The Platters - My Prayer- Lyrics

The Platters - My Prayer- Lyrics
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[@juditharnett3356]

This song gives me goosebumps. I'm 75, and it still takes me back to when I was a pre-teen. Tony Williams had the voice and looks of an angel.

[@kootallica]

Beautiful comment... made me happy to read that! 'My Prayer' by The Platters is one of my all time favorite songs... from any genre! Powerful, beautiful vocals & music... the piano melody and haunting backing vocals are superb! ☺

[@pierceryan4092]

Take care.

[@baronedits2213]

you still there mate ?, i hope you are live long legend.

[@Mr.barz4]

75? Sheesh , ❤❤❤❤

[@liafrusoni]

My dad used to sing this to my mom... Miss them both!

[@Dani92670]

What a beautiful memory for you to have.

[@peterrradizeski2176]

did he have a great voice

[@liafrusoni]

@@peterrradizeski2176 , yes. Actually, they both were pretty good singers! :)

[@virgiliocostacarneiro83]

Oi, Lia. Você tem sorte em ter esse pai. Se seu pai dedica hoje essa música para a sua mãe vocês devem ser uma família invejável. Parabéns...

[@liafrusoni]

@@virgiliocostacarneiro83 já faleceram. :( Mas obrigada pelo comentário, ambos eram fantásticos! :)

[@ulfy01]

I listen to a crapload of heavy metal. But at the end of the day, I often come back to the Platters. They just don't make music like this anymore. This song is so beautiful.

[@lindyloo2409]

Me too. Big rock fan but these are just perfection 🙂

[@jarvis1777]

Same I listen to a lot of rock rap indie hip pop r&b country etc and at the end of the day I always go to listen to the platters because their music is beautiful

[@olive3700]

I love it in the evening, too.

[@user-uh5bx1zg7b]

please cut a version of this on black metal... and don't forget to post it up on youtube

[@Frank-n-Sense]

The chord changes & chromatic modulations from major to minor... fuggedaboudit! In the age of Melodyne and Autotune, who is even trying to learn such works of art, let along sing them. Same reason Nu Metal avoid the metal I grew up on like Sabbath, the Ronnie Dio years.

[@mdjr1280]

"This is the water and this is the well. Drink full and descend. The horse is the white of the eye and dark within"

[@nacierkan]

👍

[@occamsox5331]

Got a light?

[@natecw4164]

1950s America, prepare to drink up television so it can rot you from the inside. Essentially what Lynch was saying here.

[@67lionsoflisbon37]

@@occamsox5331 😂😂😂

[@IDHLEB]

@@natecw4164 1. Why are you so sure about this particular theory? 2. By this logic, every medium of storytelling is bad

[@cyndiclaire2708]

My late Dad loved the Platters. He was dying when I was married the first time.. My second time he was gone... My Husband and I danced to this song for our first dance at our wedding reception.. To this day... (34 years later on August 1, 2021) I still tear up... Rest in Peace, Daddy, I found my Mr. Right..... Love, your mad cap first born...

[@alrava2893]

Ll9

[@MJEvermore853]

❤️

[@pierceryan4092]

Well said,,Take care.

[@MT-px7re]

Your comment brought tears to my eyes. That is so beautiful. Thank you for sharing this. God bless you and your husband. And your Dad who is with the Lord. ♥️🙏♥️🙏♥️🙏♥️🙏♥️

[@dangess8114]

The Platters will always be one of my favorite groups of the 50s. When it comes to romantic lovesongs, they definately wrote the book!

[@pattipietschmann5243]

Me also.

[@orvilledraughan2262]

CT CT

[@DenisAntonioDenis-sk7iz]

Note 1000

[@lenoramitchell7021]

..one of the BEST of all time...

[@johnwinthrop9230]

High school in the mid 50's was a trip.My class back east was '58, and THE PLATTERS were just terrific back then, hit after hit, the BEST slow music to dance to ever. We were so cool, we never even knew how lucky we were, or how it all would change forever shortly thereafter. That fabulous music, those beautiful girls, the unbelievable cars - what a time it was to be young & alive! Hail hail rock 'n' roll!

[@DudeSilad]

I've heard many versions of this song. But they shouldn't bother. This is absolute perfection. One of, if not the finest vocal performances I've ever heard.

[@leiserball]

Dude Dudster . I agree but try the Jerry Vale version too if you haven't heard it.

[@Dan_moon_sun]

Absolutely true. Beautiful voice. Unmatched.

