The Best of Ben E. King & the Drifters [Madacy]

• Artist: Ben E. King And The Drifters
• Rating:
• Release Date: 1999
• Type: Compilation (best of)
• Genre: Rhythm & Blues

Review

Although Ben E. King may be the best known, the Drifters were actually blessed with a succession of great lead singers, beginning with the angelic tenor of Clyde McPhatter in the early years, followed by King, then the Rudy Lewis/Johnny Moore tandem of the later years. Thanks to the songwriting and production team of Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, the quality of the work done by the various incarnations of the group remained high. This collection doesn't have a lame track on it, but since King is featured on only about half the tracks, the title seems a bit misleading. ~ Steve Leggett, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
On Broadway	Mike Stoller, Jerry Leiber, Barry Mann, Cynthia Weil	Ben E. King	(3:03)
Under the Boardwalk	Kenny Young, Arthur Resnick	Ben E. King	(2:44)
Don't Play That Song (You Lied)	Betty Nelson, Ahmet Ertegun	Ben E. King	(2:55)
There Goes My Baby (Lyrics)	George Treadwell, Lover Patterson, Benjamin Nelson	Ben E. King	(2:08)
Up on the Roof	Gerry Goffin, Carole King	Ben E. King	(2:38)
Stand by Me (Lyrics)	Mike Stoller, Ben E. King, Jerry Leiber	Ben E. King	(3:00)
Save the Last Dance for Me (Lyrics)	Mort Shuman, Doc Pomus	Ben E. King	(2:37)
I (Who Have Nothing)	Carlo Donida, Mogol Audio 2, Mike Stoller, Jerry Leiber	Ben E. King	(2:22)
Saturday Night at the Movies	Barry Mann, Cynthia Weil	Ben E. King	(2:32)
The Magic Moment	Doc Pomus, Mort Shuman	Ben E. King	(2:41)
Tie a Yellow Ribbon 'Round the Ole Oak Tree	Irwin Levine, Russell Brown	Ben E. King	(3:12)
(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay	Otis Redding	Ben E. King	(2:51)