WHAT A VOICE!| FIRST TIME HEARING The Platters - Only You And you Alone REACTION

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  • WHAT A VOICE!| FIRST TIME HEARING The Platters - Only You And you Alone REACTION
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  • @bryhen22
    @bryhen22 Před rokem +624

    Wow . Hard to believe Jay was a rap fan last year . He's gone into this with an open mind . Now he's listening to and enjoying the platters . Hats off to you young man 😀

    • @avonlave
      @avonlave Před rokem +43

      He's hearing music as a single thing rather than splitting it all up into genres or cool vs not cool or old vs current. In other words he's become a true music lover.

    • @MrJbabco
      @MrJbabco Před rokem +4

      "... a rap fan." And a Raps fan, apparently.

    • @60sbaby456
      @60sbaby456 Před rokem +12

      50s was beautiful, cars and music

    • @georgemaster4225
      @georgemaster4225 Před rokem +4

      Yes, it's a beautiful thing.

    • @zanychris
      @zanychris Před rokem +7

      You can be a rap fan and like other genres. 🤷🏻‍♂️

  • @batmanforpresident9655
    @batmanforpresident9655 Před rokem +656

    The Platters are one of the greatest vocal groups of The 20th Century.
    "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes," "The Magic Touch", " My Prayer ", " Twilight Time" are among their best recordings. However, "The Great Pretender" might be the greatest recording of all-time.
    Legendary group.

    • @vrvaughn
      @vrvaughn Před rokem +24

      Yeah, everything he just said

    • @marymays8846
      @marymays8846 Před rokem +20

      I remember them as one of the best groups of the 50s. Slow dancing to their songs was dreamy 🤗💙

    • @sheilameyers152
      @sheilameyers152 Před rokem +15

      Isn’t this song romantic….. so old school but so cool ! My mom loved this and would sing it very loudly! My sisters and I would laugh!

    • @jhonyermo
      @jhonyermo Před rokem +29

      Yes the GREAT PRETENDER YES YES YES

    • @amandabispo2949
      @amandabispo2949 Před rokem +12

      Yes to all of these and more!! 😍

  • @vegaswillie
    @vegaswillie Před rokem +154

    The look on your faces, when this song started was nothing short of priceless. No auto tune back then. Just PURE TALENT.

  • @TheFalconerNZ
    @TheFalconerNZ Před rokem +57

    Amber fell in love as soon as the singing started, the look on her face was amazing, her reaction was one of a heart melting. Great reaction as always keep them coming.

    • @manuelkong10
      @manuelkong10 Před rokem +3

      Totally Agreed....I saw that

    • @eddiemoulden9018
      @eddiemoulden9018 Před rokem +4

      Loved Amber's jaw dropped.....at the first

    • @davidhubbert9445
      @davidhubbert9445 Před 6 měsíci +4

      I saw that too great to see that these youngsters are touched by such quality.

  • @Shrykespeare
    @Shrykespeare Před rokem +215

    One of the most beautiful songs of all time. Period. "The Great Pretender" is another classic by them. The singer with the golden voice is Tony Williams.

    • @matthewhudson5685
      @matthewhudson5685 Před rokem +11

      Tony Williams is one of the greatest (and sadly overlooked) singers of the 20th Century.
      His vocals are some of the finest in American music history.

    • @antonioiniguez1615
      @antonioiniguez1615 Před rokem +9

      Y'all better not forget about Sam Cooke👍

    • @unvettx790
      @unvettx790 Před rokem +4

      @@antonioiniguez1615 Sam Cooke. I remember when he died. It just didn't seem possible such a thing could happen to such a great talent.

  • @anjiharrell6175
    @anjiharrell6175 Před rokem +58

    Lmao!! 😊 I think Amber literally melted in her seat at the sound of his voice. 🫠😍

    • @lifewuzonceezr
      @lifewuzonceezr Před rokem +6

      I saw Jay melt!!! XooX

    • @johnwoodworth9127
      @johnwoodworth9127 Před rokem +4

      Yeah I was thinkinging "It's ok Amber you can swoon if you want." :D

    • @anjiharrell6175
      @anjiharrell6175 Před rokem +1

      @@johnwoodworth9127 😆

    • @anjiharrell6175
      @anjiharrell6175 Před rokem +1

      @@lifewuzonceezr Did he? I miss that.

