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The Drifters

Drifters

Male Vintage Group

The Drifters are an American doo-wop and R&B/soul vocal group. They were originally formed as a backing group for Clyde McPhatter, formerly the lead tenor of Billy Ward and his Dominoes in 1953.

There were three golden eras of the Drifters; the early 1950s, the 1960s, and the early 1970s (post-Atlantic period). From these, the first Drifters, formed by Clyde McPhatter, was inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame as "The Drifters". The second Drifters, featuring Ben E. King, was separately inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame as "Ben E. King and the Drifters". In their induction, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame selected four members from the first Drifters, two from the second Drifters, and one from the post-Atlantic Drifters.

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The Drifters : Save The Last Dance For Me / The Good life : 1 CD : 6417

The Drifters : Save The Last Dance For Me / The Good life

Two classic Atlantic albums from '61 and '65, featuring some of the Drifters' biggest hits-including 'Save the Last Dance for Me; Some Kind of Wonderful; I Count the Tears; Sweets for My Sweet; Please Stay; Saturday Night at the Movies; Mexican Divorce; Tonight; Temptation', and more. 24 tracks, over an hour of music!

Songlist: Save The Last Dance For Me, I Count The Tears, Somebody New Dancin' With You, Jackpot, No Sweet Lovin', Sweets For My Sweet, Some Kind Of Wonderful, Sweets For My Sweet, Mexican Divorce, Some Kind Of Wonderful, When My Little Girl Is Smilin', Please Stay, Nobody But Me, Room Full Of Tears, Quando Quando Quando, On The Street Where You Live, I Wish You Love, Tonight, More, What Kind Of Fool Am I, The Good Life, Desafindo, As Long As She Needs Me, Who Can I Turn To, Saturday Night At The Movies, Temption

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8296c | 1 CD | $12.98


The Drifters : Up On The Roof / Under The Boardwalk : 1 CD : 6211

The Drifters : Up On The Roof / Under The Boardwalk

Two original early '60s LPs are combined here and the result is a virtual Drifters Greatest Hits. "Up on the Roof," Carole King's gorgeously romantic ode to working class escape and freedom, is here in both the hit single and slightly longer LP versions (the single is in mono, the LP version is stereo with a longer intro). Elsewhere, you'll find a real embarrassment of riches, with song after brilliant hit song from the fertile imaginations of the great Brill Building writers of the pre-Beatle era, including Barry Mann and Cynthia Weill ("On Broadway"), Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman ("Sweets for My Sweet," "This Magic Moment," "Save the Last Dance for Me"), plus lesser known but equally evocative songs from Burt Bacharach and Otis Blackwell. Timeless stuff.

Songlist: Up On The Roof, There Goes My Baby, Sweets For My Sweet, This Magic Moment, Mexican Divorce, Stranger On The Shore, What To Do, Save The Last Dance For Me, Lonliness Or Happiness, Another Night With The Boys, (If You Cry) True Love, True Love, Room Full Of Tears, When My Little Girl Is Smiling Ruby Baby, Under the Boardwalk, One Way Love, On Broadway, Didn't It, I Feel Good All Over, Vaya Con Dios, Rat Race, In The Land Of Make Believe, If You Don't Come Back, Let The Music Play, I'll Take You Home

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8294c | 1 CD | $12.98


The Drifters : Very Best Of Drifters : 1 CD : 71211

The Drifters : Very Best Of Drifters

All the great hits!

