Great Pretender

Oldies sang by The Platters

[@annemariemcateer8417]

Can we please go back to this era, not just because of only the music but because of respect of everything that was valuable.

Uhh ... not really. There was virtually zero respect for non-white persons.

[@GulfNZ]

That would be great!

[@chuckbuckbobuck]

Certainly no transgenders back then. Social contagion at its worse!

[@michaeltate2444]

That's so true! I feel stranded without all the values we all use to know.

[@Mr755134]

I agree! Beautiful times,

[@judithflagg5772]

I wish they made music like this today. The music from the 50's & 60's were the best.

[@thelmafout4757]

I so agree with you ,the best.

[@edivaldorita5474]

Ok, Thais sonha este wery well,the besta of the world

[@user-nn8yr5uz2h]

Agree ! Thumbs up !

[@richardwood1575]

Each generation had its memorable music , mine was the 1970’s . Why ? Not because this was my teenage years but because it was fun music, no supposed deep mystical messages but just fun , light hearted enjoyable songs.

[@jillkingsbury5552]

I agree....its music for the heart....

[@Susan.1958]

This is what music is about the 60s was good music meaningful I grew up with this music who is still listening to this in 2023. 🇬🇧👍👍

[@robbiesdad1]

These groups were so talented, no will ever match them.

[@MrPARKBRAU]

fortunate to have seen these folks live on stage at Ramstein AFB i 1958

[@spacetimemalleable7718]

The Platters. One of the BEST groups EVER! Tony Williams was smoother than silk and I believe underappreciated. He's one of the greatest singers I've ever heard.

[@mamasaosani9889]

Jk

[@AJFar-tm7dn]

...You're right. People don't even mention Tony Williams. Incredible voice.

[@tedcarter8074]

Tony Williams no doubt could be best singer ever to step to the microphone!!

[@ronlheureux7623]

Agreed, Tony Williams was incomparable then and now.❤

[@teddybisnar2462]

Agree…

[@hannstv]

I ride an exercise bike every morning and listen to the great music from the 60s and 70s, makes the time pass swiftly. KZbin will put a great mix together for you once they see your likes.

[@preese43]

I always love that group from the 50's. Every song.

[@lesliefuller1456]

One of the greatest vocal performances ever recorded.

[@eziotroia2436]

avevo 20 anni ,quanti cento nel juke box ,per ascoltarli-tempi indimenti cabili---

[@servantprince]

What do you think he's singing about ?

[@timothywells9803]

It just doesn't get any better than this. Tony Williams had one of the greatest voices ever.

[@jamessutcliffe7984]

Yeah i agree. Try doing a Platters song Karaoke. Unless you can sing the lights out, Good luck.

[@rayvin357]

YES and then there was Percy Sledge--"listen to "My Prayer"

[@joseveliz5076]

This is music 🎶 🎵 👌 🙌

[@jmrodas9]

Not only he has an excellent voice, but it transmits feeling as he sings. Regards.

[@micksherwood996]

Such tone and today most can only talk.

[@lesleylester4520]

My parents favourite music miss them every day 😘 xx

[@Jss316]

Hello Lesley how are you doing?

[@jimmyabayon8307]

I never tire listening to the platters since the 60's.

[@richardrussette2635]

Barb, you and I played this song after a date in 1955 we were married for 52 years and you passed away in 2008. God I miss you. I will see you soon.

[@Blasphenomenon]

you are loved

[@richardrussette2635]

Blasphenomenon thank you blasphenomenon

[@michaelmika2995]

My prayers are with you, my friend...

[@millieonair9461]

THAT WAS REAL LOVE, NOT THE FAKE LOVE GOING AROUND NOWADAYS

[@aimeeweaver8364]

❤️

[@bigbodawg77]

RIP TONY WILLIAMS lead singer your voice was golden

[@10832894]

The times the best music the cars, and the best years to grow up , I know I am 74 years old L

[@rachaelskibbe7899]

Im 43. This is my childhood thanks to my Daddy's good taste in music 🤘🤗🤘

[@RavenThom]

no one sings like this anymore., songs and singers like this will live forever.

[@olenholmes7334]

I’m 83 years old and the Platters are my all time favorite group.

[@francinefitzgerald6118]

So beautiful im 80 now and remember them

[@Jss316]

How are you doing Francine?

[@brendadickson1755]

I am 84 and have all the old discs like elvis, fats domino, Jim reeves, all the 50- 60- and some 70 were beautiful songs still play them

[@stanlim2136]

The Platters deserves to be treated as one of the top of the pops. This is no question about it. The voice is so soothing. Highly recommended to all the viewers and song lovers throughout the world.

