Up On The Roof 🏟
#TheDrifters
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-203St0HrDg
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Under The Boardwalk 🏟️
#TheDrifters
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"Save the Last Dance for Me" is a song written by #DocPomus and #MortShuman, first recorded in 1960 by American musical group #theDrifters with #BenEKing on lead vocals. It has since been covered by several artists, including #TommyLeonetti, #theDeFrancoFamily, #DollyParton, #EmmylouHarris, and #MichaelBublé.
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"This Magic Moment" is a song composed by lyricist #DocPomus and pianist #MortShuman. It was first recorded by #theDrifters, with #BenEKing singing lead.
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"Spanish Harlem" is a song recorded by #BenEKing in 1960 for #AtcoRecords for his album of the same name. It was written by #JerryLeiber and #PhilSpector and produced by #JerryLeiberAndMikeStoller. "Spanish Harlem" was King's first hit away from #TheDrifters, peaking at number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 15 on the #rhythmAndBluesChart. The song has been #covered by a number of artists, including #ArethaFranklin for her 1971 compilation #ArethasGreatestHits.
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#FortnightFridayMusic
#PopcornThe Drifters: Saturday Night at the Movies
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"Dance with Me" is a song written by Lewis Lebish and #ElmoGlick and performed by #TheDrifters with #BenEKing singing lead. In 1959, the track reached No. 2 on the #USRAndBChart, No. 15 on the #USPopChart, and No. 17 on the #UKSinglesChart. It was featured on their 1960 album, The Drifters' Greatest Hits.
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This Magic Moment 🧝🏽
#TheDrifters
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90 years ago today, #RudyLewis, American pop vocalist ( #TheDrifters - "Up On The Roof"; "On Broadway"), born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (d. 1964).
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Under The Boardwalk 🚞
#TheDrifters
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90 years ago today, #ElsbearyHobbs, American bass doo-wop vocalist ( #TheDrifters - "There Goes My Baby"; "Save The Last Dance For Me"), born in New York City (d. 1996).
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Under The Boardwalk 🔅
#TheDrifters
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There Goes My Baby 🧑🍼
#TheDrifters
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Save The Last Dance For Me 🌶
#TheDrifters
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"Up on the Roof" is a song written by #GerryGoffin and #CaroleKing and recorded in 1962 by #TheDrifters. Released late that year, the disc became a major hit in early 1963, reaching number 5 on the #USPopSinglesChart and number 4 on the #USRAndBSinglesChart. In the UK it was a top-ten success for singer #KennyLynch, whose version was also released in 1962.
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"Up on the Roof" is a song written by #GerryGoffin and #CaroleKing and recorded in 1962 by #TheDrifters. Released late that year, the disc became a major hit in early 1963, reaching number 5 on the #USPopSinglesChart and number 4 on the #USRAndBSinglesChart. In the UK it was a top-ten success for singer #KennyLynch, whose version was also released in 1962.
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This Magic Moment 🔮
#TheDrifters
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There Goes My Baby 👩🍼
#TheDrifters
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"Spanish Harlem" is a song recorded by #BenEKing in 1960 for #AtcoRecords. It was written by Jerry Leiber and #PhilSpector and produced by #JerryLeiberAndMikeStoller. "Spanish Harlem" was King's first hit away from #TheDrifters, peaking at number 10 on #Billboard's pop chart, and number 15 on the rhythm and blues chart. The song has been #covered by a number of artists, including #ArethaFranklin, whose version reached number two on Billboard's pop chart.
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"Spanish Harlem" is a song recorded by #BenEKing in 1960 for #AtcoRecords. It was written by Jerry Leiber and #PhilSpector and produced by #JerryLeiberAndMikeStoller. "Spanish Harlem" was King's first hit away from #TheDrifters, peaking at number 10 on #Billboard's pop chart, and number 15 on the rhythm and blues chart. The song has been #covered by a number of artists, including #ArethaFranklin, whose version reached number two on Billboard's pop chart.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QlQLGCeUqZw