「FM OTSU ENGLISH HOUR」第54回「Save the Last Dance for Me – Michael Bublé」（4月15日放送）テキスト

放送041523 Save the Last Dance for Me – Michael Bublé

（邦題：ラストダンスは私に – マイケル・ブーブレ）

from the album It’s Time

Released April 4, 2006

Recorded 2002 – 2003 – at his age 28

Genre Pop

Length 3:38

Label 143, Reprise

Songwriter(s) Doc Pomus (1925–1991), Mort Shuman

Producer(s) David Foster, Humberto Gatica, Tommy LiPuma

■ポイント

“Save the Last Dance for Me” by Michael Bublé をご案内します。1960年のDrifters オリジナル版以来、ジャンルを超え、国を超え、性別を超え、記録があるだけでも50人を超えるアーティストがシングル、アルバムで繰り返し歌う名曲を、マイケル・ブーブレの歌で、サルサのリズムに乗せてお楽しみください。

Thrilled to talk about the salsa version of “Save The Last Dance for Me” by Michael Bublé, an Italian Canadian singer. If the songwriter Doc Pomus listened to this remixed version, he would be surprised and then enjoy. The song is also sung in Japan with its lyrics translated for a female narrator.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LAjfB0XfjkA

■キーフレーズ

forget A be ～ing

Aが～するのを忘れる

■キーフレーズの用例

Don’t forget who’s taking you home and in whose arms you’re gonna be.

誰が貴女を家に連れて帰るのか、誰の腕のなかにいることになるのか、忘れないでくれ。（Lyrics）

Did you forget she was coming?

彼女が来ると言うことを忘れてたのか？（新英和大辞典）

Don’t forget you’re gonna bring it back next week.

来週、それを持ち帰ることを忘れないでください。

Don’t forget who’s gonna wash up the dishes.

誰が皿を洗うのかを忘れないでください。

Don’t forget who’s cleaning up the room.

誰が部屋を掃除するのか忘れないでください。

■歌詞

[Verse 1]

You can dance every dance with the guy

貴女はその男と踊っていいよ

Who gives you the eye, let him hold you tight

彼が目で合図するなら、抱きかかえてもらってくれ

You can smile every smile for the man

その男に微笑んであげてくれ

Who held your hand neath the pale moon light

彼が月の薄明りのなかで手を差し出すのなら

[Chorus]

But don’t forget who’s takin’ you home

でも、誰が貴女を家に連れて行くかお忘れなく

And in whose arms you’re gonna be

誰の腕のなかにいるのかもね（注1）

So darlin’ save the last dance for me

だから、ラストダンスは私に

[Verse 2]

Oh I know that the music’s fine

音楽が素敵で

Like sparklin’ wine, go and have your fun

まるでスパークリングワインのようだし、楽しんでくれ

Laugh and sing, but while we’re apart

笑って歌って、でも私たち二人が離れていても

Don’t give your heart to anyone

ハートを渡してはいけない

[Chorus]

And don’t forget who’s takin’ you home

And in whose arms you’re gonna be

So darlin’ save the last dance for me

そして、誰が貴女を家に連れて行くかお忘れなく

誰の腕のなかにいるのかもね

だから、ラストダンスは私に

[Verse 3]

Baby don’t you know I love you so

わかるでしょ、どれだけ貴女を愛しているか

Can’t you feel it when we touch

お互いが触れ合ったときに感じるでしょ

I will never never let you go

貴女を決して離しはしない

I love you oh so much

心の底から愛している

[Verse 4]

You can dance, go and carry on

踊って、続けてくれていいよ

Till the night is gone

夜が終わるまで（注2）

And it’s time to go

帰る時間になって

If he asks if you’re all alone

彼が、貴女は独りぼっちか、

Can he walk you home, you must tell him no

家まで送ろう、と訊いても、ノーと言うこと！（注3）

[Chorus]

