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The Platters

The Platters were among the most successful African-American vocal groups of the rock 'n' roll era. As an avalanche of Black vocal groups surged into the charts in the mid-1950s, none achieved a pop crossover as complete as this finely honed quintet from Los Angeles. Two things set them apart from their rivals: the stratospheric lead tenor of Tony Williams and the writing and managerial skills of Buck Ram.

The group's roots reach back to 1952, when a loose-knit Los Angeles aggregation called The Flamingoes took shape, at times including Cornel Gunter, Curtis Williams and the brothers Alex and Gaynel Hodge. Bass singer Herb Reed (born August 7, 1928 in Kansas City, Missouri) was the first 'real' Platter to join, followed by second tenor David Lynch (born July 3, 1929 in St. Louis). It was Reed who, flipping through a stack of records, hit upon the group's name.

In 1953, Reed, Lynch and the Hodge brothers sang backing vocals at a Federal Records session for saxophonist Big Jay McNeely. There, A&R man Ralph Bass introduced them to Samuel E. 'Tony' Williams (born April 5, 1928 in Elizabeth, New Jersey), whose operatically trained voice supplied the missing piece. On September 15, 1953 the group cut its first Federal single as Tony, David, Herb and Alex Hodge.

Only under the direction of Buck Ram, and with young singer Zola Taylor, did the classic line-up come together. Ram steered the Platters firmly toward the pop market and wrote them timeless hits such as 'Only You' and 'The Great Pretender'. With ballads like 'My Prayer', 'Twilight Time', 'Smoke Gets In Your Eyes' and 'The Magic Touch', they became the most popular vocal group of their day and defined the passage from rhythm & blues to pop.

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The Platters - Rock (CD)
The Platters: The Platters - Rock (CD) Art-Nr.: BCD17558

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The Platters – Rock The Platters are the most popular vocal group in music history on the circuit of Doo-Wop, Ballads and Rock'n'Roll! Instead of their classic ballads ' Only You ' and ' The Great Pretender ' we've included their rockin'...
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Four Platters And One Lovely Dish (9-CD Deluxe Box Set)
The Platters: Four Platters And One Lovely Dish (9-CD Deluxe... Art-Nr.: BCD15741

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9-CD box (LP-size) with 52-page book, 254 tracks. Playing time approx. 648 mns. A long overdue set! The Platters sold more records, played more venues, and appeared in more films than any other vocal group of the time. They truly had the...
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The Ballads of The Platters (CD)
The Platters: The Ballads of The Platters (CD) Art-Nr.: BCD17326

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1-CD-Album Digipak with 40-page booklet, 33 tracks, total playing time approx. 90 Minutes. Some of the biggest hits of the Fifties, sung by the most successful vocal group of all time! These songs defined an era! Classics include Only...
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Twlight Time - For The Fist Time (7inch, 45rpm)
The Platters: Twlight Time - For The Fist Time (7inch, 45rpm) Art-Nr.: 45MERC872886

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Smoke Gets In Your Eyes - Harbor Lights (7inch, 45rpm)
The Platters: Smoke Gets In Your Eyes - Harbor Lights (7inch,... Art-Nr.: 45ER4112

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My Prayer - (You've Got) The Magic Touch (7inch, 45rpm)
Platters: My Prayer - (You've Got) The Magic Touch... Art-Nr.: 45MERC872884

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Reflections - Life Is Just A Bowl Of Cherrie (CD)
The Platters: Reflections - Life Is Just A Bowl Of Cherrie (CD) Art-Nr.: CD111900

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(Sepia Records) 28 tracks First time on CD two complete albums from The Platters - 'Life is Just a Bowl of Cherries!' and 'Reflections', plus 4 additional bonus tracks including their chart-topping 'Smoke Gets in Your Eyes'. The Platters...
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The Magic Touch - My Prayer (7inch, 45rpm)
The Platters: The Magic Touch - My Prayer (7inch, 45rpm) Art-Nr.: 45ER4111

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My Prayer - On My Word Of Hoor (7inch, 45rpm)
The Platters: My Prayer - On My Word Of Hoor (7inch, 45rpm) Art-Nr.: 45COL4201

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The Complete Federal Recordings 1955 (CD)
The Platters: The Complete Federal Recordings 1955 (CD) Art-Nr.: CD286101

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Here´s The Platters (CD)
The Platters: Here´s The Platters (CD) Art-Nr.: CD036522

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The Best Of The Platters Vol.2 (CD)
The Platters: The Best Of The Platters Vol.2 (CD) Art-Nr.: CD544321

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The Great Platters (3-CD)
The Platters: The Great Platters (3-CD) Art-Nr.: CD023900

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(Rajon) 61 tracks 3-CD box set by the US vocal group The Platters, one of the most successful black vocal groups of the 1950s. They became known for classics such as »Only You« and »The Great Pretender«. The extensive collection brings...
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The Platters (LP)
The Platters: The Platters (LP) Art-Nr.: LPKLP651

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(King Records) 12 tracks - reissue of the 1957 LP
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Platterama - Original Greatest Hits (LP)
The Platters: Platterama - Original Greatest Hits (LP) Art-Nr.: LPSRM14050

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(PolyGram Records) 10 tracks - Seldom LP from 1982, contains the rare Platterama medley in the style of 'Stars Of 45', typical for the 80s! Still original sealed!
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I'm Sorry - He's Mine (7inch, 45rpm)
The Platters: I'm Sorry - He's Mine (7inch, 45rpm) Art-Nr.: 45MERC30135

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1960s reissue of the 1957 original record - 'Mercury Celebrity Series'
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The Platters (3-CD)
The Platters: The Platters (3-CD) Art-Nr.: CDKBOX3555

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(Weton-Wesgram) 42 tracks The Platters – Platters is an extensive 3-CD collection featuring some of the best-known recordings by the legendary American vocal group. The Platters were one of the defining vocal groups of the early rock and...
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Greatest Hits (2-CD)
The Platters & The Drifters, The Inkspots & The Mills Brothers: Greatest Hits (2-CD) Art-Nr.: CD128023

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(Castle) 32 tracks
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Heroes Collection (2-CD)
The Platters: Heroes Collection (2-CD) Art-Nr.: CD205710

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(Pegasus Entertainment) 50 tracks
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Sus Grandes Éxitos Y Sus Grabaciones En Español - 1955-1963 (2-CD)
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(Rama Lama Music) 34 tracks
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My Kind Of Music - The Very Best Of The Platters (2-CD)
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The Magic Touch 1954-56
PLATTERS: The Magic Touch 1954-56 Art-Nr.: CDJAS2604

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CD with 24 early recordings by the US vocal group The Platters from 1954 to 1956. It includes their major hits »Only You« and »(You've Got) The Magic Touch«. Led by the voice of lead singer Tony Williams and shaped by manager and...
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The Platters
The Platters: The Platters Art-Nr.: CDKLP651

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Contains the original 'Only You' version The Platters präsentiert 14 Aufnahmen der amerikanischen Vocal-Gruppe auf King Records. Zum Repertoire der Platters gehören Klassiker wie Only You, The Great Pretender, Smoke Gets In Your Eyes und...
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The Magic Touch - An Anthology (2-CD)
The Platters: The Magic Touch - An Anthology (2-CD) Art-Nr.: CD510314

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(Mercury) 50 tracks 1955-1963. All of the PLATTERS' Original chart singles, plus some of the group's great b-sides and EP/LP cuts. Also included: TONY WILLIAMS'S rare solor single. Deluxe booklet features full annotation. A Historical...
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Golden Hits - 60 Original Recordings (3-CD)
The Platters: Golden Hits - 60 Original Recordings (3-CD) Art-Nr.: CD057268

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(Disky) 60 tracks US vocal group formed in Los Angeles in 1952. They were one of the most successful vocal groups of the early rock and roll era. The group changed personnel several times, with the most successful formation consisting of...
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