OMG THIS SONG IS PRICELESS!! THE PLATTERS - SMOKE GETS IN YOUR EYES (REACTION)

[@josechino4704]

One in a billion,they broke the mold,this man had a Angelical and powerful voice.

[@guidosarducci]

Music like this IS priceless. You will never hear any music as great as this kind/style/type/genre ever again. Songs, lyrics, melodies like this are from an era gone by. I am just thankful I am from that era........... Thank you for taking the time to listen.

[@patriciaotoole5930]

U r so right ty

[@fancy4865]

Never say never..there is always hope

[@leighsaldivar4439]

@@fancy4865 nah it won’t come around again. But that’s ok. That’s what makes it special.

[@guidosarducci]

@@fancy4865 Really?

[@opaulamorgan4265]

Guido Sarducci, me too, my teenage years, a beautiful era gone by, we were so fortunate to have experienced this genre of music!

[@breckrichardson390]

The end of this brings tears (not smoke) to my eyes. Just plain gorgeous. Pure and gorgeous.

[@susiem22]

Yes, it's gorgeous!! I'm one of the spoiled Boomers but I am as grateful as can be!! I realize how good we had it!! ❤❤❤❤

[@carlajeangilliland70]

Hay it's the 78 year old grandma, some of you all are here today because your grandparents, or parents fell in love slow dancing to this kind of music back in the day. I was there to experience it all through out the years, and feel so privileged to have been there for it all. There is no music to compare to the greats of the 50's and 60's.

[@darleeneadams9833]

This is called talent. Pure and simple.

[@karenj3611]

Ahhh. The good old days. When singers could sing, love it

[@bryceeasterman3943]

Unlike today this was when musicians played and singers actually sang no auto tune the platters were fantastic

[@rjb6327]

As you can probably tell by now, they knew how to sing back then. So many great singers. Just glad I grew up with it.

[@starleemartin1961]

Ugh, I've heard this song my entire life and that high note at the end and the music's crescendo still gives me chills. This is what I call "disgustingly beautiful" because it's so obsene how heavenly this song is.

[@DaveD2488]

Today's music will newer never never ever ever ever come close to this. The instrumentals and the Lyrics is priceless!

[@serge.l.1897]

Pure talent and no electronic components or other means to manipulate and support less talented bands as we witness at present time. The Platters always gave shivers. This I s a true marvel and blueprint of yesterday.

[@daviedmx38]

My mother used to sing this to me as a lullaby

[@barrycohen311]

Sounds like an Opera singer! This cat could wipe the floor with 99% of the male vocalists out there.

[@GeekyChickInGlasses]

For me this is one of the most beautiful songs ever recorded.

[@rennyshelton]

The Platters were my favorite group from the 1950's. If you care to go back a decade, check out The Ink Spots from the 1940's.

[@jerrywilliamson4045]

Yes the Inkspots were great, also The Mills Brothers from same era

[@alanjay5974]

Yes, agreed, did U know Elvis backing singers The Jordanairs were inspired by them.All the best.

[@kartaan]

If I Didn't Care (The Ink Spots) is my favorite talking/singing song ...though I have to give credit to Fred Sanford for introducing me to it ;-)

[@lindanicholson950]

Ink Spots. Whispering Grass. Someone's Rocking My Dream Boat. I Don't Want To Set The World On Fire. we Three.

[@alanjay5974]

@@lindanicholson950 All great songs from that era youv'e chosen. But one that seems to have gone under the radar is a personal favorite of mine is When the Swallows Come back to Capistrano.The lead singer had a gentle quality tone to his voice which is easy on the ear which made them so good.They were before my time but as a music historian I'm familiar with all decades.If U are not aware of RUTH ETTING can I suggest U listen to SHINE ON HARVEST MOON 1931, she had a wonderful tone & way with a song. Also try one of the cutest voice & songs iv'e ever heard, try THATS MY WEAKNESS NOW by HELEN KANE 1928.Dont be put off by the year, many old songs have been cleaned up & sound better than when they were 1st recorded.All the best & I wish U well.

