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The Platters were a successful black vocal group of the early rock n roll era. Their distinctive sound was a bridge between the pre-rock n roll Tin Pan Alley tradition of the Ink Spots and the Mills Brothers and the explosion of teenage music in the mid 1950s. The most successful incarnation of the group comprised lead tenor Tony Williams, David Lynch, Paul Robi, Herb Reed, and Zola Taylor.
The group formed in Los Angeles in 1953, initially managed by Ralph Bass. They had a contract with Federal Records but experienced little record success until they met music entrepreneur and songwriter Buck Ram. He added lead vocalist Tony Williams (who gave the Platters their distinctive sound) and female vocalist Zola Taylor. Under Ram’s guidance, the Platters recorded seven singles for Federal in an R&B/gospel style, scoring minor regional hits on the West Coast. One song recorded at Federal, “Only You (And You Alone)”, originally written by Ram for the Ink Spots was deemed unreleasable by the label.[1]
Despite lack of chart success, the Platters were a profitable touring group—so successful that The Penguins, fresh from their No. 2 single Earth Angel, asked Ram to manage them too. With the Penguins as a bargaining chip, Ram persuaded Mercury Records into a 2-for-1 deal. In order to sign the Penguins, he insisted, the label also take the Platters. Ironically, the Penguins never had a hit for the label.
The group formed in Los Angeles in 1953, initially managed by Ralph Bass. They had a contract with Federal Records but experienced little record success until they met music entrepreneur and songwriter Buck Ram. He added lead vocalist Tony Williams (who gave the Platters their distinctive sound) and female vocalist Zola Taylor. Under Ram’s guidance, the Platters recorded seven singles for Federal in an R&B/gospel style, scoring minor regional hits on the West Coast. One song recorded at Federal, “Only You (And You Alone)”, originally written by Ram for the Ink Spots was deemed unreleasable by the label.[1]
Despite lack of chart success, the Platters were a profitable touring group—so successful that The Penguins, fresh from their No. 2 single Earth Angel, asked Ram to manage them too. With the Penguins as a bargaining chip, Ram persuaded Mercury Records into a 2-for-1 deal. In order to sign the Penguins, he insisted, the label also take the Platters. Ironically, the Penguins never had a hit for the label.
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danil1989 wrote:
ай люблю их
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red_apple_falls wrote:
I've been sort of obsessed with "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes" after hearing it in R. W. Fassbinder's movie "The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant".
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OllRud wrote:
прекрасная группа!)
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Come join us at Unsigned Christmas. A group designed for raising awareness of new artists taking Christmas & all music into a new decade. The Unsigned Christmas album has the top tunes to be heard this Christmas. http://www.last.fm/group/Unsigned+Christmas
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i've got the magic touch
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ICESkolS wrote:
Twilight Time - the greatest hit ever! no doubt!
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whoa360 wrote:
Awesome [2]
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ChurchofCthulhu wrote:
Awesome
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peplaa wrote:
Gotta love The Platters!!!!!!
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instazome wrote:
perfect
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maizaornellas wrote:
<3
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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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