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Dove

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Bill Pinkney, July 4

Rhythm-and-blues singer Bill Pinkney, the last survivor of the original members of the musical group The Drifters, died Wednesday July 4, 2007. He was 81.

Bill Pinkney, last survivor of the original members of The Drifters, dies in Fla. at 81


DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- Bill Pinkney, the last survivor of the original members of the musical group The Drifters, died Wednesday. He was 81.

Pinkney was found dead at the Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort, Daytona Beach Police spokesman Jimmie Flynt said. The death was not considered suspicious, he said.

Pinkney was scheduled to perform for Fourth of July festivities there.

The Drifters, whose hits include "Under the Boardwalk," "Up on the Roof," and "Save the Last Dance For Me," still performed Wednesday night. An announcement about Pinkney's death was made after the show, said the group's publicist, Donnie Lowery.

Pinkney, born in Dalzell, S.C., wasn't with The Drifters when they recorded their biggest hits. He left in the band in 1958 because of an argument over cash. 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. He fought for laws allowing performers or bands to claim an affiliation with a classic group like The Drifters or The Coasters only if at least one member recorded with the original group.

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The Drifters were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1988.

Pinkney was a World War II veteran and pitched for the New York Blue Sox of the Negro Baseball League in the late 1940s and early '50s.

Porter said funeral arrangements were pending but that he would be buried in South Carolina.
Dove

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This magic moment
So different and so new
Was like any other
Until I kissed you

And then it happened
It took me by suprise
I knew that you felt it too
By the look in your eyes

Sweeter than wine
Softer than the summer night
Everything I want I have
Whenever I hold you tight

This magic moment
While you lips are close to mine
Will last forever
Forever til the end of time

Oh.......
Oh.......
Mm......

This Magic Moment
Dove

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The Drifters Lyrics - Up On The Roof Lyrics

When this old world starts getting me down
And people are just too much for me to face
I climb way up to the top of the stairs
And all my cares just drift right into space
On the roof, it's peaceful as can be
And there the world below can't bother me
Let me tell you now

When I come home feelin' tired and beat
I go up where the air is fresh and sweet (up on the roof)
I get away from the hustling crowd
And all that rat-race noise down in the street (up on the roof)
On the roof, the only place I know
Where you just have to wish to make it so
Let's go up on the roof (up on the roof)

brief instrumental-chiefly strings

At night the stars put on a show for free
And, darling, you can share it all with me

I keep a-tellin' you

Right smack dab in the middle of town
I've found a paradise that's trouble proof (up on the roof)
And if this world starts getting you down
There's room enough for two
Up on the roof (up on the roof)
Up on the roo-oo-oof (up on the roof)
Oh, come on, baby (up on the roof)
Oh, come on, honey (up on the roof)
FADE

Everything is all right (up on the roof)
Dove

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The Drifters - Under The Boardwalk Lyrics
(Artie Resnick and Kenny Young)

Oh, when the sun beats down
And burns the tar up on the roof
And your shoes get so hot
You wish your tired feet were fireproof
Under the boardwalk
Down by the sea, yeah
On a blanket with my baby
Is where I'll be

(Under the boardwalk) Out of the sun
(Under the boardwalk) We'll be having some fun
(Under the boardwalk) People walking above
(Under the boardwalk) We'll be falling in love
(Under the boardwalk, boardwalk)

In the park you hear
The happy sound of the carousel
You can almost taste the hot dogs
French fries they sell
Under the boardwalk
Down by the sea, yeah
On a blanket with my baby
Is where I'll be

(Under the boardwalk) Out of the sun
(Under the boardwalk) We'll be having some fun
(Under the boardwalk) People walking above
(Under the boardwalk) We'll be falling in love
(Under the boardwalk, boardwalk)

[Instrumental Interlude]

Oh, under the boardwalk
Down by the sea
On a blanket with my baby
Is where I'll be

(Under the boardwalk) Out of the sun
(Under the boardwalk) We'll be having some fun
(Under the boardwalk) People walking above
(Under the boardwalk) We'll be falling in love
(Under the boardwalk, boardwalk)
Amber
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Oh Dovey..."this magic moment" what a lovely song...sorry to see such a great person to go... RIP...
Dove

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Amber, that is one that played when I took my vows... WinkWinkSmile
Amber
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Dovey...when I read yr post of that song and yr marriage vow my hair raised...what a special song for a special moment... wavey.gif u have touch me today with those words... wavey.gif thank you for sharing this with me... always tink that words of songs are the best way to express ones inner feelings...
Dove

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That one and Etta James' At Last... I posted those lyrics before... that was for the dance...Smile

He chose The Drifters, I chose Etta James.
Amber
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Amazing amazing ... At last....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUdtG3Er_-s
Dovey do u mind if I use yr song? Wink
Dove

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Amazing amazing ... At last....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUdtG3Er_-s
Dovey do u mind if I use yr song? Wink


Not at all, I also applied it with the birth of my Father's Day baby... that was a difficult 9 months and he just smiled when he cam out, they didn't even have to smack him, it made all the hassle worth it...SmileSmile
Amber
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quote:
Originally posted by Amber:
Amazing amazing ... At last....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUdtG3Er_-s
Dovey do u mind if I use yr song? Wink


Not at all, I also applied it with the birth of my Father's Day baby... that was a difficult 9 months and he just smiled when he cam out, they didn't even have to smack him, it made all the hassle worth it...SmileSmile

Well it sure make a difference in the world..eh!!! wavey.gif
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