Only You (And You Alone) / Bark, Battle and Ball

by The Platters

Only You (And You Alone) / Bark, Battle and Ball cover art
  • Type: Single
  • Released: June 1955
  • Label: Mercury
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 5:04
  • Community rating: 3.83/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

A foundational track in the commercial development of the vocal group ballad. With its distinctive vocal 'hiccup' and elegant arrangement, it helped establish the transition from raw R&B to a smoother, pop-oriented soul sound.

Genres

Descriptors: ballad, vocal-group, melodic

Tracklist

  1. Only You (And You Alone) (2:33)
  2. Bark, Battle And Ball (2:31)

Credits

  • The Platters - primary artist
  • Buck Ram - written-by
  • Jean Miles - written-by
  • Zola Taylor - written-by

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