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Only You

What is only you?

· Emily Grant

Key facts

Only You by The Platters released in 1955[1]
Only You by The Platters written and composed by Buck Ram[1]
Only You by The Platters lead vocals by Tony Williams[1]
Only You by Yazoo written by Vince Clarke[5]
Only You by Steve Monite released in 1984[4]

Only You is a phrase meaning exclusivity, and in entertainment it is a title shared by multiple songs, films, and TV series, so its meaning depends on the specific work.

Context

The phrase 'only you' means exclusivity, singling out one person as the sole intended recipient, chooser, or source of an action, feeling, or responsibility [3]. In entertainment, the title 'Only You' is used by multiple songs, films, and TV series, so the meaning depends on which work is meant [2]. For example, The Platters released their song 'Only You' in 1955, written by Buck Ram and featuring lead vocals by Tony Williams [1]. Yazoo's version was written by Vince Clarke [5], and Steve Monite's was released in 1984 [4].

Documented claims

  • The phrase 'only you' means exclusivity, singling out one person as the sole intended recipient, chooser, or source of an action, feeling, or responsibility. [3]
  • The title 'Only You' is used by multiple songs, films, and TV series, so the meaning depends on which work is meant. [2]
  • The Platters' song 'Only You (And You Alone)' is often shortened to 'Only You.' [1]

Questions and answers

Who originally sang the song 'Only You'?

The Platters originally sang 'Only You' in 1955, with lead vocals by Tony Williams [1].

Who sings 'Only You' in the 80s?

Steve Monite released 'Only You' in 1984 [4].

Who had a hit with Only You?

The Platters had a hit with 'Only You' in 1955 [1].

Who else sang the song 'Only You'?

Yazoo also sang 'Only You', with the song written by Vince Clarke [5].

Sources

  1. Only You by The Platters – Song Meaning & Legacy (1955) — lyricledger.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Definitions for only youon·ly you — definitions.net (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Meaning of Only You by Eric Bellinger & Hitmaka - KaraokeParty — karaokeparty.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  4. only you | Meaning, Grammar Guide & Usage Examples - Ludwig.guru — ludwig.guru (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  5. The Story of... 'Only You' by Yazoo — smoothradio.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in Entertainment