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It reached #1 in the Netherlands, #1 on the US Billboard Top 100, #1 on the US R&B Records, and #5 on the UK Singles Charts.
This style of music, characterized by its harmonies and catchy melodies, was not called "doo-wop" at the time; it was categorized as rock or R&B. The term "doo-wop" gained popularity around 1970 when oldies DJ Gus Gossert started using it on his WCBS radio show in New York City.
The song tells the story of a man who conceals his heartbreak by pretending to be happy, having mastered the art of smiling through his pain. It was written by The Platters' producer, Buck Ram, who needed a follow-up to the group's first hit, "Only You." Ram quickly composed the lyrics in the washroom of the Flamingo Hotel in Las Vegas, where the group was performing.
"The Great Pretender" was featured in the movie "Rock Around the Clock" and on the "American Graffiti" soundtrack, alongside two other Platters' songs, "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes" and "Only You." The harmonizing female voice on the track belongs to Zola Taylor, the only female member of The Platters. Taylor was also the second wife of Frankie Lymon and was portrayed by Halle Berry in the movie "Why Do Fools Fall in Love." She passed away in 2007 at the age of 69. In 1987, Freddie Mercury revived "The Great Pretender" with his version of the song, which reached #4 in the UK.
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The Platters were one of the very best singing groups of all time.
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I was just a little girl, listening to grown folks music and when my dad would take my hand to dance, I'm on his feet. ❤
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Who's listening in 2024 ❤️ the Platters since 1962
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This needs to be played on the radio and let's see if current generations can appreciate the lyrics and harmonies. These songs are about simplicity, heartache, purity. And not a see-through outfit or g-string in sight.
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87yrs old from Detroit…….played this about 50,000 times, and that was just the first week I bought. On a 45 disc. Happy days long gone.
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This 74yr old woman who it seems only yesterday I was dancing to this full of love and hope for the future, still dreaming 🥰
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2024 keeping it alive for the next generation.
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I AM 77 and and takes me back to my high school days it's great to hear this song again yes it's 2024 but it's great.😊
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It's 2024 and I'm still listening, have been since then and hopefully for many more years. The best of the doowop era.
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I'm 83 and have been listening since there very first record and will listen to the Platers until I can hear them again in person.
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I’m listening in 2024. Still enjoying all the old hits.
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Me and my wife danced to this so many. Times. I loved her so much she had to leave me. I remember them both so much.
Rest till we meet again. Love
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I was listening, I love that song and I am 84, love the Platters!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
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77 years old,I’m still listening to to great singers like the Platters in 2024 Great
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My sons listen to this kind of music and they’re teenagers 😮. I think they appreciate real music. It’s now 2024 and they enjoy this kind of music. Lol,I’m in my late 50s and I have never heard about this song. I think is phenomenal!
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When class and style meant something! Look at how well they were dressed and carried themselves. Oh, how I miss those days!
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I’m still listening to to great singers like the Platters in 2024 ❤️🎶❤️
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whos listening in 2024
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This classic will never get old.
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2024 here and I've just lost my grandad. He wasn't just my grandad though he was my hero. Love you grandad ❤️ this was one of his favourites
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