[@joannavowles4296]

Indeed...

[@magegamer806]

Another good from the platters is the great pretender(not the Freddy Mercury cover)

[@tammyward2932]

He voice is as smooth as silk!! Simply Beautiful!!

[@joelorane7995]

i think this song is in Gods playlist.

[@joycetyner7643]

Yes

[@corazon6325]

Lol

[@MrPizza063]

@@joycetyner7643 he wrote it for the platters

[@jnstonbely5215]

I think you’re right. WHAT a Voice !

[@DouglasTaylor69]

It is at the top of God’s playlist.

[@krystynanikiel3554]

Tony’s heavenly voice and the lyrics that tear you apart. This song floors me every time I listen to it.

[@josephel4292]

Listening to this song on the 90th anniversary of my dear mother's birth. She ❤ The Platters.

[@stuarthtodd]

My dad wanted to use this song when we buried my mother. I grew up with this song and even now at 43 years old I still know it, and I sing it and I cry to it.

[@Mackingcole]

Absolutely the best version of this song! Fabulous singing, great arrangement, and such emotion. Brilliant!!

[@katiemcbride8509]

Why is (my lord) not in the printed lyrics?

[@JaneDoe-nm1vo]

Agreed!!

[@selrojas6346]

The most underrated group ever. They don't mind, they are angels!

[@patriciaadams-rl4iz]

No one can sing like the original's. And there will never be another group like this.

[@josefernandoramirezflores2170]

"When things are not going well, nothing like closing your eyes and hearing a beautiful performance is a beautiful song"❤❤❤💯💢

[@misteuraxe691]

1956: this song is amazing! 1991: i will see you again in 25 years. 2016 this song is still amazing!

[@esStehtDerFusilier]

2020:Still Great! Love it!

[@juanitamcfadin9064]

I just love all of the songs the PLATTERS sing. I was so sorry when Tony Williams left the group & went solo on his own. He had such a short life, died at age 56 in 1993. Another beautiful voice silenced.

[@juanitamcfadin9064]

I did, someone erased it, I wonder WHO would do such a cruel thing?

[@Heygoodlooking-lk9kg]

@@juanitamcfadin9064 a musical moron

[@juanitamcfadin9064]

I thought you did not allow disrespect of a person on your comments. This person called me by my real name saying I was a musical MORON. WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

[@notsure1277]

In terms of talent, power, lyrics, and arrangements, there was no better American group (not including solo performers here) from the 1950s than the Platters. No other group was even close.

[@kevinchouinard9539]

What a voice! What a song! IMO The Platters were the ultimate in doo wop and the best group of the 50s

[@garyroth2764]

My 1953 Cadillac convertible had the sweetest AM radio and The Platters were frequent visitors to that silver bullet at one of the most memorable times in my young life. Just try to wipe out memories like this. Nothing today can do it.

[@SouthJerseyBaitReviews]

Outer Range Series brought me here Thanks for the master piece.

[@wvmountaineer69]

Me too!

[@pauldavid362]

The horse is the white of the eyes, the darkness within…

[@ilfumettarovetustochannel]

Gotta Light?!?

[@dundymuffler6641]

*crawls inside your mouth*

[@salliegarrett5496]

My Prayer is a Rapture in Blue, what a lyric, thankyou Platters 😀x

[@randolfo39]

My prayer story It must have been 50 years ago. I saw the platters do this live in a small Club off to the side of LaGuardia Airport in Corona Queens. The group does the opening numbers without Tony Williams. He comes out to lead. He trips and falls into the drums and cymbals. (Small stage). They pick him up, dust him off and he sings “My Prayer“ exactly like the record, exactly. We’re standing ten foot from the stage. This song was drilled right thru us….you don’t learn how to sing like that, he was born that way. If I remember right, I think it was New Year’s Eve.

[@AnnaLVajda]

Someone praying to be with me is the most romantic thing I can imagine.

[@joeoglesby2435]

Anna Vajda hello did you get the answer to your prayer ? I hope so.

[@user-nl8dj1nq6v]

My dad's song for my mom. He wrote the lyrics on a piece of paper , which I think I still have. My mom passed in1975 and my dad 1999

[@Krisoleil]

This song really reminds me of my father. The scent of childhood, when the dawn is fading and Papa plays this song welcoming the morning. Such a nice feeling..

[@pierceryan4092]

Take care.