    • @lindakoschwitz7098
      @lindakoschwitz7098 Před měsícem +1

      Yes! I love seeing these young women "swoon" and I am not sure they even knew what swooning was. LOL Love it.

  • @omercormier3849
    @omercormier3849 Před rokem +11

    Boy does this bring back memories. As a 73 old white dude, it does not matter what color we are -right?

  • @spacetimemalleable7718
    @spacetimemalleable7718 Před rokem +37

    Excellent reaction. Tony Williams was the Greatest! The Platters had so Much CLASS. Just loved them.

  • @BDM55
    @BDM55 Před rokem +56

    The Platters remain one of the best vocal groups ever!!

  • @janiceduke1205
    @janiceduke1205 Před rokem +170

    “Platter” commonly known as a record player’s turntable that spins vinyl discs. Hence, The Platters name was born! Shortly before going into the studio to re-record Only You for Mercury Records, 15-year-old Zola Taylor joined the all-male vocal group breaking the gender divide, a rarity back in the 1950s. In 1955, Only You (and You Alone) was played on the radio by legendary DJ Alan Freed, launching The Platters to the top of the U.S. music charts! Considered the most romantic of all the early rock & roll groups (that is, the ultimate in “make-out music”), The Platters produced hit after hit. The quintet effortlessly achieved domestic and international chart success with multiple tracks, including the timeless hits The Great Pretender, My Prayer, Twilight Time, Smoke Gets In Your Eyes, Harbor Lights, and many more. This success established The Platters as the classiest, groundbreaking vocal group of the early rock & roll era. Lead singer Tony Williams.

    • @catwhisperer9489
      @catwhisperer9489 Před rokem +11

      I love "The Great Pretender"!!

    • @janethernandez724
      @janethernandez724 Před rokem +9

      I love all of those songs from The Platters!

    • @brachiator1
      @brachiator1 Před rokem +4

      @@catwhisperer9489 Oh yes!

    • @patticrichton1135
      @patticrichton1135 Před rokem +11

      That is ALAN FREED who introduced them and then sat down between that couple that arrived during the song. ALAN FREED started out as a DJ in my hometown of CLEVELAND, OHIO and was the person who coined the phrase "ROCK AND ROLL" and held the FIRST "ROCK AND ROLL BALL here in Cleveland at the Cleveland Arena in the early '50s, it was called the "MOONDOG BALL" He grew up in Salem, Ohio which is about an hour drive southeast of Cleveland.

    • @catwhisperer9489
      @catwhisperer9489 Před rokem +4

      @@brachiator1 👍

  • @kazshaw3945
    @kazshaw3945 Před rokem +10

    You got to admit it ,our music back then was beautiful with so many talented singers !

  • @patrickwellington4214
    @patrickwellington4214 Před 5 měsíci +3

    The lead voice is the late great Tony Williams who was a superb tenor.The man was pure class,great diction,beautiful tone,breathing technique. His transition to the headnote was effortless.I have always suspected that this man had some experience in classical music.You should listen to My Prayer and Harbour Lights. Do this ASAP.

  • @canonfodder2068
    @canonfodder2068 Před rokem +82

    In the eighties, I was out with my parents for dinner at a pub with an old juke box and this song came on and I had to watch them make goo goo eyes at each other. They did not listen to music at home so I was surprised by their reaction. An epic love song is unforgettable. Oh. And another epic love song is Unforgettable by Nat K Cole.

  • @ciri1993
    @ciri1993 Před rokem +85

    Smoke gets in your eyes is their best.

    • @melaniewirick6213
      @melaniewirick6213 Před rokem +7

      Yes, yes, yes! Please react to Smoke gets in your eyes, then react to “Always” on your movie channel. You will NOT regret it. ❤️

    • @kellylaflash1016
      @kellylaflash1016 Před rokem +3

      @@melaniewirick6213, I was going to say the same thing. "Always" is a great movie.

    • @snoodlegirl1794
      @snoodlegirl1794 Před rokem +3

      Great song

    • @corinnepmorrison1854
      @corinnepmorrison1854 Před rokem +2

      I loved “Harbor Lights” as well..❤️🎶

    • @amandabispo2949
      @amandabispo2949 Před rokem +2

      @@melaniewirick6213 such a great movie!!! 😍

  • @MsPunk56
    @MsPunk56 Před rokem +6

    Tony Williams had one one of the most beautiful voices this World has ever heard!!