[@gunter50schymkiw]

This song and its performers will live forever. come back in 500 years and it will sound every bit as good because it is what it is.

[@tedcarter8074]

I agree

[@cathyrussell7157]

It will! In any era!

[@terrasiho5606]

How true, Bless you.

[@Mama-rq3qo]

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[@georgepeace3791]

True timeless a classic

[@libertylarry6766]

this song is timeless

[@carolcapozio6767]

love it ★★★

[@marinadwenger3918]

The Best music

[@janelau7865]

Samuel silva e verdade musica boa atrvessa fronteiras um abraco

[@stevewzorn]

My dad who died in 1989, never liked music, but he loved two songs. "I left My Heart In San Francisco" and "The Great Pretender". Make me tear up when I hear this song, miss my dad so much.

[@josephlemko3027]

One of the all time great recordings. Tony Williams was an amazing singer.

[@bartongross9471]

Thanks for you're comment yes it is very great

[@syourke3]

The Platters were the cream of Doo Wop. Listen to that beautiful tenor voice. Wonderful song, too.

[@richardscanlan3419]

And yet they weren't really doo-wop,were they? They were essentially blues,but thanks to their talented singer Sam Williams made an easy transition into rock'n'roll.Great,great group.

[@syourke3]

Richard Scanlan Isn't it Tony Williams? He's phenomenal! I've never thought of the Platters as a blues group although this particular song does have a sort of blues feel to it. But songs like Only You, Smoke Gets in Your Eyes, and Unchained Melody are beautiful ballads but not blues songs, right? Whatever they did, it was incredibly beautiful and very professional. They were a cut above.

[@jamessomers8495]

Also R&B

[@Lmv.-jrz.]

@@richardscanlan34196 ñ.p

[@richardscanlan3167]

@@syourke3 my apologies - TONY Williams.I should wash my mouth out!

[@macazimba]

When music was music and singers vocalised to be understood and express feelings and respect for their audiences, long lost art, great video, Thanks!

[@KylaMarieMLobo]

Ettyľ

[@lauraceballos9909]

All the reason!

[@eduardoflores30]

O que me impressiona nesses vídeos antigos é a qualidade das músicas, dos cantores e cantoras, mas o que chama atenção é a beleza das mulheres, as de hoje acho tão superficiais e com falta de feminilidade, as de antigamente eram lindas e sensuais sem ser vulgar.

[@viviguerra1413]

I'm here in Argentina 🇦🇷 listening to The Platters...❤️🙋‍♀️

[@TheReesew1974]

Right on.

[@viviguerra1413]

@@TheReesew1974 Your people are the best musicians...👍😊

[@philippankhurst6680]

Tony Williams - the 20th century's greatest male voice. No one else comes near.

[@dlkline27]

Thank you for that name. I totally agree with you. What a wonderful singing voice.

[@hildaallen2640]

:;h()&(+',

[@marjaliisaa953]

I so love this music and these lovely sounds. This music is timeless.

[@Collins_Alex.078]

Hello you look beautiful and your smile is so beautiful please always wear that smile on your face 😊😊

[@detnoswal]

First heard the song on the radio on the way home for the Tri-school dance on my 16th birthday

[@raymondhummel5211]

Such a wonderfully constructed song from the 50's. The lead singer and back up singers have such a wonderful blend so skillfully done! The song has such a good story line to it too! I think they created a masterpiece!

[@jbj27406]

That divine creature singing the female lead is just a study in beauty.

[@jaysongamboa2628]

Im 73yrs old now and still listening to the platers.this is immortal .

[@claudiasimon3140]

I love that song.

[@billirvin9057]

In 1975, I was in the Air Force stationed in Bangkok, Thailand ... The Platters performed at our NCO Club two weekends in a row for $5/head. A show I will never forget.

[@wildwaning9427]

Wow!! I certainly hope you got pics!!

[@kerenhappuch8]

There will never be music so beautiful as it was back in the 60's and 70's and there will never be the voices like it was back then either. Beautiful people, beautiful music, many hard times for most.

[@rhondaboncutter5812]

I agree!

[@tedcarter8074]

This beautiful song is from 1955. What a wonderful effort. I am enchanted.

[@selena7024]

@@tedcarter8074 50’s had great music too....

[@tedcarter8074]

@@selena7024 The fifties was the best era if one has to judge but it is a tough call with the sixties

[@edwardalamo2507]

You mean the fifties and before the Beatles simple lyrics.

