Last learned how to play piano as child, switching to bass as a teenager. He joined Hans-Gunther Oesterreich's Radio Bremen Dance Orchestra in 1946, when he was 17 years old. In 1948, he became the leader of the Becker-Last Ensemble, which performed for seven years. During that time, he was voted as the best bassist in the country by a German jazz poll for three consecutive years, from 1950-1952. After the disbandment of the Becker-Last Ensemble, he became the in-house arranger for Polydor Records, as well as for a number of European radio stations. For the next decade, he helped arrange hits for artists like Helmut Zacharias and Caterina Valente.
Last released his first album "Non-Stop Dancing" in 1965. The record of brief renditions of popular songs, all tied together by an insistent dance beat and joyous crowd noises. It was a hit and helped make him a major European star. Over the next four decades, Last has released over 190 records, including several more volumes of Non-Stop Dancing. On these records, he varies his formula by adding different songs from different countries and genres, as well as guest performers like Richard Clayderman and Astrud Gilberto.
Though his concerts and albums are consistently successful — especially in England, where he had 52 hit albums between 1967-1986, which made him second to Elvis Presley in terms of number of charting records — he has only had two hit singles with "The Seduction," the theme from American Gigolo (1980) and Biscaya from the album "Biscaya".
He has won numerous polls and prizes, for example Billboard magazine's "Star of the year" trophy in 1976, and has been honored for his lifework with the German ECHO prize in 1994.
The song "The Lonely Shepherd", written by Last and performed by Gheorghe Zamfir and the James Last Orchestra, was featured in the soundtrack to Quentin Tarantino's film "Kill Bill Vol. 1" (2003).
Personally, he divides his time between Florida and Germany. He gives much credit to his wife and son, who helps with the music.
Save The Best For Last
James Last Lyrics
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Sometimes the sun goes 'round the moon
I see the passion in your eyes
Sometimes it's all a big surprise
'Cause there was a time when all I did was wish
You'd tell me this was love
It's not the way I hoped or how I planned
But somehow it's enough
And now we're standing face to face
Isn't this world a crazy place
Just when I thought our chance had passed
You go and save the best for last
All of the nights you came to me
When some silly girl had set you free
You wondered how you'd make it through
I wondered what was wrong with you
'Cause how could you give your love to someone else
And share your dreams with me
Sometimes the very thing you're looking for
Is the one thing you can't see
And now we're standing face to face
Isn't this world a crazy place
Just when I thought our chance had passed
You go and save the best for last
Sometimes the very thing you're looking for
Is the one thing you can't see
Sometimes the snow comes down in June
Sometimes the sun goes 'round the moon
Just when I thought our chance had passed
You go and save the best for last
You went and saved the best for last
The song "Save The Best For Last" by James Last features lyrics that describe a love story that comes full circle. The first verse begins with the seemingly impossible, "Sometimes the snow comes down in June/Sometimes the sun goes 'round the moon," highlighting the unexpected nature of love. The lyrics then describe seeing "the passion in your eyes" and how sometimes love can surprise you. The chorus reflects on missed opportunities with the line "Just when I thought our chance had passed/You go and save the best for last," emphasizing the importance of timing in relationships.
The second verse describes the singer's confusion when their loved one went to someone else, wondering, "how could you give your love to someone else/and share your dreams with me." These lines suggest that while a deep connection was present, timing wasn't right, and the singer was left hoping to find love elsewhere. The final chorus brings everything full circle, emphasizing that sometimes we don't see what's right in front of us, but in the end, it all works out as long as we keep searching for what we truly desire.
Overall, the lyrics of "Save The Best For Last" encourage listeners to believe in the power of love, hope, and timing. The song suggests that true love may not come easily or quickly, but it's worth the wait.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes the snow comes down in June
Unexpected things happen in life; things don't always go as planned
Sometimes the sun goes 'round the moon
Things that seem impossible may actually happen
I see the passion in your eyes
I can tell that you truly care about me
Sometimes it's all a big surprise
Sometimes things happen that are unexpected but are pleasant surprises
'Cause there was a time when all I did was wish
You'd tell me this was love
I longed for you to feel the same way about me that I felt about you, and I wished you would acknowledge it
It's not the way I hoped or how I planned
But somehow it's enough
Things may not have gone as I expected, but what we have is still enough for me
And now we're standing face to face
Isn't this world a crazy place
It's amazing to think about how all the events in life led us to be here with each other
Just when I thought our chance had passed
You go and save the best for last
I thought it was too late for us, but then you surprised me by showing up and making our relationship better than ever
All of the nights you came to me
When some silly girl had set you free
You wondered how you'd make it through
I wondered what was wrong with you
You would come to me after a breakup and I couldn't understand why you couldn't just be with me, but now I realize that you just had to go through those experiences to be ready for me
'Cause how could you give your love to someone else
And share your dreams with me
I was confused about why you were with someone else instead of me, given how much we cared for each other
Sometimes the very thing you're looking for
Is the one thing you can't see
The answer or solution to a problem may be right in front of you, but you may not realize it until you step back and look at things differently
You went and saved the best for last
You chose me and made our relationship better than ever, proving that I was the best choice for you all along
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Round Hill Music Big Loud Songs, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Phil Galdston, Jon Lind, Wendy Waldman-Parker
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Maximiliano de Maria
GUARDO LO MEJOR PARA EL.FINAL