Let The Music Play on Broadway by Drifters is a delightful album that showcases the band's versatility and musical prowess. The album features a collection of classic Broadway tunes, including "On Broadway," "This Magic Moment," and "Save The Last Dance For Me," all of which have been reimagined with the Drifters' signature sound.
The album opens with an upbeat rendition of "On Broadway," which sets the tone for the rest of the album. The Drifters' smooth harmonies and soulful vocals are on full display throughout the album, adding a new dimension to these classic songs.
One of the standout tracks on the album is "This Magic Moment," which features a beautiful arrangement and a heartfelt vocal performance from the lead singer. The song is a perfect showcase for the Drifters' ability to infuse their unique style into a classic tune while still staying true to the original.
Another highlight of the album is "Save The Last Dance For Me," which features a lively and infectious rhythm that will have listeners tapping their feet and singing along. The Drifters' dynamic vocals and expert instrumentation make this track a standout on the album.
CLASSIC!
(George Benson's reinvention of it, ultimately just as iconic, was a little over 15 years in the future.)
Inside baseball:
The guitar solo is played by a very young Phil Spector, who was about to become a celebrated (and then, years later, notorious) record producer. This is somewhat remarkable, as the session already included three fine Jazz/session guitarists, Billy Butler, Bill Suyker, and Everett Barksdale...
...but, apparently, producers Jerry Lieber and Mike Stoller liked what the young Spector had to offer.
(And maybe the sound Lieber and Stoller achieved with this Garry Sherman arrangement seems to anticipate Spector's trademark "Wall of Sound" productions, a few years later...)
Guitar solo by addict, murderer, and occasional producer Harvey Philip Spectre.