{"product_id":"the-platters-the-platters-now","title":"The Platters – The Platters Now","description":"\u003ch4 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe Platters – The Platters Now\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA collection of timeless songs from one of the most recognisable vocal groups of the 1950s and '60s, \u003cem\u003eThe Platters Now\u003c\/em\u003e showcases The Platters' unmistakable blend of smooth harmonies, romantic balladry, rhythm \u0026amp; blues, and polished pop. The album brings together a selection of classic standards and popular songs, delivered with the sophisticated vocal style that made The Platters one of the defining groups of the early rock \u0026amp; roll era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally formed in Los Angeles in the early 1950s, The Platters became one of the most successful vocal groups of the era, helping bring doo-wop and R\u0026amp;B-infused vocal music into the mainstream. Led on many of their best-known recordings by the distinctive tenor voice of Tony Williams, the group became synonymous with lush harmonies and dramatic performances, scoring enduring hits including \u003cem\u003eOnly You (And You Alone)\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Great Pretender\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eSmoke Gets In Your Eyes\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eTwilight Time\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Platters Now\u003c\/em\u003e takes a slightly different approach, concentrating on interpretations of well-known songs including \u003cem\u003eWho's Sorry Now?\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eTweedle-Dee\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eLove Letters\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eYoung Love\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eWayward Wind\u003c\/em\u003e. The album also features the group's celebrated rendition of \u003cem\u003eSmoke Gets In Your Eyes\u003c\/em\u003e, one of the songs most closely associated with The Platters' legacy. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe second side continues with familiar favourites such as \u003cem\u003eBye, Bye Love\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eVaya Con Dios\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eKisses Sweeter Than Wine\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eSixteen Tons\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003ePersonality\u003c\/em\u003e, making this an appealing listen for fans of classic vocal harmony, traditional pop, early rhythm \u0026amp; blues, and vintage rock \u0026amp; roll. The UK edition was issued on Contour in 1975, while the title also appeared on Fontana in the Netherlands in 1974. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA great addition to any The Platters vinyl collection, \u003cem\u003eThe Platters Now\u003c\/em\u003e is particularly well suited to listeners who enjoy classic 1950s and 1960s vocal groups, doo-wop, R\u0026amp;B, romantic pop, and the golden age of American vocal harmony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTracklist\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWho's Sorry Now?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTweedle-Dee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLove Letters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYoung Love\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWayward Wind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmoke Gets In Your Eyes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide B\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurn The Corner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBye, Bye Love\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVaya Con Dios\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKisses Sweeter Than Wine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSixteen Tons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePersonality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Contour Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55195787657558,"sku":"6870 640","price":3.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1009\/1013\/7686\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_298a3111-f331-46eb-a402-77e865f9e47f.jpg?v=1788450699","url":"https:\/\/www.sounds-grounds.co.uk\/products\/the-platters-the-platters-now","provider":"Sounds + Grounds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}