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| − | One of the most successful vocal groups of the early
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| − | rock and roll era, '''The Platters''' unique vocal style hit
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| − | upon a successful formula of updating older standards
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| − | with a distinctive sound that was unmistakably theirs.
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| − | The act went through many personnel changes,
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| − | but the most popular and successful incarnation included
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| − | Convinced a song he had written, "Only You" had potential
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| − | the group’s manager, Buck Ram insisted it be their first
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| − | release at Mercury Records, resulting in a top five hit in
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| − | the summer of 1955. The followup, “The Great Pretender”
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| − | became the Platters' first chart topping #1 hit.
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| − | Among the more than 50 million records sold were
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| − | “The Magic Touch,” “My Prayer,” ”I’m Sorry,” “Twilight Time,”
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| − | “The Platters were also the first rock and roll group to have
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| − | The group was among the first doo-wap groups to be inducted
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