All The Singles 1953–1958

~ Release by The Drifters (see all versions of this release, 1 available)

Tracklist

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1Money Honey
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun (US songwriter/producer) and Jerry Wexler
guitar:
Walter Adams (guitarist for The Drifters) (on 1953-08-09)
baritone vocals:
Gerhart Thrasher (on 1953-08-09)
bass vocals:
Willie Ferbie (on 1953-08-09)
lead vocals:
Clyde McPhatter (on 1953-08-09)
tenor vocals:
Bill Pinkney (on 1953-08-09) and Andrew Thrasher (on 1953-08-09)
recorded at:
Atlantic Recording Studio (234 West 56th St., New York, 1947-1956) in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1953-08-09)
part of:
Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 252)
recording of:
Money Honey (on 1953-08-09)
lyricist and composer:
Jesse Stone
publisher:
Carlin Music Corporation, First Digital Music, Walden Music, Inc., Walden, Inc., WB Music Corp. (1929–2019) and ZFC Music
Clyde McPhatter & The Drifters42:56
2The Way I Feel
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun (US songwriter/producer) and Jerry Wexler
guitar:
Walter Adams (guitarist for The Drifters) (on 1953-08-09)
baritone vocals:
Gerhart Thrasher (on 1953-08-09)
bass vocals:
Willie Ferbie (on 1953-08-09)
lead vocals:
Clyde McPhatter (on 1953-08-09)
tenor vocals:
Bill Pinkney (on 1953-08-09) and Andrew Thrasher (on 1953-08-09)
recorded at:
Atlantic Recording Studio (234 West 56th St., New York, 1947-1956) in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (on 1953-08-09)
Clyde McPhatter & The Drifters2:44
3Lucille
Clyde McPhatter & The Drifters3:01
4Such a Night
Clyde McPhatter & The Drifters2:28
5Honey Love
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1954-02-04)
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun (US songwriter/producer) and Jerry Wexler
bass, drums (drum set), piano, tenor saxophone and vibraphone:
[unknown] (Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.) (on 1954-02-04)
guitar:
Jimmy Oliver (guitar, Drifters) (on 1954-02-04)
baritone vocals:
Andrew Thrasher (on 1954-02-04)
bass vocals:
Bill Pinkney (on 1954-02-04)
lead vocals:
Clyde McPhatter (on 1954-02-04)
tenor vocals:
Clyde McPhatter (on 1954-02-04) and Gerhart Thrasher (on 1954-02-04)
recorded at:
Fulton Recording Studio in New York, New York, United States (on 1954-02-04)
recording of:
Honey Love (on 1954-02-04)
writer:
Clyde McPhatter and Jerry Wexler
publisher:
P.M.P.C. Inc.
Clyde McPhatter & The Drifters42:22
6Warm Your Heart
Clyde McPhatter & The Drifters2:44
7Someday
Clyde McPhatter & The Drifters2:51
8Bip Bam
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1953-11-12)
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun (US songwriter/producer) and Jerry Wexler
guitar:
Jimmy Oliver (guitar, Drifters) (on 1953-11-12)
baritone vocals:
Andrew Thrasher (on 1953-11-12)
bass vocals:
Bill Pinkney (on 1953-11-12)
lead vocals:
Clyde McPhatter (on 1953-11-12)
tenor vocals:
Gerhart Thrasher (on 1953-11-12)
Clyde McPhatter & The Drifters2:44
9White Christmas
Clyde McPhatter & The Drifters2:37
10Bells of St. Mary's
Clyde McPhatter & The Drifters2:38
11Gone
Clyde McPhatter & The Drifters2:38
12What'cha Gonna Do
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1954-02-04)
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun (US songwriter/producer) and Jerry Wexler
bass, drums (drum set), piano, tenor saxophone and vibraphone:
[unknown] (Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.) (on 1954-02-04)
guitar:
Jimmy Oliver (guitar, Drifters) (on 1954-02-04)
baritone vocals:
Andrew Thrasher (on 1954-02-04)
bass vocals:
Bill Pinkney (on 1954-02-04)
tenor vocals:
Clyde McPhatter (on 1954-02-04) and Gerhart Thrasher (on 1954-02-04)
recording of:
What'cha Gonna Do
lyricist and composer:
Ahmet Ertegun (US songwriter/producer)
Clyde McPhatter & The Drifters42:44
13Everyone's Laughing
Clyde McPhatter & The Drifters2:51
14Hot Ziggety
Clyde McPhatter & The Drifters2:30
15Gone
Clyde McPhatter & The Drifters3:03
16Let the Boogie Woogie Roll
Clyde McPhatter & The Drifters2:52
17Don't Dog Me
