The year i was born 1974... but i still remember this song till now because i hold dear my remembrance to my mom's favourite though she passed away long ago....
It has taken me some time to find out this guys name.... he has such a beautiful voice and tons of charisma. I feel I should have heard more of him way back then.... but for some reason I didnt.... my loss...
So beautiful any doo wop group that came in the 50s or 60s, is at least still capable of having that good old voice of singing. this is my favorite 70s live video of a doo wop song and how they sure dressed that era.
Wrong about Ben not singing Save The Last Dance With the Drifters. He sang with the Charlie Thomas line up in America, also joined up with Bill in an unofficial Drifter line-up who I saw at Blazers in Winsor. Also joined up with Johnny Moore for a while until the Treadwell organization took them to court to prevent them using the Drifters Name. Apparently they had no right to use it!!!!!! Now to rub it in the Treadwell organization have sacked the present line up and there are no official Drifters out there at the moment. The last line-up with lead singer Michael Williams are now appearing in the Stand By Me Musical Revue ironically playing the Drifters
David Harris. You have such good information about the group. Do you work in the music or entertainment business or just an avid fan? Enjoy your comments.
Just an avid fan like yourself and got to know them really well. Phil Luderman was there manager for many years. Great bloke, especially when he danced!!!!! Aloud me to attend Johnny's funeral whish was a great privilidge. Cannot even enjoy them live anymore, no more official Drifters as the Treadwells sacked the last lot. They are now appearing in the music revue Stand By Me ironically playing the Drifters!!!!
That's my "Billy Fredrics" singing lead. Didn't get the chance to Manage him before he left for the UK, but will always remember his talented voice I was introduced to. Sorry to hear he's deceased. RIP Billy...
The Drifters, like many groups over the years, changed personnel more often than a hippie changed their underwear. They (and we, the listening public) were blessed with several great lead singers like Clyde, Ben E, Johnny, Rudy, plus all the other guys. Frankly, Bill Fredericks does a great job on this, vocally and also with charm and personality. Thanks for posting this.
I agree, Bill did a great job on this, just as he did with "On Broadway" after Rudy's passing. This is pregame my all time favorite group, and as you said, blessed with many great lead singers.
❤Op deze song hebben we heeeeeeel VEEEEEEEEL GEDANST.EN DOEN DAT NOG.WIJ VRAGEN HEM ALTIJD AAN BIJ EEN DANSAVOND EN SLUITEN DE AVOND ERMEE AF.MET APPLAUS EN INTENS VEEL PLEZIER.EN DE MUZIEKKANTEN VINDEN HET GEWELDIG.🎉
Hi let's not worry about the weather out there . Just sit back and relax for the next two hrs and injoy the musice tonight with me . DES From Dublin . Ireland . And youtub . Date 5. 2. 18 .
me and my first love sang this to me 45 years ago we look into each other eyes we loved each other so so much we lost touch when we were 19 so one day we hope we meet up the pub was called riflemans up sye in rochdale hope you are still out there
+Carolyn Gibbs Yes they are. See my post above. One of those guys is Johnny Moore. The lead singer there is Bill Fredericks who joined Charlie Thomas and Johnny Moore in the Drifters in 1966. The original lead singer of this song, Ben E. King, left the Drifters in mid- 1960 BEFORE 'Save the Last Dance for Me' was even released. No one ever got to see him sing it live with the Drifters, it's always been sung live by someone else.
+Michael Schauer Yes, they are. They're the "Treadwell Drifters". George and Faye Treadwell owned the name (after Clyde McPhatter sold his share in the group in 1955) and over the years they hired Bill Pinkney, Johnny Moore, Bobby Hendricks, Ben E King, Charlie Thomas, Johnny Lee Williams, Rudy Lewis, Johnny Moore again, and Bill Fredericks as lead singers, along with numerous 'back-line' singers. And that's Johnny Moore second from the right -- he sang lead for the Drifters 1955-1957, then was drafted, but rejoined in 1963 and as you see was still there in 1974. The lead singer here is Bill Fredericks who joined Johnny Moore and Charlie Thomas in the Drifters at the beginning of 1967. The other two are Butch Leake who joined in mid-1970, and Grant Kitchings who joined in May 1971, both while the Drifters were still signed to Atlantic Records. You're looking for Ben E. King? he stopped performing with them around June 1959 and stopped recording with them after May 1960. Rudy Lewis? he died of a heroin overdose in May 1964. Charlie Thomas? he walked out in August 1967.
