Have Mercy Baby – The Life of Clyde McPhatter
The Life of Clyde McPhatter
Series: American Made Music Series;
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Product details:
- Publisher MP–MPP University Press of Mississippi
- Date of Publication 16 March 2026
- ISBN 9781496861283
- Binding Paperback
- No. of pages277 pages
- Size 235x156x15 mm
- Weight 666 g
- Language English
- Illustrations 26 b&w illustrations 700
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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 toll of fame to speculation about his personal life—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 one’s time.
