Forgotten Giant: Doc Pomus and the Words That Shaped Rock & Roll

In “Forgotten Giant,” Geoffrey Himes of Paste Magazine revisits the remarkable life and legacy of Doc Pomus, exploring how the Brooklyn-born songwriter transformed personal struggle into some of the most enduring songs in early rock & roll. From his blues-rooted beginnings to timeless hits like “Save the Last Dance for Me” and “This Magic Moment,” Himes highlights Pomus’s unique gift for emotional lyricism and the continued impact of his work on music history.