"Drifter" is a song written by Don Pfrimmer and Archie Jordan, and recorded by American country music artist Sylvia. It was released in January 1981 as the third single and title track from the album Drifter. The song was Sylvia's fourth country hit and the first of two number one songs on the country chart. The single went to number one for one week and spent eleven weeks on the country chart. Content The song focuses on a woman left with feelings for a drifting cowboy. Charts References 1981 songs Sylvia (singer) songs 1981 singles RCA Records singles Songs written by Don Pfrimmer Songs written by Archie Jordan Song recordings produced by Tom Collins (record producer)