[@wendypalmer4404]

There will never be a group again like the Platters pure class

[@Jss316]

Hello Wendy how are things going with you?

[@user-yh8mk4gz9z]

좋아하는 옛날 곡을 들으니 심쿵하네요~~💘 감사히 잘들었어요

[@Rose-kd3lr]

This beautiful song will never go out of style as all their other songs. They are awesome!

[@gittic]

Love it!

[@nicholasherr6166]

Yah

[@nicholasherr6166]

Smoke gets in your eyes. To All our youth

[@Jss316]

Hello Rose, how are you doing?

[@Jss316]

@@rosebrown9265 Happy new year Rose. My name is Jerry I'm from Denmark currently living in Massachusetts USA. Where are you from?

[@janepang484]

THE PLATTERS💖👸👬🧑‍🤝‍🧑🌟🤩 Great!🎼🎵🎤📀🎧📺🎥👍👏 From Hong Kong🙋‍♀️🌏💝🌺🥰

[@Jss316]

Hello Jane how are you doing?

[@Denise-xe3if]

I remember.. yea! Thank you for posting this

[@Jss316]

Hello Denise how are you doing?

[@pammyj75]

I love them wat great singers ooooh love them so much

[@Jss316]

How are you doing Pammy?

[@wvgirl5000]

I never get tired of hearing this song. What a voice! I remember Mom playing their albums when I was growing up. She made sure we were exposed to all types of music not just rock and roll. I'm so glad she did.

[@msairs]

my dad played their albums. i love the collection of music my dad has.

[@higoralves3766]

L I N D A

[@reynaldomedina6390]

GREAT comment

[@patriziatabanelli5747]

La loro bravura è insuperabile, interpretano il brano con un'eleganza inimitabile e quel sorriso meraviglioso sul bel viso della ragazza rende l'ascolto e la visione qualcosa di magico.

[@ellisburns1109]

The Platters are and were one of music's all time greatest groups bar none. They and Chuck Berry, Little Richard and Bo Diddley dominated the early beginnings of Rock-Roll. Tony Williams had one of the greatest voices that the music world has ever heard. The Platters dominated the Billboards top 100 with great songs like: The Great Pretender, Twilight Time, Smoke Gets In Your Eyes, My Prayer, The Magic Touch, I Love You 1000 Times. They had a lot of crossover white fans in their heyday. RIP to all of the former members of the groups including Sonny Turner who passed away around January 22, 2022.

[@ellisburns1109]

PS ; Another of my favorite songs from the Platters were Only You. I believe that the Platters with Tony Williams didn't make I Love You 1000 times. I believe that the Platters with Sonny Turner did I Love You 1000 Times. May all the Platters who have left us Rest In Peace in the Rock-n-Roll Heaven.

[@alasdairwreid]

Totally agree . . . . .!!!!!

[@alasdairwreid]

DITTO

[@francisalanwormald6328]

NOW 84 I still Love & SING ALONG!!! MY TEEN YEARS PERSONIFIED!!!!

[@carolpark6347]

Boy I love this music I use 2 dance 2 all thesesonys n 50s. Love this group awzome❤❤

[@alexanderball923]

One of the greatest groups of the century. They don't make them like this anymore. One big hit after another. Reminds me of "make -out" time in my 49 Chevy. 84 and still a big fan.

[@georgemahikoa9623]

Grew up on Motown, & Doo Wop. BORN IN "56" BEST YEARS OF MY LIFE.

[@jeffreyhare5695]

Tony Williams taken way too soon @ 51. God must have wanted his beautiful voice in Heaven. So glad to have been a double nickel baby and grew up with such wonderful music.

[@giegiesaonoygela3794]

Great but unnrrd mpmsu pang Delle gago steban

[@annmariecarruthers4517]

All there songs are out of this world no one like them ever again one of a kind.

[@Jss316]

Hello Annmarie how are you doing?

[@bobbygibson1389]

This is one of the greatest songs ever recorded.

[@dwightdodd3734]

Too good for the common ear !

[@catherinewalsh5142]

The platters are wonderful they are a legend nobody can replace them they were very talented and anybody that can't see that knows nothing about beautiful singers. There music will go on forever.