[@jennysmith5649]

The one and only Platters! Music from heaven! No one ever like them!

[@MikeJones-uq4zj]

Tony Williams had an all time voice that can lead in any era, even now.

[@barrycohen311]

Next level, cosmic shit.... Surreal.

[@owensedo6181]

Yeslord

[@outofmanyweareone6429]

Play more this is the classic ❤❤❤❤❤

[@lonestarbug]

True.

[@mikem957]

Back then the singers could actually SING. Can't say the same for today's "talent" that they call music.

[@lindaweathers8182]

That harp,...WOW !!! how beautiful is that ??? The Platters...awesome group, beautiful music, incredible~

[@dstorm7752]

They were just outrageously good, Sublime.

[@chrino21]

"When your heart's on fire you must realize smoke gets in your eyes..." Beautiful.

[@FEFE0611]

I wasn’t even born when this song came out but through my mother I now know what I missed. Beautiful song, beautiful blend of voices and the superb singing of one of the finest voices known to mankind.

[@osocool1too]

This 1958 song was amazing then and still is...a truly wonderful piece of music. 👍

[@georgeanthony7282]

I was just one year old.. but I listen to it today with no hesitation... old majestic songs will never go away!!!

[@caroleathenacosta-songwrit9193]

The recording is from 1958 but the song is from ... 1933!

[@garbagebanditdayz819]

What great group, The Platters. From like late 1957 through 1960 they just made hit, after hit, after hit. Absolutely perfect late 50s harmony.

[@ganzano]

No echo, no autotune, no filtering, no.....NOTHING. Tony Williams was a 1-in-a-billion voice.

[@raenellefisher8514]

Beautiful reaction.

[@americanaforever6725]

Amazing classic with Tony Williams on lead vocals

[@larryfried7742]

Tony Williams the lead singer here was incredible. He has one of those amazing voices that as soon as you heard one of his vocals you knew it was him! Great reaction..to one of the best vocal groups ever. That's why we older people think that most of the new music sucks!

[@davidtullis2810]

Finally someone is reacting to 1950's music thank you but your just scratching the surface. I know you will enjoy the journey

[@throwsomething]

Even if you've heard this before, the emotion you show is real. Thank you.

[@kestrelle5345]

Smokey Robinson and the Miracles "Tracks of my Tears" comes to mind.

[@odiebryer2144]

Got to be one of the most beautiful 😍 songs ever made!!! Gives me chills every time I hear this song!!!

[@danielstorm8931]

Music is magic. Magic is special and special is love.. Real feelings, real life talent.

[@Wolfsky9]

The Great Tony Williams on lead vocal . ---------From 1959. --------A classic.

[@kwanshiyin]

Another artist from back then with an incredibly beautiful voice is Johnny Mathis. "All The Time" and "Twelfth of Never" are two of my favorites.

[@barrycohen311]

Funny you say that. I was thinking the singer sounded a lot like Mathis.

[@shelleybleu4903]

The Mills brothers from 40s and 50s too.

[@jeffwanser5727]

I still remember a radio commercial from the 60s, when Mathis put out an album. A teenager said, "Sure I like rock music, but he's Mathis!"

[@christineirving4491pluviophile]

Not forgetting 'That Certain Smile'

[@vancelubben5300]

Their voices are absolutely flawless!!!

[@hockemeyer1]

The Platters go back to my time. We had such wonderful music of many genres. Where did it go?

[@michelleydenisey4697]

I grew up in the 70’s, but my mother loved the Platters and had one of their albums. I’ve loved them for as long as I can remember.

[@SD-mw1hz]

This is real music, real voices, real musicians', so many had orchestras playing behind them, fantastic. So much beauty, a lot of todays music is trash, it does not build your soul, it tears it down. Keep blessing your ears with beautiful music.

[@timothymunger3186]

I am so glad you are opening your hearts to this classic music. A few months ago you had no idea what was waiting for you. Seems like you can't stop now.

