Atlantic session · in the studio
February 4, 1954
Clyde McPhatter & The Drifters
In the room
Clyde McPhatter – lead tenor vocal- Gerhart Thrasher – tenor vocal
- Andrew Thrasher – baritone vocal
- Jimmy Oliver – guitar
- Bill Pinkney – bass vocal
The takes
3 of these 4 takes stayed in the vault at the time: alternates and tunes that weren't issued. Switch to hear only the ones that came out on the records.
What the numbers mean
Atlantic numbered its masters by the tune; the take kept is the one that was issued.
| Matrix · take | Title | First out on |
|---|---|---|
| 1201 | The Bells Of St. Mary's | Not issued at the time · later on Atlantic 1048 |
| 1202 | White Christmas | Not issued at the time · later on Atlantic 1048 |
| 1203 | Honey Love | LP 1239 |
| 1204 | Watcha Gonna Do | Not issued at the time · later on Atlantic 1055 |
4 takes · the ones we haven't matched yet are looked up on Spotify when you make it
