SUCH A CLASSIC SOUND!!! THE PLATTERS - THE GREAT PRETENDER (REACTION)

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[@maryreilly5092]

And see how beautiful the lady singer is. With only her arms and shoulders showing without a deep plunging front, like is so popular now, she was Effortlessly classy in the most feminine and lovely way. Some later and more current preforming artists should see this video. I loved their voices...pure Talent!

[@tommarks3726]

The Platters simply class. You can understand every word.

[@Star-dk8vq]

I don't know about anyone else but I get goose bumps listening to these old songs. All of them

[@davidhubbert9445]

I'm there too simply beautiful.

[@marianamaguire7450]

"Smoke gets in your eyes" is a must

[@trumanupchurch364]

This is what you call music.

[@joannevincent2035]

In 1955 "The Great Pretender" hit the airwaves as I was in first grade. The Platters ruled the radio then. This song has become a part of my soul.

[@YahshuamySovereign]

💞

[@jeffstevens156]

You can’t beat the Platters! They could have had their own station, They had so any hits!

[@pattiehernandez769]

my mom's favorite group ... grew up listening to them in the fifties. still a devoted fan

[@tyronesingh6714]

Yes my brother

[@willowb1527]

One of their most famous songs is Only you ♥️♥️♥️♥️ which I love with my heart. And My prayer, Smoke gets In your eyes and Twilight time

[@hornerinf]

Classic. Perfection.

[@karensegner4505]

This was the best generation of music.

[@claraboyer9219]

You two are the sweetest couple. Congratulations on your love for each other.

[@carollittle1059]

They had a lot of hits!!

[@maryanngarrimone1153]

Love this group!!! I was only 9 when my parents played this song on their turn table. I believe they had a 33 1/2 vinyl record. That is old stuff!

[@americanaforever6725]

Great reaction to these timeless oldies

[@kathyjam2482]

I love this song

[@godbluffvdgg]

It's nice to see you younger people enjoying this...I've enjoyed it my more than a half century of life...It only gets better with age...So many Great artist to hear...It's a life time pursuit...

[@joepowell7025]

ONE OF THE GREATEST SINGING GROUPS EVER !!

[@Mark-iv7np]

Phenomenal singer, one of the best Doowop beautiful songs ever. No music can compare to mid 50s and all 60s in my opinion.

[@margiepelcman9837]

I've always loved this group and this song. I can identify,,,,,

[@davisworth5114]

The Platters were huge when I was a kid, one hit after another, check "Twilight Time", "Harbor Lights", "Smoke Gets in your Eyes", "Only You", do more Coasters "Poison Ivy", Searchin'", "Along Came Jones", and then dive into THE INK SPOTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@carollittle1059]

Tony Williams lead singer is deceased, but the group is still performing. The Great Pretender was released in 1956. Zola is deceased.

[@jerrywilliamson4045]

Tony Williams was the real deal. Saw them live in 1956 at an Alan Freed concert at the Brooklyn Paramount Theater.

[@davidpeters3857]

He’s my favourite ever vocalist….I’m so jealous 😉

[@MigdaliaTomalinas-os2nz]

I was at the Times Square Paramount where I saw Alal Freed spectacular all star show. I guess I was about 14 and after the show we hang out by the back stag door to get autographs. My sister and I lost our money and had to go to the cups that put us on the subway home for free. We never told our parents or we would have been in trouble.

[@jeffstevens156]

The Platters were pure class. I’m so glad We got so much from them. All of them classics. They blend so well, I doubt they need any musical accompaniment.

[@ph-273]

Just beautiful. I could listen to this all day.

[@Rebel9668]

Next one by The Platters has got to be "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes"! 👍❤

[@donmaloy42]

This era of sound moved the listener to live and be the best they can be.

[@donaldgilbreath4200]

Queen did an awesome rendition of this song as well.

[@crazydale1000]

This is true unbridled talent No autotune,no computer crap here

[@rogerdodger6025]

"Twilight Time" and "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes" are two other hits by the Platters.

[@highpath4776]

Did they not do a version of Only You ? ( or have Shawn and Mel done that ?)

[@kathifielder1110]

@@highpath4776 they did that one. You should watch their amazing reaction.

[@godbluffvdgg]

Twilight Time is such a beautiful song...The Platters were one of the greats...

[@jackbutler2989]

Pure class , pure silk the man's voice is like Bailey's Irish Coffee GOAT ....

[@patriciadewitt3427]

I'm 73 and my #1 favorite song since it came out is Twilight Time. I think it's their most beautiful song.

