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History

The original Drifters

Ahmet Ertegün of Atlantic Records approached Clyde McPhatter after he left the Dominoes and signed him. McPhatter first recruited several members of his former group, the Mount Lebanon Singers: William “Chick” Anderson (tenor), David Baldwin (baritone), and James “Wrinkle” Johnson (bass), plus David “Little Dave” Baughan (tenor). This aggregation lasted for only a single session (from which "Lucille" was the only song released), after which Atlantic asked McPhatter to form a different group. He finally settled on Gerhart and Andrew Thrasher on baritone and second tenor, respectively, Bill Pinkney on high tenor, Willie Ferbee as bass, and Walter Adams on guitar. This is the group on the second session, which produced the group's first major hit: "Money Honey". Ahmet Ertegün (July 31, 1923 – December 14, 2006) was the Turkish-American co-founder and executive of Atlantic Records, described as one of the most significant figures in the modern recording industry [1] . He also co-founded the New York Cosmos soccer team of the North American Soccer League. ... Atlantic Records (Atlantic Recording Corporation) is an American record label, and operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Warner Music Group. ... Lucille is a 1957 Rock and Roll which was one of Little Richards international hits, and became a rock standard. ... Baritone (French: ; German: ; Italian: ) is most commonly the type of male voice that lies between bass and tenor. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... A bass (or basso in Italian) is a male singer who sings in the deepest vocal range of the human voice. ... For other uses, see Guitar (disambiguation). ... Money Honey, written by Jesse Stone, was the first record and the first hit for Clyde McPhatter and The Drifters. ...

After the session, Ferbee was involved in an accident and left the group and Adams died (to be replaced by Jimmy Oliver). Ferbee was not replaced and the voice parts were shifted around: Gerhart Thrasher became first tenor, Andrew Thrasher was now the baritone, and Bill Pinkney shifted down to bass. The group released several more hits ("Such A Night," [1][2] "Honey Love," "Bip Bam," "White Christmas," and "What'cha Gonna Do") before McPhatter was drafted in May 1954 (after which he pursued a solo career). McPhatter had demanded a large share of the group's profits, which he had been denied in the Dominoes, but, upon his departure, did not ensure that this would continue for his successor. He sold his share of the group to George Treadwell, manager, former jazz trumpeter, and husband of legendary singer Sarah Vaughan. As a result, the Drifters cycled through copious members, none of whom made much money. McPhatter later expressed regret at this action, recognizing that it doomed his fellow musicians to unprofitability. Jimmy Allen Oliver (born July 12, 1969 in Menifee, Arkansas) is an American former professional basketball player who was selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2nd round (39th overall) of the 1991 NBA Draft. ... Year 1954 (MCMLIV) was a common year (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... For other uses, see Jazz (disambiguation). ... Sarah Lois Vaughan (nicknamed Sassy and The Divine One), (March 27, 1924 – April 3, 1990) was an American jazz singer, described as one of the greatest singers of the 20th century [1]. // Sarah Vaughan was born in Newark, New Jersey in 1924. ...

McPhatter was first replaced by David Baughn, who was on the group's first session. While his voice was similar to McPhatter's, his erratic behavior made him unsuitable in the eyes of Atlantic Records executives. Baughn soon left the group, and was replaced by Cleveland native Johnny Moore (of The Hornets). This lineup had a major R&B hit in 1955 with "Adorable," followed by several others ("Ruby Baby," "I Got To Get Myself A Woman," and "Fools Fall In Love"). Johnny Moore was drafted in November 1957 and replaced by Bobby Hendricks (who had briefly been with The Swallows), but to no success; the group was not able to break into mainstream markets. This article needs additional references or sources to facilitate its verification. ... Johnny Moore (died 30 December 1998) was an American rhythm and blues singer with The Drifters. ... Rhythm and blues (or R & B) is a musical marketing term introduced in the United States in the late 1940s by Billboard magazine. ... Year 1955 (MCMLV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1955 Gregorian calendar). ... “Conscript” redirects here. ... Collectors have made the Swallows one of the most beloved of R&B groups. ...

