The Platters formed in 1953 in Los Angeles and signed to Federal Records. Songwriter, Buck Ram heard their music and soon after had them audition for him. In 1955 the group changed labels and recorded the ballad "Only You" on Mercury Records. This recording of course was the beginning of stardom for the group that was to become the most popular vocal group of the fifties.

Rerecording songs done by the likes of Jerome Kern and Rudy Vallee, as well as some original material, between 1955 and 1960. The Platters had four number one songs and sixteen gold records, most of which can still be heard on any easy listening or oldies station throughout North America today. Record sales to date are in excess of 80 million units and most of their recordings were transferred to CD.

The Platters have now toured in some 75 countries across the world and still spend much time abroad. Playing venues from Madison Square Garden to Vancouver the group is still delighting audiences on a regular basis. On four different occasions, they have performed for the Governor's Convention and recently played for a private event of heads of state in Washington DC.

Among their over 20 movie appearances is "Rock Around The Clock Tonight" and "The Girl Can't Help It". In 1990 The Platters were inducted into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, where they so rightly belong. For our show, "The Hall of Fame Show: starring Linwood Peel's A Tribute To The Drifters, The Cornell Gunter Coasters & The Marvelettes", you can request that we substitute a group with The Platters!

Another show of interest would be Bridging the Glory Days of the 1940's and 1950's: starring The Platters with The New York City Big Band.

The Hit Songs of The Platters
Only You
The Magic Touch
My Prayer
Heaven on Earth
You'll Never Never Know
You're Making a Mistake
Smoke Gets in Your Eyes
Enchanted
Harbor Lights
Ebb Tide
It Isn't Right
One in a Million
On My Word of Honor
I'm Sorry
My Dream
Twilight Time
Red Sails in the Sunset
To Each His Own
I'll Never Smile Again
It's Magic
With This Ring
The Great Pretender

Listen to The Platters
The Great Pretender
Only You
Smoke Gets In Your Eyes


If you like this Artist, we would like to recommend:
Bridging The Glory Days of the 1940s and 1950s: Starring The Platters with the NYC BIg Band

The Cornell Gunter Coasters

The Marvelettes

Linwood Peel's A Tribute To The Drifters

The Hall of Fame Show, starring: Linwood Peel's A Tribute To The Drifters; The Cornell Gunter Coasters and The Marvelettes

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