Affectionate-Key4070 t1_itpuru1 wrote on October 25, 2022 at 1:06 PM Reply to 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 Poor guy. Hope he had a good wedding night anyway. Permalink 30
Affectionate-Key4070 t1_itpuru1 wrote
Reply to 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
Poor guy. Hope he had a good wedding night anyway.