The Platters - The Great Pretender - Lyrics

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The Platters - The Great Pretender - Lyrics
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  • @borut167
    @borut167 Жыл бұрын

    Although I know noone Is gonna read that comment, I am 21 and I think this is masterpiece.

  • @sourigaijin

    @sourigaijin

    3 ай бұрын

    I just read your comment.

  • @alex-d-ap6836

    @alex-d-ap6836

    2 ай бұрын

    9 people (possibly more) read your comment

  • @robertnunez9989

    @robertnunez9989

    2 ай бұрын

    I've read it and you're ahead of your time. Good job there my man 👍

  • @MrNiceguy3210

    @MrNiceguy3210

    2 ай бұрын

    You're 12? Alright.

  • @s.kelley7411

    @s.kelley7411

    2 ай бұрын

    Me too honey. But I'm way, way passed 21 though and love music like this too as well

  • @jangrabovich833
    @jangrabovich833 Жыл бұрын

    I have listened to this group since I was 8 years old. I am 72 and still enjoy listening to them. The music puts me back in time when life was much easier to enjoy.

  • @reggiebee7041

    @reggiebee7041

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm 84 and 12 years older than you now.l remember when this recording was released. I still listen to their music. Love the Platters ❤️

  • @sherribennington8812

    @sherribennington8812

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi, I'm 57 and I love do - wop And the music is heartfelt and sung beautifully.

  • @danielting6242

    @danielting6242

    Жыл бұрын

    Here's another one. I'm in with you. I'm 82.

  • @walterpelkonen

    @walterpelkonen

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm 78 and have always loved music like this. It takes you back to a time when people could and would sing

  • @matthewbenton4767

    @matthewbenton4767

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm 36, and this is in my top ten on my play list, good music is eternal.

  • @BrickGeniuses
    @BrickGeniuses3 жыл бұрын

    The Platters have been my favorite group since I was 20 now I am 74

  • @charleswilliam9942

    @charleswilliam9942

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes . They are good indeed. This used to be one of dad's favorite song. He passed away February last year. By the way, where re you listening from?

  • @murryjcohen

    @murryjcohen

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm 80 and they have been my favorite since "Only You" in 1955 or so. I saw them in rehearsal in NY City when I was 16 in 1957 and have some autographed pictures, both professional and ones I and my friend took. One is with Tony Williams and is inscribed "To Murry, Be cool always, Tony". Is anyone interested in buying these pictures? I have individual shots of my friend and me with Paul, David, and Herb. One is of these entire group singing that I took. One is the professional shot of all five, autographed by each. Let me know.

  • @Mymusiclibrary619

    @Mymusiclibrary619

    2 жыл бұрын

    ❤️🤗❤️

  • @FITNESSEMERGENCY

    @FITNESSEMERGENCY

    2 жыл бұрын

    GOD BLESS YOU!! GREETINGS FROM PUEBLA MEXICO!!!

  • @annmarielindsay5621

    @annmarielindsay5621

    2 жыл бұрын

    Awww my mom and dad always play the Lp on a Sunday I am 59 love the platters ❤️🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇺🇸🇺🇸

  • @artifactBC
    @artifactBC8 жыл бұрын

    this kind of classic songs make my soul calm even just for a while

  • @truefreedom7753

    @truefreedom7753

    8 жыл бұрын

    hell yeah

  • @robertkrochta8137

    @robertkrochta8137

    7 жыл бұрын

    Hows everyone's ass?

  • @taylorzheart

    @taylorzheart

    7 жыл бұрын

    artifactBC Agreed!

  • @leiolaez4956

    @leiolaez4956

    7 жыл бұрын

    kundiman medley0

  • @calf.4570

    @calf.4570

    7 жыл бұрын

    In Jesus calmness can live on forever. Believe it!

  • @francinegray9383
    @francinegray93834 жыл бұрын

    One of the finest songs ever written, by one of the finest groups.

  • @murryjcohen

    @murryjcohen

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm 80 and they have been my favorite since "Only You" in 1955 or so. I saw them in rehearsal in NY City when I was 16 in 1957 and have some autographed pictures, both professional and ones I and my friend took. One is with Tony Williams and is inscribed "To Murry, Be cool always, Tony". Is anyone interested in buying these pictures? I have individual shots of my friend and me with Paul, David, and Herb. One is of these entire group singing that I took. One is the professional shot of all five, autographed by each. Let me know.

  • @dennismclaurin1487

    @dennismclaurin1487

    2 жыл бұрын

    AMEN

  • @peteratwood4168

    @peteratwood4168

    4 ай бұрын

    Amen to that

  • @kevinriveraguitar
    @kevinriveraguitar7 жыл бұрын

    My earliest memory is my dad playing this song on a cassette, so every time I hear it I can remember that moment perfectly. It's a really intense mix of feelings.

  • @inkywinki2254

    @inkywinki2254

    5 жыл бұрын

    Exactly

  • @PawlMatchu

    @PawlMatchu

    5 жыл бұрын

    Exactly. A music that create an intense mix of feeling is what you call a real music :)

  • @ltj7755

    @ltj7755

    5 жыл бұрын

    One of my father’s favorites - unfortunately, we lost him unexpectedly on Veteran’s Day of last year. I distinctly remember driving around, listening to this, and many other songs from this era when I was just a child. Thinking of you, and the many amazing memories you gave me - I miss you, Pops.