+carnack53 Johnny Moore would of course have to be considered a "real" Drifter (with both the first and second recording groups writ large) and he is here, so that's something. But he was not on the "Save The Last Dance" recording. Otherwise, Treadwell owned the name and rights but trotted out various generations of non-recording (on the hits) Drifters. Moore went on to lead various UK aggregations which scored big over there but failed to click stateside.
+Michael Schauer "Treadwell owned the name and rights but trotted out various generations of non-recording... Drifters." If you're talking about the Atlantic years (1953-1972) virtually every member of every line-up (with the exception of a few short-term replacements who were in the group for only a few months, such as Constantine van Dyke, Eddie Bowen or Charles Baskerville) appeared on Drifters recordings. As to singing lead on Save the Last Dance for Me, Benny (the original) left the group in stages in 1959-60 -- stop performing live with them after June 1959, and stopped recording with them after May 1960 -- were they supposed to never perform that song again because he was gone? Of the five singers who sang on the original three were gone by the beginning of 1961. Bill Fredericks, who sings it here, joined the group in 1966 when it was still led by both Charlie Thomas and Johnny Moore, and probably took over this song in 1967 after Charlie left. The Drifters released 5 singles on Atlantic 1967-1971 including 1 a-side and 3 b-sides featuring lead vocals by Fredericks. Fredericks was a 'real' Drifter and this group led by Moore and Fredericks are the 'real' Drifters. Although four of the Five Crowns were hired as replacement Drifters in June 1958 they spent the first 9 months of their tenure touring as a 'fake' Drifters, performing songs made popular by Clyde McPhatter, Bill Pinkney,Johnny Moore and Bobby Hendricks; and at that time Charlie not Benny was their primary lead singer. It wasn't until the March 1959 recording session that yielded There Goes My Baby that the producers pushed Benny forward as the primary lead, and then the record was not issued until May. So the fabled "Ben E. King and the Drifters" existed for no more than a year or two -- May 1959 (There Goes released) to May 1960 (the last King-led session) or maximally March 1959 (There Goes recorded) to Dec 1960 (I Count the Tears released, the last King-led single).
+Bill Lloyd Thanks for all the "inside" info. Somehow, I still can't see my way to considering Bill Fredericks to be a "real" Drifter, notwithstanding the fact that in all likelihood I saw him perform live one or more times, as he only recorded with them after their salad days in the states. That said, I do see your point. As for Charles Baskerville, who had a terrific voice, he was more famously with The Videos and The Limelites. Grant Kitchings also did time with The Ravens and Ink Spots, among others.
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I’m still enjoying the Drifters in 2024 what a group this was .
my grandfather was Bill Fredericks. It’s great to see that people to this day appreciate this group
DarkMoonsxx, ya right 😂
DarkMoonsxx, six idiots actually believe you
Wow what a handsome man.
The year i was born 1974... but i still remember this song till now because i hold dear my remembrance to my mom's favourite though she passed away long ago....
Really? He WAS AWESOME 👌 👏
❤️❤️❤️ Can’t replace the originals! “Franchise”😂😂....stop it! There was only ONE band of the Drifters!
Bill Frederick's voice is epic.
Bill Fredericks, alongside Johnny Moore, Clyde McPhatter some of the best voices
It has taken me some time to find out this guys name.... he has such a beautiful voice and tons of charisma. I feel I should have heard more of him way back then.... but for some reason I didnt.... my loss...
So what is his name!?
@@StevenTorrey Bill Frederick's voice
I suddenly have this terrible craving for orange sherbet.
So beautiful any doo wop group that came in the 50s or 60s, is at least still capable of having that good old voice of singing. this is my favorite 70s live video of a doo wop song and how they sure dressed that era.
i like the imagination xo
Love this music. Brings back so many Wonderful Memories!
This a classic will entertain for all future generations !!
That vocalist is so handsome Oh God!
I would not say no to him .😍
@@michellebowers1820 You'll just tell him, " just take me".😁😁
Just love the way he changed the voice in the third stanza baby don't you know how I love you so love it just beautiful
its so beautiful i could die
gonna make that part a ring tone for someone special tonight :))
Wrong about Ben not singing Save The Last Dance With the Drifters. He sang with the Charlie Thomas line up in America, also joined up with Bill in an unofficial Drifter line-up who I saw at Blazers in Winsor. Also joined up with Johnny Moore for a while until the Treadwell organization took them to court to prevent them using the Drifters Name. Apparently they had no right to use it!!!!!! Now to rub it in the Treadwell organization have sacked the present line up and there are no official Drifters out there at the moment. The last line-up with lead singer Michael Williams are now appearing in the Stand By Me Musical Revue ironically playing the Drifters
David Harris. You have such good information about the group. Do you work in the music or entertainment business or just an avid fan? Enjoy your comments.
