save the Last Dance for Me?:??The Drifters25 Years of #1 HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warner Special Products, Time–Life MusicOPCD-8501, R103-09
1.1Save the Last Dance for Me2:31The DriftersGreatest HitsThe DriftersAlbum + Compilation
Long Island Music Company Ltd. (not an imprint; rights holders/licensors of music recordings)GAL024
1.10Save the Last Dance for Me2:36DriftersGreatest HitsDriftersAlbum + Compilation
Dominion (budget compilations; nested circles logo)30002
1.1Save the Last Dance for Me2:31The DriftersGreatest Hits: R&B Prime Cuts LegendsThe DriftersAlbum + Compilation
Point Productions2641372
1.5Save the Last Dance for Me2:29The DriftersJukebox Hits of 1960, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Double D Entertainment9160
2.5Save the Last Dance for Me2:27The DriftersMore Rock’n’Roll Love SongsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Dino EntertainmentDIN CD 30
1.24Save the Last Dance for Me2:26The DriftersThe Rock ’n’ Roll Era: 1960Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicTL 516/02
1.9Save the Last Dance for Me2:28The Drifters25 Rock Revival Juke Box Greats, Volume 5Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.18Save The Last Dance For Me2:26The DriftersFan des 60 - 1960Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time-Life515 895-2
3.21Save the Last Dance for Me2:30The DriftersHits of the Sixties Super 100 OldiesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -1992
K-Box (imprint of Weton-Wesgram B.V.)032A, 032B, 032C, 032D, 043
1.6Save the Last Dance for Me?:??The DriftersStand by MeBen E. King / The DriftersAlbum + Compilation
King SpecialKSCD-466
1.1Save the Last Dance for Me2:29The DriftersThe Rock ’n’ Roll Era: 1960Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warner Special Products, Time–Life MusicOP-2541, SRNR-11
1.1Save the Last Dance for Me2:28The DriftersThe Rock ’n’ Roll Era: 1960Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life Music, Warner Special Projects2RNR-11, OPCD-2541
1.5Save the Last Dance for Me2:37The DriftersAnthologyBen E. KingAlbum + Compilation
  • US1993-04-20
Rhino (reissue label)R2 71215
1.4Save the Last Dance for Me2:31The DriftersBillboard Top Rock’n’Roll Hits: 1960 (1993 re-release with tracks 1 & 6 replaced)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Rhino (reissue label)R2 70621
1.9Save the Last Dance for Me2:29The DriftersLet's Twix Again (1955-1965)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
TEK (compilation label)93-301-2
1.2Save the Last Dance for Me2:30The DriftersSave the Last Dance for MeThe DriftersAlbum + Compilation
Castle Communications (primary imprint of Castle Communications PLC)MACCD 156
1.14Save the Last Dance for Me2:28The DriftersSoul Power 3: The Very Best of Rhythm & BluesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Atlantic (Warner Music imprint)954381849-2
1.3Save the Last Dance for Me2:33The DriftersThe Sixties: 25 Classic Hits, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Astral RecordsCD SFP 001
1.5Save the Last Dance for Me2:37The DriftersThe Very Best of the DriftersThe DriftersAlbum + Compilation
Rhino (reissue label)R2 71211
1.16Save the Last Dance for Me2:30The DriftersOnly Rock’n Roll 1960–1964Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1994-12-08
JCIJCD-3125
1.8Save the Last Dance for Me2:32The DriftersSentimental 60’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warner Special ProductsOPCD-4558
1.25Save the Last Dance for Me2:35The DriftersSoul HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
[no label] (Special purpose label – white labels, self-published releases and other “no label” releases)7567 80595 2
1.12Save the Last Dance for Me2:29The DriftersThe No. 1 Hits 1960Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -1994
SR International
1.14Save the Last Dance for Me2:29The DriftersAM Gold: The Early '60sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life Music, Warner Special ProductsAM1-19, OPCD-2667A
1.6Save the Last Dance for Me2:31The DriftersBillboard Hottest Hits 1950-1990Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Jingo Records (Taiwanese label, Chinese name: 金革唱片.)