  • @Mr17051963
    @Mr17051963 Před rokem +64

    My parents, both in Heaven now, used to say that this was their song. Miss them a lot! God bless their souls! 🙏♥️

  • @andymageen5308
    @andymageen5308 Před rokem +45

    The real beauty in this performance is that it comes directly from the singer’s throat into a microphone and on to acetate. Zero filters or enhancements, just the raw God Given talent of a remarkable human voice. Such a joy ✌️

  • @Cadinho93
    @Cadinho93 Před rokem +158

    You guys should react to more of The Platters…
    "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes", "The Great Pretender", "You've Got The Magic Touch", "My Prayer", "You'll Never Never Know", "Twilight Time", "Enchanted", "Harbor Lights", "Ebb Tide"
    🎸🤘

    • @rcinsley
      @rcinsley Před rokem +9

      Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes.

    • @sinenominecc
      @sinenominecc Před rokem +7

      Pretender! Pretender! Pretender!

    • @a.n.7863
      @a.n.7863 Před rokem +5

      Hard to believe you made it this long without a Platters reaction. (Not being critical.)

    • @sinenominecc
      @sinenominecc Před rokem +5

      A bag of great performances.

    • @daz_n
      @daz_n Před rokem +6

      Love Ebb Tide so much.

  • @faxcapper
    @faxcapper Před rokem +17

    For people of my generation who danced to this at school "sock hops" the opening of this song STILL gives me goosebumps!!!

  • @garyammons2997
    @garyammons2997 Před rokem +120

    If you enjoyed this, you will REALLY enjoy The Platters version of "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes." It truly showcases the fantastic voice of lead singer Tony Williams.

  • @surlechapeau
    @surlechapeau Před rokem +159

    Jay & Amber, you'll Love their "The Great Pretender", "My Prayer", "At Twilight Time", "(You've Got) The Magic Touch" and "You'll Never Never Know"!!!! One of my Mom's favorite groups!
    edit- Tony Williams on lead vocals.

  • @richardhenderson9767
    @richardhenderson9767 Před rokem +98

    "Ebb Tide", "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes", "My Prayer", "Red Sails In the Sunset", "Twilight Time", "The Great Pretender", and "You'll Never Know", are great songs by The Platters...❤❤❤

    • @daz_n
      @daz_n Před rokem +4

      Ebb Tide is so wonderful.

    • @richardhenderson9767
      @richardhenderson9767 Před rokem +2

      @@daz_n I play it every year for my parent's Wedding Anniversary... They loved The Platters

  • @leegibson8084
    @leegibson8084 Před rokem +3

    Tony Williams, one of the most beautiful voices of all times. No convincing required. Just closely listen to the quality of the voice. If you can't hear that,, you just haven't been alive long enough to know what astounding voice quality is. I was there. As you get older, you'll see.

    • @TranslateToEnglish
      @TranslateToEnglish Před 5 dny

      It’s a shame that he was caught in a hotel with white women and you sure couldn’t do that in the 50s.

  • @magiegainey5036
    @magiegainey5036 Před rokem +3

    My Mom was a Huge Platters fan! She had every album. I got to see them live as a teenager with Mom. ❤
    I still love them so much. ❤

  • @bradsullivan2495
    @bradsullivan2495 Před rokem +18

    Tony Williams was the lead singer (until 1960), leaving to begin a solo career. Sadly, he died of emphysema in 1992. This song was on the charts in mid-1955.

  • @Lakeshore14
    @Lakeshore14 Před rokem +72

    Loved the Platters. You should also react to them singing Smoke Gets In Your Eyes. They are magnificent. They had some great hits back in the day. Miss this music. Thanks for your reactions.

    • @michaelplowman8674
      @michaelplowman8674 Před rokem +5

      And then they need to watch Always.

