An observational documentary on the last of the Salmon Driftnet fishermen, men in their 70s eking out a living on the shores of Lough Foyle. The film followed the men and their families for the six weeks of the final season. Bernadine spent six weeks on the 19 foot Foyle Punts filming. BBC NI

Shot in the Summer of 2006, 'The Drifters' follows fisherman Paddy McDonald, at 76, he is one of the oldest and one of the last drift net fishermen in all of Europe. His family live along the shores of Lough Foyle, one of the richest salmon estuaries in Europe, and for generations his family have relied on drift-netting as a vital part of their income. However, Paddy's drift-netting days appear to be numbered as drift-netting might soon be banned following the intense lobbying by powerful angling and tourism interests.

Lough Foyle is one of the last places in Europe to allow driftnetting. No new licenses are being issued. So these men must hold onto their precious permits to preserve their way of life.

Directed by Bernadine Carraher and produced by Mind the Gap Films, the filmmakers spent the brief six week season with the McDonald and McNally families, rising at four every morning to catch the first tide of the day.

'The Drifters' charts the 2006 season and let's the fishermen give their on the declining salmon stocks and what the ban will mean for themselves and their families.

http://www.iftn.ie/whoswho/Producers/?act1=record&only=1&aid=73&rid=4279939&tpl=archnews&force=1

Ben E. King and The Drifters - I Count The Tears (1960)

"Save the Last Dance for Me" is the title of a popular song written by Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman, first recorded in 1960 by Ben E. King with The Drifters.
The Drifters' version of the song spent three non-consecutive weeks at #1 on the U.S. pop chart, in addition to logging one week atop the U.S. R&B chart. In the UK, the Drifters' recording reached #2 in December 1960.
This tune was requested by Mike French.
So here it is, and as always I hope you like it. Dave and Dave

Save The Last Dance For Me

"You can dance-every dance with the guy
Who gives you the eye, let him hold you tight
You can smile-every smile for the man
Who held your hand neath the pale moon light
But don't forget who's takin' you home
And in whose arms you're gonna be
So darling... save the last dance for me

Oh... I know that the musics fine
Like sparklin' wine, go and have your fun
Laugh and sing, but while we're apart
Don't give your heart to anyone
And don't forget who's takin' you home
And in whose arms you're gonna be
So darling... save the last dance for me

Baby don't you know I love you so
Can't you feel it when we touch
I will never never let you go
I love you oh so much

You can dance, go and carry on
Till the night is gone, And it's time to go
If he asks if you're all alone
Can he walk you home, you must tell him no
'cause don't forget who's taking you home
And in whose arms you're gonna be
So darling... save the last dance for me

Oh... I know that the musics fine
Like sparklin' wine, go and have your fun
Laugh and sing, but while we're apart
Don't give your heart to anyone
And don't forget who's takin' you home
And in whose arms you're gonna be
So darling... save the last dance for me

So don't forget who's taking you home
Or in who's arms you're gonna be
So darling save the last dance for me
Oh baby, won't you save the last dance for me
Oh, you make a promise
That you'll save the last dance for me
Save the last dance
The very last dance
For me"

The Drifters Let the music play 1963 B side to On Broadway.With Rudy Lewis on lead vocals.Written by Burt Bacharach/Hal David.Also recorded by Roy Hamilton.

Provided to YouTube by Rhino Atlantic

Up on the Roof · The Drifters

Under the Boardwalk

℗ 1962 Atlantic Recording Corporation

Guitar: Al Casamenti
Guitar: Bob Bushnell
Percussion: Bobby Rosengarden
Keyboards: Carole King
Vocals: Charlie Thomas
Guitar: Don Arnone
Keyboards: Ernie Hayes
Vocals: Eugene Pearson
Trombone: Frank Saracco
Drums: Gary Chester
Percussion: George Devens
Upright Bass: George Duvivier
Producer: Jerry Leiber
Trombone: Jimmy Cleveland
Trumpet: Jimmy Nottingham
Trumpet: Jimmy Sedler
Producer: Mike Stoller
Vocals: Rudy Lewis
Vocals: Tommy Evans
Composer, Writer: Carole King
Composer, Writer: Gerry Goffin

Auto-generated by YouTube.

Drifters studio performance recorded in 1990 for 'Daytime Live' at some ridiculous early time in the morning and a lesson learned,
DON'T flippantly ask the cameraman for 'a close up for me mum' when you haven't slept the night before.

The Drifters (from left to right)
Joe Cofie
John Thursten
Johnny Moore
Peter Lamarr

Band Members
Irving Jay : MD/Keyboards
Fred D'Albert : Guitar
Phil Childs : Bass
Martin Hearn : Drums
John Hinch : Trumpet
Richard Iles : Trumpet
Mike Smith : Sax

"Up On The Roof" - The Drifters (1962)
Written by Carole King & Gerry Goffin

"Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use."

The Drifters - Save The Last Dance For Me

"Please Stay" (also known as "(Don't Go) Please Stay") is an early hit of The Drifters featuring the new lead singer Rudy Lewis, who replaced Ben E. King. It is one of songwriter Burt Bacharach's early pop hits, featuring Dionne Warwick's sister Dee Dee Warwick and Doris Troy on background vocals. This and "Some Kind of Wonderful" and "Sweets for My Sweet" were all recorded in the same session. The musicians who backed the Drifters on this record include George Barnes and Allan Hanlon on guitar, Abie Baker on Bass, Bobby Rosengarden and Ray Kessler on percussion and Ed Shaughnessey and Gary Chester on drums.

The song was covered by The Cryin' Shames (1966, UK #26), Lulu (Melody Fair album, 1970), The Bay City Rollers (1974), Jonathan Butler (1975, SA #2) [1] Elvis Costello on Kojak Variety (1995), Marc Almond (2001) and Zoot Money, who also changed the lyrics.

Peter Kember recorded the song with his band Spectrum, released on the 1992 EP True Love Will Find You in the End.[2]

"Please Stay" was covered by Welsh singer Duffy for the deluxe edition her debut album, Rockferry, adapting The Cryin' Shames' arrangement.