{"product_id":"have-mercy-baby-the-life-of-clyde-mcphatter-hardcover","title":"Have Mercy Baby: The Life of Clyde McPhatter - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSteve Bergsman\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eRonald Isley\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eClyde 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 \u0026amp; Roll Hall of Fame.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBorn into the gospel traditions of North Carolina, McPhatter brought spiritual intensity to the rhythm-and-blues stage. His 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\u0026amp;B.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrawing on exclusive interviews with family members and close associates, \u003cem\u003eHave Mercy Baby\u003c\/em\u003e 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\u0026amp;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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSteve Bergsman\u003c\/b\u003e is a longtime journalist who has written over a dozen books. His recent titles include \u003ci\u003eElvis, \"Rocky\" and Me (\u003c\/i\u003ewith Carol Connors); \u003ci\u003eEarth Angels: The Short Lives and Controversial Deaths of Three R\u0026amp;B Pioneers\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eWhat a Difference a Day Makes: Women Who Conquered 1950s Music\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eAll I Want Is Loving You: Popular Female Singers of the 1950s\u003c\/i\u003e; and \u003ci\u003eChapel of Love: The Story of New Orleans Girl Group the Dixie Cups (\u003c\/i\u003ewith Rosa Hawkins), the latter three published by University Press of Mississippi. \u003cb\u003eRonald Isley \u003c\/b\u003eis an American singer, songwriter, and record producer. He is the lead singer and founding member of the family music group the Isley Brothers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 276\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.75 x 9.21 x 6.14 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 06, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59362688172113,"sku":"9781496854780","price":110.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/5023\/8545\/files\/wfLSZbhyw19781496854780.webp?v=1776261013","url":"https:\/\/apocalypsevinyl.com\/products\/have-mercy-baby-the-life-of-clyde-mcphatter-hardcover","provider":"Apocalypse Vinyl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}