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

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

: 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 song was first recorded for Federal Records in May 1954 but was deemed "unreleasable" and sat in the vaults. 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 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 : In 1999, this 1955 Mercury Records version

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 classic lineup featured in the famous 1950s footage includes: The Platters - Only You (And You Alone) (Original Footage H The group loved the effect and decided to

: After moving to Mercury Records, the group re-recorded it on April 26, 1955 , at Capitol Recording Studio in Hollywood.