The Drifters Album: “All-Time Greatest Hits [K-Tel]”

Be careful when buying the MP3 version of songs. Oftentimes, you will get a re-recorded version of the song you are seeking. This album is a great example. If you buy these, you will notice that something just "isn't right" about the songs. The lyrics are the same but they're not quite exactly the versions you fell in love with on the radio. It's because they are re-recordings or very bad remasters. For these Drifters classics, buy the single/LP versions in MP3. Amazon's MP3 store is a great place to buy songs without having to spring full price for an entire album when you only want one or two songs. But make sure you're getting the right versions.

I agree with Charger, I too felt this strange feeling these weren't the same versions that I had heard my dad playing when I was a kid. Now I feel compelled to continue searching for the originals. At least this MP3 album was cheaper on iTunes than amazon, but now I know why. Be sure to listen to samples before you buy, especially if you are particular about the original vs. re-recordings. I don't mean to give the songs themselves such a low rating, as they are quality recordings, but I didn't get quite what I was looking for.

This is not the original music. It doesn't event sound like the Drifters. Pick one of the other collections that is actually the real cuts.

I'm am not happy at all with this album. It just don't sound right. I had to use a whole can of Glade to get rid of the smell in my house.

After buying another MP3 album and being sorely disappointed with the performances and cheesy musical accompaniments to the lyrics, I found this recording and couldn't be happier with it. These recordings sound like the versions of these songs I remember hearing on the radio for the first time years ago. Charming and full of life would be two apt terms to describe this recording. If you like the Drifters and want a great recording of their greatest hits, you can't go wrong with this one.