1.11Save the Last Dance for Me2:32The DriftersThe Heart of Rock ’n’ Roll: 1960Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicR857-02
2.1Save the Last Dance for Me2:31The DriftersThe Rock ’n’ Roll Hall of FameVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Reader’s Digest300639300-1/2/3
2.14Save the Last Dance for Me2:32The DriftersThe Ultimate Soul CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
WTV (earlier incarnation of Warner.ESP and Warner Music TV)9548-33340-2
1.2Save the Last Dance for Me2:31The DriftersOn BroadwayThe DriftersAlbum + Compilation
  • DE1996-01-01
LaserLight Digital15 074
2.7Save the Last Dance for Me2:37The DriftersRockin’ & Driftin’: The Drifters BoxThe DriftersAlbum + Compilation
  • US1996-04-23
Rhino (reissue label)R2 72417
1.1Save the Last Dance for Me2:35The DriftersHits of the 60'sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -1997
Pegasus (UK budget label till 2008 (later release Pegasus Entertainment))PEG CD 001
2.5Save the Last Dance for Me2:30The DriftersThe Golden Days of Rock ’n’ Roll 1955–1964Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Reader’s Digest Music3364
1.5Save the Last Dance for Me2:32The DriftersThe Hits CollectionBen E. King & The DriftersAlbum + Compilation
A Play Collection, CMC Home Entertainment10171-2
1.10Save the Last Dance for Me2:29The DriftersThe Sixties CompleteVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)7243 8 14746 2 4, 7243 8 14747 2 3, 7243 8 14748 2 2, 7243 8 14749 2 1, 7243 8 14750 2 7
1.10Save the Last Dance for Me2:29The DriftersThe Sixties CompleteVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI Music Australasia7243 4 71154 2 4, 7243 8 14746 2 4, 7243 8 14747 2 3, 7243 8 14748 2 2, 7243 8 14749 2 1
1.1Save the Last Dance for Me2:37The DriftersThere Goes My BabyThe DriftersAlbum + Compilation
Flashback Records (reissue label, subsidiary of Rhino)R2 72666
1.3Save the Last Dance for Me2:30The DriftersTighten Up: #1 Soul Hits of the 60's, Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Relativity Records, Repeat Music88561-1610-2, A 28665
1.4Save the Last Dance for Me2:36The DriftersThe Very Best of Ben E. KingBen E. KingAlbum + Compilation
  • US1998-02-03
Rhino (reissue label)R2 72970
1.4Save the Last Dance for Me2:36Ben E. KingThe Very Best of Ben E. KingBen E. KingAlbum + Compilation
Rhino (reissue label)8122-72970-2
1.8Save the Last Dance for Me2:28The DriftersUp on the Roof / Under the BoardwalkThe DriftersAlbum + Compilation
Collectables Records Corp. (not for release label use, this is a distributor)COL-CD-6211
2.17Save the Last Dance for Me2:30The DriftersFetenkult: A Rock ’n’ Roll PartyVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE1999-01-18
Ariola (German label, used worldwide in the past)74321 63894 2
1.26Save the Last Dance for Me2:26The DriftersThe Best Sixties Love Album... Ever!Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)VTDCD 235
1.12Save the Last Dance for Me2:35The DriftersThe Definitive Sound of Atlantic SoulVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1999-09-20
Warner.ESP7567 80595-9
2.20Save the Last Dance for Me2:28The DriftersHeartbreakerVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -1999
Falcon Neue MedienDCD 55007
1.14Save the Last Dance for Me2:26The DriftersRoots of Rhythm: Cheek to CheekVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music Special MarketsOPCD-1904
1.13Save the Last Dance for Me2:29The DriftersThe Very Best of Ben E King & The DriftersBen E. King & The DriftersAlbum + Compilation
Global TelevisionRADCD108
1.9Save the Last Dance for Me2:33The DriftersForever Gold: Number 1 HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • CA2000-01-18
St. Clair (subsidiary of St. Clair Entertainment Group, Inc.)FGD58152
1.3Save the Last Dance for Me2:28The DriftersUnder the BoardwalkThe DriftersAlbum + Compilation
  • CA2000-02-17
Legacy Entertainment Inc. (budget label)ATP 036
1.14Save the Last Dance for Me2:28The DriftersAbsolute SixtiesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • SE2000-03-29
EVA Records (Sweden)EVACD 4012
1.12Save the Last Dance for Me2:25The Drifters60 Number Ones of the SixtiesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2000-11-13
Warner Bros. Records (1958–2019; “WB” logo, with or without “records” beneath or on banner across)
