The PLATTERS – The Magic Touch – The Classic Years 1954-1956

With string accompaniments and the uncommon inclusion of a female singer as part of the ensemble The Platters had an instantly recognisable sound.

There are hits aplenty here, “Only You”reached #1 in the R&B Charts and “The Great Pretender”, “My Prayer”were both topped the US charts, plus more top ten hits.

1954 to 1956 is arguably the best time period for The Platters and will have them remembered as one of the most successful and recognisable black vocal groups of that time.

Track Listing

1. ONLY YOU
2. YOU MADE ME CRY
3. HEY NOW
4. GIVE THANKS
5. I’LL CRY WHEN YOU’RE GONE
6. I NEED YOU ALL THE TIME
7. ROSES OF PICARDY
8. BEER BARREL BOOGIE
9. TELL THE WORLD
10. LOVE ALL NIGHT
11. SHAKE IT UP MAMBO
12. VOO-VEE-AH-BEE
13. TAKE ME BACK
14. MAGGIE DOESN’T WORK HERE ANYMORE
15. THE GREAT PRETENDER
16. I’M JUST A DANCING PARTNER
17. (YOU’VE GOT) THE MAGIC TOUCH
18. WINNER TAKES ALL
19. MY PRAYER
20. HEAVEN ON EARTH
21. YOU’LL NEVER KNOW
22. IT ISN’T RIGHT
23. ON MY WORD OF HONOR
24. ONE IN A MILLION