[@delfine7163]

Wonderful! Thank you for posting. The greatest songs by greatest performers- I love them still over 60 years.❤

[@hermilaperaltacarrillo7070]

Cuantos ESCUCHANDO estas melodías, que solamente es para seres que son de BUEN GUSTO MUDICAL, MELODICO, etc, etc les saluda de Cusco Perú. Marzo 2022

[@marydelaney8450]

O m G. Love the platters!! Big back in my day !!! 🥰💝🎉

[@Jss316]

Hello Mary how are you doing?

[@mariadefreitas3274]

The Platters Great Pretender is still Great!!

[@Jss316]

How are you doing Maria?

[@deeohgee4574]

This group brings wonderous memories of a world forever lost...I hate to think of the memories our grandchildren will have.

[@uweschoof1527]

Das ist wunderbare Musik mit viel Gefühl, toller Stimme und ...so menschlich. Ein echter Klassiker.

[@tames_one]

It's verry nostalgic song! My father was hearing the record. Tanks!

[@moniquegazaix5407]

Magnifique chanson 🌹👍

[@Jss316]

Hello Monique how are you doing?

[@RJ-fz7il]

Pure talent, I miss this kind of music.

[@patriciarowlandsrowlands8046]

Absolutely love that it's just so wonderful as voice and even the message of the song thank you all my name is Patricia

[@lewiswereb8994]

God, that girl is gorgeous! And the group is so fantastic I can not do it justice with my comments. I grew up with them, and haven't heard anything in my 80 years that can really compare. The Statlers, maybe, but most groups or individuals just don't make it.

[@Joy7BS]

My favorite------I love all their songs---they were my favorites in high school---still are. but only with Zola

[@jp3923]

Mine too. I was a freshman in college when this song was released, and I can still enjoy it as much today. I agree about Lola. She harmonized beautifully and was a class lady. Tony Williams was absolutely the best as lead singer.

[@Jss316]

Hello Joyce how are you doing?

[@CANDIDO415]

A solitary man is a sad creature of this universe,and in his loneliness he curse the day he was born. But, God who is so merciful,put on his path the woman of his dreams which one will fill his heart with happiness.

[@johnnyrekall6270]

E.Omar Matute That's beautiful.

[@hjt092794]

that was beautiful where did you get it.

[@ariannaturtles6489]

***** dude... you make life sound life sound like a circle of depression with no end... xC

[@honestyfenix530]

BS; in most cases nobody ever finds the man/woman of his/her dreams. I agree with your first sentence 100%

[@showyalucard]

This was the first Platters song I heard 50 yrs ago, the memorie's of that time come flooding back. I wish this style of music came back, it is soooo romantic, my heart fills with joy when I hear any songs by this wonderful group The Platters. I'm 72 yrs, from Sydney Australia.

[@tkso.philly-7868]

YES !!!!! I LOVED heari g my mom and dad playing The Platters music growi g up years ago, but, I also remember falling in love with the BEAUTIFUL lady singer 🤎🤎🤎

[@edwardalamo2507]

Favorite songs say a lot about you, everyone should have a play list

[@peterdooley9181]

I have mixture of everything

[@believer2223]

I wholeheartedly agree💚

[@hmackie6823]

One of the GREATEST songs I EVER heard...E V E R

[@edwardpootchemunka5174]

You can say that Again mate 👍

[@rhondaboncutter5812]

Born in 1953, have loved Music all of my life! I REALLY loved Elvis! My whole life is love of music! God Bless you all! Be safe, and well! God Bless!

[@georgeskeggs9931]

Fantastic group bought this and most of their other fabulous records in the 1950's🎶🎶🤗👍👏👏

[@ich9905]

Oh, mein Gott ich hätte auch nich t gedacht, das ich so fix wieder rein komme.. Toll Toll Toll Toll Toll Toll Toll Toll Toll Toll Toll Toll Toll.. Danke, das du auch dabei bist..........

[@cappydow]

When I think back,I am so lucky to have been sixteen when the BEST music was around. I was sixteen in 1956.

[@richardhughes2988]

If I was a singer I wouldn’t like to follow them wow what a singer👍🇬🇧

[@oscarchoi9759]

This one good 🎼🎵🎶❗️

[@lucilleyoung9142]

This song is perfect, and this group is perfection.

[@peterprescott3419]

The ORIGINAL Platters. The best group ever. Tony Williams the best lead singer ever. Love them all.

[@jp3923]

You nailed it, Peter Prescott.