    • @donniemaher511
      @donniemaher511 Před rokem +5

      “Smoke Gets in
      Your Eyes” was my mom’s favorite song. Great songs

  • @nthdegree1269
    @nthdegree1269 Před rokem +3

    Tony Williams...singer....one of the greatest purest vocals in pop recorded history

  • @sweisbrod6109
    @sweisbrod6109 Před 7 měsíci +4

    It's a treat to watch your faces during the first 30 seconds of the song. Gobsmacked, comes to mind. ❤

  • @robertjewell9727
    @robertjewell9727 Před rokem +104

    Just watched your Fast Tines at Ridgemont High reaction and this song appears in one of my favorite films of all time AMERICAN GRAFFITI which is also a film about high schoolers in their last Sumner before going to college etc. It's a masterpiece directed by George Lucas so I hope you watch it. And the whole soundtrack is tremendous.

    • @cnatview
      @cnatview Před rokem +18

      I have been hoping that American Graffiti would be showing up on their movie reaction channel. I agree, Robert about the soundtrack from American Graffiti....it is amazing. ✌️

    • @kenpaden
      @kenpaden Před rokem +12

      YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    • @daverudbarg
      @daverudbarg Před rokem +11

      Agreed!

    • @amandabispo2949
      @amandabispo2949 Před rokem +11

      Classic movie with classic music and classic cars! They really need to check out American Graffiti. I gotta go watch their Fast Times reaction!! 🤩 I was hoping they would get it suggested to them, but honestly wasn't sure if they would like it or not.

    • @jacqueline4514
      @jacqueline4514 Před rokem +10

      One of my all time favorite movies! Just wrote a comment that I bought the American Graffiti soundtrack album once I had my own money, as I was about 12 when I saw the movie. What a cast, what a soundtrack, and I had a tremendous crush on John Milner in his yellow coupe 😊.

  • @darrowcelaya4310
    @darrowcelaya4310 Před rokem +36

    They were the epitome of this style in the 50s. I have their greatest hits. Any song you select is great. Try the Great Pretender and Smoke Gets in Your Eyes.

  • @lizjones9086
    @lizjones9086 Před 4 měsíci +3

    My mum absolutely loved The Platters...she would melt at his voice...such beautiful voices

  • @marilynshealy2010
    @marilynshealy2010 Před měsícem +2

    Wow, Look how beautiful they look! They just drip with Class and style back then.
    And that smooth sound... awesome!

  • @mrkrinkle72
    @mrkrinkle72 Před rokem +24

    No duds with The Platters! Twilight Time gives me chills. I've always been fascinated with the fifties because of my folks 45 collection.

  • @vegetabletube7061
    @vegetabletube7061 Před rokem +10

    I am so happy you guys are experiencing this music and I can relive it with you

    • @courtneyhenley681
      @courtneyhenley681 Před rokem +2

      Yes me too. I never had kids and one of the things I miss the most from not having them is being able to introduce them to these great sounds! I cried and got goosebumps when I first watched these 2 young ones discovering this music.

    • @vegetabletube7061
      @vegetabletube7061 Před rokem +1

      @@courtneyhenley681 it is so wonderful watching them react and fall in love with older music. I also enjoy them watching movies now too.

  • @johngiovine8792
    @johngiovine8792 Před rokem +6

    Your faces tells it all at 1:51... love your channel!

  • @SusanMarie3
    @SusanMarie3 Před 8 měsíci +2

    Falling in love to the Platters beautiful music (Tony Williams lead) over decades 🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @walterpanovs
    @walterpanovs Před rokem +10

    The Platters were THE superstar vocal group of the late '50s and early '60s. Immensely successful on the charts.

  • @AlAndValOffGrid
    @AlAndValOffGrid Před rokem +12

    His voice is BUTTERY. "Smooth and sweet like butter".

  • @wpollock1
    @wpollock1 Před rokem +3

    "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes" is striking! Tony Williams at his finest.

  • @doctorj6030
    @doctorj6030 Před rokem +2

    Tony Williams, the lead singer, has a great voice, love the Platters, a bunch of great songs.

  • @jl6166
    @jl6166 Před rokem +13

    The look on your faces when he started singing was priceless. You should check out more of these guys. You will not be disappointed.

  • @leticiamejia3604
    @leticiamejia3604 Před rokem +10

    "The great pretender" is my best song from The Platters. Love you both!

  • @rosewiegman3326
    @rosewiegman3326 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Almost angelic,choir like,brings tears to our eyes they were very popular way back many hits

  • @nolantomlinson7554
    @nolantomlinson7554 Před rokem +2

    Welcome to the greatest group with the smoothest singer of all time. To this day nobody has ever done it better. They have been my favorite group since I was a kid in the 60s

  • @AL13NM
    @AL13NM Před rokem +12

    The Platters are LEGENDS!!!! (and one of my all time personal Favorites) They have so many amazing songs, TWILIGHT TIME, SMOKE GETS IN YOUR EYES and THE GREAT PRETENDER , a song covered by the Late Great FREDDIE MERCURY!!!!!!!

  • @pageribe2399
    @pageribe2399 Před rokem +8

    One of the greatest recordings EVER!!!! Thanks for playing it.

  • @dagmarwirz9424
    @dagmarwirz9424 Před rokem +1

    The Platters are my all time favorite group from the 50s, this is the era when I was growing up in my teen years! Love love love them !

  • @amb6899
    @amb6899 Před rokem +13

    What a gem! Unfortunately there won't be any music like this again. Tony had such an incredible beautiful voice one of the best👍

  • @paulwalker9421
    @paulwalker9421 Před rokem +23

    Oh Ya'll done good !!" My Prayer"" Great Pretender" "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes" are some more from this iconic group!! Thank you Thank you!!!

  • @cassyharrison3592
    @cassyharrison3592 Před rokem +25

    My very favorite of this group's hits. Melts my heart every time.

  • @JustaGuy2.0
    @JustaGuy2.0 Před rokem +2

    "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes" is simply beautiful

  • @ericdavison5434
    @ericdavison5434 Před 7 měsíci +1

    My formative years were wrapped in the Platters velvety songs: "Twilight Time", "My Prayer" and "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes". Enjoy the love they embrace.

  • @solitarybee3714
    @solitarybee3714 Před rokem +29

    My husband & I were just talking about this fabulous group, after hearing them sing this, one of our old faves from way back. We never knew back in the 50s, 60s & 70s just how fortunate we were to have the opportunities we did to hear the golden music from that time. Oh, we loved & appreciated the songs, singers, bands and all - but we didn't realize it would go away, never to come again in such wonderful quality/quantity. However, we do know just how blessed we are to have our many reactors, and the ability to watch younger people like Rob Squad hear that great music for the first time all over again! It's truly an amazing experience, and we can have it over and over again. Thanks! Love you guys!👏👏

  • @debraneil2523
    @debraneil2523 Před rokem +11

    Thank you for the Platters. Had a huge impact on R&B and Rock and Roll. Smoke gets in your eyes is also a great song.

  • @malkamusik
    @malkamusik Před rokem +1

    Such an enduring classic. Doesn't really get much better than this.

  • @davidtomlinson1343
    @davidtomlinson1343 Před rokem +4

    When I was a kid, every adult had a Platters album. Tony Williams had the best voice from the fifties, period.

  • @georgekekuna5361
    @georgekekuna5361 Před rokem +5

    You need to listen to "Smoke gets in your eyes " by them . That is my favorite song from them .

  • @johnmingus7053
    @johnmingus7053 Před rokem +5

    The Platters are one of the best groups ever. Smoke gets in your eyes is a must listen to.

    • @terrypowell9732
      @terrypowell9732 Před měsícem

      Another great singer of this era that I dont believe you have done is Jerry Butler "The Iceman" Wonderful voice. "For Your Precious Love" , " Let it Be Me", "Never Gonna Give You Up" are a few of his top hits.

  • @vegaswillie
    @vegaswillie Před 4 měsíci +2

    The look on your faces when my man hits that note . Priceless

  • @helgar791
    @helgar791 Před rokem +2

    The great Tony Williams, one of the 4 great singers of the early do-wop/R&B era, and one of the great pop singers of all time. Listen to The Platters do "Twilight Time", "My Prayer", and of course the great "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes".

  • @leighsaldivar4439
    @leighsaldivar4439 Před rokem +6

    Back when times were more pure and innocent. The Platters were my moms favorite. She passed in January. I’m tearing up. I love them. Smoke gets in your eyes. The great pretender. Those are two more that are just beautiful

  • @slap_A_flamingo
    @slap_A_flamingo Před rokem +14

    Check out Little Richard - Long Tall Sally, these are my two favourite songs. Released around the same time, 50s.
    Remember I was in the pub one day a the person I was with put this on, nearly fell out my seat. The amount of vibrato he does in this song is amazing. Great reaction guys

  • @Aragallify
    @Aragallify Před rokem +1

    These guys were even before my time, but my parents had an album with all their biggest hits. I knew every word to every song. Greatness! Thanks for playing the Platters.

