The Platters - Only You (and You Alone) (original Footage) Apr 2026

: The song was first recorded for Federal Records in May 1954 but was deemed "unreleasable" and sat in the vaults.

: In 1999, this 1955 Mercury Records version was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame . The Platters - Only You (And You Alone) (Original Footage)

: Released in May 1955, the song became a massive crossover hit, topping the U.S. R&B charts for seven weeks and peaking at #5 on the Billboard Hot 100 . : The song was first recorded for Federal

The classic lineup featured in the famous 1950s footage includes: The Platters - Only You (And You Alone) (Original Footage H R&B charts for seven weeks and peaking at

: The signature "O-oHHHH-nly you" vocal break by lead singer Tony Williams happened by accident. During a rehearsal in a car, the vehicle jerked (or hit a bump), causing Williams' voice to break. The group loved the effect and decided to keep it in the final recording. Chart Success and Legacy