  • @winniefernandes9492

    @winniefernandes9492

    3 жыл бұрын

    Me too miss my musician dad

  • @helenyelen4660

    @helenyelen4660

    3 жыл бұрын

    Dad woke us up every Saturday playing his platter records. Those memories melt my ❤

  • @jherrenor
    @jherrenor7 жыл бұрын

    the purity is quite incredible. nothing today even compares.

  • @gaminglegend

    @gaminglegend

    5 жыл бұрын

    Freddie Mercury's version?

  • @KositarFilm

    @KositarFilm

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@gaminglegend He doesn't have tk be mentioned at all! He's an artist as well... Today's everything is very superficial. This may be a boomer opinion but it's kind of true...

  • @gaminglegend

    @gaminglegend

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@KositarFilm Yeah, I agree. Most of today's musicians are nearly talentless or "fake"

  • @SiameseCats4ever

    @SiameseCats4ever

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@KositarFilm The supposed "ok boomer" is just a poor way to supress an opinion without debating. And usually comes from someone that doesn't want to see the sad reality of today's media.

  • @GellertTV

    @GellertTV

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@SiameseCats4ever It is also a joke

  • @thaisdonascimentosilva6773
    @thaisdonascimentosilva67732 ай бұрын

    I'm from Brazil, and I grew up on my parents listen musics like this, I love !!! I'm so gratefull to my parents for the great taste in music. 2024

  • @seumadruga3840

    @seumadruga3840

    2 ай бұрын

    ai sim thais, casada ?

  • @chadreads7873

    @chadreads7873

    Ай бұрын

    You’re from Brazil?! Go to the back of the comments section!

  • @ivan14968
    @ivan1496811 жыл бұрын

    Not denying that Freddie's voice was great - the original version of this song is divine either. And since it's The Platters video we have to give some credit to this great band for making such an amazing masterpiece.

  • @pantelisdalezios811

    @pantelisdalezios811

    Жыл бұрын

    I think Freddie's version is absolutely more impressive, but this has the classic feel into it. Plus it is the original.

  • @TyeArtisik

    @TyeArtisik

    Жыл бұрын

    💯

  • @user-vx7db7rr3p
    @user-vx7db7rr3p11 ай бұрын

    Majority of people can relate to this song its great song.

  • @joshuavalencia4955
    @joshuavalencia49552 жыл бұрын

    I'm 23 years old now but this kind of music makes my soul dance with joy. What a great song indeed. Very calm, playing this song reminds me of my childhood.

  • @Jaysantna

    @Jaysantna

    Жыл бұрын

    My name is joshua too lmaoo

  • @meetshah1737

    @meetshah1737

    Жыл бұрын

    Crazy how I came across this band just 2 years ago but it somehow reminds me of my childhood even though I have no recollection of listening to any of their songs. The way they can make us feel nostalgic without a reason is just insane.

  • @zonawatkins3561

    @zonawatkins3561

    5 ай бұрын

    I took request at night on wyde radio. This was one of the most requested groups. They still sound great oh I was 17 then I am 83 now good music remains good music🎉

  • @loosemoose9799
    @loosemoose9799Ай бұрын

    An all time classic that has stood against the test of time, challenging the modern stuff masquerading as tunes.

  • @LowScoville
    @LowScoville12 жыл бұрын

    I asked my my mom to pick any song and she picked this one. When I played this she just sat back, closed her eyes, and sang along, even though it's probably been a long time since she's heard it. Thanks for posting!

  • @annmckinney4330

    @annmckinney4330

    2 жыл бұрын

    I do the same

  • @irenedixon2410

    @irenedixon2410

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes ,,,,this is definately the best 👌 don't write or sing like this now ,,,,im almost 96 X X

  • @irenedixon2410

    @irenedixon2410

    2 жыл бұрын

    DONT WRITE SONGS LIKE THIS NOWADAYS ,,,,,IM NEARLY 96 & LOVE THE OLDIES

  • @piipoovv6267
    @piipoovv62675 жыл бұрын

    This man is literally singing about being depressed!

  • @deutshsean8313

    @deutshsean8313

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yup

  • @gaelatriano5996

    @gaelatriano5996

    4 жыл бұрын

    But singing the blues away

  • @taylorzheart

    @taylorzheart

    4 жыл бұрын

    And it still sounds so positive... 🤷‍♀️😁

  • @jannehietavirta9744

    @jannehietavirta9744

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hop in! we are going on a trip to find out who the hell asked!

  • @37thraven

    @37thraven

    3 жыл бұрын

    Good observation! On first listen, I thought it was about being brokenhearted in a relationship thats over (pretending). Even worse though

  • @kerridugger5609
    @kerridugger5609 Жыл бұрын

    This was one of my dad's all time favorite songs. I played it at his service. Puts a smile on my face when I hear it, as I can still see his face as he sang every word and danced like he wasn't even touching the floor. I miss you so much Daddy! ❤ You're still around!

