THE DRIFTERS - ''PLEASE STAY'' (1961)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 19 ก.ย. 2024
- "Please Stay" (also known as "(Don't Go) Please Stay") is an early hit of The Drifters featuring the new lead singer Rudy Lewis, who replaced Ben E. King. It is one of songwriter Burt Bacharach's early pop hits, featuring Dionne Warwick's sister Dee Dee Warwick and Doris Troy on background vocals. This and "Some Kind of Wonderful" and "Sweets for My Sweet" were all recorded in the same session. The musicians who backed the Drifters on this record include George Barnes and Allan Hanlon on guitar, Abie Baker on Bass, Bobby Rosengarden and Ray Kessler on percussion and Ed Shaughnessey and Gary Chester on drums.
The song was covered by The Cryin' Shames (1966, UK #26), Lulu (Melody Fair album, 1970), The Bay City Rollers (1974), Jonathan Butler (1975, SA #2) [1] Elvis Costello on Kojak Variety (1995), Marc Almond (2001) and Zoot Money, who also changed the lyrics.
Peter Kember recorded the song with his band Spectrum, released on the 1992 EP True Love Will Find You in the End.[2]
"Please Stay" was covered by Welsh singer Duffy for the deluxe edition her debut album, Rockferry, adapting The Cryin' Shames' arrangement.
Those who gave this song a thumbs down wouldn't know good music if it slapped them in their faces.
Never a truer word said. Its fantastic what a voice that man had like velvet full of pathos and emotion
Any song that Burt Bacharach contributed to is a plus in my mind
They wouldn't know a good tune if it walked up to em and pissed their eye! Visigoths!
This song is a Desert Island Disc
There is no expiration date when it comes to iconic music
Who else is listening to this timeless classic music in 2022? Omw, I'm so glad to have had the opportunity in my lifetime to grow up with this kind of soulful music..
2023! Grew up on it too! If I got on my knees and pleaded!!!!!
The wonderful Rudy Lewis on lead vocals, the best Drifters lead singerof all.
You and me both
Rudy's voice is fluid and timeless. These early gems are indeed a treasure.
After RUDY, nothing was ever the same. Today is August 23, 2023, Happy 86th Birthday, Mr. Rudy Lewis, you are still the sweetest lead voice of the Drifters.
Ahh, Johnny Moore was also excellent.
No auto tune just God given vocals
Flat out masterpiece of songwriting, singing and arrangement. Kudos to Lewis, the Drifters and Bacharach!
This. Song. Right. Here!!!💯 I'm 81 years old and remember this as my favorite Drifters' song!!+
You are you're my sister and this is one of my favorite Drifters songs also love you
I wish you were still here to sing it with you
Mario there were so many groups of songs that I love it's hard to say this is my best one but it's in the top five Drip drippity Drop
It was my first single i bought as a child
Incredible electrifying ❤️ felt 🎶🎵🎤🎶👏🎤💯🙆🤛📀💽👞😻❤️🔥💞🤞
Still sounds good as it did in 1961. September 1, 2022. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
The clarity and control in rudy Lewis vocals are just exceptional
Absolute truth. Rudy was one of a kind. Chuck Jackson's opposite pole.
Just love hearing this song...I came into the world in 1960 !!!!
1980! Would you staaaayyyayyyayy?
memories of my teens priceless
Rudy Lewis. What a voice! 🤍
Brings tear to my eyes! Tears of joy. Oh to be young and in love again!!
July 2023. Wish i could find a woman who loves this music as I do
The best song sung by the Drifters. I was a teenager in those days and I was never a”wall flower when that song played on the jukebox.🇬🇾
Another classic by one of the greatest groups in the history of rock n roll and rhythm and blues! The Drifters had such an incredible history, with great leads and fabulous background singers, and terrific writers
If I’m not mistaken BertBacharach wrote this song.. Lewis gets a somewhat forgotten, but he more than holds his own with the group’s amazing litany of leads. Clyde McPhatter, Johnny Moore, and Ben E King.
I’m pretty sure there’s never been a group with that kind of legacy!!
this needs to be played on the air today , to show the kids what real music was
Ya Man! Beautiful song, I'm sure Wolfman loved this. song.
Dance with me, Joseph.
Rudy Lewis exceptional singer, great voice.
27 club what a shame.
To you Dad on this Father’s Day. One of my songs, from “My Time,” that you enjoyed listening to as much as I did. “Nothing is as beautiful as what we see no more!”
