While on tour in 1953, the Drifters’ Clyde Lensley McPhatter told his bandmate Bill Pinkney to come up with an arrangement for “White Christmas” in hopes of having a hit on their hands by ...

A.U. Schmaltz Factor: 5. Nobody’s totally de-schmaltzing “White Christmas,” but a cover this lithe and rubbery is about as close as you can get. — A.U. Why It’s a Gift: Punks need to ...

After Irving Berlin composed “White Christmas” in 1942, performers ranging from Bing Crosby to The Drifters have dreamt of one. For many, it isn’t Christmas morning unless the first view out ...

His distinctive bass voice can be heard on the group’s version of the holiday classic “White Christmas.” Even though he left the group, Pinkney didn’t let go of the Drifters’ name.

The Home Alone soundtrack features tracks by artists including The Drifters and Chuck Berry ... while his family goes on holiday to France at Christmas. “Once he realises they’ve left ...

Bellson gifted Lou Bailey his first drum kit as a Christmas present and he ... a photo of a group billing itself as The Drifters. “It was three white guys and a white girl,” he said.

The Drifters have had an incredible number of ... some Christmas schmaltz including a doo-wop version of Dreaming of White Christmas and, very odd choice, Merry Christmas Everybody by Slade.