About the song
Released in 1978 as part of the soundtrack for the film “Thank God It’s Friday,” “Last Dance” was composed by Paul Jabara, who also penned the song’s lyrics. It swiftly ascended the charts, reaching number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and ultimately earning Donna Summer the Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance in 1979. This accolade underscored the song’s impact, not only as a dance-floor sensation but also as a testament to Summer’s vocal prowess and emotive delivery.
The song’s infectious beat and Summer’s commanding vocals made “Last Dance” an instant classic. Its fusion of disco rhythms with soulful undertones resonated deeply with audiences, cementing its place in music history. Beyond its commercial success, the song became a cultural phenomenon, symbolizing the joy and liberation found on the dance floor during the late 1970s disco era.
As we revisit “Last Dance,” we celebrate not only Donna Summer’s remarkable voice but also her enduring legacy as the “Queen of Disco.” Join us in reliving the magic of this iconic track, a testament to Summer’s ability to ignite hearts and ignite dance floors with her electrifying presence.
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Lyrics
Last dance
Last chance for love
Yes, it’s my last chance
For romance tonight
I need you by me
Beside me to guide me
To hold me, to scold me
‘Cause when I’m bad, I’m so, so bad
So let’s dance the last dance
Let’s dance the last dance
Let’s dance this last dance tonight
Last dance
Last chance for love
Yes, it’s my last chance
For romance tonight
Oh, oh, I need you by me
Beside me to guide me
To hold me, to scold me
‘Cause when I’m bad, I’m so, so bad
So let’s dance the last dance
Let’s dance the last dance
Let’s dance the last dance tonight
Yeah, oh, oh, oh, yeah
Will you be my Mr. Right?
Can you fill my appetite?
I can’t be sure that you’re the one for me
All that I ask is that you dance with me
Dance with me, dance with me, yeah, yeah
I need you by me
Beside me to guide me
To hold me, to scold me
‘Cause when I’m bad, I’m so, so bad
So let’s dance the last dance
Let’s dance the last dance
Let’s dance the last dance
Let’s dance the last dance tonight
Oh, oh, I need you by me
Beside me to guide me
To hold me, to scold me
‘Cause when I’m bad, I’m so, so bad
So, come on, baby
Dance that dance
Ha! Come on, baby
Dance that dance
Come on, baby
Last dance tonight, yeah