Pure and simple harmony, 🎶🎤🎵🎼 performed by one of the best R&B groups ever recorded! Old School Style! ✌👍
wow what memories i was born in 1955 but remember this music growing up. this is what you call singing had meanings. the age of innocent is long go by. what a unique voice rudy lewis and the drifters had. this years will never come back.
born 1953..O.M.G..
.MEMORIES O.M.G....also,"When,my little girl was smiling"( I am the only, girl,)
"Under the boardwalk"..
an,All the others, songs, each a sweet, memory❤.. and I do remember them..
All,Sam Cooke..music..
the beaches...Coney Island..the food....My Dad...the car rides....the warm, breezy, summers air...the sunsets..the block parties...and the Drifters....,I was born, July 4th..1953...the best years... I, sure miss, all of that..
Oh God......no disrespect.. we are in hell.,now .can't, be no worse ,than ,this, what's going on now...just thankful..that, has let me live...I'm, still here...for HIS..purpose... not mine, May God be praise..🙏🏼...feel bad ,for those, growing, up now
#SMH...🙏🏼..Peace to All
Hadn't heard this song in decades, but isn't it funny how the mind still remembers. Lovely tune!
I met Bill Pinkney in 1983 in Atlantic Beach, NC after his show. He was laid back and kind.
Oh my goodness. You took me away from the rest of the world, when you taught me to love you like this. The Drifters.
How could I have forgotten this bad jam? Sososo pretty
One of the greatest songs ever made!
Today is Wednesday, August 23, 2023. Happy 86th Birthday Rudy. After you nothing was ever the same. Rudy Lewis you are still the sweetest lead singer of the Drifters. "RIP" my dear.
Great version wuth the soulfull harmonious voice of the wonderfull Rudy Lewis
Still a magic song!
Those who gave this song a thumbs down are bitter because they never had anyone ask them to "Please Stay"
Nilda Ferrer No, it's because the Moody Blues asked them to Go Now !
Nilda Ferrer
Exactly thank you for speaking the truth.
Nilda Ferrer a bunch of assholes out there don't know shit we should know your stuff
I agree 100%., u nailed it😘💋❤
the fab drifters and ohrudy ignore haters
My teenage days music.Priceless!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
July 2023 Still Listening....‼️
The Drifters are amazing! This song is beautiful! And if it wasn’t for a group like The Drifters that music wouldn’t be the same without them.
These aren't The Drifter's that sang "Under The Boardwalk" ot "Up On The Roof"
@@deni0.0.7 Yes. Rudy Lewis sang lead for Up on the Roof. Tragically he died the night before Under the Boardwalk was recorded so fellow group singer Johnny Moore sang lead instead. Johnny had returned to the Drifters after serving in the army and trying a solo career.
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@@miriammapp3333 Hey Miriam what's up? Are you old enough to remember "The Drifters"? 🎵
@@edwardhayes6111 I'm sorry , I haven't been back here in a little while, so I never saw your comment! Thank you Edward, I really loved The Drifters! 🎵
Me and my mother used to sing this together in my grandparents car when I was little
I play this song doing visiting hours on a Sunday at the Juvenile Detention Center in Chicago parents show thank me for playing that song.
Best background music ever.
What a voice! Rudy Lewis!
This is one of my favorite Drifters recording, intense, urgent, and compelling. What a performance. (You can hear "Walk on By" in this early Bacharach offering.) Great post. Thanks. PM
I was in the early years of high school when this came out 1961
The great Rudy Lewis...another addition to the 27 club
good call
One of my all-time favorite groups
Love this song they were a great group
I'm 61 and only knew of the Cryin' Shames version of this song.
Remind me of ALL my uncles and the old Zanzibar on Bailou Hill Rd in Nassau Bahamas. Platinum Classics.
this is such a heart touching song
PLEASE.. How about a film about rudy lewis and
sam cooke...come on !!!
Happy birthday to you my beloved brother 🤗🤗
How I loved this decades ago. Yes, I still do.
Omg I absolutely loved this song as a child and still do 🤗🤗🤗to my playlist YOU GO 😁💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾☝🏾💞
Welcome to the club salt mines also
Remember this one, liked it then, like it now. Thanks
One of the first R&R groups to use noticable
violins
Legendary recording....with a great photo of 4 original Drifters....showing Rudy Lewis 2nd from the right on this photo .