Just an avid fan like yourself and got to know them really well. Phil Luderman was there manager for many years. Great bloke, especially when he danced!!!!! Aloud me to attend Johnny's funeral whish was a great privilidge. Cannot even enjoy them live anymore, no more official Drifters as the Treadwells sacked the last lot. They are now appearing in the music revue Stand By Me ironically playing the Drifters!!!!
That's my "Billy Fredrics" singing lead. Didn't get the chance to Manage him before he left for the UK, but will always remember his talented voice I was introduced to. Sorry to hear he's deceased. RIP Billy...
rick hines he was my partner
Sorry to hear RIP
My favourite song ever. Nothing comes anywhere near. Timeless
I like the original with Ben E King on lyrics better. This guy ain’t bad though. Just sayin’
The Drifters, like many groups over the years, changed personnel more often than a hippie changed their underwear. They (and we, the listening public) were blessed with several great lead singers like Clyde, Ben E, Johnny, Rudy, plus all the other guys. Frankly, Bill Fredericks does a great job on this, vocally and also with charm and personality. Thanks for posting this.
I agree, Bill did a great job on this, just as he did with "On Broadway" after Rudy's passing. This is pregame my all time favorite group, and as you said, blessed with many great lead singers.
What a handsome fella , sadly old enough to be my grandad now . I was born in the wrong era x
He died at the age of 58 in 1999, in London.
@@carolinelayade7703 They take the best first xxx
I just love Bill Fredericks, what a voice.
All along I thought that was Charlie Thomas
LOVE THIS MUSIC SO MUCH ALL THE SONGS ARE GREAT
❤Op deze song hebben we heeeeeeel VEEEEEEEEL GEDANST.EN DOEN DAT NOG.WIJ VRAGEN HEM ALTIJD AAN BIJ EEN DANSAVOND EN SLUITEN DE AVOND ERMEE AF.MET APPLAUS EN INTENS VEEL PLEZIER.EN DE MUZIEKKANTEN VINDEN HET GEWELDIG.🎉
I've always loved this song and this group. Great job, Drifters!
Fantastic love the live performances.
What a sweet voice......
That gorgeous voice! That gorgeous face! Why isn't his name a household word?
Awesome, gorgeous, and sublime!
The real "King" of R&R.
words dont describe the feeling. music, how it truly was.
Clearly inspired "Hey Jude"
Beautiful
This is nice. I like the one with Ben E King on lead , better.This song never gets old. Such a classic. 🎤💕💙
2021
Where has all this beautiful music with meaning gone ?
these guys put on a great show
Excellent song
❤️
The Drifters, són maravellosos. Escote-ho-los.
It is of age. This was a very prominent song in the program “A date with you “ broadcasted by All India Radio at that time. We still enjoy it
Happily.
Love this guy so much
Hi let's not worry about the weather out there . Just sit back and relax for the next two hrs and injoy the musice tonight with me . DES From Dublin . Ireland . And youtub . Date 5. 2. 18 .
GREAT !!!
This song was written by Doc Pomus who had Polio and couldn't dance at his wedding. He wrote the lyrics on a unused wedding invitation.
Great music, song, CLOTHES!!
Are the backing singers/dancers kicking away imaginary leaves? :)
Beautiful song by a great singer RIP BEN E King
Not Ben E King
GREAT!
Outstanding !!
❤
NICE
Thank you hassan mousse enjoy the night with your special someone
me and my first love sang this to me 45 years ago we look into each other eyes we loved each other so so much we lost touch when we were 19 so one day we hope we meet up the pub was called riflemans up sye in rochdale hope you are still out there
guys... can someone tell me his name? and is this version avail as audio? or just a concert :(
60 war's good .
Why does this music sounds so GREAT 50 years later in 2024?😍
Because it's REAL music!
@@jewishman2687 Yeah!😍
thank god for the rewind button lol
Oh the drifters... The best group in the world
pay that magic forward all day long xo
❤️🇩🇰❤️🇩🇰❤️🇩🇰👍👏🏼
Good but not as good as the Platters
Song!! 🎵 😘🤝
My Music are wonderful time .
these are not the original Drifters
Wonderful a earworm
wow thanks
❤️❤️❤️❤️👍
Ohhhhh the drifters
👍❤️❤️❤️🇩🇰🇩🇰🇩🇰
Nice.
