The Coasters began their career when they were called The Robins. Two future legendary songwriters, Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, wrote and produced Smokey Joe's Cafe for The Robins, their debut record in 1955. The Coasters were formed October 12, 1955 when two members of the group moved from Los Angeles to New York City, the west coast to the east coast. And thus The Coasters were born. They scored a big R&B hit with their debut record for Atlantic Records, titled Down In Mexico.
What followed was a string of many hits that tended to have a fun storytelling approach to the lyrics, including Yakety Yak and Charlie Brown.
Next week on Treasure Island Oldies, Voice Your Choice spotlight The Coasters.
Cast your vote at the Voice Your Choice page for either Poison Ivy or Young Blood. I'll play the winner on next week's show during the Labour Day End Of Summer Back To School Special.
