Hilobird t1_itoku6m wrote on October 25, 2022 at 4:01 AM Reply to comment by shed1 in TIL 1950s/60s songwriter Doc Pomus had polio as a child, resulting in serious mobility issues. On his wedding day he was unable to dance with his new wife Willi Burke, a dancer. Watching her dance with the other male guests inspired him to write the song "Save the Last Dance For Me". by big_macaroons thanks for this! Permalink Parent 6
Hilobird t1_itoku6m wrote
Reply to comment by shed1 in TIL 1950s/60s songwriter Doc Pomus had polio as a child, resulting in serious mobility issues. On his wedding day he was unable to dance with his new wife Willi Burke, a dancer. Watching her dance with the other male guests inspired him to write the song "Save the Last Dance For Me". by big_macaroons
thanks for this!