In the mid 1950s, the Drifters began working with Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, legendary songwriters, who eventually became the group's producers as well. A few fans consider this the group's golden age, inaugurated by the 1956 hit "I Gotta Get Myself a Woman." Low salaries contributed to burnout among the members, particularly Bill Pinkney, who was fired after asking Treadwell for more money. Andrew Thrasher left as well, in protest. Pinkney formed another group, called The Flyers, with lead singer Bobby Hendricks (before he joined the Drifters to replace army-bound Johnny Moore). This does not cite any references or sources. ... Jerry Leiber (born April 25, 1933) and Mike Stoller (born March 13, 1933) are among the most important songwriters and music producers in post-World War II popular music. ... Jerry Leiber (born April 25, 1933) and Mike Stoller (born March 13, 1933) are among the most important songwriters and music producers in post-World War II popular music. ... Year 1956 (MCMLVI) was a leap year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Flyers are a band located in College Station, Texas. ...

Bill Pinkney was replaced by Tommy Evans (who had replaced Jimmy Ricks in The Ravens). Charlie Hughes, a baritone, replaced Andrew Thrasher. By early 1958, the lineup was: Bobby Hendricks (lead tenor), Gerhart Thrasher (first tenor), Jimmy Milner (baritone), Tommy Evans (bass), and Jimmy Oliver (guitar). By May 1958, both Hendricks and Oliver had quit, returning only for a week's appearance at the Apollo Theater. During that week, one of the members got into a fight with the owner of the Apollo. That was the last straw for manager George Treadwell, who fired the entire group. Tommy Evans is based in London but was born and grew up in Leeds. ... The Ravens were an R&B vocal group. ...

Since Treadwell owned the rights to the name "Drifters," and since he still had a year's worth of bookings for the Apollo, he recruited another group, The Five Crowns, featuring lead singer Ben E. King. The group changed its name to the "Drifters" and went out on the road to tour for almost a year, although this new group had no connection to the prior Drifters. Ben E. King (born Benjamin Earl Nelson on September 28, 1938, in Henderson, North Carolina) then moved to Harlem, NY at the age of nine. ...

Bill Pinkney's "Original Drifters"

Meanwhile, Bill Pinkney and other "fired" Drifters once again joined with the Thrashers and David Baughan to begin touring as "The Original Drifters" (although their first recordings, for End in 1959, were as the "Harmony Grits"). Baughan left after a short time, leaving the group a trio. Bobby Lee Hollis joined in 1964 and took over the lead spot. Later that year, Andrew Thrasher was out and Jimmy Lewis was in. Bobby Hendricks returned, making the group a quintet for a short time, before Lewis left. Andrew Thrasher returned, replacing Hollis. Hollis and Baughan bounced in and out through the 1960s. By 1968, the group was Pinkney, Gerhart Thrasher, Hollis, and Hendricks. At this point, the group split. James Jimmy Lewis is a fictional character from the tag team fighting game Rage of the Dragons. ...

Pinkney met with an existing group, The Tears, and recruited them as the new Original Drifters. The Tears were Benny Anderson, George Wallace, Albert Fortson, and Mark Williams. Shortly after recruiting them, they broke away from Pinkney and continued touring as the Original Drifters for over a decade (Pinkney filed suit and successfully stopped them at that time). Benny Andersson in 2004 Göran Bror Benny Andersson (born in Stockholm on December 16, 1946) is a Swedish musician, composer and a member of the Swedish musical group, ABBA. Benny was born to 34-year-old constructional engineer Göran Andersson and his 26-year-old wife Laila. ... Mark Williams is the name of the following people: Mark Williams (politician) - British Member of Parliament for Ceredigion Mark Williams (snooker) - professional snooker player Mark Williams (actor) - British actor and comedian Mark Williams (AFL footballer and coach) - Australian football (coach of Port Adelaide, player with Brisbane and Collingwood) Mark Williams...

Pinkney then brought in new members Bruce Caesar, Clarence Tex Walker, and Bruce Richardson. The lineup changed rapidly. In 1979 the group was Pinkney, Andrew Lawyer, Chuck Cockerham, Harriel Jackson, and Tony Cook. Their 1995 album Peace in the Valley, on Blackberry Records, credited vocals to Pinkney, Cockerham, Richard Knight Dunbar, Vernon Young, and Greg Johnson. [3][4] They appeared on the PBS special, Doo Wop 51 with Pinkney, Dunbar, Johnson, and Bobby Hendricks. The current lineup is Pinkney, Cockerham, Dunbar, Young, and Clyde McPhatter's son, Billy McPhatter. Greg Johnson is now in Bobby Hendricks' Drifters. Clarence Tex Walker is a prominent rhythm and blues musician who was the lead singer with Bill Pinkneys Original Drifters and The Coasters. ... Also: 1979 by Smashing Pumpkins. ... Year 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display full 1995 Gregorian calendar). ... Peace In The Valley is an album released by J.D. Sumner. ... Not to be confused with Public Broadcasting Services in Malta. ...

