Release Date: 30 April 2021
Label: Jasmine Records
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 604988268225
Genres: R&B Rhythm and Blues
Description
The Platters were one of the world's most successful vocal groups during the 1950s, with thirty-five hit records in The States alone, of which seven or eight were million sellers, including four US #1s. The lead singer on all of these was the mercurial Tony Williams, a man with a perfect voice.
Williams also occasionally cut solo records during the 50s and he eventually quit The Platters in 1961 to pursue a solo career, signing with Frank Sinatra's new Reprise label, for whom he debuted with an LP, "Tony Williams Sings His Greatest Hits" and a couple of singles, 'Sleepless Nights' and 'The Miracle'.
The two compilations in this "mini-series" anthologise Tony's solo recordings between 1955-62, chronologically; Volume 1 deals with 1955-61, and Volume 2, with 1961-62.
Volume 1 comprises his solo Mercury releases, notably his LP "A Girl Is A Girl Is A Girl" (1959); a couple of Platters singles on which he was given featured billing; and his early Reprise sides.
Tony's Reprise recordings are almost impossible to find elsewhere on CD.
Tracklisting
Tommy Hunt
Kay Barry / Maureen Evans
Buddy Holly & The Crickets
Johnnie Ray
Eddie Cochran
Various Artists
Billie Holiday
Charlie Applewhite
Tony Williams
Tony Williams
Tony Williams
