ABOUT
The Drifters are a renowned and veteran R&B/soul/doo-wop group with a long history and many lineup changes over the years that became famous beginning in the early 1950s. Their many signature songs include such oldies classics as "There Goes My Baby" (1959), "Dance With Me" (1959), "Save The Last Dance For Me" (1960), "Up On The Roof" (1962), "On Broadway" (1963), and "Under The Boardwalk" (1964).
Formed in 1953 in New York City, key members included Clyde McPhatter, Ben E. King, Rudy Lewis, and Johnny Moore who all served as lead singers at various times. The Drifters' numerous honors and accolades include being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1988.
LINKS
- For more info about The Drifters, both past and present, visit thedrifters.co.uk.
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SONGS
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The Drifters
- I Count The Tears 1960
- I'll Take You Home 1963
- On Broadway 1963
(This song later also became a hit for George Benson (1978).) - Please Stay 1961
- Saturday Night At The Movies 1964
(This song has almost the same melody as "Under The Boardwalk" but is swingier.) - Save The Last Dance For Me 1960
(This oldies classic topped both the R&B and Pop/Rock charts and later also became a hit for the DeFranco Family (1974) and Dolly Parton (1984).) - Some Kind Of Wonderful 1961
(This romantic song was written by Carole King and Gerry Goffin.) - Sweets For My Sweet 1961
(This song later also became a hit for Tony Orlando (1979).) - This Magic Moment 1960
(This song later also became a hit for Jay & the Americans (1969).) - Under The Boardwalk 1964
(This evocative seaside song, in which two lovers plan to secretly meet under a boardwalk, is included in Rolling Stone magazine's list of 500 Greatest Songs Of All Time. "Under The Boardwalk" later also became a hit for Billy Joe Royal (1978) and Bruce Willis (1987).) - Up On The Roof 1962
(This song later also became a hit for the Cryan' Shames (1968), Laura Nyro (1970), and James Taylor (1979).) - When My Little Girl Is Smiling 1962
(This song later also became a hit for Steve Alaimo (1971).)
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