Only You (And You Alone)

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About Only You (And You Alone)

"Only You (And You Alone)" (often shortened to "Only You") is a pop song composed by Buck Ram. It was originally recorded by The Platters with lead vocals by Tony Williams in 1955.


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2003
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The Platters

The Platters were one of the most successful vocal groups of the early rock and roll era. Their distinctive sound was a bridge between the pre-rock Tin Pan Alley tradition and the burgeoning new genre. The act went through several personnel changes, with the most successful incarnation comprising lead tenor Tony Williams, David Lynch, Paul Robi, Herb Reed, and Zola Taylor. The group had 40 charting singles on the Billboard Hot 100 chart between 1955 and 1967, including four no. 1 hits. more »

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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.
Debut Position
The song debuted at the 15th place on the Billboard Top 100.
Chart position
It managed to reach the number five spot on the Billboard Hot 100 charts.
Re-recording
It was re-recorded by The Platters in 1960 which gained even more popularity than the original.
Members of The Platters
At the time of recording "Only You", The Platters members were Tony Williams, David Lynch, Paul Robi, Herb Reed, and Zola Taylor.
Mississippi roots
The group hailed from Mississippi and their hometown roots came through in their rhythm and blues style.
Songwriters
"Only You (And You Alone)" was written by Buck Ram and Ande Rand.
Cover versions
The song has been covered by many artists over the years, including John Lennon, Ringo Starr, and Reba McEntire.
Inclusion in movies
"Only You (And You Alone)" has been featured in several movies, including "Back to the Future" and "American Graffiti".
International reception
Not only was the song popular in the United States, but it also reached the number five spot on the UK Singles Chart in 1956.
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.
Impact on career
The 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".
Enduring popularity
The song today is still considered one of the classics of 1950s pop music.
Recognition
In 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.
Preservation
In 2010, the song was added to the Grammy Hall of Fame.

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