Classic, The Platters, Music CD

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Classic


1	The Great Pretender 2:41
2	Twilight Time 2:46
3	Smoke Gets in Your Eyes 2:39
4	Only You (And You Alone) 2:39
5	My Prayer 2:46
6	(You've Got) The Magic Touch 2:30
7	You'll Never Never Know 2:40
8	I'll Never Smile Again 2:54
9	Harbor Lights 3:13
10	Red Sails in the Sunset 2:22
11	Enchanted 2:53
12	Remember When 2:50
13	I'm Sorry 2:53
14	The Glory of Love 2:46
15	I Give You My Word 2:14
16	I'm Just a Dancing Partner 2:15
17	Sixteen Tons 2:35

Biography

Editorial Reviews

The Platters were the most successful vocal group of the 1950s, with a dozen gold singles and a trio of million-selling albums in their r�sum�. Blessed with lead singer Tony Williams' warm, rich tenor, and a manager, Buck Ram, who was also a skilled arranger and songwriter, the Platters toned down their R&B and gospel roots to fit pop radio, merging Tin Pan Alley pop with just enough R&B grit to prefigure what came to be known as soul, and their biggest hits ("Only You," "The Great Pretender") have become acknowledged classics. Their cover of "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes," originally recorded by Paul Whiteman in 1933, has become the definitive version of this beautiful song. This 17-track budget collection that has all the hits and more, including an interesting version of Merle Travis' "Sixteen Tons." Steve Leggett, All Music Guide

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Classic


1	The Great Pretender 2:41
2	Twilight Time 2:46
3	Smoke Gets in Your Eyes 2:39
4	Only You (And You Alone) 2:39
5	My Prayer 2:46
6	(You've Got) The Magic Touch 2:30
7	You'll Never Never Know 2:40
8	I'll Never Smile Again 2:54
9	Harbor Lights 3:13
10	Red Sails in the Sunset 2:22
11	Enchanted 2:53
12	Remember When 2:50
13	I'm Sorry 2:53
14	The Glory of Love 2:46
15	I Give You My Word 2:14
16	I'm Just a Dancing Partner 2:15
17	Sixteen Tons 2:35

All Music Guide

The Platters were the most successful vocal group of the 1950s, with a dozen gold singles and a trio of million-selling albums in their r�sum�. Blessed with lead singer Tony Williams' warm, rich tenor, and a manager, Buck Ram, who was also a skilled arranger and songwriter, the Platters toned down their R&B and gospel roots to fit pop radio, merging Tin Pan Alley pop with just enough R&B grit to prefigure what came to be known as soul, and their biggest hits ("Only You," "The Great Pretender") have become acknowledged classics. Their cover of "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes," originally recorded by Paul Whiteman in 1933, has become the definitive version of this beautiful song. This 17-track budget collection that has all the hits and more, including an interesting version of Merle Travis' "Sixteen Tons." Steve Leggett

Product Details

Format: CD
Release Date: 02/09/2009
Label: SPECTRUM AUDIO UK
Catalog No.: 5315272
UPC: 600753152720
Sales Rank: 37,677

Album Credits
Performance Credits
The Platters		Primary Artist

Technical Credits
Colin Escott		Liner Notes