The Platters - Only You and You Alone (Americana) color 4K Remastered 2 #Savik6655 #shorts #short

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"Only You (And You Alone)", written by Buck Ram, became a timeless classic after it was recorded by The Platters in 1955, with lead vocals by Tony Williams. Interestingly, the song’s iconic intro was born during a car rehearsal—when the car jolted, Tony sang “O-oHHHH-nly you,” and the group, after initially laughing, realized they had discovered something special.

The track topped the U.S. R&B chart for 7 weeks and reached #5 on the Billboard Top 100, staying on the charts for an impressive 30 weeks. In the UK, it became a major hit as well, climbing to #1 on the UK Singles Chart.

This emotional love ballad has only grown in popularity over the decades, becoming a staple at weddings and romantic events around the world. It has also been featured in numerous films and TV shows, including Grease, American Graffiti, and The Sopranos.

Fun fact: this was the only Platters recording where songwriter and manager Buck Ram played the piano himself. According to Ram, Tony Williams’ voice “broke” during rehearsal—but that unique vocal moment was kept in the final version, giving the song its unforgettable emotional touch.

🎤 Tony Williams – lead vocals
🎤 David Lynch – tenor vocals
🎤 Paul Robi – baritone vocals
🎤 Herb Reed – bass vocals
🎤 Zola Taylor – soprano vocals