The second Drifters

Treadwell had approached Lover Patterson, the manager of the Five Crowns. All but one member of The Five Crowns went along with the name change to become the Drifters. The new line-up consisted of: Benjamin Earl Nelson (known professionally as Ben E. King; lead tenor), Charlie Thomas (tenor), Dock Green (baritone), and Elsbeary Hobbs (bass). James "Poppa" Clark was the fifth member; he was not included in the new group. Ben E. King (born Benjamin Earl Nelson on September 28, 1938, in Henderson, North Carolina) then moved to Harlem, NY at the age of nine. ... Charlie Thomas (born 7 April 1937 in Lynchburg, Virginia) is an American rhythm and blues singer best known for his work with The Drifters. ...

This new lineup, widely considered the "true" golden age of the group, released several singles that became chart hits: "There Goes My Baby," the first commercial rock-and-roll recording to include a string orchestra, "Dance With Me," "This Magic Moment," "Save The Last Dance For Me," and "I Count The Tears." However, personnel changes started almost immediately. Lover Patterson (who had managed the Five Crowns and was now the Drifters' road manager) got into a fight with George Treadwell. Since Patterson had Ben E. King under personal contract, he refused to let King tour with the group. Thus, King continued to record with the group for about a year before beginning a successful solo career. New member Johnny Lee Williams did the touring (although he can be heard leading "True Love, True Love"). Williams was subsequently replaced by Rudy Lewis (of The Clara Ward Singers), who led the Drifters on hits such as "Some Kind Of Wonderful," "Please Stay," and "Up on the Roof." While recording "Please Stay," songwriter Burt Bacharach met Dionne Warwick, a backup singer, thus beginning a legendary partnership. There Goes My Baby is a song written by the songwriting team of Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller for The Drifters, a doo wop group. ... A string orchestra is an orchestra composed solely of stringed instruments. ... Up on the Roof is a song written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King and recorded in 1962 by The Drifters. ... This biographical article needs additional references for verification. ... Marie Dionne Warrick (born December 12, 1940 in East Orange, New Jersey), known professionally as Dionne Warwick, is an African-American singer best known for her work with Hal David and Burt Bacharach as songwriters and producers. ...

Bass Elsbeary Hobbs was drafted and eventually replaced by the returning Tommy Evans (from the 1958 group). Dock Green left in 1962 and was replaced by Eugene Pearson (of the Rivileers and Cleftones). Tommy Evans left again in 1963 and was replaced by Johnny Terry. After his military service and a failed solo career, Johnny Moore returned in 1964, making the group a quintet of Moore, Charlie Thomas, Rudy Lewis, Gene Pearson, and Johnny Terry. Year 1962 (MCMLXII) was a common year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1962 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1963 (MCMLXIII) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1964 (MCMLXIV) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1964 calendar). ...

Later that year, the group was scheduled to record "Under the Boardwalk" on May 21. However, Rudy Lewis died the night before the session, and Johnny Moore took over as the sole lead (he and Lewis had been alternating). Terry was replaced in 1966 by Dan Dandridge for a couple of months, then by William Brent, who had been with Johnny Moore in the Hornets in 1954. Gene Pearson was replaced by Rick Sheppard that same year. By late 1966, baritone/bass Bill Fredricks replaced William Brent. Charlie Thomas, the group's last "original member" (from the day the Five Crowns had become the Drifters), left in mid-1967 and was replaced by Charles Baskerville, a former member of The Limelites. Baskerville stayed only a short time, leaving before a session (which was done as a trio). Baritone Milton Turner was added by the end of 1967. In late 1969, Milton Turner left and was replaced by another singer named Charlie Thomas (who took the nickname Don Thomas to avoid confusion with the former member). This lineup lasted only a few months. By March 1970, the Drifters had broken up. Johnny Moore and Bill Fredericks reunited in January 1971 (along with two unknown singers) to do an independently-produced session that was subsequently sold to Atlantic. "A Rose By Any Other Name" and "Be My Lady" became the Drifters' last Atlantic release. Under the Boardwalk is a hit pop song written by Kenny Young and Arthur Resnick and recorded by The Drifters in 1964. ... May 21 is the 141st day of the year (142nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1966 (MCMLXVI) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar) of the 1966 Gregorian calendar. ... William Leigh Brent (1784-1848) was a U.S. Representative representing Louisianas 3rd congressional district. ...