  • @drf834
    @drf834 Před 8 měsíci +2

    The female in the group, Zola Taylor was one of Frankie Lymon"s wives.

  • @patst1944
    @patst1944 Před rokem +6

    “On My Word of Honour” is another great song of theirs

  • @marymiller4494
    @marymiller4494 Před rokem +3

    My mom used to listen to The Platters when I was a little girl and I loved them and hearing them now makes me remember sitting on the living room floor while their albums were playing, along with so much other music both my mom & Dad listened to. All genres, I was so lucky they had such eclectic taste on music... Which is where my love of all music comes from. I don't know what I'd do without music everyday in my life. Your reactions are so very real and I love to see you both discover new songs and artists daily and I believe you guys also cannot go a day without listening to a song or a hundred songs each & every day. ✌️❤️ 🎶

  • @trespatines8698
    @trespatines8698 Před rokem +1

    The unequalled voice of Tony Williams. Sublime.

  • @BSu-ym5mo
    @BSu-ym5mo Před rokem +1

    What I love more than this song is y’all’s facial expressions every time he hit those notes!

  • @blackprix
    @blackprix Před rokem +5

    Someone already mentioned it in the comments… Legendary group, lots of hits, Lots to look forward to

  • @amyconnors8918
    @amyconnors8918 Před rokem +3

    My Dad’s favorite group… I remember him playing this when I was a kid. ❤️

  • @mikecaro5031
    @mikecaro5031 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Tony Williams probably the best sweetest perfect sound I’ve ever heard come out of a mouth ever! Perfection rip 🙏❤️

  • @Judy0910
    @Judy0910 Před rokem +1

    The Platters music was played everywhere when I was young. They were a huge group. I loved slow dancing to their music 🎶. Very romantic.

  • @djhunt-vh5ez
    @djhunt-vh5ez Před rokem +7

    I had older cousins that lived 3 houses away from our grandmother's, where I lived, and they were ALWAYS over. I was exposed to all of their music as a child, so I remember music that was a generation (the 50s) before mine (the 60s). The Platters were awesome. Smoke Gets in Your Eyes and The Great Pretender were classic Platters, too.

  • @donnaj1964
    @donnaj1964 Před rokem +3

    The Platters are absolutely amazing. The great pretender, That magig touch. Just beautiful.

  • @jcee6886
    @jcee6886 Před rokem +1

    Beautiful vocals and since I was 6 years old in the 70s I was in love with that angelically gorgeous lady in the group.

  • @greggarcia4085
    @greggarcia4085 Před 5 měsíci +1

    The words to these songs are captivating. These songs are iconic.

  • @carlosfigueiredo7876
    @carlosfigueiredo7876 Před rokem +7

    This fantastic vocal group was formed in 1952, and they are one of the most successful vocal groups of the early Rock and Roll era. Their distinctive Doo-wop sound bridges the pre-rock Tin Pan Alley tradition and new Pop/Rock style, with the lead tenor Tony Williams vocals technique putting the cherry on the top of the cake. "Only you" was released in 1955 and it proves how musical masterpieces become immortal. Among other immortal masterpieces of The Platters, you should also react to "The great pretender" (1955 - Fred Mercury has a cover of this one), "Smoke gets in your eyes" (1958) or "I'm Sorry" (1954).

  • @KimSimful
    @KimSimful Před rokem +8

    Please watch American Graffiti!! Jay will love the cars and the soundtrack! Their music is all through the movie.

  • @barbieg821
    @barbieg821 Před rokem

    Both of your face expressions when they begin to sing are priceless!!!!! Confirms the greatness of the Platters!!!

