Have Mercy Baby : The Life of Clyde McPhatter

Clyde McPhatter (1932-1972) was the golden voice behind a musical revolution-a soaring tenor whose electrifying performances helped define the sound of early rock ‘n’ 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 label’s rise as a cornerstone of American R&B. As a solo artist, McPhatter continued to break barriers with crossover hits like "A Lover’s Question" and "Treasure of Love." But behind the spotlight, he faced mounting pressures-from the isolating