The Platters and the Lettermen

Phil writes: When I was a lot younger, I often heard great standards in what I later realised were versions very different from the originals. Here are two by artists who, in my view, had considerable influence on what came after them. I think these compare well with any of the more orthodox takes on the songs.

The Platters - Smoke Gets In Your Eyes:

The Lettermen - The Way You Look Tonight: