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The follow-up, "The Great Pretender", with lyrics written in the washroom of the Flamingo Hotel in Las Vegas by Buck Ram, [4] exceeded the success of their debut and became The Platters' first national #1 hit. "The Great Pretender" was also the act's biggest R&B hit, with an 11-week run atop that chart.
When the Platters track, "The Great Pretender" (which eventually surpassed the success of "Only You"), was released in the UK as Europe's first introduction to the group, "Only You" was included on the B-side. In the 1956 film Rock Around the Clock, the Platters participated with both songs.
"The Great Pretender" is a popular song recorded by the Platters, with Tony Williams on lead vocals, and released as a single in November 1955. The words and music were written by Buck Ram, [1] the Platters' manager and producer who was a successful songwriter before moving into producing and management.
In 1957 it was a Top 30 hit for The Platters, peaking at number 23 on the Billboard charts. [2] References
"Enchanted" is a song written by Buck Ram and performed by The Platters. It reached No. 9 on the U.S. R&B chart and No. 12 on the U.S. pop chart in 1959. [1] The song was produced by Jerry Wald Productions. [2] The song ranked No. 64 on Billboard magazine's Top 100 singles of 1959. [3]
"(You've Got) The Magic Touch" is a song written by Buck Ram, [1] and performed by The Platters. It reached #4 on both the U.S. pop chart and the U.S. R&B chart in 1956. [2] The song was ranked #36 on Billboard magazine's Top 50 singles of 1956. [3]
He's Mine (The Platters song) I. I'm in the Mood for Love; I'm Sorry (The Platters song) M. My Prayer; O. Only You (And You Alone) R. Remember When (The Platters song ...
As he neared the coast a fog descended and he was confused about the direction. He saw some lights on a pub and decided to stop. The pub was called The Harbour Lights. Some time later he wrote the lyric and music was added. The song Harbour Lights was recorded by the Platters and many others. A blue plaque is today fixed to the wall of the pub.