Tag: doc_pomus
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Library of Congress Acquires Doc Pomus Collection
The Library of Congress has acquired the extensive collection of Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Doc Pomus, including manuscripts, recordings, and papers, preserving his influential rock 'n' roll and R&B legacy for future generations.
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Library of Congress Uncovers Bittersweet Origin of "Save the Last Dance for Me"
The Library of Congress reveals the poignant backstory of Doc Pomus's "Save the Last Dance for Me." Inspired by his inability to dance at his 1957 wedding, the song's personal origin was discovered in his acquired papers.
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