9 catalog entries, grouped by year.
The Drifters connected gospel-influenced rhythm and blues with the more orchestrated soul records of the 1960s. Their changing lead singers included Clyde McPhatter, Ben E. King, Rudy Lewis and Johnny Moore. Working with songwriters and producers such as Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, the group recorded stories of romance and city life with strings and Latin-influenced rhythms. There Goes My Baby, Up on the Roof and Under the Boardwalk illustrate different stages of that evolving vocal-group history.
The Drifters - Rhino historical biography
Read group history, changing lead singers, Leiber/Stoller collaboration, arrangement features and named recordings. No solo recording is attributed to the group; omit rankings and personal/death claims. | Retrieved 2026-10-19
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Reported release: 1960Date needs verification
Source year-end #26Written by Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman, the song was inspired by Pomus's experience at his own wedding, where he couldn't dance with his bride due to his polio.
View background statusThe Drifters connected gospel-influenced rhythm and blues with the more orchestrated soul records of the 1960s. Their changing lead singers included Clyde McPhatter, Ben E. King, Rudy Lewis and Johnny Moore. Working...
View background statusThe joy of being in love
View background statusUsing candy as a metaphor for affection
View background statusThe song depicted the struggles and dreams of making it in show business.
View background statusWritten by Goffin and King, the song depicted finding peace above the city's chaos.
View background statusWritten by Barry Mann, Cynthia Weil, Jerry Leiber, and Mike Stoller, about pursuing dreams in New York City.
View background statusWritten by Kenny Young and Arthur Resnick, evoking summer romance at the beach.
View background statusA cover of Dean Martin's 1955 hit about cherished memories
View background status1960-2025. Each year contains 150 selections.