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Who does this version of the song?

posted 18 years ago by teka-3
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The "Save the last dance for me" song in the film is the best I've ever heard, but I've no idea who the recording artist was. Can someone help me please?

[–] islandlures 18 years ago

I have the original CD soundtrack but except for a few words and names, everything is in Japanese. But I think all of the music was done by a combination of professional musicians put together by Tokuma Japan Communications, the producers of the Soundtrack. I liked the vocal version of "Shall We Dance" but unfortunately that name was also listed in Japanese.

[–] yage-search 14 years ago

The singer of the song is Taeko Onuki. She debuted as a member of a pop band called Sugar Babe in 1975 and has released 48 albums! since 1976. Some of her albums were produced by Ryuichi Sakamoto, who won Academy Awards for The Last Emperor.

[–] Hal-83 18 years ago

Ben E. King/The Drifters

That'll do, pig. That'll do.

[–] notimetoregister 18 years ago

donna summer?

[–] nausicaablack 18 years ago

Yep, it's the Drifters, I just checked. Great song, makes you want to dance! ^^

::And my soul from out that shadow that lies floating on the floor/Shall be lifted - nevermore!::

[–] aneta_agape7 15 years ago

do you know where I can get the soundtrack? I can not find it anywhere

[–] islandlures 14 years ago

I purchased mine on-line from CD Universe, in Japan about two years ago. It was a little pricey but all worth it to me. Unfortunately, their site shows it is already out of print.

http://www.cduniverse.com/search/xx/music/pid/6787901/a/Shall+We+Dance.htm

You might still find one listed on Ebay.

Good luck.