![]() |
The drifters
clyde mcphatter,ben e.king,johnny moore,rudy lewis...ever hear of these guys?haha of course you have if you're a fan one one of the greatest doowop/soul groups of all time-THE DRIFTERS,started by the great[clyde mcphatter in[1953]and right away the hits started coming[money honey-gone-such a night-let the boogie woogie roll]and even after clyde left the hits kept coming[steamboat-ruby baby-there was a tear]these guys just kept going and going even after a whole new set of drifters were brought in nothing could stop thier hit making[there goes my baby-save the last dance for me-i count the tears-at the club]before there was a[motown]there were-THE DRIFTERS.
|
Quote:
Today I listened to Clyde McPhatter's song, "Take A Step," and am impressed by his energetic singing and the cute, encouraging lyrics. I like his little "oo's" and "uhs." The song sounds so upbeat and cheery that it makes the sad ending to McPhatter's life even sadder: Quote:
Clyde McPhatter - "Take A Step" http://image.allmusic.com/00/amg/pic...14522f7p1k.jpg http://www.rocksbackpages.com/furnit...tter_clyde.jpg http://www.spinningsoul.com/images/driftersWide.jpg |
I've listened to a few Drifters songs now and definitely prefer Clyde McPhatter's solo work. His songs seem punchier and more distinctive than those he sang with The Drifters. Another sweet one by McPhatter that I like:
Clyde McPhatter - "Hey Love" |
Quote:
I didn't know either of those Treadwell Drifters songs featuring Ben E. King of "Stand By Me" fame. I read that "There Goes My Baby" was the first commercial rock-and-roll recording to include a string orchestra, which is interesting. The picture for that YouTube video confused me, because it shows Clyde McPhatter rather than Ben E. King. After reading over a list of songs by the many Drifters groups that have existed, the only song with which I was familiar was "Under the Boardwalk," which I assume is one of their most famous songs...otherwise I wouldn't know it! The Drifters - "Under the Boardwalk" |
Excellent vocals in this. I think the lead tenor is McPhatter.
White Christmas (1954) by Clyde McPhatter & the Drifters |
wasn't jackie wilson in the drifters? or am i thinking of the dominoes?
|
not really a big fan of them, whatever incarnation
do adore Ben E. King, though as for doo-wop, gimme The Ink Spots or the Penguins any day |
Quote:
I like the plucked bass in this next song sung by Clyde McPhatter: Clyde McPhatter - "Everybody Needs Somebody" Finally, since I'm supposed to be posting about the Drifters :p:, I'll add this song, a slow, pretty one with a surprisingly long name. I like the strings. I also like the voice of lead singer Mr. Charlie Thomas, especially his scratchy "whoa-ooooooo." :) This song was written at a time when people apparently still used handkerchiefs, giving the song a quaint touch. The Drifters - "I Don't Want To Go On Without You" with Charlie Thomas as lead (1964) |
Quote:
|
They started their career with Atlantic Records and they go back a long ways, in fact their first lp (Atlantic 8003) is titled Clyde McPhatter and the Drifters.
They had SUCH a quality career and the hits? Save The Last Dance For Me, Under The Boardwalk, Saturday Night At The Movies, Up On The Roof, Some Kind Of Wonderful, and many, many more. Then there is my personal favorite-On Broadway. A great, great group-that's the Drifters. |
All times are GMT -6. The time now is 11:11 AM. |
© 2003-2025 Advameg, Inc.