Doc Greene,Tommy Evans,Rudy, &Charlie Thomas great Drifters
Would love to have a time line , and know from the very beginning of how the drifters came into being from clyd mcphatter and the crowns and when which lead singer took over . Does anyone know if rudy Lewis sang with Johnny Moore
You can dance another favourite ❤🎶❤🎶❤🎶
AM radio was the best we had back then. Be still my heart when they sang.
Enjoyed the music this morning. Haven't heard the Drifter in ages. Please Stay
......wow... what a song, i remember it so well
Great memories.. Great sounds. Now I'm gonna have to hear .."There goes my baby"
Mijn lieve Walther van mij! Ik ga niet weg bij jou. Ik blijf bij jou. Dat beloof ik jou! ❤❤
"RUDY, RUDY, RUDY, died on this date May 20, 1964, forever missed and appreciated by your fans.
Happy birthday to you, my beloved brother
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Nothing more can be said, "The Sweetest Voice of all time."
my personal all-time DRIFTERS song although I tell people that each DRIFTERS great is always better than other!
The original and the best
This song was also popular in Jamaica, with nice reggae versions by Slim Smith, Dobby Dobson, Paulette and the Lovers, and more.
Beautiful harmony
Anything by the Drifter’s is magnificent, this music is fantastic, nothing better than the oldie’s 🤎💕
This song ,takes me back , although my heart has healed, I remember, maybe I am a little more compassionate, This group is amazing
Excellent history of "Please Stay"........thanks!
Ik ga douchen maar ik ga niet weg bij jou. Ik hou van jou. Ik hou zoveel van jou. Om half 2 ga ik met Jan naar het Ossekopke
Rudy Lewis! One bad brother those were my favorite Drifter song.
Love this tune !
I'm with you my brother.
I love RUDY Lewis so much.
Every song Rudy sang just warm my heart luv.
Such a voice, Rudy Lewis !
These awsome gentle men was a treasure to the world music they did makes me sad but all day at long term with my wife play for her sad yet in a good way
This Cut is Definitely my all time Drifter tune.
Love this song!!!
the bad brother sing a beautiful song please stay
Absolute class.
Missing my Sunday night oldies fix. Rock around the clock to British Invasion oldies.
my favorite drifters song
Can never be DUPLICATED , One SUPERBAD, SUPERJAM!!
this is such a great song
This music never gets old or tired. Thanks to the Drifters and the writers for such great music.
We had so many great groups back then people just don't understand
This is greatness!!!!
I so appreciate all the background details about the Drifters and the recording of this song. I was not quite 6 years old the summer that this song was a hit. I remember it as well as the other two songs that were recorded during the session.
A beautiful classic: when voices were the thing vs fancy, studio gimmicks
Rudy Lewis lead on this one just great
Beautiful still have this LP in my loft and many more just love this song❤❤
You have the LP? I'm envious, how studious of you.
Can you please make a copy
Funny could you please make a copy of it and I'll be forever thankful
Love you Ronnie we're having some beautiful thoughts and such a beautiful mind of thinking of music
But let me get your same old memories
My second time around with these guys on TH-cam...Way? Ran out of words.
He was so great.
Rudy, you ROCK!
Another Juke Box song from the 60's my besy years for music....C W H .N B
this version is the best
Timeless Memories Jamaica 🍻🎶
Yes, the actual original Drifters said "please stay"...when I danced with them on stage for 3 songs!..at the Top Rank in Southampton around 1970?
Please Stay, Up on the Roof, On Broadway, Spanish Harlem, Under the Boardwalk and of course, Save the Last Dance for Me...
THANK YOU
Black music decade to decade era to era genre to genre for 80 years the best of American music and the planet
Made it this far on The NY Times eulogy for Burt Bacharach. Listening to them all. RIP Burt.
summer 1961!!! Brighton Beach.
BATHS
"Please Stay" is clearly one of many Drifters masterpieces. I have "The Drifters Greatest Hits 1954-1965". I'll definitely wear it out, enjoying all the way. Buy it if U can. U won't regret it!
love the drifters
I'm so very glad I grew up with this fabulous group! This is the only music my children listened to, as well! This is what music really is! Ginger Williams, class of June, '58, Frederick Douglass High School, Baltimore, MD🙋👊👍👏👌!!
Listening to this again, I am simply speechless
Love this song my grandma using to lesson to this song but she passed away in may😢
🎸 Fantastic DOO WOP ! 😎
Thank you for the information
Hi edagdwg thanks for sharing love this song knowing he love me for real never let go worth more then gold God at work Linda j peace ❤️ 💯🌈 🌈🐻🌹 🌹
Brilliant ❤
Brilliant.