Only You (And You Alone)
The Platters
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Only you can make all this world seem right Only you can make the darkness bright Only you and you alone can thrill me like you do And fill my heart with love for only you Only you can make all this change in me For it's true, you are my destiny When you hold my hand I understand the magic that you do You're my dream come true, my one and only you Only you can make this change in me For it's true, you are my destiny When you hold my hand I understand the magic that you do You're my dream come true, my one and only you (One and only you)
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Written by: Buck Ram, Ande Rand
Lyrics © Spirit Music Group, Downtown Music Publishing
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15 facts about this song
Original release"Only You (And You Alone)" was first released in 1955 as a single by The Platters.
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Debut PositionThe song debuted at the 15th place on the Billboard Top 100.
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Chart positionIt managed to reach the number five spot on the Billboard Hot 100 charts.
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Re-recordingIt was re-recorded by The Platters in 1960 which gained even more popularity than the original.
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Members of The PlattersAt the time of recording "Only You", The Platters members were Tony Williams, David Lynch, Paul Robi, Herb Reed, and Zola Taylor.
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Mississippi rootsThe group hailed from Mississippi and their hometown roots came through in their rhythm and blues style.
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Songwriters"Only You (And You Alone)" was written by Buck Ram and Ande Rand.
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Cover versionsThe song has been covered by many artists over the years, including John Lennon, Ringo Starr, and Reba McEntire.
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Inclusion in movies"Only You (And You Alone)" has been featured in several movies, including "Back to the Future" and "American Graffiti".
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International receptionNot only was the song popular in the United States, but it also reached the number five spot on the UK Singles Chart in 1956.
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Genre"Only You (And You Alone)" is a classic doo-wop song, a style of music which was popular in the 1950s and early 1960s.
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Impact on careerThe success of "Only You (And You Alone)" significantly boosted The Platters' career, leading to many more hit songs including "The Great Pretender" and "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes".
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Enduring popularityThe song today is still considered one of the classics of 1950s pop music.
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RecognitionIn 2004, "Only You (And You Alone)" was ranked at number 397 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
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PreservationIn 2010, the song was added to the Grammy Hall of Fame.
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