Post-Atlantic career

After this, the Drifters moved to England and underwent the usual bewildering personnel changes. Throughout the 1970s, the only charted records for the group were on the British charts - notably "Kissing In The Back Row Of The Movies", "There Goes My First Love" and "You're More Than A Number In My Little Red Book". Along with Moore and Fredricks, Butch Leake and former Ink Spot Grant Kitchings were members initially. Fredricks was replaced by Clyde Brown the next year, and Kitchings by Billy Lewis the year after. Leake was replaced by Joe Blunt in 1976, making the lineup Johnny Moore, Clyde Brown, Joe Blunt, and Billy Lewis. This year, Faye Treadwell renamed the group's management company Treadwell Drifters Inc. The Ink Spots were a popular black vocal group that helped define the musical genre that led to rhythm & blues and rock and roll, and the subgenre doo-wop. ... William Billy Lewis is a fictional character from the tag team fighting game Rage of the Dragons. ...

Moore left in 1978 and was replaced by Ray Lewis. Blunt and Billy Lewis left in 1979 and were replaced by the returning Johnny Moore and former Temptations lead Louis Price. Moore left again in late 1982, along with Clyde Brown. They were replaced by two returning members, Ben Nelson (a.k.a. Ben E. King) and Bill Fredricks. Year 1978 (MCMLXXVIII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1978 Gregorian calendar). ... Ray Lewis was a singer for The Drifters from 1978 to 1988. ... Also: 1979 by Smashing Pumpkins. ... “Temptations” redirects here. ... Louis Bernhardt Price (born on March 29, 1953 in Chicago, Illinois) is an American R&B and soul singer, notable for being the lead singer of the first post-Dennis Edwards led version of The Temptations from 1977 to 1980. ... Year 1982 (MCMLXXXII) was a common year starting on Friday (link displays the 1982 Gregorian calendar). ...

Around this time, members left and rejoined frequently. Fredricks, Lewis, and Price left in 1983 and were replaced by the returning Johnny Moore, Joe Blunt, and Clyde Brown. In 1986, the group changed all of its members and the new lineup consisted of new member Jonah Ellis and former members Ray Lewis, Billy Lewis, and Louis Price. The next year, more former members came in as replacements, making the group Moore, Billy and Ray Lewis, and Gene Jenkins (replaced shortly after by George Chandler, then John Thurston). Ray Lewis was out in 1988, and was replaced by Joe Cofie. In 1989, Billy Lewis left, and replaced by the returning George Chandler, then Tony Jackson, Keith John, and finally Peter Lamarr in 1990. Year 1983 (MCMLXXXIII) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1983 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1986 (MCMLXXXVI) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar). ... George Chandler (June 30, 1898 - June 10, 1985) was an American actor best known for playing the character of Uncle Petrie on the television series Lassie. ... John Mellen Thurston (August 21, 1847 – August 9, 1916) was a Senator from Nebraska. ... Year 1988 (MCMLXXXVIII) was a leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1989 (MCMLXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1990 (MCMXC) was a common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar). ...

Thurston was out at the end of the year and was replaced by Roy Hemmings. Patrick Alan was in for Lamaar briefly. Lamaar left in 1991 and was replaced by Rohan Delano Turney. This lineup lasted until 1996, when Cofie was out and Jason Leigh was in. Leigh was replaced after two years by the returning Peter Lamarr. Year 1991 (MCMXCI) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the 1991 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar). ...

