Bill Kenny (1914-1978), the lead tenor, had one of the finest voices in the business in the 20th century. Elvis said he could never hope to be as good as Kenny.
@@JohnSmith-it6hj You're right. I got the two groups and lead singers confused. Tony Williams (1928-1992) was the high tenor voice of the Platters from 1953 to 1960.
I was born in 1955 and that's when this record was made. It's a classic. So happy to see a young person loving the the classics. Going to subscribe. Maxine
I've been listening to The Platters since the late 1950's, and their music still brings the occasional tear. That's what good music does -- touches you.
I simply love The Platters with lead singer Tony Williams. Another great song by them is Twilight Time, also The Great Pretender and Smoke Gets In Your Eyes. All Classics. Love your all your honest reactions.👍❤️💯🎤
Absolutely Love The Platters . Their Sound Like Elvis Lit.Up The Fifties . Beatles No Thanks.Play (Smoke Gets In Your In Eyes)(Red Sails In The Sunset)
If I had to pick just one group to listen to forever The Platters has been my pick since I was young back in the 70s. He is my nominee for best voice ever.
Only you can make the world seem bright with your reactions as you fall in love with music so pure. Keep it up and 20k subs before September not impossible.
Always love The Platters.❤ I am so blessed to have had a lifetime (1945-?) of absolutely classic music. Rock, Soul, beautiful ballads sung by heavenly voices, unforgettable show tunes, Blues, Big Band, Swing...You name it I've probably heard it. Thank you for helping keep these classics alive. 😍
I was so lucky that The Platters were one of my Pops favorites so I've been listening to their music for as long as I can remember. Thanks Pops RIP ✌❤🙏
My late hubby loved this song. He took me to see The Platers twice. Once when we were dating, and for our 35 wedding anniversary. It puts a smile on my heart today when I hear this song knowing he ment it for me.
Never seen anyone do Frankie Lymon though.. check that out.. He was 14 when he did his first hit.. Why do I know that? My dad! Always taught me about music..
We used to go to Madi Gras club in Liverpool in 60s.it had Dj and disco with local band in between .then main act came on .this wtime it was the platters they sound just like the record ,brill .They Di 2 sessions after 1st one they came over and had drink in corner by us .if only we'd have had phones then for selfie. Ah well .Oh Yeh small stage with dance floor in front ,happy days
Finally somebody reacted to the platters. They where big in the fifties there are many songs they did that where covered. For instance Bobby Hatfield of the righteous brothers did unclaimed melody. I liked his version better but the platters are my all-time favorite group who did many great songs. Tony Williams never sang a bad song.
I will be 80 in January. Can not beat the Platters. Put them in Wikipedia. I like your reactions to so many songs. Cried with you on How Great Thou Art. What is the most played song in radio history? According to this list, “You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'” is the most played song, with 8 million airs. Dec 30, 2014
I LOVE The Platters❣ So Smooth, Classy and Sophisticated 👍 They have a pretty big catalog of songs. They didn't make any flops. Please ck out the many other beautiful songs they have. Starting with "The Magic Touch", "The Great Pretender" and "Twilight Time" 🤩 👍✌
The music back then was so simple and let the voice that accompanied it to really show through - without auto tune and all other fanciness. Nowadays - just ask these artists to sing without any of the help they get from the electronic world. Who would sound like that out in the middle of a field singing? Most no one would.
They were the number one group of their time. She taught us to expect to see black women dressed with elegance and style. The were hits in the 1950s. Sixty years ago. Hit after hit after hit.
platters had other members in 1952-1954 and in 54 the group that became so polished in 1955 on mercury was the same formed members 1954 with zola taylor on the federal label and their version on federal was more raw for only you but it is good you could say they had a more vocal group harmony like other groups such as the medallions, penguins, calvanes.... note i use west coast groups since the platters are a west coast group who broke the charts of r and b and pop unlike most r and b groups could not do that with pop charts.
I have to get my friend Sami C to. Make a comment oh, because he went to karaoke in British Columbia Canada in a place called Aldergrove and she has a video of one of the remaining flatters his name is Johnny, his friend used to bring him from Washington to this karaoke and he would sing Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
Really really good ????? Tony Williams version is the greatest vocal of all time ,,, sings with so much feeling , like he is singing directly to the heavens and his creator
If you like this one.... You might like a more uptempo version song also by The Platters called "He's Mine" Zola Taylor the woman in the group is on lead on that song. "Only You" was The Platters breakthrough hit from 1955. I enjoy your video reactions .. Thank you for all . be well.
This is one of the most romantic songs ever. Loved the Platters.
No one could ever replace the Platters! Wonderful voices.
