Release Date: 14 December 2009
Label: Jasmine Records
Packaging Type: Brilliant Case (Jewel Case size, Holds 2 CDs)
No of Units: 2
Barcode: 604988052626
Genres: R&B Rhythm and Blues
Description
For the first time on one 2CD set both sides of all The Drifters single releases between 1953 and 1958 and includes seminal recordings from two of the groups most important lead singers, Clyde McPhatter and Johnny Moore.
Features such influential and much covered original hits as 'Such A Night', 'Money Honey', 'Ruby Baby' and their definitive R & B version of 'White Christmas'. Plus bonus tracks including the groups harmony back-up vocals on two singles by Ruth Brown and the rare Flyers single, which featured the drifters line up.
Extensive booklet notes explain the complex history of the group.
Tracklisting
The Mudlarks
The Goofers
Slim Willet
Sleepy LaBeef
Marty Wilde
June Carter
Jimmy McCrackin
Gene Vincent
The Drifters
