The Drifters are a long-lived American doo wop Pop R&B band, originally formed by Clyde McPhatter (of Billy Ward & the Dominoes) in 1953 from New York City, NY, USA. There have been over 60 members since 1953. www.theofficialdrifters.com shows the current lineup and tour dates.
The original Drifters
Ahmet Ertegün of Atlantic Records approached Clyde McPhatter after he left The Dominoes and signed him. McPhatter first recruited several members of his former group
Four years of hard work!This month of May we celebrated four years on the air. We continue working on the dissemination of this wonderful instrument, thank you for participating in our story!
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#2nd Verse FDm Dance with me oh hold me tighter tighter and tighter BbC7 Much tighter while the rhythm sways mmmmm
#Chorus: Bb Put your lips to mine F While the music blends Bb we're no longer strangers G7C7 Now we're more than friends
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#3rd Verse FDm Dance with me dance with me closer closer and closer BbC And maybe we'll be lovers F When the music ends
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#Repeat 3rd verse.
#Ending FDm Darling won't you please Whoaaa Bb Darling won't you please Whoaaa CC7 Darling won't you please Mmmm