Who wrote the Platters song only you?

The Platters
Buck Ram
Only You/Composers

Who had a hit with only you?

In the US, “Only You” was released as the band’s second single in November 1982 and charted at number 67 on the Billboard Hot 100….Only You (Yazoo song)

“Only You”
Released	15 March 1982
Recorded	January 1982
Genre	Synth-pop, new wave
Length	3:11

Are any of the Platters still alive?

The group continued to perform without Mr. Williams, while he pursued a solo career. Taylor, who lives in Los Angeles, and Reed are the only other surviving members of the group, Mrs. Williams said.

Who was the lead singer of the Platters?

Tony Williams1953 – 1960
Sonny Turner1960 – 1970Cornell Gunter1953 – 1953Monroe Powell1970 – 1995
The Platters/Lead singers

What year was the song Only You by The Platters released?

1966Only You / Released
[1] It was recorded most successfully by The Platters, with lead vocals by Tony Williams, in 1955. The first recording of the song on Federal Records, also by Williams and The Platters, turned out poorly in 1954, but after a re-recording, the song scored a major hit when it was released on July 3, 1955.

How old is Sonny Turner?

82 years (1939–2022)Sonny Turner / Age at death

How do you pronounce platters?

Break ‘platters’ down into sounds: [PLAT] + [UHZ] – say it out loud and exaggerate the sounds until you can consistently produce them.

What platter means?

Definition of platter 1a : a large plate used especially for serving meat. b : plate sense 3c(2) 2 : a phonograph record. on a platter. : without effort : very easily can have the presidency on a platter— Jonathan Daniels.

Is Sonny Turner still performing?

Turner hailed from Fairmont, West Virginia, and was best known for replacing Tony Williams as lead singer of The Platters….

Sonny Turner
Died	January 13, 2022 (aged 82) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Instruments	vocals