  • @kulthuras614

    @kulthuras614

    Жыл бұрын

    Qu bello comentario...what a beautiful comment

  • @TheXOoftheRO

    @TheXOoftheRO

    11 ай бұрын

    Baruk Hashem

  • @arjunkaul
    @arjunkaul11 жыл бұрын

    I wonder how they came up with this incredible, deep, soul stirring song that probably resonates with everyone on this planet...

  • @consolacionitibus9725

    @consolacionitibus9725

    4 жыл бұрын

    Arjun Kaul old music always brings me to tears.

  • @user-tn9dv6tm3c

    @user-tn9dv6tm3c

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @murryjcohen

    @murryjcohen

    2 жыл бұрын

    Buck Ram was responsible for their sound. I'm 80 and they have been my favorite since "Only You" in 1955 or so. I saw them in rehearsal in NY City when I was 16 in 1957 and have some autographed pictures, both professional and ones I and my friend took. One is with Tony Williams and is inscribed "To Murry, Be cool always, Tony". Is anyone interested in buying these pictures? I have individual shots of my friend and me with Paul, David, and Herb. One is of these entire group singing that I took. One is the professional shot of all five, autographed by each. Let me know.

  • @gertrudedavis8091

    @gertrudedavis8091

    2 жыл бұрын

    I would say it would have been their God given talent, family and friends, their desire to sing, their ambition to share their musicianship and their love of music. As well as other artists of their time who would have encouraged them. I wouldn’t be surprised if they all grew up listening to gospel music from where the lived. It seems to me that people who grow up with a challenging lifestyle have a certain amount of substance and resilience that gives them the capacity to draw on that inner strength to shine their light on the world. E.g: Nat King Cole, Sam Cooke, Jackie Wilson, The Drifters, Percy Sledge, Otis Redding The Supremes, etc, etc.

  • @virginiawilliams9998

    @virginiawilliams9998

    2 жыл бұрын

    This was written by "Buck" Ram and sung with such incredible feeling by Tony Williams as the lead singer of the Platters. Ram wrote many of the songs recorded by the Platters with the major exceptions of "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes," which was written by Jerome Kern, a legendary American composer, for a 1933 Broadway musical and "My Prayer," which was written in 1939 by a Russian violinist. This kind of beautiful, sentimental and sophisticated music has vanished from American popular music - obviously!

  • @user-pp9lm7hn4e
    @user-pp9lm7hn4e10 ай бұрын

    Tony Williams had one of the most amazing voices I have ever heard. Pure class. Truly remarkable !

  • @janicebullard5774
    @janicebullard57743 жыл бұрын

    I'm 59 years old Remembering my Mother & Father danced to this Song I love it yes I Love it 💕💕💕💕💕🕊🥰

  • @nobeleebelanger554
    @nobeleebelanger554Ай бұрын

    I just lost my Uncle, who was a local musician. And this song brings him back to me. Thank you.

  • @maxxonmt
    @maxxonmt12 жыл бұрын

    Songs that never die, no matter how many times you hear these songs

  • @ahard-daysnight6659
    @ahard-daysnight66593 жыл бұрын

    Fun fact: This was released under the “Mercury Records” label. 32 years later, Freddie *Mercury* released this same song on the same label.

  • @bobthepigbobthepig4758

    @bobthepigbobthepig4758

    3 жыл бұрын

    Woo Hoo!

  • @lidiaplotsquirios1491

    @lidiaplotsquirios1491

    3 жыл бұрын

    Certo Bellissima

  • @niviahelenapiovesanpossebo8417

    @niviahelenapiovesanpossebo8417

    3 жыл бұрын

    Amo

  • @yoshikosassakiyamazato3708

    @yoshikosassakiyamazato3708

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@bobthepigbobthepig4758DE NOVO é o 👀TERR 👍A 🤔Y 😭Qe 🙏EEEEE, De z ❤️

  • @christianremollo3363

    @christianremollo3363

    2 жыл бұрын

    The Platters Version is the Best😍😍

  • @Tom-mx4li
    @Tom-mx4liКүн бұрын

    Me too, listening this music when I was 9, influenced with my elder, it was his favored, now I‘m 73. My brother passed away, everytime I heard this music it remind me with tears.

  • @tinkerermelon6599
    @tinkerermelon65994 жыл бұрын

    Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist brought me here. Such a powerfully resonating song.

  • @sam-yx8fr

    @sam-yx8fr

    4 жыл бұрын

    ew gross

  • @anthonyfollett1651

    @anthonyfollett1651

    4 жыл бұрын

    Me too this morning, my wife was watching it while I was working in my home office today.

  • @igideleon1086
    @igideleon10865 жыл бұрын

    "pretending that you're still around" this is what we're doin"

  • @kellyjean7500
    @kellyjean750010 ай бұрын

    Queen does a fantastic rendition of The Great Pretender! It led me here, I'm not surprised Freddie Mercury would've loved the Platters.

  • @Greatkingrat88
    @Greatkingrat8811 жыл бұрын

    One wonders how anyone could possibly take that position. Whether you like queen or not, most people can agree that Freddie's voice was divine.