Clyde McPhatter & The Drifters2:30
18If I Didn't Love You Like I Do
Clyde McPhatter & The Drifters2:22
19There You Go
Clyde McPhatter & The Drifters2:38
20Try, Try Baby
Clyde McPhatter & The Drifters2:36
21Three Thirty Three
Clyde McPhatter & The Drifters2:35
22Let the Boogie Woogie Roll
Clyde McPhatter & The Drifters2:48
23Please Don't Freeze
Ruth Brown and the Rhythmakers2:30
24Oh What a Dream
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1954-05-07)
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun (US songwriter/producer) and Jerry Wexler
baritone saxophone:
Ed Crist (on 1954-05-07)
double bass [bass]:
Bennie Moten (jazz bassist) (on 1954-05-07)
drums (drum set) [drums]:
Al Walker (on 1954-05-07)
guitar:
Mickey Baker (on 1954-05-07)
piano:
Bu Pleasant (on 1954-05-07)
tenor saxophone:
Arnett Cobb (on 1954-05-07)
trombone:
Dickie Harris (on 1954-05-07)
trumpet:
Ed Lewis (jazz trumpeter) (on 1954-05-07)
vocals:
Ruth Brown (on 1954-05-07) and unknown vocal group ([unknown], Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.) (on 1954-05-07)
arranger:
Jesse Stone
recording of:
What a Dream (on 1954-05-07)
lyricist and composer:
Chuck Willis (American blues, rhythm and blues, and rock and roll singer and songwriter)
Ruth Brown and the Rhythmakers2:53
25Somebody Touched Me
Ruth Brown and the Rhythmakers2:24
26Ol' Man River
Ruth Brown and the Rhythmakers2:13
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1Adorable
recorded in:
Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1955-09-19)
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun (US songwriter/producer), Nesuhi Ertegun and Jerry Wexler
baritone saxophone, bass, drums (drum set) and piano:
[unknown] (Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.) (on 1955-09-19)
guitar:
Jimmy Oliver (guitar, Drifters) (on 1955-09-19)
tenor saxophone:
Buddy Lucas (Tenor saxophonist / vocalist / harmonica player) (on 1955-09-19)
baritone vocals:
Andrew Thrasher (on 1955-09-19)
bass vocals:
Bill Pinkney (on 1955-09-19)
lead vocals:
Johnny Moore (soul/rnb vocalist for The Drifters) (on 1955-09-19)
tenor vocals:
Bobby Hendricks (on 1955-09-19), Johnny Moore (soul/rnb vocalist for The Drifters) (on 1955-09-19) and Gerhart Thrasher (on 1955-09-19)
recorded at:
Master Recorders in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1955-09-19)
cover recording of:
Adorable (on 1955-09-19)
lyricist and composer:
Buck Ram
recording of:
Adorable (on 1955-09-19)
lyricist and composer:
Buck Ram
The Drifters42:39
2Steamboat
producer:
Nesuhi Ertegun
guitar:
Jimmy Oliver (guitar, Drifters) (on 1955-09-19)
baritone vocals:
Andrew Thrasher (on 1955-09-19)
bass vocals and lead vocals:
Bill Pinkney (on 1955-09-19)
tenor vocals:
Johnny Moore (soul/rnb vocalist for The Drifters) (on 1955-09-19) and Gerhart Thrasher (on 1955-09-19)
recorded at:
Master Recorders in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1955-09-19)
recording of:
Steamboat (on 1955-09-19)
lyricist and composer:
Buddy Lucas (Tenor saxophonist / vocalist / harmonica player)
publisher:
Progressive Music (publisher), Unichappell Music, Inc., ヤマハミュージックエンタテインメントホールディングス (Yamaha Music Entertainment Holdings, Inc., holding company – do not use as release label) and ワーナー・チャペル音楽出版 Synch事業部 (Warner/Chappell Music Japan K.K., Synch Division)
The Drifters2:25
3Ruby Baby
producer:
Nesuhi Ertegun
guitar:
Jimmy Oliver (guitar, Drifters) (on 1955-09-19)
baritone vocals:
Andrew Thrasher (on 1955-09-19)
bass vocals:
Bill Pinkney (on 1955-09-19)
lead vocals:
Johnny Moore (soul/rnb vocalist for The Drifters) (on 1955-09-19)
tenor vocals:
Johnny Moore (soul/rnb vocalist for The Drifters) (on 1955-09-19) and Gerhart Thrasher (on 1955-09-19)
recorded at:
Master Recorders in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1955-09-19)
recording of:
Ruby Baby (on 1955-09-19)
lyricist:
Jerry Leiber
composer:
Mike Stoller
publisher:
Carlin Music Corp., Jerry Leiber Music, Sony/ATV Songs LLC and Stoller Music (ASCAP)
The Drifters2:22
4Your Promise to Be Mine
producer:
Nesuhi Ertegun
guitar:
Jimmy Oliver (guitar, Drifters) (on 1955-09-19)
baritone vocals:
