Wikipedia says this about Herb, who is the one who came up with the name The Platters: He was the only member of The Platters who sang on all of the approximately 400 songs recorded by the group.
When I was young, I was amazed by the vocalization in this song in particular, and I am still impressed by the range and talent today. Oh, how I wished I could sing, but, alas, I could only memorize lyrics, not carry a tune. The Platters did more than carry the tune, they made it soar.
I've tried to get the song from YouTube but I keep getting a message saying it is currently unavailable, so I assume the whole world is trying to do the same thing, all at once, and YouTube can't handle the volume. I'm hoping someone else has posted it to Hootin' Anni's Thursday Theme Song.
They asked me how I knew
My true love was true
Oh,
I of course replied
Something here inside cannot be denied
They said someday you'll find
All who love are blind
Oh,
when your heart's on fire
You must realize
Smoke gets in your eyes
So I chaffed them and I gaily laughed
To think they could doubt my love
Yet today my love has flown away
I am without my love
Now laughing friends deride
Tears I can not hide
Oh,
so I smile and say
When a lovely flame dies
Smoke gets in your eyes
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Thursday
Theme
Song
6 comments:
The Platterswere always played I my house. My dad loved to sing along too. This is one of my favorites. On the weekends local radio station plays 50s and 60s music.
Hugs madi and mom
The Platters were my favourite group. A sad day.
Excellent....a great memorial to a great singer and group. The sky looks peaceful...and smokey, at the same time.
This is the song that makes me think of my parents the most.......my stepfather could sing EXACTLY like the Platters, he had the most beautiful voice.
What a beautiful song...and a great photo there! I had not heard the news...so sad. The greats are all dying off it seems!
its one of my favorites ...
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