Tragedy struck in 1999 when the group's longest serving member, Johnny Moore, died. Patrick Alan returned to the group, keeping it a quartet. Lamarr left again in 2003, and was replaced by Victor Bynoe. Hemmings left in 2004 and was replaced by the again-returning Lamarr. The group's current lineup is Peter Lamarr, Rohan Delano Turney, Patrick Alan, and Victor Bynoe. [5] This line up is fully endorsed by Johnny Moore's wife and in Allan, Lamarr and Turner actually contains three of the longest serving Drifters members. Year 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

In 2001, Faye Treadwell left the United Kingdom, allegedly due to bankruptcy. Two members of her company, Mark Lundquist and Phil Lunderman, started a new management company, Drifters UK Limited, to run the group. Their new duties included stopping a patent by an imposter Drifters group. [6][7]

As of December 2006, writs have been served in the London High Court by Tina Treadwell, daughter of George and Faye, against Lundquist and Lunderman, alleging they are not the rightful controllers of The Drifters. Tina's group features Roy Hemmings and Jason Leigh. It should be noted that Hemmings remained with Lundquist and Lunderman initially, leaving three years after the formation of Drifters UK Limited.[8][9] It will be interesting to see how things transpire should Treadwell win her case, since the current Drifters lineup touring the UK has built up a fan base selling out one tour after another with Johnny Moore and continuing after his death. The Vocal Group Hall of Fame has inducted both 'The Original Drifters' (1998) and 'Ben E. King and The Drifters'(2000). The Vocal Group Hall of Fame was organized to honor what they term the Greatest Vocal Groups in the World. The Hall of Fame is headquartered in Sharon, Pennsylvania, United States. ...

In 2004, Rolling Stone Magazine,infringement, ranked The Drifters #81 on their list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time.^[1] This article is about the music magazine. ...

On July 4, 2007, Bill Pinkney died of a heart attack in his room at the Hilton Hotel, Daytona Beach, Florida, where he was in town to perform for the 4th of July Red, White and Boom Event.^[2]

Car accident

On March 12, 2007, the band and manager Phil Lunderman were involved in a serious car crash on the M1 motorway near Rotherham, England. Phil was driving when their car hit a stationary vehicle in the outside lane of the carriageway. Most of the band escaped with relatively minor injuries, but Patrick Alan suffered head injuries (including a concussion) and was taken to Rotherham General Hospital for further treatment. [10] The M1 motorway heading south towards junction 37 at Barnsley, South Yorkshire. ... Rotherham is a town in South Yorkshire, England, built upon the River Don near the confluence of the Don and the Rother. ...

Discography

Albums

• Clyde McPhatter & the Drifters (1956, Atlantic)
• Rockin' & Driftin (1958)
• Save the Last Dance for Me (1962)
• Up on the Roof (1963) US: #110
• Under the Boardwalk (1964) US: #40
• The Good Life With the Drifters (1965) US: #103
• I'll Take You Where the Music's Playing (1966)
• The Drifters' Golden Hits (1968) US: #122 UK: #26
• The Drifters Now (1973, Bell)
• Love Games (1975, Bell)
• There Goes My First Love (1975, Bell)
• 24 Original Hits (1975, Atlantic) UK: #2
• Every Night is Saturday Night (1976, Arista)
• Juke Box Giants (1982, Audio Fidelity)
• Live at Harvard University (1986, New Rose)
• The Very Best of the Drifters (1986, Atlantic) UK: #24
• Drifters Christmas (1998, Happy Holidays)
• The Definitive Drifters (2003, Atlantic) UK: #8