  • @nocomment6168
    @nocomment61684 жыл бұрын

    Its something..when you see a group, decked out to the 9's, smooth as silk, singing songs based on what would describe a ballad. Over 50 years since this song came out and it still hits home with its message. Its okay to be depressed when you use your depression to reach the deepest depths within your soul and come up with something like this. Great poets cannot become great unless they experience the depths which they use as stanzas in their poems. This song is a great poem...makes me look back over the years which I can see so vividly. I wonder how people can pass on and leave such a legacy behind..."The Great Pretender", a legacy of poetry, love, depression and HOPE. He put his soul into this song, the rest of the group exclaimed it..........Great...

  • @jacquielapierredufresne5468

    @jacquielapierredufresne5468

    Жыл бұрын

    The message of this song is universal and travels across decades 👍💕

  • @StonyRC
    @StonyRC9 жыл бұрын

    Still wonderful after all these years.

  • @fionahpatricks1849
    @fionahpatricks18493 жыл бұрын

    Pretending that you're still around. That hit in the feels. Anyway, Hi coursera classmates?

  • @taylorzheart
    @taylorzheart7 жыл бұрын

    So in love with this song. Absolutely love it! I'm a huge oldirs fan. There's just something about these songs that just make you feel good and it's just so peaceful.. even if its a song about heartbreak it still makes you feel good. The harmony, the melody, the pitch, the music its just Beautiful. My goodness I love this music💜 I've always loved this song since my mom has shown me it

  • @bathiya01

    @bathiya01

    5 жыл бұрын

    Me too

  • @kiwiholdingsplc8428

    @kiwiholdingsplc8428

    5 жыл бұрын

    Classic

  • @CuzzinVinny100

    @CuzzinVinny100

    4 жыл бұрын

    It has something today's music dosn't have...a flowing melody.

  • @taylorzheart

    @taylorzheart

    4 жыл бұрын

    @Mick James 👍🏼😁

  • @jenniferschepens5015

    @jenniferschepens5015

    3 жыл бұрын

    I love it too. You should here Freddie Mercury's cover. I maybe even like it more...

  • @andreapatane4204
    @andreapatane42043 жыл бұрын

    My great grandmother really enjoyed growing up with music from The Platters when she was young. Those were the days in the old days back when the world wasn't dangerous at all. 👍🏻 if you agree and downloaded this song from this artist to your 📱s.

  • @annwells7025
    @annwells70255 жыл бұрын

    I loved this song as a young child. It holds the same today as yesteryear. Yes, I'm the great pretender. I seem to be what I'm not, you see. I'm wearing my heart like a crown. Pretending that you're still around. What a classic song. Thanks for sharing.

  • @leekyu16
    @leekyu163 жыл бұрын

    Omg I completely forgot about this song😍😍😍😍 I love these old songs so much

  • @thefinestgames
    @thefinestgames7 жыл бұрын

    This song is way too relatable.This is exactly my life.

  • @cyndygough4107
    @cyndygough41072 жыл бұрын

    30 years ago I would hold my 2 year old nephew & dance to this. It was a classic then, & even more so now. Still a great song.

  • @sauquoit13456
    @sauquoit134568 жыл бұрын

    On this day in 1957 {October 27th} the Platters performed "The Great Pretender" on the CBS-TV Sunday night program 'The Ed Sullivan Show'... Just under two years earlier on December 1st, 1955 the song entered Billboard's Top 100 chart at position #41; nine weeks later on February 2nd, 1956 it peaked at #1 {for 2 weeks} and it spent almost a half-year on the Top 100 {24 weeks}... And on December 22nd, 1955 it reached #1 {for 11 weeks} on Billboard's R&B Singles chart; and for 7 of those 11 weeks Little Richard's "Tutti-Frutti" was the record in the #2 spot... Between 1955 and 1967 the Los Angeles-based quintet had thirty-nine Top 100 records; seven made the Top 10 with four reaching #1, their three other #1 records were "My Prayer" for 5 weeks in 1956, "Twilight time" for 1 week in 1958, and "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes" for 3 weeks in 1959... They just missed having nine Top 10 records when both "You'll Never Never Know" {1956} and "I'm Sorry" {1957} peaked at #2 on the Top 100... Sadly, all five original members of the group have passed away; the last being bassist Herb Reed on June 4th, 2012 at the age of 83... May they all R.I.P.

  • @callummottram2026

    @callummottram2026

    5 жыл бұрын

    Awesome band

  • @inkywinki2254

    @inkywinki2254

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the info but i cant like this post hope you understand

  • @doloresboston8571

    @doloresboston8571

    5 жыл бұрын

    @sauquoit13456 ...Thanks for the history on this fabulous group.

  • @davidwacko6623

    @davidwacko6623

    5 жыл бұрын

    reddie version much better

  • @RaccoonNation

    @RaccoonNation

    5 жыл бұрын

    Love the comment... my mom called me the great pretender today.. decided to look it up. I was born in 1985.. funny thing is that after seeing your comment I can now tell my mom this song went to #1 on Dec 22... which happens to be my birthday ♡. Both my mother & I are "seers" with OCD about numbers so you just made this fun ;)

  • @PN-hq4el
    @PN-hq4el10 жыл бұрын

    What a lovely song! People that days still knew what was good. Something different compared to some of the terrible stuff played nowadays. I think the artists aspeccially from the 50s and 60s did an exellent job and they where just a pleasure to listen to.

