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    • Aug 5, 1959
    The movie "Carnival Rock" debuts in theaters with appearances by David Houston, James Burton, The Platters and "Louisiana Hayride" creator Horace Logan
    Jan 2, 1981
    Tenor David Lynch dies of cancer in Carson, California. The singer was a member of The Platters when they scored a 1955 pop hit with "Only You (And You Alone)." The song will became a country hit in 1982 in the hands of Reba McEntire
    Feb 1, 1989
    Baritone Paul Robi dies of cancer in Los Angeles. The singer held a spot in The Platters, whose smooth R&B approach netted a 1955 pop hit with "Only You (And You Alone)." Reba McEntire reworked the song as a country release in 1981
    Oct 24, 1989
    Songwriters Carole King, Gerry Goffin, Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier and Eddie Holland are announced as inductees in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Other additions include Simon & Garfunkel, Louis Armstrong, Bobby Darin and The Platters
    Dec 22, 1989
    Richard Dreyfuss stars in "Always," making its theater debut. The soundtrack features Lyle Lovett's "Cowboy Man," plus music by Jimmy Buffett, Bonnie Raitt, J.D. Souther, The Platters, Micheal Smotherman, The Coasters and Van Morrison
    Feb 28, 1990
    MCA releases the "Always" soundtrack, featuring Lyle Lovett's "Cowboy Man," plus music by Jimmy Buffett, J.D. Souther, The Platters and Micheal Smotherman
    Jan 1, 1991
    Samuel "Buck" Ram dies in Las Vegas. Ram was the producer for The Platters and wrote "Only You (And You Alone)," which Reba McEntire turned into a country hit
    Aug 14, 1992
    Vocalist Tony Williams dies of diabetes and emphysema in New York. He sang lead for The Platters on their 1950s classic "Only You (And You Alone)," successfully remade as a 1980s country record by Reba McEntire
    Feb 28, 1997
    Doo-wop group The Platters make a surprise appearance on the Grand Ole Opry, where they join Opry members The Four Guys for renditions of "My Prayer" and "Only You (And You Alone)"
    Oct 30, 1998
    "Crying In The Chapel" originators The Orioles join the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in Sharon, Pennsylvania, along with The Andrews Sisters, The Beach Boys, The Supremes, The Drifters, The Ames Brothers, The Platters and Crosby Stills & Nash
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