This 1959 album collects some of McPhatter's final recordings for Atlantic, showcasing his powerful voice on a mix of ballads and uptempo numbers. It represents a transition in his career as he moved to Mercury Records.
- The album was released on October 4, 1959, on Rhino Atlantic.
- It features a blend of original material and covers, highlighting McPhatter's vocal versatility.
- This collection showcases McPhatter's final output for the Atlantic label before he moved to Mercury Records.
Clyde McPhatter was a pioneering R&B and soul singer, a former member of Billy Ward and his Dominoes and the founder of the Drifters. He had a string of solo hits in the 1950s. In 1959, McPhatter was at the height of his solo career, having recently left Atlantic Records for Mercury, though this album collects his final recordings for Atlantic.
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