Well,no one could replace Tony Williams. Greatest male falsetto voice I have ever heard.
Another classic is Smoke gets in your eyes(song was originally done in the 30's)but this is the best version
This is the most beautiful song in the world with the golden voice of Tony Williams
Probably been more couples slow dancing to this song than any other. A true classic, beautiful. Thank you for reviewing.
Bill Kenny (1914-1978), the lead tenor, had one of the finest voices in the business in the 20th century. Elvis said he could never hope to be as good as Kenny.
@@JohnSmith-it6hj You're right. I got the two groups and lead singers confused. Tony Williams (1928-1992) was the high tenor voice of the Platters from 1953 to 1960.
Who’s Bill Kenny? He was never a member of the Platters. You must be thinking about Tony Williams.
A classic. Just a beautiful song. All the Platters songs are so well done. The lead singer Tony Williams has an unbelievable voice.
That's true, unaltered talent. No electronics. And actual lyrics, too. RIP Tony Williams. I miss music like this.
Romance needs to make a comeback....
They did another great song, smoke gets in your eyes, it was in the movie Always
I was born in 1955 and that's when this record was made. It's a classic. So happy to see a young person loving the the classics. Going to subscribe. Maxine
The Platters were trailblazers cranking out #1 hits in the 1950s. The Great Pretender and Smoke Gets In Your Eyes are amazing.
One of the top love songs ever sung. Up there in it’s time with I Only Have Eyes for You.
I've been listening to The Platters since the late 1950's, and their music still brings the occasional tear. That's what good music does -- touches you.
I simply love The Platters with lead singer Tony Williams. Another great song by them is Twilight Time, also The Great Pretender and Smoke Gets In Your Eyes. All Classics. Love your all your honest reactions.👍❤️💯🎤
Goosebumps! Please also view "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes" It is my favorite by The Platters.
Mine too!
They were fantastic, beautiful voices.
This was a great band that had many hits !! 😊😊😊😊
Absolutely Love The Platters . Their Sound Like Elvis Lit.Up The Fifties . Beatles No Thanks.Play (Smoke Gets In Your In Eyes)(Red Sails In The Sunset)
If I had to pick just one group to listen to forever The Platters has been my pick since I was young back in the 70s. He is my nominee for best voice ever.
Only you can make the world seem bright with your reactions as you fall in love with music so pure. Keep it up and 20k subs before September not impossible.
They were one real class act. I grew up listening to all these great songs.
The groups during this period of time were countless and the music they sang cannot be duplicated by today's singers!!!
I love The Platters. Beautiful harmonies. Do Great Pretender by them, plz
Always love The Platters.❤ I am so blessed to have had a lifetime (1945-?) of absolutely classic music. Rock, Soul, beautiful ballads sung by heavenly voices, unforgettable show tunes, Blues, Big Band, Swing...You name it I've probably heard it. Thank you for helping keep these classics alive. 😍
I grew up on this! My mom used to constantly listen to the "oldies" station back in the 80's! So much great music from that era!
It's so wonderful revisiting the music from my childhood and youth, and I love your reactions and appreciation of it. ♡
His voice is so smooth.
One of the best bands ever.
The Platters: MAGIC TOUCH, GREAT PRETENDER, MY PRAYER
OH yes!!! my parents music!! Im 56! How awesome was this music!
Yes beautiful tune I think every girlfriend I've ever had I've had a slow dance with this listening to Old Time stuff my mum had this m78
A voice from heaven
I was so lucky that The Platters were one of my Pops favorites so I've been listening to their music for as long as I can remember. Thanks Pops RIP ✌❤🙏
True classic!
My late hubby loved this song. He took me to see The Platers twice. Once when we were dating, and for our 35 wedding anniversary. It puts a smile on my heart today when I hear this song knowing he ment it for me.
Never seen anyone do Frankie Lymon though.. check that out.. He was 14 when he did his first hit.. Why do I know that? My dad! Always taught me about music..
We used to go to Madi Gras club in Liverpool in 60s.it had Dj and disco with local band in between .then main act came on .this wtime it was the platters they sound just like the record ,brill .They Di 2 sessions after 1st one they came over and had drink in corner by us .if only we'd have had phones then for selfie. Ah well .Oh Yeh small stage with dance floor in front ,happy days
Finally somebody reacted to the platters. They where big in the fifties there are many songs they did that where covered. For instance Bobby Hatfield of the righteous brothers did unclaimed melody. I liked his version better but the platters are my all-time favorite group who did many great songs. Tony Williams never sang a bad song.
red sails in the sunset is one of my favorites.
i love your reactions. it makes me so happy to see younger people see REAL talent and respond.
