This 1955 single became the Platters' first major hit, topping the R&B charts and crossing over to the pop charts.
- "The Great Pretender" was The Platters' first single released on Mercury Records.
- The song reached number one on the Billboard R&B chart and number eight on the Billboard Hot 100.
- The single was released in November 1955, preceding their more famous hit "Only You (And You Alone)".
The Platters were an American vocal group formed in 1953. They were one of the most successful vocal groups of the 1950s, known for their smooth harmonies and romantic ballads.
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