[@susanelkins3068]

BRILLIANCE!!!!!!!!! Beautiful !!!!!!!!!!! Now. On to THE TEMPTATIONS !!!!!!!!! :D --Thanks Shawn and Mel. So entertaining ♥

[@Peter-oh3hc]

Some songs are just perfect. Music. Lyrics. Voices. Just everything

[@autumnamber6849]

I remember this well. They have awesom songs. Like Twilite, and only you.

[@michaeltymich]

My favorite by them is Smoke Gets In Your Eyes, second favorite Only You!

[@willowb1527]

Only you is a very very famous song of theirs I love it. ♥️❤️

[@ithilnin123]

They did Only You not that long ago.

[@PapaEli-pz8ff]

Sleepy lagoon is another favorite

[@grjoseph]

This song has a special meaning for me. This song came out as I was entering puberty (about eleven) and just beginning to have those romantic feelings you got at that age. This is the first singing group I loved, and the first song to bring those feelings. Hearing this song always brings back those special memories, even at 76!

[@woodysthoughts4032]

Right on, brother, I hear ya. We were born the same year.

[@joycewalbert1413]

I know what you mean.

[@godbluffvdgg]

:)...It just gets better with age...I'm 15 years your junior and naturally, we heard this stuff when it was fresh...I feel blessed to have spent a lifetime loving all the "oldies"...I try to tell people the the oldies were oldies two years after they came out...:)

[@maryanngarrimone1153]

I was 9 yrs old when my parents played their 33 1/2 vinyl record. Such good memories!

[@johnjarvis7248]

Great music! Fantastic talent! Never to be out done! Absolutely love these folks!

[@johnnyhawkins43]

This group had out a whole truck load of hits in the 50s and I love them all!

[@mikedrake5373]

The way they harmonized was perfect. 👍😁

[@erikloupias7642]

In the 50's this band was famous and I grew up with it in our house as well, because my father was a big fan.👍

[@dianefiske-foy4717]

I love the Platters!!! I watch their videos as often as I can. Every song they sing is great!!! All five are great!!! But there is no other singer like Tony Williams, the lead singer. If I remember correctly, all the singers of this group are gone now. Someone correct me, if I’m wrong.

[@victorduffany7723]

So beautiful!! I love the Platters!!

[@bostonvair]

Yes, the beautiful Zola Taylor! I have always had a crush on her. Sadly, She passed away in her 60s. She was married for a while to Frankie Lyman, frontman of "The Teenagers," most famous for the song "Why do Fools Fall in Love." A movie of the same name was made of Lyman's life story. Next on your Platters reaction list: "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes." This is another sad song, featured prominently in the movie American Graffiti.

[@julieford8788]

I know you’re to young to remember but this song was played on Happy Days. Great music. ❤️❤️

[@26shedan]

always loved this song, simply beautiful.

[@thixotropic447]

I think he is one of the greatest singers.

[@josecortijo1423]

This is a great song with a group that played the Apollo and the Cotton club.

[@richlisola1]

Freddie Mercury covered this song as one of his solo projects! Give it a listen!

[@jessiejones450]

I would like to thank whom ever requested this song. It is my favorite song by The Platers

[@wilkvanburen]

They were so smooth! I was blessed to grow up in the 70s and 80s when turntables were still a thing and my grandmother would always play her records when we visited. I got to hear a lot of this type of music. In a way, it became my standard for whether or not a singer and their music was good; did they sound as good live as they did on the radio. Back in the day, without the technology we have today, they had to really be able to sing before a record label would even consider them. They had to have that 'something special' like this group had.

[@petervandort7531]

I saw them sing live. One of the greatest groups in the 1950's. Fabulous music. They worked at a LA hotel as car parking valets and during their breaks they practiced their harmonies. Then they hit the big time and they were the greatest.

[@BobC-fo3si]

One of the best of all DooWop songs.The lyrics are amazing the way they flow. Love this.

[@opaulamorgan4265]

The beautiful voice of Tony Williams, lead singer of the Platters. Must listen to the Platters, "My Prayer."1

[@seabreeze8894]

Such beautiful voices, right?! My parents had The Platters’ album with this song, Smoke Gets In Your Eyes, Only You, My Prayer, and more, and I would listen to it for hours when I was still very young. So good. Y’all are adorable and sweet! Love y’all! God bless💖🌸

[@HarborLockRoad]

Always loved this song!!! One of the greatest of all time!

