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The arrangement is spare, featuring a gentle triplet piano (played by manager/songwriter Buck Ram ), light percussion, and a wistful saxophone. The Platters – Only You (And You Alone) Lyrics - Genius

by The Platters is a cornerstone of 1950s doo-wop and one of the most successful romantic ballads of all time. Released in June 1955 on Mercury Records , it became the group's breakthrough hit. Letra (Lyrics) The Platters - Only You || Video & Letra

The famous opening "O-oHHHH-nly you" was a happy accident. During rehearsal in a car, the vehicle jerked, causing lead singer Tony Williams' voice to "break" or crack. The group loved the vulnerable effect and kept it in the final recording. The arrangement is spare, featuring a gentle triplet

The track features Williams' soaring tenor supported by rich, smooth background harmonies from David Lynch, Paul Robi, Herb Reed, and Zola Taylor. Letra (Lyrics) The famous opening "O-oHHHH-nly you" was