The Platters’ song “Only You (And You Alone)” was first recorded by the group in May 1954. The song was written by Buck Ram and was meant to express the band’s devotion and love. However, the recording was not released at that time and was only released later on in 1955. The song was The Platters’ biggest hit and became a major success in the United States and Canada, earning them a disc jockey’s pick record.

The song conveys a heartfelt declaration of love and devotion. It emphasizes that one specific person has the power to make everything seem right, bring light to darkness, and transform the singer’s life. The song held the number 1 position on the U.S. R&B charts for seven weeks and reached number five on the Billboard Top 100 chart. It remained on the charts for 30 weeks. The Platters’ track “The Great Pretender” eventually surpassed the success of “Only You” in the UK.