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Drifters, Ben E. King

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Audio CD (October 25, 1990)
Original Release Date: 1987
Number of Discs: 1
Label: East/West Records
ASIN: B000002IH2
Also Available in: MP3 Download

Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

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5.0 out of 5 stars What a sound!!, September 18, 2000

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I have long been a Drifters fan and admired Ben E. King when he was their lead singer; but I never really appreciated his talents until I heard this album. Ben E. King is truly a soulful singer, and many of the songs on this album will have you wondering why he hasn't been more appreciated. If you like Jerry Butler, the Drifters, Jackie Wilson or Clyde McPhatter, then you will have to like this album. Wish I had found it years ago!!

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4.0 out of 5 stars Good but Routine, October 1, 2004

By	Eclectic Reviewer "Charlie" (Tucson, AZ.) - See all my reviews

There are clearly some memorable songs on this CD but there are at least 6 tunes that are "covers" and were done originally by other artists whom you think of when you hear them. Try the CD, "Very Best of Ben E. King". Those songs belong only to him.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Best Ben E King compilation by far!, June 16, 2007

By	Ronald Van Scherpenzeel (Madrid, Spain) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Here we have all the hits + the 3 big Drifters' hits when Ben was their
leadsinger. After the first Drifters success Ben received a ridiculous
500 $ "salary" and he decided he'd better be off by himself. Before
leaving in 1960 he recorded 3 more songs as leader of the Drifters
that became huge hits (Save the Last Dance, I Count the Tears and This
Magic Moment)Then as a solo singer he recorded Stand By Me in 1961 and
the rest is history. This song is considered as one of the greatest
in music history. The reason why I consider this the best compilation
ever is because of the sound quality. All songs are in full stereo and
I just don't understand why other Drifters and Ben E King compilations
are rather bad mono recordings. Hearing all these wonderful hits in
full stereo make the other compilations worthless.
Highly recommendable!

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1.0 out of 5 stars fooler
Yes, this has 3 or 4 of Ben E King's well-known hits. But the rest is covers of other singers' songs, and mostly they're not very good.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Good Stuff
Early Rock And Roll with a mix of Blues good stuff for the ears

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5.0 out of 5 stars Ex-Drifters lead singer made great solo music
Born Benjamin Earl Nelson but known as Ben E King by the time he achieved fame as lead singer of the Drifters, Ben did not have many big solo hits but he nevertheless made an... Read more

Published on March 30, 2005 by Peter Durward Harris

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