The term Various Artists is used in the record industry when numerous singers and musicians collaborate on a song or collection of songs. Most often on Last.fm, compilation album tracks appear under the name of Various Artists erroneously because the individual artist is not listed in the album's ID3 information.
Compilation albums, for example.
Sometimes, single releases may be credited to Various Artists when their profits are going to charity and, usually in high-profile cases, are sometimes known by a group name. Examples include Band Aid with their releases of Do They Know It's Christmas? and USA for Africa with We Are The World.
Various Artists is also an actual performance name for Torsten Pröfrock, who runs the German DIN label. Torsten performs also as Dynamo, Erosion, Resilent, Traktor besides some others. He's a good friend of Robert Henke and since the Fall of 2004, he is a member of Monolake.
Various Artists was also a short-lived Bristol punk band formed by brothers Jonjo and Robin Key (originally from Birmingham). Other members were also simultaneously in Art Objects who went on to become The Blue Aeroplanes, the latter the Key brothers also co-wrote some songs and were involved in. When Various Artists imploded, the Key brothers went on to form Either / Or.
Various Artists also appear on tracks from musical theater soundtracks, due to the nature of having many cast members on one song, as well as an ensemble in some cases.
Save The Last Dance For Me
Various Artists Lyrics
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every dance With the gut
that gives you the eye
Let him hold you tight
You can smile
every smile For the man
who held your hand
Beneath the pale moonlight
who's taking you home
And in whose arms
you're gonna be
So, darlin'
save the last dance for me
Oh I know that the music's fine
Like sparkling wine
Go and have your fun
Laugh and sing
But while we're apart
Don't give your heart to anyone
So don't forget
who's taking you home
And in whose arms
you're gonna be
So, darlin'
save the last dance for me
Baby, don't you know
I love you so?
Can't you feel it when we touch?
I will never, never let you go
I love you, oh so much
You can dance, go and carry on
Till the night is gone
It's time to go
If he asks if you're all alone
Can he take you home
You must tell him no
So don't forget
who's taking you home
And in whose arms
you're gonna be
So, darlin'
save the last dance for me
So don't forget
who's taking you home
And in whose arms
you're gonna be
So, darlin'
save the last dance for me
save the last dance for me
save the last dance for me
Save the last dance for me
The lyrics of "Save The Last Dance For Me" by Various Artists is a poignant reminder to a loved one to be mindful of the one they are dancing with and to save the last dance for the one who truly loves them. The song is mainly about a man who is asking the girl he loves to save the last dance for him. He entrusts her to be careful and mindful on the dance floor, especially with the men who give her the eye. At the same time, the song contains the irresistible charm of the 60s era, and the music itself conveys an invitation to dance with its upbeat tempo and moving melody. The singer acknowledges that the music is fine, and it is okay for her to enjoy herself, but he wants her to remember him before the night is over.
The lyrics also express the need for trust and loyalty between two people who love each other. While they may be apart, the singer wants her to keep her heart to herself and not give it away to anyone else. The chorus is a repeated call to save the last dance for him, as he is the one who truly loves her and wants to be with her.
Overall, "Save The Last Dance For Me" is a timeless classic that resonates with people of all ages, and its message of love, trust, and loyalty is as relevant today as it was in the 60s.
Line by Line Meaning
You can dance every dance With the gut that gives you the eye
You can dance with any guy who takes notice of you
Let him hold you tight
Allow him to hold you tightly
You can smile every smile For the man who held your hand Beneath the pale moonlight
You can smile every time you think of the man who held your hand under the moonlight
So don't forget who's taking you home And in whose arms you're gonna be
Remember who will be escorting you and embracing you at the end of the night
So, darlin' save the last dance for me
Hold the last dance of the night for me, my love
Oh I know that the music's fine Like sparkling wine
I know the music is lovely, like fine champagne
Go and have your fun Laugh and sing
Enjoy yourself and have a great time
But while we're apart Don't give your heart to anyone
While we're separated, don't fall in love with someone else
Baby, don't you know I love you so? Can't you feel it when we touch?
My love for you is so strong, can't you feel it when we touch?
I will never, never let you go I love you, oh so much
I will always hold on to you, my love for you is endless
You can dance, go and carry on Till the night is gone
You can continue to dance until the night ends
It's time to go If he asks if you're all alone Can he take you home You must tell him no
It's time to leave, if someone asks if you want to go home with them, say no
So, darlin' save the last dance for me
Hold the last dance of the night for me, my love
So don't forget who's taking you home And in whose arms you're gonna be
Remember who will be escorting you and embracing you at the end of the night
So, darlin' save the last dance for me
Hold the last dance of the night for me, my love
save the last dance for me save the last dance for me save the last dance for me
Please don't forget to hold the last dance for me
Writer(s): Doc Pomus, Mort Shuman
Contributed by Liam E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.