[@navigatingwithnana]

This song was released the year I was born, and considered an "oldie" when I was in high school. Can you imagine slow dancing to this at your prom? How incredible! LOVE THE 50'S!

[@petermorgan768]

As a child, my Mother had the Platters albums in the house and playing often. It's amazing how a song can take you back to better times. Thank you for the memories.

[@ritaanderson4855]

First of all, the person who wrote this song was an absolute master of his craft! These lyrics are magical. And the Platters' lead singer does the song justice with his equally magical voice and the beautiful voices of the backup singers complete this epic achievement in music!

[@jcfan68]

They came to a music festival in my small town in the province of Québec early 90s. My dad had never attended the festival since the beginning in the 70s. When he learned they would be coming, he said "I'm going".He actually cried, it was the music he listened to as a teen. They weren't all the original members but some were and they sounded exactly like that. REALLY proud to say I saw these legends live.

[@lipby]

My favorite Platters song--and one of my favorite songs from the 1950s--is "My Prayer." (Though the song was written in the 1920s.) It's incredibly beautiful.

[@ConstantGardener-q9q]

the male harmony groups of the 50s and 60s were amazing and should be more treasured. thank you for reacting to these gems

[@davidstathers9534]

I think it's fair to say that back in the day their voices is what carried the groups, bands and solo artists forward not the technology and recording Tweeks that a lot of today's artists have come to rely on .another great reaction from you guys . Would love to see a reaction to pussycat singing Mississippi great female harmonies

[@janetsilverhawk7204]

Totally agree

[@davidroyston1918]

The talent in this group is spectacular.

[@joycewalbert1413]

This song breaks your heart! What magical songs and incredible voices!

[@Steve52344]

Your reaction to Tony Williams' voice is so much fun to see. It's been my reaction since I heard it over 60 years ago. How much more amazing can a voice get? Someone tell me! And let me add that things like 'autotune' were never even IMAGINED back then. You were a singer or you weren't..

[@peachesdixon7567]

Goodness, we had great music back in the day. The voices! The voices!

[@redjones8010]

My late father owned a Platters album, and he played that cassette frequently when we were children. Hearing this takes me back to those times, and it's only in recent years that I came to understand his admiration for these singers with their astounding voices. The voices I hear in today's charts can't quite compare.

[@opaulamorgan4265]

Lead singer, Tony Williams, had such a beautiful voice! The Platters were one of the outstanding groups of the 1950's and they had many hit records.

[@deegomez2089]

Hands down my fave Platters song. The lead, the backing vocals, the melody.....jeez Louise doesn't get any better 🎶🎵

[@dagmar.6954]

This is another fabulous group from the 50's-60's. This was the time of classy romantic heartfelt songs. Sadly they don't make music like this anymore. They had so many great hits such as "Only You", "Enchanted", "(You've Got) The Magic Touch", "My Prayer", "Twilight Time", "Harbor Lights", "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes", "The Great Pretender" etc.

[@adam.4487]

This sends my mind back to my pre-teen years! Wow!

[@joanr381]

A favorite song of mine…great to slow dance to.

[@Godlygirl38]

This is one of my favorite songs of this time period. It’s so beautifully written.I know it was written in the 20s from what I understand, but there version. WOW. It brings tears to my eyes every time I hear it.

[@kopro-uma1258]

I so mutch love The Platters. After all these years they still give me goosebumps

[@rogeroran2911]

Love these guys and this song

[@robertlassiter907]

IMHO , of all the groups of this era, The Platters were the cream that rose to the top.

[@terrygarcia897]

Man I been digging this masterpiece since the 60s. Tears rolling down my cheeks. Tx

[@BellsWatson]

Back to the 1950s and 1960s different time and different place, much simpler time, a much more innocent time. School "sock hops" so called because they were held in the schools gym and you had to take your shoes off (so not to harm the floor). The music switched back and forth between rock and roll and slow music. Slow dancing an acceptable way to hold your girl close. I am in my 70s and this type of music take me back to win I was 16.

