The: Platters - Only You (and You Alone) (original Footage)

The Platters' performance of "" remains one of the most iconic moments of the doo-wop era. While many fans search for "original footage," the most famous visual representation of the song comes from the 1956 film Rock Around the Clock , where the group performed both "Only You" and "The Great Pretender". Song Origins and the "Voice Break"

: The song was first recorded for Federal Records in May 1954 but was deemed "unreleasable" and sat in the vaults.

: After moving to Mercury Records, the group re-recorded it on April 26, 1955 , at Capitol Recording Studio in Hollywood. The Platters - Only You (And You Alone) (Original Footage)

: Released in May 1955, the song became a massive crossover hit, topping the U.S. R&B charts for seven weeks and peaking at #5 on the Billboard Hot 100 .

: The signature "O-oHHHH-nly you" vocal break by lead singer Tony Williams happened by accident. During a rehearsal in a car, the vehicle jerked (or hit a bump), causing Williams' voice to break. The group loved the effect and decided to keep it in the final recording. Chart Success and Legacy The Platters' performance of "" remains one of

: In 1999, this 1955 Mercury Records version was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame .

: The song has been covered by numerous artists, most notably by Ringo Starr in 1974 (at the suggestion of John Lennon), which reached #6 on the Billboard charts. The "Original" Lineup in the Footage : After moving to Mercury Records, the group

The classic lineup featured in the famous 1950s footage includes: The Platters - Only You (And You Alone) (Original Footage H