Cause don’t forget who’s taking you home

And in whose arms you’re gonna be

Save the last dance for me

なぜなら、誰が貴女を家に連れて行くかお忘れなく

誰の腕のなかにいるのかもね

だから、ラストダンスは私に

[Verse 5]

Oh I know that the music’s fine

Like sparklin’ wine, go and have your fun

Laugh and sing,but while we’re apart

Don’t give your heart to anyone

音楽が素敵で

まるでスパークリングワインのようだし、楽しんでくれ

笑って歌って、でも私たち二人が離れていても

ハートを渡してはいけない

[Chorus]

And don’t forget who’s takin’ you home

And in whose arms you’re gonna be

So darlin’ save the last dance for me

そして、誰が貴女を家に連れて行くかお忘れなく

誰の腕のなかにいるのかもね

だから、ラストダンスは私に

So don’t forget who’s taking you home

Or in whose arms you’re gonna be

So darling, save the last dance for me

だから、誰が貴女を家に連れて行くかお忘れなく

誰の腕のなかにいるのかもね

だから、ラストダンスは私に

Ooooh

Baby won’t you save the last dance for me

You make the promise that you save the last dance for me

Save the last dance

The very last dance

For me!

ラストダンスを私にとっておいてくれないか

ラストダンスを私にとっておいてくれ

ラストダンスを

一番最後のラストダンスを

私に

■補足説明

（注1）And in whose arms you’re gonna be

「誰の腕のなかにいるのかもね」はダンスを踊ることを意味していると思われますが、直訳にとどめました。岩谷時子氏の日本語歌詞（女性歌手向け）では「最後の踊りだけは、胸に抱かれて踊る」と明示しています。

（注2）Till the night is gone

「夜が終わるまで」とは、朝までというよりも「このパーティーが終わるまで」、と言う意味と解釈しています。

（注3）Can he walk you home, you must tell him no

walk you home は「貴女（あるいは誰か）を家まで送っていく」と言う意味です。

■ Michael Bublé, according to Wikipedia

Born Michael Steven Bublé

September 9, 1975 (age 44)

(recorded “Save The last Dance For Me” at his age 28)

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

Citizenship Canada, Italy

Occupation Singer, songwriter, actor, record producer

Years active 1995-present

Home town

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Spouse(s) Luisana Lopilato (m. 2011)

Children 3

Musical career

Genres

Traditional pop, easy listening, pop rock, jazz, vocal jazz, show tunes, swing, blue-eyed soul

Instruments Vocals, Piano

Associated acts Naturally 7, Leon Jackson

Website https://www.michaelbuble.com/

◆ Early Life

Michael Steven Bublé was born in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada on September 9, 1975 to Lewis Bublé, a fisherman from the island of Lussino (today Lošinj in Croatia) of Italian, or more specifically Venetian origins, and Amber (née Santaga). He has two younger sisters, Brandee, a children’s book author, and Crystal, an actress. He and his siblings were raised Roman Catholic. He attended Seaforth Elementary School and Cariboo Hill Secondary School.

本名マイケル・スティーブン・ブーブレ、1975年9月9日、カナダ・ブリティッシュコロンビア州バーナビ生まれ、44歳。父ルイス・ブーブレは漁師、イタリア・ヴェネツィア・ルッシーノ島（現クロアチア領）出身、母アンバー（旧姓サンタガ）。妹が2人；ブランデー（子供の本の著者）、クリスタル（女優）。皆ローマカトリック教徒として育てられました。シーフォース小学校、カリブーヒル中学校に通いました。

According to an Oprah Winfrey interview on October 9, 2009, Bublé had dreamed of becoming a famous singer since he was two. When he was a teenager, he slept with his Bible and prayed to become a singer. His interest in jazz began at around age five when his family played Bing Crosby’s White Christmas album.