Songlist: There Goes My Baby (If You Cry), True Love, True Love, Dance With Me, This Magic Moment, Save The Last Dance For Me, I Count The Tears, Some Kind Of Wonderful, Up On The Roof, On Broadway, Under the Boardwalk, I've Got Sand In My Shoes, Saturday Night At The Movies, Please Stay, Sweets For My Sweet, When My Little Girl Is Smiling, I'll Take You Home

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8293c | 1 CD | $11.98


The Drifters : Winter Wonderland : 1 CD : LIF 160113

The Drifters : Winter Wonderland

We have always loved recordings by the Drifters, and have enjoyed their live performances even more. "Winter Wonderland" is an all-accompanied collection of 10 soulful Doo-Wop Christmas tunes: "Christmas Just Ain't Christmas," "Winter Wonderland," The Beach Boys' wonderful "Little Saint Nick," "I saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus," "Santa Claus is Coming to Town," "Please Come Home for Christmas," "The Christmas Song," "Silent Night," "O Holy Night" and "Auld Lang Syne." No frills, no extensive liner notes, just some great fun, romantic tunes to dance to, enjoy and brighten up your holiday season!

Songlist: Christmas Just Ain't Christmas, Winter Wonderland, Little Saint Nick, I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus, Santa Claus is Coming to Town, Please Come Home for Christmas, The Christmas Song, Silent Night, O Holy Night, Auld LangSyne

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4363c | 1 CD | $6.95 | Accompanied


Audrey Snyder : White Christmas : Showtrax CD : 884088242329 : 08748883

Audrey Snyder : White Christmas

It's the Irving Berlin favorite as performed doo-wop style by the Drifters, rediscovered in the movie Home Alone and with Santa and his reindeer on the web. Now perform it live with your group and this easily learned choral arrangement! Available separately: SATB, SSA, TTB, ShowTrax CD. Electric bass part included. Duration: ca. 2:50.

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Performed by The Drifters | 5126p | Showtrax CD | $26.95


Jay Althouse : Save the Last Dance for Me : Showtrax CD : 038081266473  : 00-25153

Jay Althouse : Save the Last Dance for Me

This pop hit from 1960 (the only #1 hit for the group, The Drifters) has been recorded by dozens of artists from country to r&b, including Dolly Parton and Michael Bublé. Jay's new arrangement has a light, almost Latin groove, a fresh new approach for a pop classic.

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Performed by The Drifters | 11134p | Showtrax CD | $22.95 ON SALE $


Kirby Shaw : On Broadway : Showtrax CD : 073999875584 : 08551381

Kirby Shaw : On Broadway

This 1963 pop hit by the Drifters was covered by George Benson in 1978, and this Discovery Series arrangement is great fun for beginning choirs. Available: 2-Part, 3-Part Mixed, ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:50.

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Performed by The Drifters | 4437p | Showtrax CD | $26.95


Individual Folios

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On Broadway : 3-Part : Kirby Shaw : The Drifters : Showtrax CD : 08551379 : 073999880625

Kirby Shaw : On Broadway

This 1963 pop hit by the Drifters was covered by George Benson in 1978, and this Discovery Series arrangement is great fun for beginning choirs. Available: 2-Part, 3-Part Mixed, ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:50.

Arranger: Kirby Shaw Performed By: The Drifters

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Voicing: 3-Part | Sheet Music | $2.15 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 08551379 | Showtrax CD Available
Other Voicings: 2-Part


Save the Last Dance for Me : SATB : Kirby Shaw : Mort Shuman : The Drifters : Sheet Music : 00269791 : 888680739249

Kirby Shaw : Save the Last Dance for Me

Here is a jazzy take on a classic pop/rock tune. The original version, sung by the Drifters, with all of its back up harmony and part singing, is a great beginning for a choral arrangement. In the hands of this skilled arranger it is a real concert piece.

Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Composer: Mort Shuman Performed By: The Drifters

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $2.15 |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 00269791 | Digital Version Available| Showtrax CD Available
Other Voicings: SAB, SSA, SAB, SSA


Save the Last Dance for Me : SATB : Jay Althouse : Mort Shuman : The Drifters : Sheet Music : 00-25149 : 038081266435

Jay Althouse : Save the Last Dance for Me

This pop hit from 1960 (the only #1 hit for the group, The Drifters) has been recorded by dozens of artists from country to r&b, including Dolly Parton and Michael Bublé. Jay's new arrangement has a light, almost Latin groove, a fresh new approach for a pop classic.

