The Very Best of the Platters [Mercury]

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All Music Guide - Stephen Cook
Multi-talented musical guide Buck Ram and his biggest act, the Platters, delivered an astonishing run of vocal hits during the latter half of the '50s and early '60. Perfect for nights at inspiration point and astute enough for discerning music geeks of today, such Platters smashes as "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes," "Only You," and "The Great Pretender" still impress with loads of top-flight harmonies and rock & roll-lite symphonic washes. Hearty fans will no doubt want to invest in a more thorough collection, but newcomers wanting just a taste are sure to enjoy this hits-heavy 12-track set. Take a stroll at "Twilight Time," drink in those...
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All Music Guide - Stephen Cook
Multi-talented musical guide Buck Ram and his biggest act, the Platters, delivered an astonishing run of vocal hits during the latter half of the '50s and early '60. Perfect for nights at inspiration point and astute enough for discerning music geeks of today, such Platters smashes as "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes," "Only You," and "The Great Pretender" still impress with loads of top-flight harmonies and rock & roll-lite symphonic washes. Hearty fans will no doubt want to invest in a more thorough collection, but newcomers wanting just a taste are sure to enjoy this hits-heavy 12-track set. Take a stroll at "Twilight Time," drink in those "Harbor Lights," and be "Enchanted."
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Product Details

  • Release Date: 10/22/1991
  • Label: Polygram Records
  • UPC: 731451031724
  • Catalog Number: 510317
  • Sales rank: 50,396

Album Credits

Performance Credits
The Platters Primary Artist, Primary Artist
Zola Taylor Vocals
Tony Williams Vocals
Paul Robi Vocals
David Lynch Vocals
Technical Credits
Alan Freed Composer
David Foster Composer
Buck Ram Composer
Jimmy Kennedy Composer
Kim Wilson Composer
Bo Diddley Composer
Alan Dunn Composer
Harvey Fuqua Composer
Mack Gordon Composer
William "Poogie" Hart Composer
Bill Levenson Producer, Executive Producer
Al Nevins Composer
Joey Spampinato Composer
Harry Warren Composer
Artie Dunn Composer
Jeanette Miles Composer
Jimmy Pankow Composer
Kathryn Harrison Composer
Kathleen Harrison Composer
Morton Nevins Composer
Jean Miles Composer
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