The Platters were a very successful
doo wop group, formed in
1953. They first signed with
Federal Records[?], but moved after meeting manager, producer and songwriter
Buck Ram[?]. They signed with
Mercury Records[?] and, under Ram's leadership, became the first black singers of the time to top the pop charts. "Only You", "My Prayer" and "Harbor Lights" became the group's signature songs, known at the time as excellent "make out songs". The Platters are still known as one of the most romantic doo wop groups, in spite of having broken up in
1961.