Singles

• "Money Honey" (1953, Atlantic)
• "Lucille" (1954)
• "Honey Love" (1954)
• "Someday You'l Want Me to Want You" (1954)
• "White Christmas" (1954) R&B: #5 US: #80
• "Whatcha Gonna Do" (1955) R&B: #2
• "Everyone's Laughing" (1955)
• "Adorable" (1955) R&B: #1
• "Steamboat" (1956) R&B: #5 b-side of Adorable
• "Ruby Baby" (1956) R&B: #10
• "I Gotta Get Myself a Woman" (1956) R&B: #11
• "Fools Fall in Love" (1957) R&B: #10
• "Hypnotized" (1957) US: #79
• "I Know" (1957)
• "Drip Drop" (1958) US: #58
• "Moonlight Bay" (1958) US: #72 b-side of Drip Drop
• "There Goes My Baby" (1959) R&B: #1 US: #2
• "(If You Cry) True Love, True Love" (1959) R&B: #5 US: #33
• "Dance With Me" (1959) R&B: #2 US: #15 UK: #17 b-side of True Love, True Love
• "This Magic Moment" (1960) R&B: #4 US: #16
• "Lonely Winds" (1960) R&B: #9 US: #54
• "Save The Last Dance For Me" (1960) R&B: #1 US: #1 UK: #2
• "I Count the Tears" (1960) US: #17 UK: #28
• "Some Kind of Wonderful" (1961) R&B: #6 US: #32
• "Please Stay" (1961) R&B: #13 US: #14
• "Sweets for My Sweet" (1961) R&B: #10 US: #16
• "Room Full of Tears" (1961) US: #72
• "When My Little Girl Is Smiling" (1962) US: #28 UK: #31
• "Stranger on the Shore" (1962) US: #73
• "Sometimes I Wonder" (1962)
• "Up on the Roof" (1962) R&B: #4 US: #5
• "On Broadway" (1963) R&B: #7 US: #9
• "If You Don't Come Back" (1963)
• "Rat Race" (1963) US: #71 b-side of If You Don't Come Back
• "I'll Take You Home" (1963) R&B: #24 US: #25 UK: #37
• "Vaya Con Dios" (1964) US: #43
• "One-Way Love" (1964) US: #56
• "Under the Boardwalk" (1964) US: #4 UK:# 45
• "I've Got Sand in My Shoes" (1964) US: #33
• "Saturday Night at the Movies" (1964) US: #18 UK: #3
• "The Christmas Song /I Remember Christmas" (1964)
• "At the Club" (1965) R&B: #10 US: #43 UK: #35
• "Come On Over to My Place" (1965) US: #60 UK: #9
• "Follow Me" (1965)
• "I'll Take You Where the Music's Playing" (1965) US: #51
• "Nylon Stockings /We Gotta Sing" (1965)
• "Memories Are Made of This" (1966) US: #48
• "Up in the Streets of Harlem" (1966)
• "Baby What I Mean" (1967)UK: #49
• "Ain't It the Truth" (1967) R&B: #36
• "Still Burning in My Heart" (1968)
• "Steal Away" (1969)
• "You Got to Pay Your Dues" (1970)
• "A Rose By Any Other Name" (1971)
• "Something Tells Me" (1972, Bell)
• "You've Got Your Troubles" (1973, Bell)
• "Like Sister and Brother" (1973, Bell) UK: #7
• "Kissin' in the Back Row of the Movies" (1974, Bell) R&B: #83 UK: #2
• "I'm Free (for the Rest of My Life)" (1974, Bell)
• "Down on the Beach Tonight" (1974, Bell) UK: #7
• "Love Games" (1975, Bell) UK: #33
• "There Goes My First Love" (1975, Bell) UK: #3
• "Can I Take You Home Little Girl" (1975, Bell) UK: #10
• "Hello Happiness" (1976, Bell) UK: #12
• "Every Night's a Saturday Night With You" (1976, Bell) UK: #29
• "You're More than a Number in My Little Red Book" (1976, Arista) UK: #5

Money Honey, written by Jesse Stone, was the first record and the first hit for Clyde McPhatter and The Drifters. ... There Goes My Baby is a song written by the songwriting team of Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller for The Drifters, a doo wop group. ... This Magic Moment is the title of a song performed by The Drifters. ... Save the Last Dance for Me was a song by Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman, that was recorded in 1960 by the band The Drifters, who took it to #1 on the U.S. pop charts. ... Please Stay (also known as (Dont Go) Please Stay) is an early hit of The Drifters featuring the new lead singer Rudy Lewis, who replaced Ben E. King. ... Sweets for My Sweet is a 1963 song by Merseybeat band The Searchers. ... Up on the Roof is a song written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King and recorded in 1962 by The Drifters. ... On Broadway is a song written by Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil in collaboration with the songwriting team of Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. ... Under the Boardwalk is a hit pop song written by Kenny Young and Arthur Resnick and recorded by The Drifters in 1964. ...

Music samples

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External links

• The Drifters official site
• In-depth article on the early Drifters
• In-depth article on the later Drifters
• Article on Bill Pinkney's Original Drifters
• Article on the Five Crowns
• Patrick Alan
• Drifters Article - by Dr. Frank Hoffmann
• 'The Original Drifters' Vocal Group Hall of Fame Page
• 'Ben E. King and The Drifters' Vocal Group Hall of Fame Page
• "Under the Boardwalk" music video with lyrics
• "Up on the Roof" music video with lyrics