2.13Save the Last Dance for Me2:26The DriftersAbsolute SixtiesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EVA Records ANS (Norwegian record company, not for release label use)EVACD144
4.16Save the Last Dance for Me2:28The DriftersLas 101 mejores baladas del universoVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
DRO (nut and bolt logo)
1.14Save the Last Dance for Me2:28The DriftersMemories Are Made of ThisVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Reader’s DigestC-093C
1.19Save the Last Dance for Me2:36The DriftersMillennium Doo Wop PartyVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Rhino (reissue label)R2 79990
3.20Save the Last Dance for Me2:37The DriftersThe Ultimate Sixties CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Telstar TVTTVCD3156, TTVCD3156/1-8
1.19Save the Last Dance for Me2:28The Drifters100% Hits SoulVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
BMG France, Hit Master (French reissues)74321 871662
1.11Save the Last Dance for Me2:33The DriftersLove Songs ...At Their Best (disc 1)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.14Save the Last Dance for Me2:28The DriftersMemories Are Made of ThisVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
BMG Music Canada Inc., Reader’s Digest Music3432
1.9Save the Last Dance2:12The DriftersMotor City SoulVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
[no label] (Special purpose label – white labels, self-published releases and other “no label” releases)ETOCD024
1.2Save the Last Dance for Me2:27The DriftersOn the Sentimental SideThe DriftersAlbum + Compilation
MastertechMAX040
2.19Save the Last Dance for Me2:28The DriftersRock ’n’ Roll die besten Songs aller ZeitenVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2002-08-09
Ariola (German label, used worldwide in the past)
8.8Save the Last Dance for Me2:27The DriftersOldie Juke BoxVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Falcon Neue Medien80101
Promotion
1.8Save the Last Dance for Me2:27The DriftersSweet DreamsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Extra Records & Tapes
(unknown)
1.11Save The Last Dance For Me?:??The DriftersUnchained Melody (20 Classic 50's Hits)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Prism Leisure Corporation (not for release label use)PLATCD180
1.4Save the Last Dance for Me2:26The Drifters50 Rock and Roll LovesongsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Selected Sound Carrier AG

Relationships

recorded in:New York, New York, United States (on 1960-05-19)
producer:Leiber and Stoller (songwriting team)
guitar:Billy Davis (US guitarist & songwriter; member/manager of The Drifters) (on 1960-05-19)
baritone vocals:Doc Green (on 1960-05-19)
bass vocals:Elsbeary Hobbs (on 1960-05-19)
lead vocals:Benny Nelson (on 1960-05-19)
tenor vocals:Charlie Thomas (The Drifters) (on 1960-05-19)
Johnny Williams (soul/blues vocalist) (on 1960-05-19)
conductor:Stan Applebaum (US composer, arranger and conductor) (on 1960-05-19)
arranger:Stan Applebaum (US composer, arranger and conductor)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:Atlantic Recording Corporation (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor within the US) (in 1988)
WEA International Inc. (not for release label use! copyrights holder, distributor for the world outside of the US) (in 1998)
part of:Dave Marsh: The Best of the Top 40 Singles: 1960 (number: 12) (order: 12)
Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 182) (order: 182)
recording of:Save the Last Dance for Me (on 1960-05-19)

Save the Last Dance for Me

writer:Doc Pomus
Mort Shuman (US singer, pianist & songwriter)
publisher:Hill and Range Southwind Mus S A (BMI-affiliated)
Pomus Songs Inc.
Progressive Music Publishing Company Inc.
Rumbalero Music Inc.
The Manor Music Co. Ltd.
Trio Music Co., Inc.
Unichappell Music, Inc.
Warner/Chappell Music Ltd. (1996–2019)
ヤマハミュージックエンタテインメントホールディングス (Yamaha Music Entertainment Holdings, Inc., holding company – do not use as release label)
ワーナー・チャペル音楽出版 Synch事業部 (Warner/Chappell Music Japan K.K., Synch Division)
Hill and Range Songs, Inc. (publisher) (in 1974)
Trio Music (publisher) (in 1974)
referred to in medleys:Wildwood Flower / Save the Last Dance for Me (medley) (order: 2)
later translated versions:Dans nog eenmaal met mij
Elke keer
Garde moi la dernière danse
Mit 17 fängt das Leben erst an
Saanhan viimeisen tanssin
Spara sista dansen för mej
ラストダンスは私に
later versions:Danse avant de tomber