(You've Got) The Magic Touch, One In a Million, I'm Sorry, You'll Never Never Know, The Great Pretender, I Love You 1000 Times, My Prayer, Enchanted, Twilight Time and Smoke Gets In Your Eyes. One of the all time great smooth groups. What a great voice of lead singer Tony Williams. RIP
I don't mean this as condescending to Blacks, but they do seem to have generally better singing voices, and I wonder why today's Black kids are making rap, instead of using their natural abilities, more? Have another soul wave.
This was a TRUE "blast from the past." One of the most classic, beautiful songs ever recorded! I haven't thought of the Platters in so long. It was GREAT to hear this again. (I had no idea the song was as old as it is. I thought it was recorded in the 60's. But I wouldn't be born until a year after this came out. Wow!) Their music was on the radio a lot through the 60's, as I recall, but I don't think I heard anything about them, too much, after that. What a shame. They were SO talented! Loved your reaction!
Take a look for the movie, "American Graffiti"....this was one of the amazing songs in the movie plus you got to see how people lived back then and how this music fit into their everyday life. Enjoyed this reaction, Jay.... it was fun. Take care and be well. Peace.
Tyrone Tucker I watched American Graffiti with my son about 15-20 years ago. He was a teenager then, and he loved it. His fave movies to this day are AG and Blues Brothers. I’m one proud mumma! Hehe
The Platters were incredible in the 1950s. Glad you are learning that there were plenty of black singers and performers before 1980s. Happy music traveling.
What voices, so smooth, harmony's fantastic, wonderful wonderful music , even a bit before my time , loved them , also smoke gets in your eyes , the great pretender , once never forgotten 🤩.
Thank you JayveeTV, This was my hubby's and my song. We saw the Platters twice, once before we were married 51 years ago. And the second time for our 30th anniversary. He passed away this February, but this will always be our song. You put a smile on my heart. You may also try "Enchanted" The Platters.
@Jean Miehm So sorry for your loss. You were so lucky to get to see them twice and also to have one of the most a beautiful love songs EVER written to remember your husband by. I'm sure you made so many wonderful memories in a marriage that lasted over 5 decades together. That sure is a lot of love to cherish, and I'm sure he was one in a million. ❤
You should definitely do I Only Have Eyes For You by The Flamingo's. Probably one of the most hauntingly beautiful and ethereal love songs of all time imo
The BEST group ever. They’re my absolute favorite. That’s when music was made by people with phenomenal voices, no auto tune or anything. Please do Smoke Gets in Your Eyes.
Whenever the Platters came on the radio we all stop and listened! Tony Williams was one of those great lead singers and we all knew it was him when we heard him. Great Group! Can the popular music of today even come close to this talent?
They sound way too perfect because they are. Do listen to more Platters. This is the best slow dance with your bestie EVER ❤️❤️🌻🌻 So glad you liked them, loved them. You’re so cool!
One of the best groups there ever was!!! I could listen to Tony William’s voice over and over and over again. In fact, I have! 👍🏻👏🏻🌟🎤🥰‼️ “The Great Pretender” is a marvelous song by them.
Yes! Now reaching into real early history of great music. The guy that introed them is the great DJ Alan Freed who played this great music against the acceptance of the radio stations of that time. He gave black singers an open chance to show off their greatness against the grain. He died young also.
Tony William’s voice was a gift from God and we were lucky that he shared it with us. I was in high school in the 50s and absolutely loved The Platters. May they be Resting In Peace! 🙏
This video was pulled from a movie, I can't remember the name of it but the guy who introduces them is Alan Freed. His is famous for his early rock and roll shows. He was a DJ, and is credited with coming up with the term "Rock and Roll". Yes...their music is incredible. "Perfect" is a good word to describe the harmonies and the way the lead carries the song along...perfectly.
Great reaction! I was born on 1970, but the music I listened to on the radio was music from the 1950's and 1960's. The Platters, The Four Tops, The Temptations, and sooo many more. This was singing at its best. Just pure voices and beats that were simple yet memorable. Enjoy this ride because these are the legends of music!
