The Drifters were one of the greatest vocal groups of the 1950s, and Rock! brings together 32 essential recordings from the golden age of Rhythm & Blues and early Rock 'n' Roll. This is The Drifters at their most energetic, with a fantastic selection of original recordings, rare alternate versions and solo tracks from members of the group.
There are some seriously important songs here. Money Honey and Such A Night were both later recorded by Elvis Presley, while Ruby Baby and Drip Drop went on to become Top Ten hits for Dion. Hearing the original Drifters recordings makes it easy to understand why these songs proved so irresistible.
The collection gets off to a flying start with Drip Drop, Let The Boogie Woogie Roll and Money Honey, followed by classics including Such A Night, Honey Love, Steamboat, Ruby Baby and Hypnotized. There are also solo recordings by Bobby Hendricks and Bill Pinkney, plus several rarely heard alternate versions that make this much more than a straightforward greatest hits package.
The accompanying booklet adds detailed liner notes and rare photographs, making Rock! an especially worthwhile collection for anyone interested in the roots of Rock 'n' Roll. If you like The Drifters, Elvis Presley, Dion and the great early vocal groups, there's a tremendous amount to enjoy here.