2歳の時から有名な歌手になることを夢見ていて、ティーンエイジャーのこ頃は、聖書と眠り、歌手になるために祈っていました。家族がビングクロスビーのホワイトクリスマスアルバムを演奏した5歳頃からジャズへの関心が高まりました。（オプラ・ウィンフリーのインタビュー2009.10.9）

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Bubl%C3%A9

■Michael Bublé version

The long-life song was heavily remixed and produced by Ralphi Rosario, Eddie Baez and their team. The single first peaked at #22 on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play Chart in September 2005. After Bublé performed the album version of the song during the closing credits of the film The Wedding Date, this version was released to radio, peaking at #5 on the Billboard adult contemporary chart, as well as reaching #99 on the Billboard Hot 100.

ラルフィ・ロザリオとエディ・バエズによってリミックス、プロデュースされました。シングルは、最初2005年9月にthe Billboard Hot Dance Club Play Chartの＃22位となりました。米国映画 The Wedding Date の本編後のクレジットのところで流れた後、ラジオでも流され、とthe Billboard adult contemporary chart で#5位、the Billboard Hot 100で＃99位となりました。

The music video for the track was once again directed by Noble Jones, who directed the videos for both of the album’s previous singles – Home and Feeling Good. The music video was choreographed by Raymondo Chan, a Salsa Latin dance coach and performer. It was shot in Vancouver, Canada.

ミュージックビデオは、サルサラテンダンスのコーチ兼パフォーマーであるレイモンド・チャン（Raymondo Chan）によって振り付けされ、本人も登場しています。カナダのバンクーバーで撮影されました。

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Save_the_Last_Dance_for_Me

■Drifters’ version (the original)

Released August 1960

Genre R&B

Length 2:34

Label Atlantic

Songwriter(s) Doc Pomus, Mort Shuman

Producer(s) Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpCr4JTDiOs

In a 1990 interview, songwriter Doc Pomus tells the story of the song being recorded by the Drifters and originally designated as the B-side of the record. He credits Dick Clark with turning the record over and realizing “Save The Last Dance” was the stronger song. The Drifters’ version of the song, released a few months after Ben E. King left the group, would go on to spend three non-consecutive weeks at #1 on the U.S. pop chart, in addition to logging one week atop the U.S. R&B chart. In the UK The Drifters’ recording reached #2 in December 1960.

1990年のインタビューで、作詞のDoc Pomusは、この曲は最初、レコードのB面用だった、と言います。ベン・E・キングがグループを去った数ヶ月後にリリースされたこのドリフターズ版は、米国のポップチャートで1位で3週間連続、さらに米国のR＆Bで1週間を記録。英国では、1960年12月に2位。

In the song, the narrator tells his lover she is free to mingle and socialize throughout the evening, but to make sure to save him the dance at the end of the night. The was reportedly written on the day of Pomus’ wedding while the wheelchair-bound groom watched his bride dancing with their guests. Pomus had polio and at times used crutches to get around. His wife, Willi Burke, however, was a Broadway actress and dancer. The song gives his perspective of telling his wife to have fun dancing, but reminds her who will be taking her home and “in whose arms you’re gonna be.”

この歌詞（Lyrics）は、作詞者のDoc Pomus 自らの結婚式で、花嫁 Willi Burke（ブロードウェイの女優、ダンサー）がゲストと踊るのを車椅子から見ながら書いた、と言われています。Doc Pomus は小児麻痺（polio）で、松葉杖を使って移動していました。この歌は、妻に楽しいダンスをするように伝えるという彼の見方を示していますが、彼女を家に連れて帰り、”in whose arms you’re gonna be” とは、作詞者 Doc Pomus 自身の言葉のはずです。

https://www.google.com/search?q=doc+pomus&sxsrf=ALeKk02KjJdDGODYoi_SWqi1Zw_MqTUrOw:1583681065738&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjMi_Hal4voAhWaHXAKHfOSCMYQ_AUoAXoECBoQAw&biw=1214&bih=879