[@Nicole-kc1vx]

Mariah brought me here! 😊 I love both versions of this song. Mariah's cover has her signature melissma sound, mixture of soft vocals and beautiful belts.

[@annasnider5466]

She doesn't compare 😂

[@Nicole-kc1vx]

@@annasnider5466 I would say her version is better. The singing styles are completely different, you can't compare them. Which you think is best is dependent upon the style of singing you like.

[@EntireStaff]

That power and vibrato is timeless and unmatched.

[@yvonnedavidson4614]

True.

[@Unknownlll123]

This masterpiece is one on its own, it always gets me, so beautiful. 🤗.

[@mikalgangmark]

Tony Williams had such an amazing voice

[@parispoet]

I have always wished I grew up in the 50's so I could've been around this great music. That's when there was still romantic songs...❤

[@GM8101PHX]

Well you stumbled on a great song from 1956 right before I was born in 1957, I was exposed to all of the music by my parents thankfully they are here on KZbin!! Keep exploring there are many artists from the 50's here!! Put Your Head On My Shoulder by Paul Anka, his 1963 recording is amazing, Since I Don't Have You by the Skyliners, I could go on and on!!

[@robertpower6712]

David Lynch's weather forecast brought me here. Heaven sent♥️

[@napoleonsolo5929]

I miss it so much.

[@muffs55mercury61]

These classics now days make my eyes watery. A great slow dance number that I never get tired of. One of those classics that never becomes outdated. It's lead singer Tony Williams (1928-1992) brought the magic touch to many of their hits.

[@stevenfeinberg3028]

Holy shit it's true! That voice! No one from this planet could ever or will ever sound as breathtaking as Tony Williams.

[@squarecreative7941]

My love for this song was all that needed to bring me here!

[@lrberg1206]

It took Twin Peaks Redux for me to hear this beautiful song. I couldn't get my voice to his range if my life depended on it.

[@tc2541]

Cute

[@tammyward2932]

His voice was so Powerful but as Smooth as Silk!! Simply Beautiful!!

[@dodo7273]

This is the water, And this is the well Drink full, And descend The horse is the white of the eyes And dark within

[@joyride999]

Twin Peaks 🔺🔺 brought me here This is the water, and this is the well...

[@carmelacaporossi]

One of the most beautiful songs ever ❤️🔝

[@Taino963]

Outer Range bought me here! Still remember my Dad playing his 45's, loved him some Platters!

[@ghostrider-ek8gu]

The Platters ... they were in a class by themselves .. and still are. Tony Williams .. the most incredible voice ....

[@squarecreative7941]

If Tony Williams' last note doesn't give you chills...... you're already dead!

[@darylgreen5244]

AAAAAAMEN

[@nancycoenen6367]

%

[@mrnukes797]

Muss Licht?

[@TheBlueCream]

lord..i hope not !

[@rosabahamondes5244]

Ñázñp

[@ultimategamer876]

GOT A LIGHT?

[@ronbean8684]

I had the chance to see the Platters in concert just before moving to Texas. The lead singer's daughter has replaced him, but all the other members were there. It was absolutely sublime to hear them do all their old hits.

[@tenzinsmith7991]

What a great song. Haunting stuff. It was perfect in Twin Peaks Part 8

[@stipetv1548]

Lynch's soundtracks are always right and lovely.

[@ahcapella]

If not for Twin Peaks season 3, I’d never have researched The Platters and discovered that *one of the members was named David Lynch!*

[@michelecorazza1735]

Biggest emotions have not age. When i listen to Platters, my all body knows how great is to fall in love❤.

[@Steve-yo4ld]

These are the songs you want to slow dance to in the kitchen while cooking and sharing a glass of wine, just two lost in a beautiful moment!💕

[@Steve-yo4ld]

A Timeless Classic sung by a Timeless Group, when music was music!!💕

[@sulim-yu3ky]

Wow MY prayer my mom's favorite ,when She was still alive She played this long playing records 4:00 AM. I was just a little girl at that time I love it too!.

[@sylviebourdeau1662]

MAGNIFIQUE BELLE CHANSON AVEC LE GROUPE THE PLATTERS JE LES ÉCOUTES ENCORE AUJOURDHUI J ADORE. XXX SYLVIE QUEBEC. MERCI DU PARTAGE

[@lindaellinormikkelsen4148]

I love the platters ,many nice songs . I play them ,alot every day

[@seniorslaphead8336]

Let us take a moment to appreciate David Lynch's taste in music.