The Great Pretender is another great song from the Platters!
A voice so pure, it melts your heart💕💕💕
This man's voice is almost out of this world. No singer today can match that range of voice.
Total classic
Check out their song "The Great Pretender."
These are some of the baddest dudes that ever lived. They're are crazy good.
I will be 80 in January. Can not beat the Platters. Put them in Wikipedia. I like your reactions to so many songs. Cried with you on How Great Thou Art. What is the most played song in radio history? According to this list, “You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'” is the most played song, with 8 million airs. Dec 30, 2014
My favorite Platters song. Thank you.
all group collectors love the platters. my dad bought 5 records of them 55-56 so i was not around yet.
Please react to 60's girl group The Shangri-las, You Can Never Go Home Anymore and Walking In The Sand please🙏💕
I was 15 when I first heard the Platters and I had a big crush on Zola.
Fabulous group singing so many great songs.❤
Tony Williams had a voice of silk.
I LOVE The Platters❣
So Smooth, Classy and Sophisticated 👍
They have a pretty big catalog of songs.
They didn't make any flops. Please ck out the many other beautiful songs they have. Starting with "The Magic Touch", "The Great Pretender" and "Twilight Time" 🤩
👍✌
Magnificent Voice pure gold evergreen ❤
Hey Jayy, great reaction 💜💜
I have not heard covers of this oh yes I think Queen but this is the only one I really know properly
The man who introduced them at the start and who sat down with the couple was Alan Freed, the man who first used the term Rock 'n' Roll
Beautiful voice of Tony Williams! now, listen to the Platters, "My Prayer."
Ohhhhh mugosh you played this totally kewl, beautiful slow dance peace n love your reactions
Great reaction, love The Patters. I still have the vinyl 🙂🙂🙂
The music back then was so simple and let the voice that accompanied it to really show through - without auto tune and all other fanciness. Nowadays - just ask these artists to sing without any of the help they get from the electronic world. Who would sound like that out in the middle of a field singing? Most no one would.
i would also suggest my prayer by the platters
50s Cats singin' on the corner laid down some of the tightest vocals. Period.
They look so great!
They were the number one group of their time. She taught us to expect to see black women dressed with elegance and style. The were hits in the 1950s. Sixty years ago. Hit after hit after hit.
Thank you. I haven't heard that in awhile.
Superstar group of the 1950s. Hit after hit, after hit!
Amazing song! Coincidentally, I just downloaded this to my phone a couple weeks ago.
platters had other members in 1952-1954 and in 54 the group that became so polished in 1955 on mercury was the same formed members 1954 with zola taylor on the federal label and their version on federal was more raw for only you but it is good you could say they had a more vocal group harmony like other groups such as the medallions, penguins, calvanes.... note i use west coast groups since the platters are a west coast group who broke the charts of r and b and pop unlike most r and b groups could not do that with pop charts.
AMAZING ............................
Love the platters since the 50s
The #!1 DOO WOP group of all times THE PLATTERS
One of the best ever!
PS, oh my gosh what a voice. Like velvet I want to wrap myself up in
I rest my case, 50's and 60's also you fast foward in stead of rewind.
I'm with you, Jayy. The Platters are awesome.
very great song and that was magic through dancing with lover on this song You may listen to the Unchained Melody too from the Righteous Brothers
For me, this song should not be covered. It's iconic and perfect
Fabulous 🙏😀
Also covered by John olford in the 90s with another cover of blue moon
To all my far cry 5 players (Cull the Hurd)
Pure talent.
I have to get my friend Sami C to. Make a comment oh, because he went to karaoke in British Columbia Canada in a place called Aldergrove and she has a video of one of the remaining flatters his name is Johnny, his friend used to bring him from Washington to this karaoke and he would sing Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
“I call the herd, It’s what I do”
The true title of this tune is "Only You (and you alone)".
Timeless
Brilliant song
My dad took my sisters and I to a longe to see them in the 70s got an autograph from one Platter
Really really good ????? Tony Williams version is the greatest vocal of all time ,,, sings with so much feeling , like he is singing directly to the heavens and his creator
Try Twilight Time and Harbor Lights
The Great Platters
If you like this one.... You might like a more uptempo version song also by The Platters called "He's Mine" Zola Taylor the woman in the group is on lead on that song. "Only You" was The Platters breakthrough hit from 1955. I enjoy your video reactions .. Thank you for all . be well.
No group can match them in this song.
the guy on right end looks like david alan grier
Zola Taylor is gorgeous. Love that woman.
❤️👏🔥❤️👏🔥
You ought to react to Earth angels singing the Platters song Only you.It was posted March 13th 2012 by Joan Carrasco
What a voice