Historical Artist Profile
The Drifters
⭐ HOF Inductee / Class of 1988
Biography & Overview
The Drifters are an American pop and R&B/soul vocal group. They were originally formed as a backing group for Clyde McPhatter, formerly the lead tenor of Billy Ward and his Dominoes in 1953. The second group of Drifters, formed in 1959 and led by Ben E.
🇺🇸 US Billboard Tracking History
10 Charted Tracks
"Save The Last Dance For Me"
Entered Charts: 1960
#1 HIT
"Under The Boardwalk"
Entered Charts: 1964
Peak: #4
"Up On The Roof"
Entered Charts: 1963
Peak: #5
"On Broadway"
Entered Charts: 1963
Peak: #9
"Please Stay"
Entered Charts: 1961
Peak: #14
"This Magic Moment"
Entered Charts: 1960
Peak: #16
"Sweets For My Sweet"
Entered Charts: 1961
Peak: #16
"I Count The Tears"
Entered Charts: 1961
Peak: #17
"Saturday Night At The Movies"
Entered Charts: 1964
Peak: #18
"I'll Take You Home"
Entered Charts: 1963
Peak: #25
🇬🇧 UK Official Charts History
19 Charted Tracks
"Save The Last Dance For Me"
Entered Charts: 1960
Peak: #2
"Kissin' In The Back Row"
Entered Charts: 1974
Peak: #2
"The Goes My First Love"
Entered Charts: 1975
Peak: #3
"You' Mo Than A Number In My Little D Book"
Entered Charts: 1976
Peak: #5
"Like Sister And Brother"
Entered Charts: 1973
Peak: #7
"Down On The Beach Tonight"
Entered Charts: 1974
Peak: #7
"Can I Take You Home Little Girl"
Entered Charts: 1975
Peak: #10
"Hello Happiness"
Entered Charts: 1976
Peak: #12
"Dance With Me"
Entered Charts: 1960
Peak: #17
"I Count The Tears"
Entered Charts: 1961
Peak: #28
"Every Nite'S A Saturday Night With You"
Entered Charts: 1976
Peak: #29
"When My Little Girl Is Smiling"
Entered Charts: 1962
Peak: #31
"Love Games"
Entered Charts: 1975
Peak: #33
"At The Club/Saturday Night At The Movies"
Entered Charts: 1965
Peak: #35
"I'll Take You Home"
Entered Charts: 1963
Peak: #37
"Come On Over To My Place"
Entered Charts: 1965
Peak: #40
"Under The Boardwalk"
Entered Charts: 1964
Peak: #45
"Baby What I Mean"
Entered Charts: 1967
Peak: #49
"Save The Last Dance For Me {1979}/When My Little Girl Is Smiling"
Entered Charts: 1979
Peak: #69