Category: The Drifters

About The Song Background “Come On Over To My Place” is a rhythm and blues song originally recorded by the legendary vocal group The Drifters in 1965. The song was written by Barbara Acklin and Luther Ingram, a songwriting duo known for crafting soulful tunes. It was released as a single on Atlantic Records and…

About The Song Background “Fools Fall In Love” is a classic rhythm and blues ballad, originally released in 1957 by the vocal group The Drifters. The song, written by the legendary songwriting duo Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, quickly became a hit, reaching number 10 on the R&B charts and establishing itself as a staple…

About The Song Background “You’re More Than a Number in My Little Red Book” is a song by the American doo-wop group The Drifters. Released in 1976, it became a single from their album “Every Nite’s a Saturday Night.” The Drifters, formed in the 1950s, were one of the most influential vocal groups of the…

About The Song Background “Kissin’ In The Back Row Of The Movies” isn’t sung by the original Drifters lineup that dominated the doo-wop scene in the 1950s. By 1 the 1970s, the group had undergone several personnel changes. This particular version was fronted by Johnny Moore, who joined the Drifters in 1973. Released in 1974,…

About The Song Under the Boardwalk is a classic American pop song recorded by The Drifters and released in 1964. The song, penned by Henry Glover and Kent Holland, features a catchy melody and upbeat rhythm that perfectly captures the carefree spirit of summer. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a group of friends…

About The Song “Saturday Night at the Movies,” a timeless classic by The Drifters, was released in 1964. This nostalgic tune, penned by the songwriting duo Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil, paints a vivid picture of a quintessential Saturday night at the cinema. The Drifters’ signature smooth vocals and harmonies perfectly capture the romantic and…