  • @verseoftheday3379
    @verseoftheday33793 жыл бұрын

    Im 27 still listening to this. Also like Tom Jones, Paul Anka, Matt Monro Etc.. 🤭🤭🤭

  • @mosesCordovero-uw5vw
    @mosesCordovero-uw5vw4 күн бұрын

    this is the kind of supreme musical talent that Black people hold in potential that they could easily carry out into reality if only they are willing to do so

  • @priscillataylor5190
    @priscillataylor51903 жыл бұрын

    This song brings so many memories. I remember my mother and my Aunt Linda dancing to this song. My Aunt would play The Platters religiously.

  • @arlenemedina7107
    @arlenemedina71073 жыл бұрын

    Omg this song takes me back to when my older sister was with us living in Britain. Every Sunday she would call me and she would play this song and i knew she was missing our dad who had passed away. She has now passed and whenever I'm feeling blue i play this song. God bless these guys wherever they are today.❤❤❤💋💋💋

  • @christopherbawson5488
    @christopherbawson54884 жыл бұрын

    This is the greatest song in the countless years of music, this is my favorite. The piano, the harmony, the words, This, Only You, and My Prayer brought black music to the forefront. Just where it belonged I should add!!!

  • @murryjcohen

    @murryjcohen

    2 жыл бұрын

    I wouldn't say Black Music per se, but rather Black singers following in the footsteps of The Mills Brothers and The Ink Spots, rather than the do-wop tradition of The Penguins and the Cleftones. I'm 80 and they have been my favorite since "Only You" in 1955 or so. I saw them in rehearsal in NY City when I was 16 in 1957 and have some autographed pictures, both professional and ones I and my friend took. One is with Tony Williams and is inscribed "To Murry, Be cool always, Tony". Is anyone interested in buying these pictures? I have individual shots of my friend and me with Paul, David, and Herb. One is of these entire group singing that I took. One is the professional shot of all five, autographed by each. Let me know.

  • @RB3565
    @RB3565Ай бұрын

    The land of my ancestors ❤🇰🇪❤ Haven't lived there in 36 yrs, but we always physically reunite now and then but stay spiritually connected always.

  • @HunnieQueen_
    @HunnieQueen_6 жыл бұрын

    Am I the only one who just came here because i like this kind of music? Not from a game or anything just because I prefer this music

  • @Enaz19

    @Enaz19

    6 жыл бұрын

    nope

  • @ayeletsunset1143

    @ayeletsunset1143

    5 жыл бұрын

    same here. I don't need some movie to discover good music although its help to the younger generation cause they have no idea what reall music sounds like

  • @mr.dawson1988

    @mr.dawson1988

    5 жыл бұрын

    ayelet sunset U gotta consider that its hard to learn about music from so many decades ago without it coming from a game or something. I learned about this song from a movie and i love it

  • @JimiJamma

    @JimiJamma

    5 жыл бұрын

    Nope, you’re not alone!

  • @JimiJamma

    @JimiJamma

    5 жыл бұрын

    ayelet sunset clearly, that is very subjective, For generations parents have always hated the music their children listen to. Someone who grew up in this era of music, probably didn’t care much of the Beatles, The Rolling Stones, the Doors, etc... The key is to introduce them to different genres of music and not insult them by saying “they don’t know what real music is”, it’s all music!

  • @CindyMwasi
    @CindyMwasi4 жыл бұрын

    My husband loves singing and i found this lovely song and asked him to learn and sing it to me. I love it so much. So he is learning it so fast, first attempt went so well. So proud of you Mark. Love you. Xx

  • @bobilondon01

    @bobilondon01

    4 жыл бұрын

    Well thats awesome you should take a video of him singing it and upload it on youtube

  • @josephkane2148
    @josephkane21486 жыл бұрын

    Just One Off the very best singles of 1956 Just a timeless classic hit single from 1956

  • @anthonyranzino9403

    @anthonyranzino9403

    5 жыл бұрын

    I met them at .y school dance in 1959 and they sang great pretender never will forget that night it made me a lover there after

  • @grizzlybear8889
    @grizzlybear88894 жыл бұрын

    My grandfather passed away in June. He loved to sing and this was the last song he sang to me, it was his favorite song

  • @christopherbawson5488
    @christopherbawson54885 жыл бұрын

    I was ten when this was released, I have heard thousands of songs over my many years, and this one is without a doubt my favorite, nothing outranks it. My Prayer, the Platters though comes close. 1955 56 and 57,Elvis and the Platters ruled music totally!!! This, My Prayer, Only You, and Heartbreak Hotel, Hound Dog, All Shook Up, and Don't be Cruel, seven musical gems from the mid 50's!!!!

