The songs that

are deemed "oldies" appeal to and are familiar to people of

all ages. They are songs that you know, even if you don't know that you

know them, thanks to their use in movies and television, as well as their

play at weddings and on the radio.

The Villages

Amphitheater in Fayetteville will welcome two of the groups that made

the late 1950s and early 1960s period of rock and roll history what it

was: "Beary Hobbs" Drifters and The Marvelettes.

Both groups

have a long and tangled history with different lead singers taking the

helms of the groups for different periods. What matters most, though,

is the music. The Drifters first formed in 1953 with Clyde McPhatter as

the lead who was backed up by some of his old gospel singing friends from

the Mount Lebanon Singers. In 1958, management replaced the group known

as The Drifters with a group known as The Crowns. This group, which featured

Ben E. King, Charlie Thomas, Dock Green and Elsbeary "Beary"

Hobbs became the most well-known version of "The Drifters."

Some of The

Drifters' best-loved hits include "There Goes My Baby," "Save

The Last Dance For Me," "This Magic Moment," "On Broadway,"

"Some Kind of Wonderful," and "Under The Boardwalk."

Through the years, The Drifters have continued to tour and thrill audiences

with their soulful melodies. They have had quite a successful career with

over 30 songs reaching the top 100 and 11 songs that broke into the top

20.

The Marvelettes

hit it big and changed the face of Motown. Motown had been known for releasing

bluesy hits until The Marvelettes came around and paved the way for groups

like The Supremes and others. Their first and biggest hit was "Please

Mr. Postman." It reached number one on both the pop and rhythm and

blues charts and helped the group sell over three million albums. Though

they would never have a hit as big as "Please Mr. Postman,"

they did record a number of other songs that found success. Some of their

later hits include "Don't Mess With Bill," "Too Many Fish

in the Sea," "Playboy," "Beechwood 4-5789," "When

You're Young and In Love," and "Strange I Know."

Tickets for

the concert may be purchased at Fayetteville City Hall, or by phone by

calling 770-461-6029. Checks, cash and credit cards are accepted. You

may also visit any Ticketmaster outlet, or their web site at www.ticketmaster.com.

Reserved tiered seating is $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Lawn seating

is $20 advance and $25 at the door.

The Villages

Amphitheater is located next to the new Fayette County High School at

301 LaFayette Ave. Parking is available in the high school parking lot.

Concessions are provided by City Café and Bakery and may be ordered

in advance by calling 770-461-6800. For a complete list of events or further

directions for the Villages Amphitheater, visit www.fayetteville-ga-us.org.

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