[@vincenthey4736]

What a Wonderful Group they were, no studio tricks there just pure Voices. Tony Williams was on his own as a singer

[@meghanlemire3877]

Reminds me of my dad. He’d listen to The Platters & think of his dad. He’d record us kids singing The Platters on VHS. Love & miss you dad ♥️🕯♥️ Michael J LeMire Sr.

[@maureenmensing4434]

If you could hear velvet, it would sound like this

[@kevinboyd8033]

What vocals! Not a bunch of studio mix! Just great music ! Pure!!!!

[@chrishumphries1325]

This is what you call entertainment, absolute magic. Powerful oldie,s from the great platter,s alway,s remembered, and respected, bring me back to those magic day,s of, Just Good Music.

[@freya8133]

Tony Williams was not included on Rolling Stone Magazine's 200 greatest singers. Do you think he should have been included? I definitely do!! He was one of the greatest vocalists in history as far as I'm concerned!!

[@vitogirardi7477]

This voice is proof of intelligent design

[@dave327ful]

You just can't find an imperfect Platters song!

[@richlodato106]

My, my! So melodic. So transforming I love this song. I always have. I must have been four or five when I first heard it. As a little boy I would sway back-and-forth to this song in kind of a daze. I was obsessed with music, especially music that stuck, and this song stuck like a few of others that they did as well. The way they did their vocals, and touched each others talents. It’s rare when that happens, but it’s a wonderful life remembering thing.

[@AloysiusEmanuel-.-]

Oh, my God, this Is my prayer, but sung beautifully. Accept it! Amen!

[@brendamariavazmenezes8897]

My dad loved this song and would ask my Mum to sing it to her. A beautiful rendition of this memorable song

[@pierceryan4092]

Take care.

[@bobmello1063]

Some of the most.beautiful songs of all times and the Platters brought them to life to live for ever.

[@chordata1983]

The Platters are embedded in my being - thank you guys and lady

[@janiceholland2948]

This song came out , when I was 4 years old. I am now a mother, a grandmother, and a great grandmother. I remember my mom and dad dancing to this song. And now my guy and I ( at least 2 times a month) pull out our parents music, ( album’s and 45’s) and dance and listen together. Nice to have when you want a little peace of nice, and a little slice of calmness. “Thank God”, for smooth jazz and easy listening.

[@Underworld.Entertainment]

I've been listening to this since I was around 6, and I'm now 12 and revisiting it. My parents love this group, and I'm tempted to agree. Have a nice day/night!

[@marcelof7899]

estas voces y musica , creo que son las mejores de la historia musical ¡¡

[@ManuelRF]

Wow these songs bring strong memories of my father

[@mchilds319]

I was just a kid but I remember most of The Platters song. Having older siblings helps a lot. Them playing these type of songs on our record player having parties. Or just listening to the radio. I come back to these types of songs often remembering those days being at home with them and my parents. ❤️🙏😢

[@dingopisscreek]

almost 3 minutes of pure class. the harmonies are just so good. you can always tell the quality of a voice in slow songs. any imperfections are more noticeable. the vocals in this are top notch. x

[@abdallahgelle1997]

Gotta Light?

[@vajrasiddhi]

abdallah gelle exactly what I wrote when posting this on my fb just now. Ya beat me to it here!

[@pltapio]

This is the water And this is the well Drink full and descend The horse is the white of the eyes And dark within

[@2011persol]

BETTER GIVE THE WOODSMAN A LIGHT WHEN HE ASKS !!!! IF ONE DEAR TO GIVE HIM THE "LIGHT" U HAVE PASSED THE TEST.... @@pltapio

[@misteuraxe691]

come back in 25 years.

[@cecilwhinter]

Haaa ^^ That voice change at 2:00 gives me such a satisfied feeling of bliss to how beautiful it sounds. It makes my heart fall the same way to smile a girl can give me. Seeing my little brother succeed or my father hug me & say he loves me. It's so perfectly satisfying.

[@sirthomascrown]

"We are like the dreamer who dreams, and then lives inside the dream." Twin Peaks forever.

[@jaybee5310]

what happened to all the beautiful music, where did it all go. no one does it as good as the platinum Platers !

[@jmrodas9]

"Mi plegaria" excelente canción tan bien cantada y tan significativa para todos los que oramos a DIOS al inicio y al fin del día. Muy buen y vale la pena escucharla.

[@gramboyt]

Never ever be another Tony Williams.