Andrew Thrasher (on 1955-09-19)
bass vocals:
Bill Pinkney (on 1955-09-19)
lead vocals:
Gerhart Thrasher (on 1955-09-19)
tenor vocals:
Johnny Moore (soul/rnb vocalist for The Drifters) (on 1955-09-19) and Gerhart Thrasher (on 1955-09-19)
recorded at:
Master Recorders in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1955-09-19)
The Drifters2:34
5Soldier of Fortune
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1956-06-21)
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun (US songwriter/producer) and Jerry Wexler
bass, drums (drum set), piano and tenor saxophone:
[unknown] (Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.) (on 1956-06-21)
instruments:
Jimmy Oliver (guitar, Drifters) (on 1956-06-21)
baritone vocals:
Andrew Thrasher (on 1956-06-21)
bass vocals:
Bill Pinkney (on 1956-06-21)
tenor vocals:
Johnny Moore (soul/rnb vocalist for The Drifters) (on 1956-06-21) and Gerhart Thrasher (on 1956-06-21)
The Drifters42:34
6I Gotta Get Myself a Woman
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1956-06-21)
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun (US songwriter/producer) and Jerry Wexler
bass, drums (drum set), piano and tenor saxophone:
[unknown] (Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.) (on 1956-06-21)
instruments:
Jimmy Oliver (guitar, Drifters) (on 1956-06-21)
baritone vocals:
Andrew Thrasher (on 1956-06-21)
bass vocals:
Bill Pinkney (on 1956-06-21)
tenor vocals:
Johnny Moore (soul/rnb vocalist for The Drifters) (on 1956-06-21) and Gerhart Thrasher (on 1956-06-21)
The Drifters32:13
7My Only Desire
The Flyers2:57
8On Bended Knee
The Flyers2:10
9Fools Fall in Love
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1956-11-08)
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun (US songwriter/producer) and Jerry Wexler
guitar:
Jimmy Oliver (guitar, Drifters) (on 1956-11-08)
baritone vocals:
Charlie Hughes (member of The Drifters) (on 1956-11-08)
bass vocals:
Tommy Evans (US r&b bass vocalist for The Drifters) (on 1956-11-08)
lead vocals:
Johnny Moore (soul/rnb vocalist for The Drifters) (on 1956-11-08)
tenor vocals:
Johnny Moore (soul/rnb vocalist for The Drifters) (on 1956-11-08) and Gerhart Thrasher (on 1956-11-08)
recorded at:
Beltone Studios in New York, New York, United States (on 1956-11-08)
cover recording of:
Fools Fall in Love (on 1956-11-08)
lyricist:
Jerry Leiber
composer:
Mike Stoller
publisher:
Sony/ATV Songs LLC
The Drifters42:29
10It Was a Tear
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1956-11-08)
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun (US songwriter/producer) and Jerry Wexler
guitar:
Jimmy Oliver (guitar, Drifters) (on 1956-11-08)
baritone vocals:
Charlie Hughes (member of The Drifters) (on 1956-11-08)
bass vocals:
Tommy Evans (US r&b bass vocalist for The Drifters) (on 1956-11-08)
tenor vocals:
Johnny Moore (soul/rnb vocalist for The Drifters) (on 1956-11-08) and Gerhart Thrasher (on 1956-11-08)
The Drifters42:32
11Drifting Away From You
recorded in:
Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1955-09-19)
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun (US songwriter/producer) and Jerry Wexler
baritone saxophone, bass, drums (drum set) and piano:
[unknown] (Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.) (on 1955-09-19)
guitar:
Jimmy Oliver (guitar, Drifters) (on 1955-09-19)
tenor saxophone:
Buddy Lucas (Tenor saxophonist / vocalist / harmonica player) (on 1955-09-19)
baritone vocals:
Andrew Thrasher (on 1955-09-19)
bass vocals:
Bill Pinkney (on 1955-09-19)
tenor vocals:
Bobby Hendricks (on 1955-09-19), Johnny Moore (soul/rnb vocalist for The Drifters) (on 1955-09-19) and Gerhart Thrasher (on 1955-09-19)
The Drifters42:05
12Hypnotized
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1957-04-16)
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun (US songwriter/producer) and Jerry Wexler
bass, drums (drum set), piano and tenor saxophone:
[unknown] (Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.) (on 1957-04-16)
guitar:
Jimmy Oliver (guitar, Drifters) (on 1957-04-16)
baritone vocals:
Charlie Hughes (member of The Drifters) (on 1957-04-16)
