Bill Pinkney's Original Drifters "White Christmas" Live - 1995

Bill Pinkney and his Original Drifters (Vernon Young, Chuck Cockerham, Richard Knight Dunbar, Greg Johnson, Charles Blackman) perform the classic 1954 rhythm & blues rendition of "White Christmas" for a P.O.R.C.C. audience in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on June 11, 1995. In his 70th year, Pinkney is reprising his role as original bass lead. Greg Johnson is singing the tenor solo originally recorded by Clyde McPhatter.

[@vodkamarie]

Absolutely great sounds. Considering there is only one original member, Bill Pinkney, these guys sound excellent. And Bill for his age...WOW !!!

[@largo5348]

Bill Pinkney originally from Sumter South Carolina. The music of The Drifters, some of the best music I've listened to growing up in the mid-50s; bring back fond memories!

[@gabobeltran9132]

Hands down the very best version of this classic banger best regards from Mexico city

[@alexmelnua]

What wonderful, clear voices!!! I really like the work of the vocal group The Drifters! 👍🎄❄️
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[@cudaus1]

I love Bing Crosby's original version ,but Bill Pinkney's is the one I play at Christmas. A masterpiece!

[@gttdkt]

Greg Johnson's solo is great! And he has some moves!!!!!!

[@butch8176]

The best always

[@chrisilouct]

I llike his version- and voice!

[@scottwhittaker4563]

Beautiful harmony!

[@vaeksel4916]

Great, I love it!

[@bigbodawg77]

awesome job Bill and the DRIFTERS Merry Christmas 12-25-2022

[@popthe1nonly562]

Love it

[@RD4Music]

Thanks for the upload!

[@MattThornton87]

Stunning 😍

[@serapuygun3563]

Amazing

[@lynnking2480]

I didnt know the drifters sing this song

[@adamrichards3174]

Yep. The original version of the group with Bill singing bass and Clyde McPhatter singing the high tenor.

[@jessyleppert2]

We need Macaulay Culkin using a comb as a microphone

[@jessyleppert2]

The day after my 10th birthday

[@teresahoops6569]

What yr was this video recorded??? ❤

[@GoololeBoi]

What a great band. These days the other surviving members of the drifters should regroup with Shaq as their lead singer. Shaq would make a great singer imo

[@Frnk_3]

There is no surviving members that we know of the original 1953-58 era Drifters. Possibly original bass Willie Ferbee is still alive tho I don’t know. Mr. Pinkney was originally first tenor however he moved down after Mr. Ferbee left due to an accident. Due to him being a natural bass-baritone anyways it was no trouble for him to sing the parts. Even the leads who took over Clyde McPhatter, his good friend Little David Baughan and later Johnny Moore are both deceased. Mr. Moore’s replacement Bobby Hendricks has also passed. As well as “Carnation” Charlie Hughes and Mr. Pinkney’s replacement (and later Elsbeary Hobbs’ replacement as well) Tommy Evans.