[@russelbarnes7235]

It's a shame that music has not remained as beautiful as it once was, but, thank you for keeping this music alive. The Platters are timeless. Great reaction. Please consider My Prayer, by them. i think you'll love it. Enjoy, peace.

[@terjesamuelsen9509]

What a fantastic voice he had.. and what a sound.. 🙏💕👍

[@ChrissyCancilla]

Nothing will ever beat slow dancing in front of the fireplace to this song!!!!! ☺☺♥

[@mysticsite]

One of my all time favorite songs!! I love this song!!!

[@viviennehodson4768]

Loved this song by the platters. They were exceptional.

[@joejoesguitarinventions]

I heard the Platters... back in the day just as as good today 🙏🔥

[@56music64]

pure pure voices and voices, so talented, our parents and grandparents were spoilt

[@debrap947]

It was a magical time growing up to this kind of music. So nostalgic for me...you guys...take'n me back. 😘

[@saxon-mt5by]

We just didn't realise how blessed we were.

[@rickknight1810]

Lead singer was Tony Williams. Incredible voice, incredible harmonies/

[@sueprator9314]

This song is the CREME DE LE CREME of the Platters...tears at the heart...geezus...songs back then weren't afraid to put orchestration behind awesome voices...

[@Steve52344]

It's about time someone under 50 realized how good so many of those "old" R&B singers were. They sure made 'em back then. Real singing! I'm glad I grew up in the middle of it. .

[@davehenley9980]

Beautiful song. Legendary group. Love your guys reaction. Much love.

[@davesimmer5617]

Thank you so much for playing the music of my time.

[@pattytyndall1021]

Welcome to real music, folks❤️

[@kirstenphillips2646]

My husband and I grew up to this music and we are grateful and lucky we had the best Saturday night dances ever !!

[@monikascholz6654]

I don’t listen to music any from today . 😢 I listen to a radio channel here in Sweden , that only plays old music . I’ m born you can say too late ,in the sixties ,but I grew up on old music and when I was a teenager I started to really listen and collect music from the 50’s like Elvis ,the platters ,Frankie lymon ,Connie Francis ,Clyde Mc phatter, Lavern Baker ,Roy Orbison , John Layton ,The vogues ,many fantastic groups like the Drifters,Temptations and so on .

[@lauren92355]

The Platters as well as so many other phenomenal talented artists of that time period their music is timeless and it gets into your soul.

[@molliehoward3937]

I met one of the platters at one of my conventions of Jehovah’s witnesses and since I was an old older women at that time I still was thrilled meeting them the husband and wife -I can’t carry a tune but I still would try to sing their music . And I still love it at eighty one years old.

[@d-rock5235]

So many bands like this back in the day with great singers and great music. Kinda makes you want to cry at the autotuned crap that's come out in the last 20 years. These guys were real performers. Keep the great tunes comin guys everybody loves it.

[@pettyguy64]

All we can hope for, is a new generation will discover real honest singers from the past and start a new wave of singers who refuse auto tune and polish their own real talent.

[@molsongrrrl]

Absolutely one of my favorite songs ever. Great choice!

[@jimchape]

This was the mid-50's where music was transitioning from Big Band and Swing thru folk/pop with smaller groups like the Platters and into the beginnings of 'Rock & Roll' which got cranked up just a few years later in the late 50's. And yes, Mel there was no electronic enhancement at all back then. It was all voices. The only thing electronic at that time were the guitars , and they were still fairly new. I'm really looking forward to when you two get into the 'Folk' and 'Folk/Rock' genres. I think you'll enjoy those too. Top 6 groups for that music was The Brothers Four, The Highwaymen, The Irish Rovers, Simon and Garfunkel, and last but probably the best - Peter, Paul and Mary and the Mamas and the Papas. They cover the genre from the mid-50's thru the 60s and into the 70's. You both Take Care.

