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Drifters

The Drifters are several American doo-wop and R&B/soul vocal groups. They were originally formed as a backing group for Clyde McPhatter, formerly the lead tenor of Billy Ward and his Dominoes in 1953. The second group of Drifters, formed in 1959 and led by Ben E. King, were originally an up-and-coming group named The Five Crowns. After 1965 members drifted in and out of both groups and many of these formed other groups of Drifters as well. Several groups of Drifters can trace roots back to these original groups, but contain few if any original members.

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In his book, Margrave Of The Marshes, Peel mentioned seeing amongst others, the Drifters, performing at the Sportatorium in Dallas during the early 60's. Apart from seeing them, he also played some of their material on his shows, as well as reviewing their single on Singles Reviews, published on 26th January 1974.

Shows Played[]

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The Drifters "Fools Fall In Love"

1980
  • 19 May 1980: Fools Fall In Love (v/a album - Lieber & Stoller - Only In America) Atlantic
1983
  • 29 November 1983: Fools Fall In Love (v/a LP - Atlantic Records History Of Rhythm And Blues Vocal Groups) Cat
  • 06 December 1983: Ruby Baby (v/a - History Of Rhythm & Blues) Atlantic
1986
1987
1989
1997
1998
  • 06 October 1998: Fools Fall In Love (LP - Their Greatest Recordings, The Early Years) Atco
1999
  • 29 September 1999: Fools Fall In Love (LP – The Greatest Recordings: Early Years) Atco
2001

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