This song is a bit of a deep cut for The Drifters! (Known for Under the Boardwalk and Save the Last Dance for Me) It was an album-only track released during the Drifters’ post-Atlantic period in the UK! It’s not available on any American streaming services but available to purchase on iTunes and also available on numerous CD compilations on Amazon.

This song actually appeared in the musical *The Drifters Girl*. It’s kind of funny that the musical version of this song is available on streaming but not the original version. Personally, I prefer this version for more than the musical version mainly for Johnny Moore’s voice. 

The song is very hopeful. It’s about a man telling a loved one of how he’s going to go onto Broadway or some music industry and make it big, promising that he’ll come back for her once he makes it big. It’s a very uplifting song, and very fitting for a musical. 

It’s also very powerful with a lot of build-up starting with just vocals, bass, and acoustic guitar. It then builds up, then adding background harmonies and drums, then finally bringing in the orchestra. At the height of the tension, Moore sings his highest note in the song as the drums beat in the background. 

Very good song.

The Drifters - Harlem Child (1975)