  • @murryjcohen

    @murryjcohen

    2 жыл бұрын

    I was 15 when it came out. Now I'm 80 and they have been my favorite since "Only You" in 1955 or so. I saw them in rehearsal in NY City when I was 16 in 1957 and have some autographed pictures, both professional and ones I and my friend took. One is with Tony Williams and is inscribed "To Murry, Be cool always, Tony". Is anyone interested in buying these pictures? I have individual shots of my friend and me with Paul, David, and Herb. One is of these entire group singing that I took. One is the professional shot of all five, autographed by each. Let me know.

  • @synthaxerror422
    @synthaxerror4223 жыл бұрын

    I always hear this at 3pm on the radio when I was a kid. Now I came looking for it and finally found it. This is gold.

  • @Tarantulisimo
    @Tarantulisimo5 жыл бұрын

    Tony Williams, Herb Reed, Paul Robi, Zola Taylor, David Lynch, Plas Johnson, Buck Ram....THANK YOU.

  • @serahepz688
    @serahepz6885 жыл бұрын

    This is an amazing song , Freddie Mercury related his life to. In his career and personal life. This time I believe he new he's had Aids already. Fought 4 years and few months for his life. And last music video was THESE ARE THE DAYS OF OUR LIVES. Love you Freddie :'(

  • @wonjongpark5743
    @wonjongpark57439 жыл бұрын

    the great pretender````````Beautiful song

  • @shelliejavaid786
    @shelliejavaid78611 жыл бұрын

    I love his voice I love this kinda music and I'm 19 lol haha x

  • @ogge8375

    @ogge8375

    2 жыл бұрын

    today I am reading your comment and I am 19 years old. Hope you are doing well with your life.

  • @jaybeeshultz
    @jaybeeshultz4 жыл бұрын

    That voice just melts me!!!

  • @roxannamorris6431
    @roxannamorris64313 жыл бұрын

    I've loved this since I was a little girl!

  • @user-yq4tw3up6y

    @user-yq4tw3up6y

    3 жыл бұрын

    תודה על השירים הנפלאים

  • @kingheracross8923
    @kingheracross892310 ай бұрын

    I’m an old soul who collects a lot of cassette tapes where I can find them, and I found one with this song, and have absolutely fell in love with this song. One of my favorites from the tapes I’ve so far collected

  • @juandominguez286
    @juandominguez2863 жыл бұрын

    This jam means so much to be hurt or depressed !! Nd to cover it with a smile.....😊

  • @chriskinkead9045
    @chriskinkead9045 Жыл бұрын

    Remember. Them. From. Years. Ago. Loved. Them. Then. Still. Do. Wonderful. Music. Great. Group.

  • @oldiessongs69
    @oldiessongs695 күн бұрын

    I love this song. My mother introduced me to amazing music as a child. We would crank it up and do housework together. The music keeps these beautiful memories intact

  • @charleydowd3126
    @charleydowd31267 жыл бұрын

    Wow! The Platters sound incredible.

  • @murryjcohen

    @murryjcohen

    2 жыл бұрын

    They DID have an incredible sound, both Tony as soloist, and as a group with great harmonies. They lost Tony early on, and were never the same with his replacements. Paul was also a wonderful soloist, as was Zola, doing George Gershwin, for example. David did few solos, and Herb, although a fabulous bass, sometimes sang of key. I'm 80 and they have been my favorite since "Only You" in 1955 or so. I saw them in rehearsal in NY City when I was 16 in 1957 and have some autographed pictures, both professional and ones I and my friend took. One is with Tony Williams and is inscribed "To Murry, Be cool always, Tony". Is anyone interested in buying these pictures? I have individual shots of my friend and me with Paul, David, and Herb. One is of these entire group singing that I took. One is the professional shot of all five, autographed by each. Now they are all deceased, but I saw Tony as a soloist in the '70's at The Rainbow Room in NY City. I also saw them as a group at Ben Maxik's Town and Country Club in Brooklyn, NY, in the 1950's. Let me know.

  • @darrylevans4401
    @darrylevans44014 жыл бұрын

    One many hits from the late and great Tony Williams and The Platters. What a voice Tony Williams had still play this on my internet radio show Classic Soul me the Masterblaster.

  • @murryjcohen

    @murryjcohen

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm 80 and they have been my favorite since "Only You" in 1955 or so. I saw them in rehearsal in NY City when I was 16 in 1957 and have some autographed pictures, both professional and ones I and my friend took. One is with Tony Williams and is inscribed "To Murry, Be cool always, Tony". Is anyone interested in buying these pictures? I have individual shots of my friend and me with Paul, David, and Herb. One is of these entire group singing that I took. One is the professional shot of all five, autographed by each. Let me know.

  • @flordebs6950
    @flordebs69505 жыл бұрын

    The best version of great pretender ...platters my all time favorite

  • @Imani_AM
    @Imani_AM6 жыл бұрын

    My parents, especially my Dad, passed his love of The Platters down to me. I am blessed to have them with such incredible taste and we're blessed that music like this existed. It's hard to put this greatness of The Platters in words. I like to call this music magic!

  • @39marco
    @39marco7 жыл бұрын

    With this song in 1955 I learned to dance. Taught me a little blond girl that I I liked so much, her name was Sandra. To day who knows where she is....

