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Sunday, August 7, 2011

The Drifters: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 1988

Their career in links.

Official Site:
http://www.thedrifters.co.uk/

Rock Hall Bio:
http://rockhall.com/inductees/the-drifters/bio/

The Drifters formed in 1953 and have existed in some form ever since.

Clyde McPhatter fronted the group at first before going solo. The act has had over 60 lead singers in its existence. Turmoil and turnover defined the group’s early days.

Money Honey (1953):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m7FFBVXaOIo

Honey Love (1953):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCwWCAVXGe8

Ruby Baby (1956):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xv9DfcD53ZE

There Goes My Baby (1959): Ben E. King on lead vocals
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3HXy9mGPpI

This Magic Moment (1960):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A73f2AzKBAY

Save the Last Dance for Me (1960):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-XQ26KePUQ

Some Kind of Wonderful (1961):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aATtWybSaow

Please Stay (1961):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htNqSGzXebY

Up on the Roof (1962):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7F_opWg9_qI

On Broadway (1963):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJFYpVlIyqo

Under the Boardwalk (1964):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UgwrSc-BrU

Kissin’ in the Back Row of the Movies (1974):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOm4DW5l5qQ

There Goes My First Love (1975):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uqx2_GPI0vc

You’re More Than a Name in My Little Red Book (1976):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdKq4By5fuo

The group continues to perform to this day.

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