bass vocals:
Tommy Evans (US r&b bass vocalist for The Drifters) (on 1957-04-16)
tenor vocals:
Johnny Moore (soul/rnb vocalist for The Drifters) (on 1957-04-16) and Gerhart Thrasher (on 1957-04-16)
cover recording of:
Hypnotized (on 1957-04-16)
lyricist and composer:
Terry Noland (until 1957-02-13)
The Drifters52:00
13I Know
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1957-04-16)
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun (US songwriter/producer) and Jerry Wexler
bass, drums (drum set), piano and tenor saxophone:
[unknown] (Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.) (on 1957-04-16)
guitar:
Jimmy Oliver (guitar, Drifters) (on 1957-04-16)
baritone vocals:
Charlie Hughes (member of The Drifters) (on 1957-04-16)
bass vocals:
Tommy Evans (US r&b bass vocalist for The Drifters) (on 1957-04-16)
tenor vocals:
Johnny Moore (soul/rnb vocalist for The Drifters) (on 1957-04-16) and Gerhart Thrasher (on 1957-04-16)
The Drifters52:10
14Yodee Yakee
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1957-04-16)
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun (US songwriter/producer) and Jerry Wexler
bass, drums (drum set), piano and tenor saxophone:
[unknown] (Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.) (on 1957-04-16)
guitar:
Jimmy Oliver (guitar, Drifters) (on 1957-04-16)
baritone vocals:
Charlie Hughes (member of The Drifters) (on 1957-04-16)
bass vocals:
Tommy Evans (US r&b bass vocalist for The Drifters) (on 1957-04-16)
tenor vocals:
Johnny Moore (soul/rnb vocalist for The Drifters) (on 1957-04-16) and Gerhart Thrasher (on 1957-04-16)
The Drifters42:22
15Drip Drop
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1958-04-28)
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun (US songwriter/producer) and Jerry Wexler
guitar:
Jimmy Oliver (guitar, Drifters) (on 1958-04-28)
baritone vocals:
Jimmy Millender (on 1958-04-28)
bass vocals:
Tommy Evans (US r&b bass vocalist for The Drifters) (on 1958-04-28)
tenor vocals:
Bobby Hendricks (on 1958-04-28) and Gerhart Thrasher (on 1958-04-28)
The Drifters42:28
16Moonlight Bay
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1958-04-28)
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun (US songwriter/producer) and Jerry Wexler
guitar:
Jimmy Oliver (guitar, Drifters) (on 1958-04-28)
baritone vocals:
Jimmy Millender (on 1958-04-28)
bass vocals:
Tommy Evans (US r&b bass vocalist for The Drifters) (on 1958-04-28)
tenor vocals:
Bobby Hendricks (on 1958-04-28) and Gerhart Thrasher (on 1958-04-28)
cover recording of:
Moonlight Bay (1912 song) (on 1958-04-28)
lyricist:
Edward Madden
composer:
Percy Wenrich (American composer)
publisher:
Domaine public (refers to works that are in the public domain) and Redwood Music Ltd. (Carlin)
The Drifters42:07
17Honey Bee
The Drifters2:54
18No Sweet Lovin'
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1955-04-21)
bass and piano:
[unknown] (Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.) (on 1955-04-21)
drums (drum set):
Connie Kay (on 1955-04-21)
guitar:
Jimmy Oliver (guitar, Drifters) (on 1955-04-21)
tenor saxophone:
Sam Taylor (US jazz/blues saxophonist 1916-1990) (on 1955-04-21)
baritone vocals:
Andrew Thrasher (on 1955-04-21)
bass vocals:
Bill Pinkney (on 1955-04-21)
lead vocals:
David Baughn (on 1955-04-21)
tenor vocals:
Gerhart Thrasher (on 1955-04-21)
conductor:
Ray Ellis (US producer, arranger and conductor) (on 1955-04-21)
arranger:
Ray Ellis (US producer, arranger and conductor)
The Drifters2:42
19I Should Have Done Right
The Drifters2:51
20Honky Tonky
The Drifters2:27
21Sadie My Lady
The Drifters2:24
22Souvenirs
The Drifters2:30
23Suddenly There's a Valley
The Drifters2:25
24Drip Drop
recorded in:
New York, New York, United States (on 1958-04-28)
producer:
Ahmet Ertegun (US songwriter/producer) and Jerry Wexler
guitar:
Jimmy Oliver (guitar, Drifters) (on 1958-04-28)
baritone vocals:
Jimmy Millender (on 1958-04-28)
bass vocals:
Tommy Evans (US r&b bass vocalist for The Drifters) (on 1958-04-28)
tenor vocals:
Bobby Hendricks (on 1958-04-28) and Gerhart Thrasher (on 1958-04-28)
The Drifters42:26