[@bondgirl41373]

The Platters music gives me the kind of goosebumps that go all the way to the scalp. Just a phenomenal group

[@serge.l.1897]

A true gem from The Platters. I remember stopping playing as a child just to listen to them while I didn't even know a word of english. Near 70 years old now and still gets my attention.

[@d-rock5235]

So many hits from this group. Check out what mikimike said "Smoke gets in your Eyes" Probably their best song and also "You've got that magic touch" and i always liked " Sleepy Lagoon".

[@jeffreiland7463]

The kind of music that you've been reacting to is the best reason in the world to believe that the movie "Back to the Future" was a true story.

[@ajruther67]

I saw this so quick that I clicked on the video and clicked like as soon as the video started. I thought I would tell you I've seen The Platters live once. In 2003. Yes they were older and sounded just as good. I even got to talk them and The Drifters. They were at my high school for the 50th anniversary in 2003.

[@taylorzheart]

Definitely my favorite Platters song. There's just something about it that makes you feel so good. Love this 😀❤️ Listen to the Platters song called "My Prayer"

[@southernenigma3427]

I can remember my mother sweeping and mopping the floor while dancing to this song. She adored the Platters. She died this past July and I buried her on my birthday. This has been the worst year of my life, but moments like this, that are bittersweet, can still make me smile. I loved your reaction and I'll be a subscriber as long as you have your channel. I love the fact that you don't swear or use curse words. It's just friendly, real and upbeat.

[@intheparlance]

Thank you for sharing that sweet memory with us! It's so hard to lose a parent, no matter how old we are. You have my sympathy.

[@christinalikoski4937]

Sad to hear also I'm sure your mum sent you the platters to let you know she is near you💕 and ONLY YOU 🤫 Australia 💕 Christina

[@marlecmarine5393]

l know l'm 11 months too late, but i absolutely love the Platters, they were such a talented and elegant group and this song is my favourite, an absolute classic tear jerker......🙂

[@IshiAndNomyJackson]

Do Smoke Gets In Your Eyes by them...I just love it! Halle Berry played Zola in Why Do Fools Fall In Love

[@corinalopez9314]

Must watch movie. Please play Frankie Lymon music. Love your show God bless you both. 💙❤🎶🎶🎶🎶

[@angelado3]

❤️❤️❤️ So classic, and they are all dressed so beautifully and their talent, fire !!

[@isobar5857]

Please play 'Ole man river' by my favourite old time singer "Paul Robeson" , whose sympathies lay with the working class and civil rights. He was truly 'the greatest.' Subscribed.

[@Pntngbrn]

This was one of my mom's favorite songs. She loved this and "Only You" by this same group.

[@kopro-uma1258]

Yesssssss, my late dad favorite singing group. He bought all their records. They still are great, giving me goosebumps.

[@jerryhayes9497]

Freddie Mercury did a cover version of this song

[@sadfaery]

And it was amazing!

[@bwana-ma-coo-bah425]

yeah we know.

[@conman54]

Also the Salter brothers did a great job on this hit.

[@Steve52344]

Freddy Mercury couldn't touch Tony Williams.

[@laurastormgarcia4353]

❤️❤️🥰❤️❤️ 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 BRAVO 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 I’ve always loved this song!!! Great choice and lovely reaction!!! ❤️❤️🥰🥰❤️❤️ With love to you both, always, ~ Laura💞

[@richardhenderson9767]

"Ebb Tide", "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes", "The Magic Touch", "Twilight Time", "Red Sails In the Sunset", "You'll Never Know", "My Prayer".... All great songs!!!❤❤❤

[@56music64]

All those beautiful voices. This was a HUGE hit.

[@MikeHorror67]

Timeless music. One of the best groups/artists from the doo woop days. "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes" is their best in my opinion.

[@lovemyrainydays]

Love it!! I adore this sort of music, and these guys (and girl) especially... I've always thought Tony Williams had one of the most perfectly sublime voices on the PLANET (and I've also got a soft spot for that super-deep bass/baritone of Herb Reed's - so cool!!).

[@deanyoho2755]

This group was very popular in my early years. Loved listening to them. Actually had their albums.

[@thomasgiles6991]

I was a ten year old white boy and I loved this sound. Little Richard and Fats domino were also favorites back then.

[@jimgarvin6313]

This is why me and my age group listen to this older music. the best .

[@bobbyecrockett1710]

My 13 yr. old self loved them so much. Still do! Check out Twilight Time, My Prayer, Smoke Gets In Your eyes. We saw them in concert several times. Fabulous. Around 1957 or so.

