In 1950, after winning the "Amateur Night 'Apollo Theater in Harlem, McPhatter return to his post as manager of the store, then recruited byBilly Ward & The Dominoes, and be present for the recording of" sixty Minute Man "for the Federal label, the song is considered by historians and fans of 'n' roll roll debut album, produced by Ralph Bass. Clyde's powerful, high tenor largely responsible for the success of Domino '. It is considered the singer gospel singing style marinated inculcate mainstream R & B, blues singerRoy done right the first Brown to do so. Although Roy Brown started the trend, McPhatter most imitated, and greater influence on the formation of doo-wop / R & B. In his book, The Drifters, Ben E. King Bill Millar name, Smokey Robinson the Miracles, Sammy Turner, and Marv Johnson, the singer who modeled McPhatter. "The important thing," he concluded, " McPhatter take simple major chord harmonies Ink Spots, dipped in the grounds of appeal and response, and sang as if he was back to church to do this. He created a revolutionary style of music whichthankfullypopular music will not be cured. "Strangely, however, McPhatter did not think much about his own ability to sing. Imitators Clyde McPhatter many, of course, tells a different story, namely the strength of the Diablos, Bobby Day, Dee Clark and Nolan. After recording several songs, including "Have Mercy Baby", "something for me," and "The Bells", McPhatter left the Dominoes in 1953. Sometimes it is passed as "Clyde Ward, sister of Billy. Others assume that Bill Ward did sing lead. Since the incident, and because he was often at odds with Ward, McPhatter intention of dominoes to make a name for himself. Billy Ward is remembered as a tyrant frequent small purchases fines against the group out of the line (approach used by James Brown's band, The Famous Flames). Before leaving the Dominoes, he was asked by Ward for a tenor head coach replacing the group. Auditions are held at Fox Theatre Detroit, and Wilson youngJackie will more than the lead content of "Domino. Wilson singing style heavily influenced by McPhatter. "I fell in love with my male voice on tour. With the group and saw Clyde and listen ... "and seem to learn \ private McPhatter and Ward often debated. But the public has expressed its satisfaction Clyde Ward began to give in show business.
Ahmet Ertegun, founder of Atlantic Records, McPhatter highly sought after since he was not present for Dominoes made appearances at Birdland, the "odd booking for Dominoes," according to the terms of the Ertegun. After the find, McPhatter then entered the Atlantic on condition that he formed his own group. Clyde assembled immediately and call their group The Drifters. They recorded several songs including a song called "Lucille", written by McPhatter own. However, this group did not vote Drifters Atlantic executives are looking for and Clyde is required to collect another group of singers. revised lineup recorded and released such hits as "Money Honey", "a sort of Night" "Honey Love," "White Christmas" and "Whatcha Gonna Do", with a record label proudly displays the group name Clyde McPhatter & The Drifters. (The Story of The Drifters filled with personnel changes Drifters Clyde The first group formed. Most members of the Vocal Ensemble of Mount Lebanon.)
