I was expecting more from one of the original
Drifters, but sadly this record wasn't very good. I thought the album was going to be a full blown Doo Wop extravaganza. What I got were heavily orchestrated Disney sounding ballads. Even though there were some attempts at Rock 'n' Roll numbers, it felt phony and forced, the recording was way to polished for this kinda material. Mcphatter himself drowned away in resentment and alcoholism claiming, "I have no fans" ... nonetheless he had a great career in the 50's, maybe this 1960 release just marked the end.
Footnote: I got a Dee Clark album, as well, buy one get one free Value Village type deal. The record came out the same year, sounded exactly like Ta Ta!, and had the same problem! Weird!
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