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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
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In the fifties, it was hard for black singers to sell music to white record buyers, but the Platters managed to do just that, thus helping to blaze the trail for the many others that followed. Some of their songs were covers of songs from the thirties and forties, suitably updated for the fifties. Some people mistakenly think of songs such as Smoke gets in your eyes and Harbor lights (both dating from the thirties) as being Platters originals - I was among them for many years.
The Platters were much more successful in America than in Britain, but the few UK hits that they had have left a lasting impression. The great pretender (a 1987 top five UK hit for Freddie Mercury), Smoke gets in your eyes (a 1974 top twenty UK hit for Bryan Ferry) and Only you (a minor hit for several artists down the years) have all charted for other artists since the Platters charted with them in the fifties.
Although this is the first of two volumes, it contains all of their most famous recordings, whether they are originals or covers. Apart from those already mentioned, their other British hits include Twilight time, My praer, You'll never never know, I'm sorry and Remember when. The only one not here is It isn't right - it was the flip side of You'll never never know and you can find it on volume 2.
If you just want a single CD containing their important tracks, this will do. If you enjoy it enough, you can always buy volume 2 later.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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This wonderful "cheap" Spectrum compilation of the authentic 50's
Platters is a real treasure. The absolutely best DooWop group of all
times (with the best black voice ever of Tony Williams) can be found
on this CD with unbeatable quality. More than half of the Platters'
Greatest are in full stereo although we're still in the fifties!!
All the charting hits are there. This is a "must" for all record
collectors!!
Platters is a real treasure. The absolutely best DooWop group of all
times (with the best black voice ever of Tony Williams) can be found
on this CD with unbeatable quality. More than half of the Platters'
Greatest are in full stereo although we're still in the fifties!!
All the charting hits are there. This is a "must" for all record
collectors!!
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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These are the original recordings with the great Tony Williams on lead vocals, the cd bears a Spectrum logo which is owned by Universal Music which in turn owns the Platters "Mercury" recordings fron 1955-1961 which is ther classic period, a great cheep cd with all the major recordings, agreat listen from start to end clocking in at 47 mins.
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Brilliant
This music takes me back to the days when I was just a kid. The effects are so vivid, its incredible. I can remember the moments with such clarity. Read more
Published 1 month ago by The Big Bopper
Oh, sweet nostalgia!
(Almost) too young to remember these songs first time around! They stand the test of time; some real classics. A snip at the price.
Published 10 months ago by Kevin Chandler
Who could dislike the Platters?
Today the Platters are a franchise same as the Drifters.When they appeared here in Blackpool not one member had even been born at the time of their hits
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Published 13 months ago by Richard
The Best of the Platters
One of my bargains of the year. This is a brilliant CD, not a bad track on it. If you like the Platters, you will love this. It certainly takes you back.
Published 13 months ago by joy
The Best of the Platters
A really tremendous CD all original recordings it brought back marvellous memories of how great this group was I actually saw them live in the early 70's Tony Williams in my... Read more
Published 20 months ago by reggief
Great Value Collection
If you're looking to reprise The Platters' 1950's Mercury hits on CD, you won't go far wrong with this collection. Read more
Published on 30 Aug 2009 by AD
Wife loved this!
I bought this for my wife as she had mentioned to me how she used to love the Platters, and she was absolutely over the moon when I downloaded it for her and put on a CD.. Read more
Published on 8 May 2009 by Juddy
The Platters
Most of the Platters hits on this cd.
Very reasonable recording quality for the age.
Nostalgic listenjng of the 50s.Recommended
Very reasonable recording quality for the age.
Nostalgic listenjng of the 50s.Recommended
Published on 14 Mar 2009 by Mr. Neil Pickering
A Satisfied Customer
I bought this at the request of a friend of my mum's. She lives in a nursing home and has taken an interest in revisiting music of her youth. Read more
Published on 4 Jun 2008 by Mr. M. J. Reynolds
You'll Never Know (Unless You Listen)
Hmmm...yes, original Platters, great. But if you're buying this for their hit "You'll Never Never Know" - don't. Ignorance and/or carelessness prevail. Read more
Published on 9 Jan 2008 by Norman E. Jopling
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