There Goes My Babyby The Drifters

Song Info:
'There Goes My Baby' by The Drifters was released on April 24, 1959. The song was written by Ben E. King, Lover Patterson, George Treadwell, Jerry Leiber, and Mike Stoller. It was the first single by The Drifters to feature Ben E. King as the lead vocalist and marked a shift in the group's sound towards a smoother, more polished style. The song was a commercial success, reaching number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and number 1 on the Billboard R&B chart.

Artist Bio:
The Drifters were an American R&B vocal group formed in 1953 by George Treadwell. Over the years, the group went through numerous lineup changes, with members coming and going. The Drifters are known for their smooth, soulful harmonies and for popularizing the "sweet soul" sound in the 1950s and 1960s. They had a string of hits throughout the 1950s and 1960s, including classics like "Save the Last Dance for Me," "Under the Boardwalk," and "Up on the Roof." The group's music has had a lasting impact on the R&B and soul genres, influencing countless artists and bands that came after them.