[@ellengrace4647]

jackie wilson danny boy you will thank me the most amazing vocals

[@gueromex3056]

Zola is beautiful 😍

[@terra274]

Freddie Mercury done a great rendition of this song. But how clean are their harmony s ..Not a auto tune machine in sight

[@imocchidoro]

Love this version, but there is something special with Freddie. It's works so perfectly.

[@papercup2517]

@@imocchidoro Yes, it does, doesn't it! Although he camped the whole thing up almost to the level of parody/ a big joke, my feeling is that Freddie was actually being very self-aware with that song. Knowing by then that his time on Earth was probably limited, he may have been taking a good look at his life, and the various roles he'd played, both as a performer and off-stage as the good-time party-boy. Had he come to believe in those adopted personas, which were quite different from his shyer, gentler off-stage personality? Did he find he'd lost track of something important somewhere along the way? The other song that I think shows this sort of introspection is The Golden Boy. (Just my thoughts - could be wrong! RIP/love always, dear F...)

[@Steve52344]

Freddie Mercury? LOL. Are you kidding? Tony Williams makes gay Freddie sound like a fart.

[@iringyellow4327]

He cant be compared to these legend band

[@richardscanlan3167]

@@Steve52344 Do't sell Freddie short - he was a serious talent,but not in Tony Williams' league. But then who was? You could maybe present an argument for Nat King Cole or Sam Cooke. But I don't even think they measure up.

[@planojag595]

The Platters are the ones that got me hooked on 50s and 60s Doo-Wop music! Please go down the rabbit hole with The Platters!!! My favorites of theirs are My Prayer, The Great Pretender, Smoke Gets In Your Eyes, Twilight Time, You’ll Never Never Know, On My Word Of Honor, (You’ve Got) The Magic Touch, and I’m Sorry. Oh, and be sure to watch the 80s movie titled Mischief which is what made me fall in love with this genre.

[@rosaneb.santos8279]

Parabéns essas músicas do The Platters são uma obra Prima. 👏👏👏😍❤

[@edevard9048]

Three more great songs from this era are “Let Me In” by The Sensations, Double Shot (Of My Baby’s Love)” by the Swingin’ Medallions, and “Easier Said Than Done” by the Essex, which consisted of three male and one female active duty Marines.

[@sparklemotion1164]

Double Shot will get you going!

[@thomasvest7111]

Your ears have been officially blessed! Next, "Twilight Time" pure romance; after that, the Shirelles, "Will You Still Love me Tomorrow"; The Crystals, "And Then He Kissed Me"; all golden era top 5 hits. If you don't love them, I'll buy dinner.

[@SavedChampion]

1955. One of the great groups. Same time as Elvis and Heartbreak Hotel. Gene Pitney. Johnny Mathis Bill Haley. The start of rock and roll.

[@binslick1000]

His voice is almost is out of this world.

[@juliobarreiro7345]

Tony Williams amazing voice stunning

[@owensedo6181]

Yesllord

[@lindaaumiller7592]

The Platters I love you 1000 times

[@lindarenee2198]

The best song ever!

[@charleneshoemaker3395]

And no electronics. Just a mic. Amazing

[@mikesandoval4288]

Another banger! They music and his voice are so underrated!

[@jamestripp239]

I still have my dads original record of The Platters don’t play it much since he died but remember the memories Thankyou

[@retireorbust]

My sister had this record on 45. Loved the Platters.

[@marianneprescott1497]

You two are so cute..I love watching you enjoy such great music from my era.

[@rog2849]

Great song great vocals by tony Williams

[@jackbutler2989]

Fan that man down he's FIRE ....great song great reaction...

[@eugenescealfjr9383]

Also although the lady never did a solo but I always thought she was stunningly beautiful.

[@patprescott1818]

Awesome song such a classic 50's 🎵 🎶 song❤✌

[@themajicman745]

She was one of 3 women married to Frankie Lyman at the same time back then. Frankie Lyman and the Teenagers.

[@carlosr2x2]

I remember being at a pub with my parents when we were down at the Staten Island Ferry...My mom walks over to the jukebox and puts this record on. I was probaby 10 or 11 years old and they had formed two years before i was born, but when I heard it I was an immediate fan of the Platters. They were beautiful both in looks and talent. Perfect album. The epitome of classic. The young lady was stunning.

[@Mr05Chuck]

No auto tune just talent.

[@osocool1too]

This was popular on the radio as I grew up in the 1950s....the sounds is very 50s and cuts it still in 2022...@ classic. 👍🤗