Atlantic
2237 (original), USA, 1964
Words & Music by: Side A – Kenny Young, Arthur Resnick; Side B – Bert Berns, Jerry Wexler
Musicians: Johnny Moore (lead vocals on Side A), Charlie Thomas (lead vocals on Side B), Eugene Pearson (vocals), Johnny Terry (vocals), others unknown
Recording session: New York, NY, May 21. & 22, 1964
Highest chart positions: US #4 (#1 in R&B Charts), UK #45
Words & Music by: Side A – Kenny Young, Arthur Resnick; Side B – Bert Berns, Jerry Wexler
Musicians: Johnny Moore (lead vocals on Side A), Charlie Thomas (lead vocals on Side B), Eugene Pearson (vocals), Johnny Terry (vocals), others unknown
Recording session: New York, NY, May 21. & 22, 1964
Highest chart positions: US #4 (#1 in R&B Charts), UK #45
The
recording session had some tragedy to it. The Drifters’ lead singer Rudy Lewis
died of a heart attack (suspected heroin overdose) at the age of 27 the night
before they were set to record “Under the Boardwalk”. The group didn’t postpone
the session, though. On a very short notice they got their former lead vocalist,
Johnny Moore to take Lewis’ place.
“I Don’t Want To Go On Without You” was recorded on the 2nd day of the session. This song was a tribute to Lewis.
“I Don’t Want To Go On Without You” was recorded on the 2nd day of the session. This song was a tribute to Lewis.
List
price: “Very Good+” is $7.50 and “Near
Mint” is $15.
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