[@grahamambler622]

This is my late mamssong. Make me happy with beautiful memories when I listen to it. ❤

[@natzkiefab5649]

Nobody comes close to the Platters. They're forever. Sanaol.

[@pipejocun]

Twin Peaks brought me the fuck here.

[@mahanartikaur1121]

Bexith Bluewing me too, regards

[@Claudio-wq6nt]

Bexith Bluewing me too

[@DonDisainer]

: -) ALL.

[@elenush07]

me too

[@bigmass4792]

Same

[@music-hx5lf]

When the twilight is gone And no songbirds are singing When the twilight is gone You come into my heart And here in my heart You will stay while I pray 00:35 *MY PRAYER IS TO LINGER WITH YOU* *AT THE END OF THE DAY* *IN A DREAM THAT'S DIVINE* 01:03 My prayer is a rapture in blue With the world far away And your lips close to mine 01:31 *TONIGHT, WHILE OUR HEARTS ARE AGLOW* 01:44 *OH, TELL ME THE WORDS* 01:49 *THAT I'M LONGING TO KNOW* 01:57 *_My prayer and the answer you give_* *_May they still be the same_* *_For as long as we live_* *_That you'll always be there_* *_At the end of my prayer_*

[@chriskinkead9045]

We re. So. Thankful. To. Have. Such. Beautiful. Beautiful. Songs. And. From. Such. Wonderful. Singers. As. The. Platters. A. Treasure.

[@jmanuelpadilla3137]

Music one of the kind, will never be forgotten. OLDIES FOR EVER

[@rozamundomand4451]

The best group of singers ever born. So many memories brought to mind.

[@PatrickMclaughlinRock]

Such a heart wrenching song, the Platters were unique with their fantastic singing! Thanks for posting!!

[@anoysilarde878]

What a song!!! l really admire THE PLATTERS!!!! One of the best popular song!! Terrific PLATTERS!!!

[@luvbasses5487]

This could very well be the most beautiful thing I’ve ever heard.

[@glorevinnave6633]

This is the first time that I listened to this, and now, I got into a daydream about the morning after my wedding, and I'm so in love at the thought of it. I'll surely won't forget to play this when that time will come 🙂♥️

[@3YZ-TS191]

My prayer is that it was, or will be, a glorious time for you....

[@jackiedavis5636]

Lovely song

[@gregreis]

Mariah Carey has just released a cover this classic and it’s absolutely amazing.

[@zammich3649]

Came after being blown away by Mariah's cover, stayed after being blown away by The Platters' original. Gorgeous song; gorgeously written and gorgeously sung. Wow! I'm glad I was able to meet it.

[@spmoran4703]

I pray for a dear person each night . I think they know it .

[@bernadettelopez3693]

This music is why we could love so good back in the day I love the platters Just A Little Piece of Heaven on Earth

[@moussabahsine9034]

Came here from the Great David lynch have a great day lynchians

[@EdenPrime7]

Got a light?

[@tinasan3870]

This is thee most romantic ballad ever. The lead singer rivals Nat King Cole. Such an amazing voice. .....I can just imagine this song in a movie scene.... 2 people falling in love.......requited love so beautiful !

[@festuswilliams4798]

Hello Tina

[@DrCrane1000]

Who else came here because of David Lynch? ❤️

[@enricopallazzo8510]

Me

[@markwilliams3134]

Yep

[@benjaminmoloy7163]

+1

[@anthrologyproductions676]

Count me in!

[@hanaemichikusa925]

Me ! If you want more, I've started a playlist of all the songs from David Lynch's weather report : kzbin.info/aero/PLjGIdNJnirk3j4KLJwPhbJnv3ptEMKxfW Have a great day !

[@migzthebrave]

i'm only 16 years old but i love old songs especially the songs of the platters and this song is one of my favorite platters song... good job the platters !! RIP guys thanks for all the music :)))

[@aidaguth1439]

The Platters voices are divine and we can listen to it over and over again without hesitation w/the world pandemic!

[@lindascharf70]

I have always loved the Platter. From the 50,s

[@dsthorp]

Beautiful Harmonies, Beautiful All.

[@judithmaryhill4862]

Thank you Platters for your music. My generation. My songs. Dancing in the arms of a gorgeous man ❤❤❤

[@3YZ-TS191]

Happy for you that you had such memories! May they be but the beginning of happier times to come!

[@festuswilliams4798]

Hello Judith