Sammy King & The Voltairs - Only You (And You Alone)

Year Released: 1965
Genre: R&B, Doo-Wop, Soul (early).
Detailed Description Containing Key Facts: "Only You (And You Alone)" by Sammy King & The Voltairs is an example of the vocal group R&B and doo-wop that was prevalent in the early 1960s. While "Only You (And You Alone)" is most famously associated with The Platters, this version would be a different, perhaps more raw or local, interpretation. The track would typically feature Sammy King's lead vocals, often with a smooth or impassioned delivery, backed by the close harmonies of The Voltairs. The instrumentation would be characteristic of the period: simple yet effective rhythm section, possibly light piano or guitar. Such recordings represent the countless regional and independent R&B acts that were active during this transitional period between doo-wop's heyday and the full emergence of soul music. It's valued by collectors of vintage R&B and vocal group sounds