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Patti Drew (born Eherene Patricia Drew, December 29, 1944) was a notable American singer whose career spanned the 1960s and beyond. Born in Charleston, South Carolina, and raised in Nashville and Evanston, she emerged as a key figure in the doo-wop and soul scenes through her family group, the Drew-Vels, before establishing a solo path with Capitol Records. Her work blends soulful pop with compelling vocal phrasing, earning a lasting place in American R&B and pop history.

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We’ve got you covered with a concise, fan-friendly overview: a solid biography, essential recordings, and information about Patti Drew’s touring presence. While 2025 touring activity is not listed due to her passing, you’ll find historically relevant shows and archival references, plus continuing tributes from music historians and local archives.

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Biography and legacy aside, Patti Drew’s impact lives on in the tracks she cut with the Drew-Vels and as a solo artist. Fans seek out her Capitol-era albums and singles—like Tell Him and Working on a Groovy Thing—for a slice of 1960s soul and pop. Below you’ll find a detailed biography, discography highlights, and context for any upcoming or archival tour information. For ongoing music history enthusiasts, we’ve included official social links to connect with dedicated pages and archival resources.

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Quick Facts About Patti Drew

  • Birth name Eherene Patricia Drew; born December 29, 1944 in Charleston, South Carolina; raised in Nashville, Tennessee and Evanston, Illinois.
  • Began as part of the Drew-Vels (with her sisters Lorraine and Erma) after being signed by Capitol Records; the group scored regional hits with Tell Him in 1964.
  • As a solo artist, she released four Capitol albums (1967–1969) and a 2007 compilation: Tell Him (1967), Workin’ On a Groovy Thing (1968), Wild Is Love (1969), I've Been Here All the Time (1969), and The Best of Patti Drew: Workin’ on a Groovy Thing (2007).
  • Notable singles include Tell Him (The Drew-Vels) — Hot 100 peak 89; Patti Drew’s Tell Him — Hot 100 peak 85 / R&B peak 22; Workin’ On a Groovy Thing — Hot 100 62 / R&B 34; Hard to Handle — Hot 100 93 / R&B 40; The Love That a Woman Should Give to a Man — R&B 38.
  • Drew died on June 16, 2025, at age 80. There were no confirmed 2025 touring dates due to her passing.
  • Major local and archival sources document her career and legacy, including coverage of the Drew-Vels by Chicago Reader and local Evanston archival material.

The records

Patti Drew Discography

  • The Best of Patti Drew: Workin’ on a Groovy Thing
    2007 · Stateside
  • I've Been Here All the Time
    1969 · Capitol
  • Wild Is Love
    1969 · Capitol
  • Workin' On a Groovy Thing
    1968 · Capitol
  • Tell Him
    1967 · Capitol

The hits

Top Patti Drew Songs

  • The Love That a Woman Should Give to a Man
    1969 · Hot 100: -; R&B: 38
  • Workin' On a Groovy Thing
    1968 · Hot 100: 62; R&B: 34
  • Hard to Handle
    1968 · Hot 100: 93; R&B: 40
  • Tell Him
    1967 · Hot 100: 85; R&B: 22
  • Tell Him (The Drew-Vels)
    1964 · Hot 100: 89; R&B: -

Biography and legacy aside, Patti Drew’s impact lives on in the tracks she cut with the Drew-Vels and as a solo artist. Fans seek out her Capitol-era albums and singles—like Tell Him and Working on a Groovy Thing—for a slice of 1960s soul and pop. Below you’ll find a detailed biography, discography highlights, and context for any upcoming or archival tour information. For ongoing music history enthusiasts, we’ve included official social links to connect with dedicated pages and archival resources.

Social links (official pages) – follow Patti Drew’s enduring music journey:

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