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Song information for The Great Pretender - The Platters on AllMusic Released in 1955, "The Great Pretender" was originally recorded by American vocal group The Platters. "The Great Pretender" is a popular song recorded by The Platters, with Tony Williams on lead vocals, and released as a single on November 3, 1955. “The Great Pretender” was originally recorded by The Platters in 1955, and was rerecorded by Mercury 32 years later. 137,246 views, added to favorites 1,268 times. 137,333 views, added to favorites 1,268 times. The Platters were pioneers in this first era of rock and roll, combining R&B, doo wop, pop, and rock. Tony Williams sang the vocals while Buck Ram penned the lyrics and music. Download Pdf. Scrobble songs and get recommendations on other tracks and artists. People knew him one way, but he was the ‘Great Pretender,’ and someone different behind closed doors. Author Unregistered. Released in 1955, "The Great Pretender" was originally recorded by American vocal group The Platters. Listen online to The Platters - The Great Pretender and see which albums it appears on. Oh-oh, yes I'm the great pretender Pretending that I'm doing well My need is such I pretend too much I'm lonely but no one can tell Oh-oh, "The Great Pretender" was also the act's biggest R&B hit, with an 11-week run atop that chart. The Great Pretender Songtext von The Platters mit Lyrics, deutscher Übersetzung, Musik-Videos und Liedtexten kostenlos auf Songtexte.com “The Great Pretender” is a popular song recorded by The Platters, with Tony Williams on lead vocals, and released as a single on November 3, 1955. I think I will purchase more of their music. How to play "The Great Pretender" Print. The Platters - The Great Pretender Lyrics. The words and music were written by Buck Ram, the Platters' manager and producer who was a successful songwriter before moving into producing and management. Difficulty: novice. In 2004, Rolling Stone ranked it 360th greatest song of all time. Check out The Greatest Hits: The Platters - The Great Pretender by The Platters on Amazon Music. All artists Find The Platters – The Great Pretender lyrics and search for The Platters. View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 1955 Vinyl release of The Great Pretender / I'm Just A Dancing Partner on Discogs. The Great Pretender – The Platters. Format: Audio CD. In 2004, Rolling Stone ranked it 360th greatest song of all time. What great talent, as you can hear in “The Great Pretender.” It’s some of the best of 1950s music. The words and music were written by Buck Ram, the Platters' manager and producer who was a successful songwriter before … Oh-oh, yes I'm the great pretender Pretending that I'm doing well My need is such I pretend too much I'm lonely but no one can tell Oh-oh, yes I'm the great pretender Adrift in a world of my own I've played the game but to my real shame You've left me to grieve all alone Too real is this feeling of make-believe Tony Williams sang the vocals while Buck Ram penned the lyrics and music. The words and music were written by Buck Ram, the Platters’ manager and producer who was a successful songwriter before moving into producing and management. View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 1955 Shellac release of The Great Pretender on Discogs. "The Great Pretender" reached the number one position on both the R&B and pop charts … It placed no. November 18, 2003. There is no strumming pattern for this song yet. The words and music were written by Buck Ram, the Platters' manager and producer who was a successful songwriter before moving into producing and management. Oh-oh, yes I'm the great pretender Pretending that I'm doing well My need is such I pretend too much I'm lonely but no one can tell Oh-oh, yes I'm the great pretender Adrift in a world of my own I've played the game but to my real shame You've left me to grieve all alone Too real is this feeling of make-believe The Great Pretender chords by The Platters. The follow-up, "The Great Pretender", with lyrics written in the washroom of the Flamingo Hotel in Las Vegas by Buck Ram, exceeded the success of their debut and became The Platters' first national #1 hit. 2 contributors total, last edit on Jun 29, 2016. 1 on the Billboard charts while no.5 on the UK charts in 1956. Author Unregistered. Lyrics to 'The Great Pretender' by The Platters: Oh yes I'm the great pretender Pretending that I'm doing well My need is such I pretend too much I'm lonely but no one can tell