[@vivianclaiborne7653]

@jimchape I'm assuming you're Caucasion Jim...I'm 85 years old, Ex- Night Club singer...in the 50's, 60's and 70's... Our people, unless they were musicians, or singers, never heard of these people. I grew up singing... Gospel, Rhythm and Blues, Ballads, Standards, and Jazz. I met some, and knew some of the enterta- iners back then, Sam Cooke, Johnny Taylor...(there were 2 Johnny Taylors, most didn't know that... they sounded a little alike, they call One ''Little Johnnie Taylor'')~Sarah Vaughn, Smokey Robinson, Johnny Mathis, opened for the Ike and Tina Turner Review, 1968, ''HOLLYWOOD''.. Ray Charles, etc:.. We had so many wonderful Groups then, forging their Ways to the World. We were simple people, and the world was a happier place. We lived in ''WATTS''...California!~

[@bertusvanhal8855]

💖💖💖💖 This is so .... Beautiful, Warm ...They can Sing, Blessed are the 50's and 60's with these Band. And Blessed are We to have 2 Lovely people like You to play this for us. 💝💝💝

[@joannerichards1750]

We have loved The Platters since we first heard their music on the radio. In the last 65 years they have been the gold standard for all vocal groups to emulate.

[@JustaGuy2.0]

I love this song since i heard it on the Spielberg movie "Always", back in 89.

[@denisek4392]

You are helping young people hear what beautiful music sounded like! You are terrific people. I really hope this music will not be forever lost.

[@francesthompson593]

Absolutely beautiful, that voice so clear, nothing like it today!

[@davidfischer8307]

Another classic! I think it is their best, along with Twilight Time. Would definitely add The Drifters to your playlists as well... they have so many classics: There Goes My Baby, This Magic Moment, Up On The Roof, Dance With Me, Save the Last Dance For Me, on and on. the list goes. Such an amazing era of music... Timeless

[@zeppelinfan9360]

I'm kind of a Four Tops fan myself.

[@serafyo]

Pure natural talent! That was required back in those days.

[@roguealien]

...if you haven't already seen it, watch "American Graffiti ". The soundtrack supports the movie so well. It's in the wheel house of what your listening to these days. This song in the movie is poignant, with ron howard dancing wth his girlfriend, cindy williams, both from happy days, the 70's sitcom. Such a sweet song.

[@chrisdakota74]

The song was also featured in the movie "Always", starring Richard Dreyfuss, Holly Hunter, and John Goodman. Tissues are a must!

[@garrymoore2161]

I was so, so very fortunate. I discovered the power of music about the time I hit 6th grade. That was the sixties. I grew up down the road from Detroit so Motown songs flooded the airwaves right along with Elvis, the Righteous Brothers, country, rock-a-billy, to rock and roll, and soul music. I learned to love and appreciate it all. Hearing these "oldies" makes my soul smile

[@starababa1985]

We had music of this quality playing on our car radios all the time. On summer nights, we drove around with our car windows open, and you could hear these songs everywhere. It was pure enchantment to be alive.

[@MeIn321]

One of my favs! Tony Williams is amazing!

[@ABfromWindsor]

Once again another wonderful song from the past by the Platters. This is music and puts you in the mind set of how they felt about love back then because that is all they ever sung about and i'm glad they did.❤.

[@tims7077]

Thanks for your priceless reaction. This is in my top 5 favorite songs of all time. It's as classic and timeless as they come.

[@rff2552]

My parents listened to the platters and danced in our living room. What memories. I love the Platter

[@ppresley9208]

Slow dancing to the Platters ... one of my fondest memories of my high school years ( yes, I'm old ) . Good music never ages !!

[@Kat-gx3se]

All these years later and I STILL get chills hearing this....Love you guys and your appreciation of the exquisite music of my life. Keep it alive.

[@JohnSmith-oj6ir]

one of the songs we all danced to at sock hops in the late 50's and early 60's. we didn't care from black or white - it was great music. and many singers and groups actually recorded the vocals as the orchestra backed them. amazing singers. the platters were beauty in music.