The ALL-AMERICAN 60s
Gold 2000

On Tuesday 22nd February 2000 I was once again in The Town Hall Cheltenham, this time it was for The ALL-AMERICAN 60s Show which featured three American Vocal groups of the 60's. The three groups were, THE COASTERS, THE PLATTERS, and THE DRIFTERS.

THE COASTERS who were first on stage performed the hits "Searchin", "Poison Ivy", "Yakety Yak", and "Charlie Brown" amongst others with great vigor and a little comedy.

THOMAS PALMER RONNIE BRIGHT ALVIN MORSE CARL GARDNER CARL GARDNER JR.

Next on stage were THE PLATTERS who again performed with great precision tracks like "Only You", "Twilight Time", "The Great Pretender", "Harbour Lights", "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes", and a brilliant version of "My Prayer".

HERB REED BILLIE COX WILLIAM NEWTON WAYNE MILLER DD MARTIN

Last on stage were THE DRIFTERS featuring original member CHARLIE THOMAS. I was a little disappointed with this group as they only performed a few of their own hits, the rest being covers. Amongst their own hits they performed were, "Save The Last Dance For Me", "Up On The Roof", "When My Little Girl Is Smiling", and "On Broadway". Amongst the covers performed was a great version of LOUIS ARMSTRONG's "What A Wonderful World".

CHARLIE THOMAS JERONE MANNING STEVEN BROWN LOUIS BAILEY