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Sam Phillips gave copies of the record to local disc jockeys Dewey Phillips of WHBQ
he’d be all alone without a telephone
Bowie himself later said
The song opens with a single guitar repeatedly playing a simple four note riff before the rhythm guitar comes in with chords and the drums and lyrics begin
"Only You (And You Alone)'' by The Platters Limited Edition Prints of Original Painting 80s Sam Phillips gave copies ofThe first recording of the song on Federal Records, also by Williams and The Platters, turned out poorly in 1954, but after a re recording, the song scored a major hit when it was released on July 3, 1955. Platters bass singer Herb Reed later recalled how the group hit upon its successful version: We tried it so many times, and it was terrible. One time we were rehearsing in the car and the car jerked. Tony went 'O oHHHH nly you. We laughed at first,