■越路吹雪「ラストダンスは私に」

リリース 1961年11月

ジャンルポピュラー音楽

レーベル東芝音楽工業

作詞岩谷時子（訳詞）

作曲 Mort Shuman

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEJdsb2c_s0&feature=youtu.be

◆歌詞 Lyrics

貴方の好きな人と踊ってらしていいわ

やさしい微笑みも

その方に　おあげなさい

けれども　私がここにいることだけ

どうぞ　忘れないで

ダンスはお酒みたいに心を酔わせるわ

だけど　お願いね

ハートだけは　とられないで

そして私の爲　残して置いてね

最後の踊りだけは

貴方に夢中なの　いつか二人で

誰も来ない処へ　旅に出るのよ

どうぞ踊ってらしゃい

私ここで待っているわ

だけど送って欲しいと頼まれたら

断ってね

いつでも　私がここに居ることだけ

どうぞ　忘れないで

きっと私の爲　残して置いてね

最後の踊りだけは

胸に抱かれて踊る

ラストダンス　忘れないで

■美空ひばり「ラスト・ダンスは私に（Save the Last Dance for Me）」

（1982）

Doc Pomus-Mort Shuman・作詩／作曲、あらかわひろし・訳詩

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CF_oQ68C3MM

■福山雅治「福山エンヂニヤリング」サウンドトラック The Golden Oldies

リリース 2002年6月26日

ジャンル J-POP, フォークソング

レーベルユニバーサルJ

プロデュース MASAHARU FUKUYAMA, GOOFY MORI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPIENKAnINg

■Known Versions mostly according to Wikipedia

Drifters in 1960released the original.
Towa Carson in 1960 recorded a Swedish version, Sista Dansen (The Last Dance).
Jay and the Americans in 1962 released on their album, She Cried.
Ivo Robić in 1960recorded a German version.
Dion DiMucci in 1960 recorded for his album Alone With Dion.
Jerry Lee Lewis in 1961 recorded.
Dalida, an European pop star, in 1961released a French version in her album, Garde-moi la dernière; The background orchestra music was led by French composer and orchestra leader Raymond Lefèvre. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rLwuujTMl8
Petula Clark, a British singer, in 1961 relased “Garde-moi la dernière danse (Save the Last Dance for Me)” for her album. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56IFAcmbYww
越路吹雪 in 1961released “ラストダンスは私に” with lyrics by 岩谷時子. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEJdsb2c_s0&feature=youtu.be
Buck Owens in 1962 released on his album Together Again.
Paul Anka in 1963 recorded for his album Songs I Wish I’d Written. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4f65jPzQqYE
The Swinging Blue Jeans in 1964 recorded for their first UK studio album Blue Jeans a’Swinging.
Ike & Tina Turner released on their 1966 album, River Deep – Mountain High.
The Swedish group The Spotnicks in 1964 recorded an instrumental version, “Valentina” for their album The Spotnicks in Spain.
The Righteous Brothers in 1966 recorded for their album Go Ahead And Cry.
Cliff Richard included in his 1967 album “Don’t Stop Me Now!”. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZwPhI4-a34A
Billy Joe Royal released on his 1967 album, Billy Joe Royal Featuring Hush.
The Beatles in 1969 played a impromptu variation during the Get Back/Let It Be; possibly be included on the developing album that would become Let It Be, though it was later scrapped. Nevertheless, many bootleg releases include their version, such as the 2-LP set “The Black Album” (not to be confused with their official released The White Album previously issued). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hB4UMliNj1o
John Rowles in 1969 recorded for the MCA-UK label.
Harry Nilsson in 1974 released on his album, Pussy Cats, which was produced by his friend and drinking buddy John Lennon.
The Walkmen in 1974 did a cover of Pussy Cats which included “Save the Last Dance for Me”.
The DeFranco Family, Canadians, in 1974 reached #18 on the Billboard pop chart with lead vocals sung by 14-year-young Tony DeFranco.
Ramona Wulf with the German disco group Silver Convention in 1976 recorded a disco version of the song.
Patti LaBelle in 1978 included in her 1978 album, Tasty.
John Davidson in 1977 reached #22 on the U.S. Adult Contemporary chart and #44 on the Canadian AC chart.
Ron Shaw recorded in 1978 reached the Top 40 on the Billboard country music chart.
Marcia Hines in 1979 covered for her album, Ooh Child.
Emmylou Harris in 1979 included the song in a country/bluegrass style on her Blue Kentucky Girl album. As a single, her version reached the top ten on the U.S. country singles chart in mid-1979. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t91HNLHz85U
The Forgotten Rebels in 1981 recorded the song on their album This Ain’t Hollywood.
Ann Breen, an Irish vocalist, in 1981 released in her album Pal of My Cradle Days. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGBUIDdxUEw
Mud in 1982 featured in their album Mud Featuring Les Gray.
美空ひばり in 1982 sang “ラスト・ダンスは私に（Save the Last Dance for Me）” with lyrics by あらかわひろし in a live concert. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CF_oQ68C3MM
Dolly Parton in 1983 released as a single and subsequently included on her album of 1950s and 60s covers The Great Pretender. Reached the top ten on the country singles and did #45 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUPXHceWu2M
Herbie Armstrong in 1983 recorded a slower, minor version and released in his album, Last Dance. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhIxc6J0aF8
Ben E. King in 1987 record for his album Save the Last Dance for Me.
Tom Jones sang in 1991 at a live concert. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQ-9B4nPCM4
Bon Jovi & Willy DeVille sang in 1996 at Taratata, Paris. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0EuSEMQAdc4
Geno Delafose in 1998 recorded on the CD La Chanson Perdu.
Bruce Willis in 1989 released a version which appears on his album, If It Don’t Kill You, It Just Makes You Stronger.
Anne Murray in 1986 recorded for her live album.
Japanese band The Neatbeats in 2000 recorded the song for their album Everybody Need!.
O.C. Smith in 2000 recorded for his album, I Give My Heart to You.
福山雅治 in 2002 released in 「福山エンヂニヤリング」サウンドトラック The Golden Oldies.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPIENKAnINg
Heidi Hauge, a Norwegian Singer, in 2002 released on her album Country Dance. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOCi107C-MQ
Irish singer Daniel O’Donnell in 2003 recorded on his album, Daniel in Blue Jeans.
The Troggs in 2003 recorded on an album “Wild Thing”.
Nancy Sinatra and Lee Hazlewood in 2004 recorded for their album Nancy & Lee 3.
Harry Connick Jr. in 2004 recorded for his album Only You.
Swedish artist Jessica Andersson in 2009 recorded a cover version of Damita Jo’s on her album, Wake Up.
Michael Buble in 2006 released his “salsa version” on his album It’s Time. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LAjfB0XfjkA
Rob Thomas in 2010 performed a live acoustic version at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony.
Robin ZanderIn covered on his country album, Countryside Blvd.
Kramer, an American composer and producer in 2012 included on his sixth album The Brill Building.
Leonard Cohen in 2014 included on his album Live in Dublin. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvSMhgqh7JU

■The Wedding Date (Film, 2005)

Director: Clare Kilner

Writers: Elizabeth Young (book), Dana Fox (screenplay)

Stars: Dermot Mulroney, Debra Messing, Jack Davenport

rated 6.2/10 at IMDb

◆Storyline ストーリー展開

Kat Ellis, who returns to her parents’ London home for her sister’s wedding. Afraid of confronting her ex-fiancé, who dumped her two years before, she hires a top-drawer male escort to pose as her new boyfriend.

姉妹の結婚式のために両親のロンドンの家に戻るキャット・エリス。 2年前に彼女を捨てた元婚約者に会うことを恐れて、彼女は最高峰の男性エスコートを雇い、新しいボーイフレンドを装わせます。

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0372532/