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The Platters were a successful vocal group of the early rock and roll era. Their distinctive sound was a bridge between the pre-rock Tin Pan Alley tradition, and the burgeoning new genre. The act went through many personnel changes, with the most successful incarnation comprising lead tenor Tony Williams, David Lynch, Paul Robi, Herb Reed, and Zola Taylor.
The Platters formed in Los Angeles in 1953 and were initially managed by Ralph Bass. The group had a contract with Federal Records but had found little success before meeting music entrepreneur and songwriter Buck Ram. Ram made some changes to the lineup, most notably the addition of lead vocalist Tony Williams and female vocalist Zola Taylor. Under Ram’s guidance, the Platters recorded seven singles for Federal in the R&B/gospel style, scoring a few minor regional hits on the West Coast. One song recorded during their Federal tenure, Only You (And You Alone), originally written by Ram for the Ink Spots was deemed unreleasable by the label.[1]
Despite their lack of chart success, the Platters were a profitable touring group—successful enough that The Penguins, coming off their #2 Earth Angel single, asked Ram to manage them as well. With the Penguins in hand, Ram was able to parlay Mercury Records’ interest into a 2-for-1 deal.
The Platters formed in Los Angeles in 1953 and were initially managed by Ralph Bass. The group had a contract with Federal Records but had found little success before meeting music entrepreneur and songwriter Buck Ram. Ram made some changes to the lineup, most notably the addition of lead vocalist Tony Williams and female vocalist Zola Taylor. Under Ram’s guidance, the Platters recorded seven singles for Federal in the R&B/gospel style, scoring a few minor regional hits on the West Coast. One song recorded during their Federal tenure, Only You (And You Alone), originally written by Ram for the Ink Spots was deemed unreleasable by the label.[1]
Despite their lack of chart success, the Platters were a profitable touring group—successful enough that The Penguins, coming off their #2 Earth Angel single, asked Ram to manage them as well. With the Penguins in hand, Ram was able to parlay Mercury Records’ interest into a 2-for-1 deal.
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The Great Pretender
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Only You
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Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
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Only You (And You Alone)
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Twilight Time
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My Prayer
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Sixteen Tons
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Harbor Lights
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I'm Sorry
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(You've Got) The Magic Touch
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You'll Never Never Know
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Red Sails In The Sunset
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With This Ring
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The Magic Touch
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Blue Christmas
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Kovanov wrote:
not bad
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KittyBrokenDoll wrote:
nice.
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Cajungrandma wrote:
What wonderful Memories of this Group. Makes me Melt on "Only You " Guys play this for your Girl... She will love it as I do! Look for the Doo Wop show on PBS they are usually on there along with other many great entertainers.!
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Lowbacca wrote:
smoke gets in your eyes...
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Desser2 wrote:
Just listened "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes". Pretty good
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Cajungrandma wrote:
This cut was made at a much later date, still good. they are much older in this version.
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Richex wrote:
Memories of your love.
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crmt wrote:
WOW !!!
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missingno wrote:
Smoke gets in my eyes! ++
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pedroraymo wrote:
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kifamy wrote:
soooooooooo schön
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katie0211 wrote:
my mom just passed,when my dad went she danced w/all 5 of us kids to this LP I`ll miss you Momma Wee - Wee
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obertor8 wrote:
love this sound
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desiredro wrote:
Discovered by a chance and it's so Delightful!
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loveismusik wrote:
invention of rock n roll in the makin
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Bubimann wrote:
amazing<3
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Thorpe wrote:
The Platters seem to be in movies I watch (their tracks) - Hearts in Atlantis and October Sky recently.
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SillyMusicLover wrote:
Да!
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Harkie50 wrote:
what can i say?
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