[@fernandomacias3735]

I´M 76 YEARS OLD AND STILL SINGING THIS MY FAVORITE SONG ON MY KARAOKE SOUND EQUIPMENT SYSTEM. GOD BLESS THE USA!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jeanmariebasset2544]

Même age,je les ai vu sur scène en 1958 à Sidi bel abbès

[@larrymick2445]

Great tune? Yes! But for my part, It's crowded out by "Only You" I believe this is a new lead singer who doesn't even approach the original, who could sing better than any bird that I ever heard! I only heard it, I never looked it up, in fact, I think now I will. This isn't the kind of song you'd hear it on. but on others, you surely can!

[@lessiver]

@@jeanmariebasset2544 Mais non ??

[@juanitamcfadin9064]

I simply love to listen to this singing group, especially, the lead singer, TONY WILLIAMS. THEY MADE US HAPPY FOR MANY YEARS.

[@josephantony554]

Am a 20 year old from Kenya, Africa and I don't know why I keep coming back to listen to this, I just can't get enough of it

[@kalamargigante374]

A masterpiece. Complete. Composition, vocals, music, theme, interpretation. Just flawless!!.

[@pcpete911]

What absolutely fantastic memories. I was so lucky to be a teenager in the late 1950's to mid 60's. God, what I wouldn't give to do it all again and not change a thing.

[@laurawilliams5363]

Love this music. You can understand what the song is about and it is great dancing time! I wish he had this today!

[@luisaestrellitapardomunoz9210]

Estas cancioned son unicas... jamas dejaran de hacer volver a la niñez.. adolescencia.. con ellas crecí...

[@mycoisiko6913]

My first time to listen to this song but I don’t want this song to end.nice piece

[@mkelly534]

WOW!! Amazing that so many of the all time classics were sung by this group. Incredible vocals and lyrics

[@ivanleterror9158]

And no white cover groups. I'm Swedish.

[@josephfdanza4937]

@@ivanleterror9158 Who Cares beside YOU!!!!

[@heraldocarlosbarbosa5305]

Aprendi a ouvir curtir com meu irmão mais velho, muito obrigado meu irmão Cláudio.

[@presbyteriangirl9739]

I'm 38 and l love this music. It's so classy and beautiful.

[@veroniquehaysmahdy8644]

Just listenning and you will ne happy !!!!!

[@Jss316]

Hello Véronique how are things going with you?

[@yvonneenglund2164]

Wonderful, I have listen to them in 1954, ,live in Hässleholm

[@Jss316]

Hello Yvonne how are you doing?

[@hoangphuongtran6204]

WOW.! It seems like just yesterday, when I listened to The Platters, half way around the world, 18 yrs old high school kid in Vietnam; and now I am 81, in Sacramento, CA. The same vocal singer group, but with much more emotional feeling.! Never a split second that I feel tired or boring listening to this kind of music, especially , performed by favorite singers and bands of the old times. Thanks for posting.! Appreciated.

[@edwardpootchemunka2061]

Last month I saw a movie called mischief and this Beautiful song was the soundtrack The Great Pretender Beautiful Classic 👏👏👍👍

[@marcomj93]

Capolavori di una volta altri tempi indimenticabili grazie mille

[@janetball4686]

We were spoiled with all the great music in the sixtys

[@Jss316]

Hello Janet, how are things going with you?

[@luizsoares7831]

24/2/23 - Anos 50. Ouvíamos este conjunto vocal inigualável . Saudades.

[@ingridhumphrey1824]

Tony Williams had a heavenly voice.I love listening to the four original records of the Platters.

[@Collins_Alex.078]

Hello you look beautiful and your smile is so beautiful please always wear that smile on your face 😊😊

[@davidoswald9253]

Memories of a past relationship!! Miss you Rainy!!

[@lizmurphy2206]

My Parents had all these albums but I did not understand why my father was so prejudice but loved this music! Asshole! I am 60 yrs young but always loved the 50s music!

[@Jss316]

Hello Liz how are you doing?

[@nildafortuna8259]

Maravilloso grupo musical.Qué cancion más bella!

[@chiefvilla3167]

I Remember You songs when I was very very very young my aunts would listen to this under 45 records. The good old days. Mid-forties through the fifties and sixties. Have to be the for music.🤙🏽🤙🏽👍🏽👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🤝🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽✌🏽✌🏽💪🏾💖💖🤷🏽‍♂️🙋🏽‍♂️😊😎😎. The sad part of this is I only have one Aunt left. She was the youngest and she's in her mid-seventies. I lost my mom last year on Father's Day. Songs by good memories and songs with sad memories. Especially when you didn't grow up with your family members.😞🙁😕😒☹🙋🏽‍♂️🙋🏽‍♂️.💔.😢😢😢😪😭😔😞.