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Have Mercy Baby: The Life of Clyde McPhatter

By (author) Steve Bergsman, Foreword by Ronald Isley

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Clyde McPhatter (1932â€“1972) was the golden voice behind a musical revolutionâ€”a soaring tenor whose electrifying performances helped define the sound of early rock â€˜nâ€™ roll. From his breakthrough with the Dominoes to founding the Drifters and launching a solo career, McPhatter left an indelible mark on American music, becoming one of the few artists inducted twice into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Born into the gospel traditions of North Carolina, McPhatter brought spiritual intensity to the rhythm-and-blues stage. His lead vocals on ""Sixty Minute Man"" and ""Have Mercy Baby"" helped transform doo-wop into a national sensation. At Atlantic Records, he not only led the Drifters to chart success with songs like ""Money Honey,"" but also helped shape the labelâ€™s rise as a cornerstone of American R&B. As a solo artist, McPhatter continued to break barriers with crossover hits like ""A Loverâ€™s Question"" and ""Treasure of Love."" But behind the spotlight, he faced mounting pressuresâ€”from the isolating toll of fame to speculation about his personal lifeâ€”all of which contributed to his struggles with depression and alcoholism. Drawing on exclusive interviews with family members and close associates, Have Mercy Baby offers the most comprehensive portrait to date of a musical pioneer. More than a voice of his generation, Clyde McPhatter laid the groundwork for soul, rock, and R&B artists for decades to come. His influence still echoes, even as his life reminds us of the cost of being ahead of oneâ€™s time.

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