WOW
those guys are not the drifters.....not true drifters, ever
+Carolyn Gibbs Yes they are. See my post above. One of those guys is Johnny Moore. The lead singer there is Bill Fredericks who joined Charlie Thomas and Johnny Moore in the Drifters in 1966.
The original lead singer of this song, Ben E. King, left the Drifters in mid- 1960 BEFORE 'Save the Last Dance for Me' was even released. No one ever got to see him sing it live with the Drifters, it's always been sung live by someone else.
Carolyn Gibbs I consider Bill Fredericks a Drifter
💃🕺
Not the Drifters
+Michael Schauer
Yes, they are. They're the "Treadwell Drifters". George and Faye Treadwell owned the name (after Clyde McPhatter sold his share in the group in 1955) and over the years they hired Bill Pinkney, Johnny Moore, Bobby Hendricks, Ben E King, Charlie Thomas, Johnny Lee Williams, Rudy Lewis, Johnny Moore again, and Bill Fredericks as lead singers, along with numerous 'back-line' singers. And that's Johnny Moore second from the right -- he sang lead for the Drifters 1955-1957, then was drafted, but rejoined in 1963 and as you see was still there in 1974. The lead singer here is Bill Fredericks who joined Johnny Moore and Charlie Thomas in the Drifters at the beginning of 1967. The other two are Butch Leake who joined in mid-1970, and Grant Kitchings who joined in May 1971, both while the Drifters were still signed to Atlantic Records.
You're looking for Ben E. King? he stopped performing with them around June 1959 and stopped recording with them after May 1960. Rudy Lewis? he died of a heroin overdose in May 1964. Charlie Thomas? he walked out in August 1967.
+carnack53 Slight correction to my post -- Bill Fredericks joined Charlie and Johnny in the Drifters in late 1966 not early 1967.
+carnack53 Johnny Moore would of course have to be considered a "real" Drifter (with both the first and second recording groups writ large) and he is here, so that's something. But he was not on the "Save The Last Dance" recording. Otherwise, Treadwell owned the name and rights but trotted out various generations of non-recording (on the hits) Drifters. Moore went on to lead various UK aggregations which scored big over there but failed to click stateside.
+Michael Schauer
"Treadwell owned the name and rights but trotted out various generations of non-recording... Drifters."
If you're talking about the Atlantic years (1953-1972) virtually every member of every line-up (with the exception of a few short-term replacements who were in the group for only a few months, such as Constantine van Dyke, Eddie Bowen or Charles Baskerville) appeared on Drifters recordings.
As to singing lead on Save the Last Dance for Me, Benny (the original) left the group in stages in 1959-60 -- stop performing live with them after June 1959, and stopped recording with them after May 1960 -- were they supposed to never perform that song again because he was gone? Of the five singers who sang on the original three were gone by the beginning of 1961.
Bill Fredericks, who sings it here, joined the group in 1966 when it was still led by both Charlie Thomas and Johnny Moore, and probably took over this song in 1967 after Charlie left. The Drifters released 5 singles on Atlantic 1967-1971 including 1 a-side and 3 b-sides featuring lead vocals by Fredericks. Fredericks was a 'real' Drifter and this group led by Moore and Fredericks are the 'real' Drifters.
Although four of the Five Crowns were hired as replacement Drifters in June 1958 they spent the first 9 months of their tenure touring as a 'fake' Drifters, performing songs made popular by Clyde McPhatter, Bill Pinkney,Johnny Moore and Bobby Hendricks; and at that time Charlie not Benny was their primary lead singer. It wasn't until the March 1959 recording session that yielded There Goes My Baby that the producers pushed Benny forward as the primary lead, and then the record was not issued until May. So the fabled "Ben E. King and the Drifters" existed for no more than a year or two -- May 1959 (There Goes released) to May 1960 (the last King-led session) or maximally March 1959 (There Goes recorded) to Dec 1960 (I Count the Tears released, the last King-led single).
+Bill Lloyd
Thanks for all the "inside" info. Somehow, I still can't see my way to considering Bill Fredericks to be a "real" Drifter, notwithstanding the fact that in all likelihood I saw him perform live one or more times, as he only recorded with them after their salad days in the states. That said, I do see your point. As for Charles Baskerville, who had a terrific voice, he was more famously with The Videos and The Limelites. Grant Kitchings also did time with The Ravens and Ink Spots, among others.