Rockin' & Driftin'

by The Drifters

Rockin' & Driftin' cover art
  • Type: Compilation
  • Released: October 1958
  • Label: Atlantic
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 33:48
  • Community rating: 3.35/5 from 2 ratings

Artists on this release: Dawayne Parker, B-Money, 50 Cent, Adam King, Various, Ron Browz, Sire, Kickdrum Productions, Hi-Tek, Jermaine Mobley, Stu Brooks, Dr. Dre, Black Jeruz, Havoc, Nick Speed, Mike Elizondo, Recognize Reel, C. Styles, DJ Khalil, Outfit, Allstar, Mark Batson, Fredwreck Nassar

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Released by Atlantic Records, this compilation collects a series of successful singles highlighting the evolving lineup of the foundational R&B vocal group. The collection captures their seamless blend of gospel-tinged lead vocals and tight, highly syncopated secular doo-wop harmonies.

Genres

Descriptors: Soundtrack, Gangsta, melodic

Tracklist

  1. Moonlight Bay (2:09)
  2. Ruby Baby (2:25)
  3. Drip Drop (2:31)
  4. I Gotta Get Myself a Woman (2:16)
  5. Fools Fall in Love (2:32)
  6. Hypnotized (2:02)
  7. Yodee Yakee (2:25)
  8. I Know (2:14)
  9. Soldier of Fortune (2:36)
  10. Drifting Away from You (2:09)
  11. Your Promise to Be Mine (2:37)
  12. It Was a Tear (2:35)
  13. Adorable (2:42)
  14. Steamboat (2:28)

Credits

  • Various - primary artist
  • Albert Johnson - written-by
  • Christopher Lloyd - written-by
  • Curtis Jackson - written-by
  • David Brown - written-by
  • Kejuan Muchita - written-by
  • Michael Clervoix - written-by
  • Brian Hughes - written-by

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