The Platters

The Platters

With "Only You" and "The Great Pretender", the group achieved international Top Ten placements in the mid-1950s, songs that still regularly appear on oldies and soul playlists today. The group shaped the sound of the doo-wop era with their harmonious vocal arrangements. Chart successes such as "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes" made them one of the best-known US vocal ensembles of the post-war period.

The Platters – Successes & Musical Relevance

Known for a series of million-sellers between 1955 and 1965, songs like "My Prayer", "Only You" and "The Great Pretender" are among the most covered titles in pop history. The shift from gospel-inspired doo-wop to orchestrated ballads enabled the group to maintain a lasting presence in the US and international charts. The original line-up worked with producer Buck Ram, who was responsible for numerous hits.

Discover The Platters vinyl releases

The single Only you/ The great pretender (7'' Vinyl) brings together two of the group’s biggest successes. With Smoke gets in your eyes/ My prayer (7'' Vinyl) further key recordings are available. Rare for collectors: El crepusculo/ Rogar [My prayer] 7" Single SUNG IN SPANISH (7'' Vinyl) contains Spanish-language versions of the classics.

The selection offers the opportunity to discover key tracks by The Platters in various language and release versions.

• Genre: Doo-Wop, Rhythm & Blues, Pop
• Origin: USA
• Active: 1954–1967
• Notable: Original line-up led by producer Buck Ram