TEN YEARS AGO: Skegness pupils welcome one of The Drifters ahead of Stand By Me performance

Skegness Junior School pupils with Michael Williams of The Drifters.

The legendary American R&B vocal group were offering 30 primary school choirs around the UK the chance to perform with them live during an upcoming 70-date national tour.

About 20 pupils from Skegness Junior School were due to join the chart-topping combo on stage for Stand By Me during their show in Skegness and also take part in the finale, Saturday Night at the Movies.

Michael said: “We have worked closely with schools in the past as part of our production company’s musical education programme that we are very proud to be part of.

“We are currently visiting the schools and meeting with the school children across the country to rehearse the song and we have been completely overwhelmed by the enthusiasm and excitement of the children - it is a very special project to be involved with.”