Ocean (band)

The group disbanded in 1975. There is also a road called "The Platters" in the county of Kent in south east England. They are best known for their million-selling 1971 single Put Your Hand in the Hand, penned by Gene McLellan. The group was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990 and into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 1998, its first year. Ocean was a gospel rock band formed in 1970 in London, Ontario. The Platters are still known as one of the most romantic doo wop groups, in spite of having broken up in 1961. Put Your Hand in the Hand LP: Billboard Pop Albums, #60 (1971). "Only You", "My Prayer", and "Harbor Lights" also became popular; all were known at the time as excellent "make-out songs".

Put Your Hand in the Hand single: Billboard Adult Contemporary Singles, #4 (1971). "The Magic Touch" was their first top-ten hit, followed by "The Great Pretender" and "Twilight Time." In 1959 they had a number one hit with Jerome Kern's "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes," despite the fact that Kern's widow had expressed concern that her late husband's standard would be turned into a 'rock and roll' record. I've Got A Dream. They signed with Mercury Records and, under Ram's leadership, became one of the most popular black singing groups of the time. One More Chance (1972). They first signed with Federal Records, but moved after meeting manager, producer and songwriter Buck Ram. Put Your Hand in the Hand (1971). The Platters were a very successful doo wop group, formed in 1953.

UBK-4052, 2000. CD rerelease on Unidisc Music Inc. Kama Sutra Records 2064, 1972. Give Tomorrow's Children One More Chance