Adorable

~ Recording by The Drifters

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack artistRelease titleRelease artistRelease group typeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.1Adorable2:37The DriftersAdorable / SteamboatThe DriftersSingle
Atlantic (Warner Music imprint)1078
1.13Adorable2:42The DriftersRockin' & Driftin'The DriftersAlbum
Atlantic (Warner Music imprint)8022
1.25Adorable2:43The DriftersAtlantic Rhythm and Blues 1947-1974, Volume 2: 1952-1955Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Atlantic (Warner Music imprint)A2-81294
3.11Adorable2:40The DriftersYesterdays Gold: 120 Golden Oldies, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
YDG 2551
2.6Adorable2:41The DriftersLet The Boogie‐Woogie Roll – Greatest Hits 1953–1958The DriftersAlbum + Compilation
Atlantic (Warner Music imprint)7 81927-1
2.3Adorable2:41The DriftersLet The Boogie‐Woogie Roll (Greatest Hits 1953–1958)The DriftersAlbum + Compilation
Atlantic (Warner Music imprint)7 81927-2
1.11Adorable2:40The DriftersYesterdays Gold, Volume 3Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Yesterdays GoldYDG 74605
3.6Adorable2:42The DriftersAtlantic Rhythm & Blues 1947–1974Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1991-10-15
Atlantic (Warner Music imprint)82305-2
2.3Adorable2:41The DriftersLet The Boogie‐Woogie Roll (Greatest Hits 1953–1958)The DriftersAlbum + Compilation
Rhino (reissue label)7567-81927-2
2.10Adorable2:43The DriftersDon’t It Sound Good: The Great Atlantic Vocal GroupsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Rhino (reissue label)R2 7160
1.15Adorable2:43The DriftersRockin’ & Driftin’: The Drifters BoxThe DriftersAlbum + Compilation
  • US1996-04-23
Rhino (reissue label)R2 72417
1.25Adorable2:43The DriftersAtlantic Rhythm and Blues 1947-1974, Volume 2: 1952-1955Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warner Music Brasil (imprint of Warner Music Brasil Ltda.)756781294-2
1.1Adorable2:43The DriftersRoots of Rhythm: AdorableVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music Special Markets72435-24797-2-6
1.4Adorable2:42The DriftersAll-Time Greatest HitsThe DriftersAlbum + Compilation
Flashback Records (reissue label, subsidiary of Rhino)R2 79981
1.9Adorable2:41The DriftersThe Definitive DriftersThe DriftersAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2003-05-05
Warner Strategic Marketing United KingdomWSMCD137
1.4Adorable2:43The DriftersThe Very Best of the Drifters (Platinum Legends)The DriftersAlbum + Compilation
Somerset Entertainment (manufacturer/distributor of specialty music, with regional distributors in US, CA, & UK/EU)29180
1.6Adorable2:42The DriftersAtlantic R&B 1947-1974, Vol. 3: 1955-1957Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Rhino (reissue label)8122-77578-2
1.8Adorable2:42The DriftersThe Definitive Soul CollectionThe DriftersAlbum + Compilation
Rhino (reissue label)R2 77662
10.18Adorable2:43The DriftersRock’n’Roll JukeboxVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Prism Leisure (budget UK-based compilation label)PLX 868
8.14Adorable?:??The DriftersGreatest Hits JukeboxVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Disky
3.4Adorable2:41The DriftersLemon Popsicles and Strawberry MilkshakesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
GO Entertain (bargain compilations)GO3CD7013
1.16Adorable?:??The DriftersThe Roots of R’n’BVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2010-04-05
GO Entertain (bargain compilations)GO3CD7020/CD3
1.26Adorable2:42The DriftersThe Greatest Hits CollectionThe DriftersAlbum + Compilation
  • US2015-04-17
Sandrew Metronome
4.13Adorable2:42The DriftersFive Classic Albums (Digitally Remastered)Ben E. King & The DriftersAlbum + Compilation
Avid
1.5Adorable2:41The DriftersRhythm & Blues: 1955Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
(unknown)
3.22Adorable2:42The Drifters75 Original American Rock’n’Roll Anthems 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
GO Entertain (bargain compilations)GO3CD7207

Relationships

recorded in:Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1955-09-19)
producer:Ahmet Ertegun (US American Songwriter, producer)
Nesuhi Ertegun
Jerry Wexler
baritone saxophone, bass, drums (drum set) and piano:[unknown] (Special Purpose Artist – Do not add releases here, if possible.) (on 1955-09-19)
guitar:Jimmy Oliver (guitar, Drifters) (on 1955-09-19)
tenor saxophone:Buddy Lucas (Tenor saxophonist / vocalist / harmonica player) (on 1955-09-19)
baritone vocals:Andrew Thrasher (on 1955-09-19)
bass vocals:Bill Pinkney (on 1955-09-19)
lead vocals:Johnny Moore (soul/rnb vocalist for The Drifters) (on 1955-09-19)
tenor vocals:Bobby Hendricks (on 1955-09-19)
Johnny Moore (soul/rnb vocalist for The Drifters) (on 1955-09-19)
Gerhart Thrasher (on 1955-09-19)
recorded at:Master Recorders in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1955-09-19)
recording of:Adorable (on 1955-09-19)
Adorable (on 1955-09-19: cover)

Related works

Adorable

lyricist and composer:Buck Ram