Blue moon
Una pequeña remembranza del grupo “The Platters”, cuyo último miembro fundador que aún vivía murió hace unos días. Los que veían el programa infantil “Chiquilladas” seguro la recordarán con humor, ya que el prinicipio de la canción era usado algo así como el “Plop” de Condorito, al final de todos los sketches…
Herb Reed, the last of the founding members of 1950s R&B crooners The Platters, known for hits such as “Smoke Gets in Your Eyes” and “Twilight Time,” has died at the age of 83.
Reed’s manager said the singer died in Boston on Monday after a period of declining health that included chronic heart disease. Reed had lived in the Boston area for many years, most recently Arlington, Massachusetts.
The Platters, the most popular black singing group of their time, were formed as harmonizing street singers in Los Angeles in 1953 by Reed – who is credited with coming up with the group’s name – and four others.
The group, with a lineup that included female vocalist Zola Taylor in addition to Reed, David Lynch, Tony Williams and Paul Robi, went on to have four number-one singles on the U.S. charts between 1955 and 1958 with its soulful pop harmonies.
Two of the Platters’ recordings, “The Great Pretender” and “Only You (And You Alone)” are in the Grammy Hall of Fame, which honors recordings of lasting significance.
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