Laura
The Voice Of Tony Williams
Lead Singer Of The Platters
Wacker Series
Mercury Records HI-FISTEREO SR 60138
1959
From the back cover: For his first solo album effort, Tony Williams, assisted by his musical mentor, Buck Ram, decided upon a melodic tribute to The Girls. Because in the five years since his featured vocalizing helped make the first Platters' hit – Only You – the girls of the world have been his greatest boosters!
Tony's sensitive and sincere interpretation of a lyric has resulted in his being compared to many as another "new but different" Nat (King) Cole. Williams realizes no greater compliment could be given. Born in Rochelle, N.J., Tony started singing as a child with his mother, father and sister in a gospel quartet. His real rise came when he joined the Platters in 1953.
From Billboard - November 16, 1959: The lead singer of the Platters turns in a solid performance in his first solo LP. He warbles with feeling and sincerity on a group of standards with fem names – "Ramona," "Ida," "Laura," etc. Excellent jockey wax.
Peg O' My Heart
Rose Of Washington Square
Ramona
Charmaine
Peggy O'Neil
Mona Lisa
(I'm In Heaven When I See You Smile) "Diane"
Amapola
Jeannie
Ida (Sweet As Apple Cider)
Macushla
Laura
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