Clyde McPhatter

Clyde McPhatter (November 15, 1932 – June 13, 1972) was an American R&B; singer. McPhatter was raised in a religious Baptist family, and formed a gospel group in 1945 after his family moved to New Jersey. They soon relocated to New York City, and McPhatter joined the gospel group Mount Lebanon Singers. In 1950, McPhatter joined Billy Ward & the Dominoes, and was present for the recording of "Sixty Minute Man" for Federal Records and produced by R... more

Clyde McPhatter (November 15, 1932 – June 13, 1972) was an American R&B; singer. McPhatter was raised in a religious Baptist family, and formed a gospel group in 1945 after his family moved to New Jersey. They soon relocated to New York City, and McPhatter joined the gospel group Mount Lebanon Singers. In 1950, McPhatter joined Billy Ward & the Dominoes, and was present for the recording of "Sixty Minute Man" for Federal Records and produced by Ralph Bass. After recording several more songs, including "Have Mercy Baby", McPhatter quit the group in 1953. McPhatter then signed to Atlantic Records after forming a group, The Drifters, who released "Money Honey", "Such a Night", "Honey Love", "White Christmas" and "Whatcha Gonna Do". In 1954, McPhatter was drafted but was assigned in the United States, allowing him to continue recording. He soon left The Drifters and launched a solo career. His first solo hit occurred just after being discharged - "Love Has Joined Us Together" (with Ruth... less