Drifters' Golden Hits, The - Drifters (The)

Advantages: Amazing debut, groundbreaking lyrics
Disadvantages: Not abundantly available

...of subsequent singles. Discounting the two skits the remaining tracks are all astoundingly good on any scale. Standouts include '1979', 'Return Of The Drifter', 'High Plains Anthem', and 'The Trilogy', but really you can't fault any of them. Production is funky and dramatic in equal measures, always reflects the lyrical content of the track (most of them are produced by Jehst himself), and are just the sort of beat-fodder that fans of the 'golden age' (93/94, you know the score) will be eating up. Don't be put off by the fact that you haven't heard of him, or by the fact that he's English, if you're feeling tru-skool hip-hop then you can't go wrong with Jehst. Also check out his brilliant second LP 'Falling Down'.... Read review

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Advantages: Very reasonable, feel good factor
Disadvantages: Not the most well know Rock love songs of the era

...The album of golden oldies! This album has a real feel good factor about it - whether you are my grandmothers age or mine. I bought this album as it was being sold very reasonably and thought why not, but I am really glad I did. Whether you are having a romantic night in or doing the washing up on a Sunday it is a good addition to your record collection - but put it on and sing to your hearts content. Please see track breakdown below. The Drifters - Save The Last Dance for Me Bobby Vee - More Than I Can Say The Dixie Cups - Chapel Of Love The Shirelles - Dedicated To The One I Love The Platters - Only You (And You Alone) Del Shannon - Runaway Johnny Tillotson - Poetry In Motion Bobby Vee - The Night Has A Thousand Eyes Gene Chandler - Duke Of Earl Pat Boone - Remember You're Mine The Ad Libs - The Boy From New York City The Marcels... Read review

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Advantages: Songs are in the order they appear in the film
Disadvantages: A few Ballroom numbers that may not be to everyones taste

...number) 16. SOME KIND OF WONDERFUL By The Drifters ( a slow song, classic Drifters) 17. THESE ARMS OF MINE By Otis Redding ( another slow song, a golden oldie) 18. CRY TO ME By Solomon Burke ( another slow song, makes me think of ........... 19. WILL YOU LOVE ME TOMORROW By The Shirelles 20. LOVE IS STRANGE By Mickey and Sylvia ( a fun song, soooo embarasing when you are caught singing it!) 21. YOU DONT OWN ME By The Blow Monkeys ( one of my least favorite, listen to the singer's voice, my little brother can do it perfectly! 22. YES By Mary Clayton 23. IN THE STILL OF THE NIGHT By The Five Satins ( I love this song, a golden oldie, if you like stuff by groups like the Drifters you will love this!) 24. SHE'S LIKE THE WIND By Patrick Swayze featuring Wendy Fraser ( so he can sing as well as act, this is a slow love song.) 25... Read review

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