  • @michaelssigler
    @michaelssigler Před rokem +1

    Tony Williams has one of -- if not the -- most beautiful voices in modern music. He was also a fabulous singer, which is a different skill altogether. "The Great Pretender" is my favorite Platters hit. And there are many! : )

  • @Jillyconjem
    @Jillyconjem Před rokem +3

    “My Prayer” will always be my favorite by them. This is a close second. 💜

  • @johnrbreazeale7799
    @johnrbreazeale7799 Před rokem +5

    This one of my favorite slow dancing songs. Just cuddle up to your honey - get as close as possible without being tossed out and just barely move, taking small steps in a little circle. Oh yes the memories this song brings🥰

  • @tommyonyx3430
    @tommyonyx3430 Před rokem +2

    Louis Jordan - Is You Is Or Is You Ain't (My Baby)
    Big Maybelle - I Don't Want to Cry
    The Mills Brothers - I Heard
    Etta James - All I Could Do Was Cry

  • @TheGrandmasterMan
    @TheGrandmasterMan Před 6 měsíci +2

    Platters lead singer Tony Williams could give anyone a run for their money when it cames to singing....easily one of the best, if not the best, of the time

  • @PickleBoot_Arts
    @PickleBoot_Arts Před rokem +5

    That's known as song styling. It's an art on its own.

  • @ToniMcGinty
    @ToniMcGinty Před rokem +3

    Another two great songs in a similar vein are "I Only Have Eyes For You" by The Flamingos and "Stay in My Corner" by The Dells.

  • @frozenbits48
    @frozenbits48 Před rokem +1

    In 1974, December I think, they played a small club in Ketchikan, Alaska. Only about 200 of us in there, and we were encouraged to dance to their songs. My young bride and I absolutely loved it!!

  • @donnasavage6703
    @donnasavage6703 Před rokem +1

    Always loved the Platters. What a vouce and background. They were class and then some. This is talent. No one today can even come close

  • @davidpost428
    @davidpost428 Před rokem +13

    Another great vocal group of the day was The Coasters. "Poison Ivy" and "Charlie Brown" come to mind.

  • @kellyreiterman
    @kellyreiterman Před rokem +4

    The Platters were one of my parents' favorite groups. I think I have a couple singles by The Platters from their collection. Such talent.

  • @kareng4658
    @kareng4658 Před rokem +1

    The Platters were so special! Love songs so beautiful they make you cry. I've been listening to them for 60 years and they never get old!

  • @Mr7826
    @Mr7826 Před rokem +1

    I'm 72 years old and I remember my Parents slow dancing around the kitchen when this came on the radio, he died in 1992 but Mom is still with us at 93.

  • @joemc1960
    @joemc1960 Před rokem +2

    Probably my earliest memory-age 6-of sitting and listening to music was of my dad’s Greatest Hits by The Platters. Every song is great.

  • @admirathoria0073
    @admirathoria0073 Před rokem +3

    The Platters are my mom's favorite group. She was in her teens and early 20s when they were at the top of the charts. She used to hum "Twilight Time", "The Great Pretender", "Only You" when she would cook saturday morning breakfast. I'm happy you enjoyed them too. Check out The Ink Spots.

  • @tracy3364
    @tracy3364 Před 11 měsíci +1

    This is the music that moves me ...its loving gentle yet powerful at the same time

  • @justinbarton8808
    @justinbarton8808 Před 2 měsíci +1

    This is one of the greatest songs of all time

  • @StevenEverett7
    @StevenEverett7 Před rokem +10

    The Platters was one of the best groups of the 50s. Others have recommended some of their great songs. Any one you pick would be great but one song that doesn't get mentioned often is their version of House of the Rising Sun with a female lead. That is by far my favorite version of a wonderful song.

  • @wendyryder2708
    @wendyryder2708 Před rokem +7

    Hi Jay and Amber! Thank you for reacting to one of my favourite older bands! Glad you like the lead singer, Tony William’s voice! Pure SILK! LOVE your channel! Peace and Blessings to you and your beautiful family from Australia.

  • @lavadamorrison4569
    @lavadamorrison4569 Před 18 dny

    I was born in the early 50's but I remember these songs because my mother loved them. The Platters, Nat King Cole, Johnny Mathers and many others. Elvis came along a little latter and I fell in love with him at 6 years old. I had two teen age sisters in the 50's so I heard all the rock and roll songs on the stereo.

  • @crazydale1000
    @crazydale1000 Před rokem +2

    Back in 1964 I was 14 years old working in a detail shop. Me and 15 black guys. They messed with me for awhile til they heard me sing. I've been a big soul music guy my whole life. Me and 3 other guys used to sing this one on breaks. I miss those guys.