  • @Marydawgs
    @Marydawgs12 жыл бұрын

    No one can sing this like Tony Williams!

  • @murryjcohen

    @murryjcohen

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm 80 and they have been my favorite since "Only You" in 1955 or so. I saw them in rehearsal in NY City when I was 16 in 1957 and have some autographed pictures, both professional and ones I and my friend took. One is with Tony Williams and is inscribed "To Murry, Be cool always, Tony". Is anyone interested in buying these pictures? I have individual shots of my friend and me with Paul, David, and Herb. One is of these entire group singing that I took. One is the professional shot of all five, autographed by each. Let me know.

  • @GALLILAO
    @GALLILAO8 жыл бұрын

    such quality sung with depth and emotion make me think about lot people pretending to be what they not you see

  • @TheReneex
    @TheReneex4 жыл бұрын

    Tony Williams is one of the greatest vocalists of all time. Truly an underrated but talented group!

  • @wendywatson1459
    @wendywatson14598 жыл бұрын

    I love this song

  • @ernestocanana
    @ernestocanana10 жыл бұрын

    I remember when I was a child because my dad listened this song

  • @aelfredhauscarl

    @aelfredhauscarl

    10 жыл бұрын

    me too

  • @cintiagonzalezmanzanares6486

    @cintiagonzalezmanzanares6486

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hi! my name is Cintia and I'd love to ask you a few questions about the Cold War and your experience in it. It's for a project, I'd love to share your experience with my class, thanks

  • @bobgregory7141
    @bobgregory71413 жыл бұрын

    The 50s, the golden age of rock and roll.

  • @mrbird2739
    @mrbird27395 жыл бұрын

    It’s always nice taking a break from all the weird and fast paced music that goes on today.

  • @elsflora

    @elsflora

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi I’m hyperpop

  • @Horichdaslicht1858
    @Horichdaslicht18583 жыл бұрын

    A recent TV programme reminded me of this song. This sounds like the original release, and so emotionally direct and unaffected in it's musicality that later versions sound, with the notable exception of Roy Orbison, contrived by comparison. I listen mainly to classical music, but there are great pop songs and this must be right up there with the best ever.

  • @murryjcohen

    @murryjcohen

    2 жыл бұрын

    This IS the original release by the original Platters: Tony Williams, Herb Reed, Zola Taylor, David Lynch, and Paul Robi. I'm 80 and they have been my favorite since "Only You" in 1955 or so. I saw them in rehearsal in NY City when I was 16 in 1957 and have some autographed pictures, both professional and ones I and my friend took. One is with Tony Williams and is inscribed "To Murry, Be cool always, Tony". Is anyone interested in buying these pictures? I have individual shots of my friend and me with Paul, David, and Herb. One is of these entire group singing that I took. One is the professional shot of all five, autographed by each. Let me know.

  • @M4rin4TS
    @M4rin4TS5 жыл бұрын

    Huge thanks and blessings to my parents for introduce me to that masterpiece.

  • @davidgillmore1017
    @davidgillmore10173 жыл бұрын

    This is a legend record,will always be played.along with most of the platters records

  • @shammy1ful
    @shammy1ful6 жыл бұрын

    This is REAL singing!! Beautiful music and simple era!!!

  • @johndean4765

    @johndean4765

    Жыл бұрын

    NO ONE these days can sing that good,or write such a beautiful ballad

  • @fredastokes2214
    @fredastokes22142 жыл бұрын

    The Platters were an still is my favorites ,since I was 20 now I'm 71 and I see many Pretenders, including me.

  • @johnlozano384
    @johnlozano3847 жыл бұрын

    I love this song, and "smoke gets in your eyes". 2 of my all time favorite songs from that era of awesome music! When I hear this music it just makes me feel good and at the same time a little sad as I long for days gone by!

  • @savvas660
    @savvas6605 жыл бұрын

    This song is seriously one of the best ever written and performed...

  • @carolmitchell4511
    @carolmitchell451122 күн бұрын

    Our kids grew up listening to the Platters. Endless memories!!

  • @bobdal1946
    @bobdal1946 Жыл бұрын

    I'm 76 and I remember listening to them in SanDiego, CA. The good old days.

  • @clabersuarez5253
    @clabersuarez52538 жыл бұрын

    Que voces y que letras hermosas! The Platters el mejor grupo de todos los tiempos

  • @hectorgonzalez1249

    @hectorgonzalez1249

    7 жыл бұрын

    l agree with everyone,l think of my sister and brothers,all the time l here ballads of the days past.l miss my brother and sister so much,gongie and Maria sanchez,hey remember Kelly st.the Bronx,intervale avenue.what an interesting past,obtainable only in my memories ,little gongiejunnior,,Hector

  • @jokesonyou5511
    @jokesonyou55113 жыл бұрын

    Oh golden age of music back when there was no such thing as pitch correction or auto tune just pure heart and soul

  • @acurrington1984
    @acurrington19842 жыл бұрын

    I've been a fan of the Platters since I was 13 years old. It's now 2022 & I'm 37 yrs old 😁 So grateful for the internet. I can't imagine how older generations felt wanting to hear their favorite tunes & not being able to. Now we can all enjoy some of the best music released whenever we want🥰