They were on at the club I went to Madi Gras Liverpool in 68 .Small stage with DJ playing music and local band singing soul in front of dance floor ,then they did 2 sessions after 1st session they came over to corner where we stood drinking beer with us .They were brill ,wish we'd have had cell phone for selfie ah well
Nice. My parents loved the Platters so I got to listen to them as I grew up. Now I am 60 and they still delight me. Glad to see a young man enjoy and appreciate them.
Tony Williams had a beautiful tenor voice. Very unique and special and clean. That “uh-oh” became the hallmark of his songs! Every young person and teenager bought their records! They are all brothers, sister and cousins. I had the great opportunity to meet them when I was about 7. Sadly, Tony committed suicide in his 30’s.
The Platters were one of my Dad’s favorite groups. He would play their records and got me to love them as much as my parents did. They have a truly classic sound.
Brings Tears to The Eyes. The Platters from 1955 to about 1960 are the best years. As you know I'm sure most of the groups and individuals of that time and some over the years had their start rooted in the church choir. Clean and Clear with harmony of sound and movement. Heartfelt. Soulful. Conveying the song empathetically to the listener. Practicing during the week in the church basement for Sunday Morning Worship. Thank You Jesus for the Gifts you Give.
The great Tony Williams was among the greatest pop voices of his era along with Jackie Wilson and Clyde McPhatter. Clyde also sung for the Drifters. Try The Platters doing "Twilight Time", "The Great Pretender", "My Prayer" and "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes". Try Jackie doing '"Lonely Teardrops" here ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-2eLdJ8MxOaE.html, "To Be Loved" here ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-t99mJmbeLvU.html, and "She's Alright" here ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-_Sr0Ih3HRD8.html to give a view of the man that could sing anything. Try Clyde McPhatter doing "You'll Be There" here ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-pExhO41akq0.html and "It's A lovers Question" here ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-iToeC28nWvs.html.
The Platters were incredible! This clip is from one of those 1950's movies where they had a little bit of plot and a lot of popular musical acts' performances strung together. I think the featured artist in this movie was Bill Haley and The Comets (Rock Around The Clock).
Their name is a reference to the slang for records - "platters". Listen also to "The Great Pretender"! I believe this is a clip from the movie "Rock Around the Clock".
The Platters were an iconic vocal group in their time. This song made number 18 in the UK chart in 1957. They had nine songs thst had chart success in the UK. "Smoke gets in your eyes" hit the number one spot both sides of the pond in 1959 and was used in the early 1970's TV commercial for heater fuel. Great to hear it again and to see your reaction to this 1950's classic.
I love how you appreciate the older gems of music THE MILLS BROTHERS are so wonderful , It's hard picking a first song to recommend "PAPER DOLL" , "TILL THEN" The brothers started in the late 1920'S and preformed with a few lineup changes into the 1980's . When an artist sings a song many times in their career one can love each version for different reasons. So I would start in the 1940's with TILL THEN
I was 2b in 1955 and remember this playing on the radio, Mum loved the Platters and I do too. The lead singers voice is wonderful, so controlled and emotional plus you can hear every word so clearly. Your reactions are so lovely to watch Jayvee and they looked like they blew you away. Peace and love to you all, God bless you Mary-Ellen UK
Oh you need to go back and listen to the amazing music in the 50's -60's -70's. The voices back in the 50's were sent to us from heaven. Wonderful music.
@jayveetv Hi J, I spent so many hours listening to Doo-Wop with my Dad. This song was one of his/our favorites and it brings tears to my eyes. My beautiful Dad will be gone 3 years this August. I miss him terribly. Hearing this music is comforting. Glad you enjoyed it! God bless.
Hey Javee, wife n I are 62 so we were fortunate to see modern rock start and then die in about 2000. Our biggest fears, musically, was young people wouldn’t find these older songs, real talent, no effects just talent. We love your reacts as we relive when we heard ‘60 - ‘90’s songs for the first time. We believe you to be genuine and you’re just starting a quest to explore the above years. You will never be able to listen to all of it as it would take 60 years to listen to it all. You bring a lot of joy into our home. Thank you 🙏 ✌️
I have been into music and collecting records early on 1949 to date it makes me so glad that people enjoy the music of past era's and realize what we enjoyed !! music is a passion for me , stroke has made it the only thing that I'm really enjoy enables me to move my arms and legs and try to dance