Arranger: Jay Althouse | Composers: Mort Shuman and Doc Pomus Performed By: The Drifters

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $2.25 |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 00-25149 | Showtrax CD Available
Other Voicings: SAB, SSA, TTB


This Magic Moment : SATB : Mac Huff : Mort Shuman : The Drifters : Sheet Music : 00285087 : 888680879938

Mac Huff : This Magic Moment

First recorded by Ben E. King and the Drifters in 1960 this easy listening love song is here set in a doo wop style that harkens back to the 1950s with finger snaps, a doo wop bass line and a feature for a soloist who can really bring the style. The instrumental accompaniment for 2 trumpets, tenor and baritone saxophones, trombone and rhythm section is just as stylish as the vocals and together a scene with poodle skirts, bobby sox, duck tail hairstyles and all things cool from the period is set.

Arranger: Mac Huff | Composer: Mort Shuman Performed By: The Drifters

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $2.25 |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 00285087 | Showtrax CD Available
Other Voicings: SAB, TTBB


Under the Boardwalk : 3-Part : Drifters : Kenny Young : The Drifters : Sheet Music : 08552308 : 884088548667

Drifters : Under the Boardwalk

With its easy-to-sing harmony and fun hook, younger groups will enjoy singing this accessible setting of the 1964 Drifters hit, also recorded by James Taylor. Available separately: TB & VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:30. Discovery Level 2.

Composers: Kenny Young and Arthur Resnick Performed By: The Drifters

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Voicing: 3-Part | Sheet Music | $1.90 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 08552308 | Voicetrax CD Available
Other Voicings: TB


Under the Boardwalk : TTBB : The Drifters : Kenny Young : The Drifters : Sheet Music : 08745487 : 884088068844

The Drifters : Under the Boardwalk

In 1964 the legendary pop group The Drifters recorded Artie Resnick and Kenny Young's "Under the Boardwalk." It has become one of the most recognized popular songs ever recorded. Have fun singing this audience pleaser by making up a visual plan for your performance. For example, you could wear colorful shirts and sunglasses, or create simple choreography to showcase the tenors and basses when they sing the melody on the refrain. Any visual references in the text could be accompanied by appropriate gestures that entertain your listeners. Allow the syncopated rhythms to sound free and agile while maintaining a god connected flow to the singing. Four copies of the sheet music arrangement plus a CD featuring the full performance plus part-predominant tracks (Tenor, Lead, Baritone, Bass), sung with lyrics.

Arranger: The Drifters | Composers: Kenny Young and Arthur Resnick Performed By: The Drifters

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Voicing: TTBB | Sheet Music | $1.95 | A Cappella |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 08745487 | Digital Version Available
Other Voicings: SSAA, SATB, SATB, SSAA


Under the Boardwalk : TTBB : Mark Brymer : Kenny Young : The Drifters : Sheet Music : 08200463 : 073999004632

Mark Brymer : Under the Boardwalk

The 1964 hit by the Drifters in a fun doo-wop arrangement!

Arranger: Mark Brymer | Composers: Kenny Young and Arthur Resnick Performed By: The Drifters

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Voicing: TTBB | Sheet Music | $1.95 | A Cappella |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 08200463 | Digital Version Available
Other Voicings: SATB, SSAA, SSAA, SATB


White Christmas : SATB : Audrey Snyder : Irving Berlin : The Drifters : Sheet Music : 08748494 : 884088235697

Audrey Snyder : White Christmas

It's the Irving Berlin favorite as performed doo-wop style by the Drifters, rediscovered in the movie Home Alone and with Santa and his reindeer on the web. Now perform it live with your group and this easily learned choral arrangement! Available separately: SATB, SSA, TTB, ShowTrax CD. Electric bass part included. Duration: ca. 2:50.

Arranger: Audrey Snyder | Composer: Irving Berlin Performed By: The Drifters

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $2.50 | With Piano |
(Minimum order 4 copies)
| 08748494 | Digital Version Available| Showtrax CD Available
Other Voicings: TTB, SSA, SSA, TTB

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