  • @hilaryapril7043

    @hilaryapril7043

    Жыл бұрын

    We had 45's and vinyl records and we could request it from dj's on the radio

  • @mercymallari3871
    @mercymallari38712 жыл бұрын

    One of the best of The Platter's song...the song reminds us not to be practicing ghis kind of attitude to avoid a lot of sorrows and prblems as well,having an honest nd true Godly lifestyle will bring you more peace,satisfactions nd happiness in life

  • @sheddymorrison

    @sheddymorrison

    Жыл бұрын

    Hello Mercy, how are you doing ... hope you're good 😊👋

  • @sivberitlangeland2467
    @sivberitlangeland24674 жыл бұрын

    I was so lucky to see them live in 1994 at my hotell, on Majorca, spain. It was a wonderful experience.

  • @pjk9056

    @pjk9056

    3 жыл бұрын

    Siv, You didn’t see any original Platters. A 3rd party owns the rights to the name and whoever they hire to perform the songs they bill as The Platters. The lead singer on all the hits was Tony Williams and his voice may be imitated, but it’s never matched. You could not have seen Tony because he died in 92. I saw “Tony Williams of The Platters” in a club in the late 70’s and sadly he was drunk and that beautiful tenor voice was no more. So we both really missed them; I saw the faded original and you saw a cover band.

  • @philipcancilla849
    @philipcancilla8495 жыл бұрын

    A great time for music. In 2019 i can't even understand most words in songs!

  • @Niilism_

    @Niilism_

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hahahah true

  • @Ruby10-mc8mv
    @Ruby10-mc8mv8 ай бұрын

    Music for me is a language of the soul, especially these beautiful classic oldies.. i love listening to them.. so comforting,!

  • @JacobWilson-uf6zq

    @JacobWilson-uf6zq

    5 ай бұрын

    Hello how are you doing today?

  • @alsc6758
    @alsc67584 жыл бұрын

    This is one hell of a song that I love these days. It strikes me.. literally breaks my heart, as it is not easy to be me. The life I am in is difficult. Truly, there are things that money can not buy. And every time I listened to this song, it made me think that I must be fooling myself that God is still around.

  • @isabellespencer1963
    @isabellespencer19633 жыл бұрын

    I'm playing this and others for my gran and she loves it 😆

  • @zacharymathey3901
    @zacharymathey39012 жыл бұрын

    WOW😍 Im gonna cry, it's so good. My imagination being filled with a husband and wife dancing together as things happen.

  • @sharonazar1
    @sharonazar14 жыл бұрын

    Such exquisite harmony!! beautiful voices with profound feeling!! the song and the singers touch my heart!!

  • @kokrosonosadhan
    @kokrosonosadhan10 жыл бұрын

    Amazing song

  • @jamiewarriorwarlordmccallu5712
    @jamiewarriorwarlordmccallu57129 жыл бұрын

    classic song from the platters timeless. and sometimes even i drift in a world of my own.

  • @feb4967

    @feb4967

    4 жыл бұрын

    Ydhddhsush Tjkhvnnvctjjs the

  • @naoestouinteresadasoubudis8550
    @naoestouinteresadasoubudis85506 жыл бұрын

    The Platters, tem mais de século, continuam a ser os melhores.

  • @meaprecious9675

    @meaprecious9675

    2 жыл бұрын

    They are only 70 years old formed in 1952!!! Not a century close but not yet.

  • @aram9392
    @aram93923 ай бұрын

    I discovered this song today. Sick song

  • @E-Kat

    @E-Kat

    2 ай бұрын

    I wish people could grow up. It's not sick, it's beautiful. Why do you have to repeat his after others? It wasn't your idea to start calling everything sick instead of excellent, was it? You're a very weak person!! By calling you weak, I mean strong! 😂

  • @aram9392

    @aram9392

    2 ай бұрын

    @@E-Kat I think you should get a lawyer and sue me.

  • @E-Kat

    @E-Kat

    2 ай бұрын

    @@aram9392 I will! ( that really means that I won't) 🤣

  • @felicitymaemble3681
    @felicitymaemble36818 жыл бұрын

    I'm so in love with this song. I'm cracking up when listening.

  • @shrkb8
    @shrkb84 жыл бұрын

    i found this song because my grandma sung it years ago. I came back today to look back on those days.

  • @ronblanchette1821
    @ronblanchette18213 жыл бұрын

    I had the absolute honor to get to know Mr. Sonny Turner while managing a casino hotel in Arizona. He is by far the absolute nicest person I have ever met in my life, and YES, he can still sing it ! God Bless You Mr. Turner from Ron in the White Mountains of Arizona :)

  • @MultiAmour1
    @MultiAmour15 жыл бұрын

    April 27 2019 I'm happy at this moment, I've been singing with The Platters. Marvelous emotion ! Simon Dumais Rimouski Quebec

  • @Clemdawg2k
    @Clemdawg2k3 жыл бұрын

    I wish I can go return to my childhood. This song was and still is a true treasure.