I can’t imagine my life without the music I grew up listening, singing and dancing to. Starting with my father’s two favorite songs, Melancholy Baby and Stardust, ‘my music’ has followed me through the years. I never dreamed I’d be singing the opening lines of Melancholy Baby to my children, grandchildren and great grands. (Come sweetheart mine, don’t sit and pine, tell me of the cares that make you feel so blue.) I remember, and you do too, the high school dances in the gym tricked out by a decoration committee. How romantic it was dancing check to cheek, eyes closed with the boy who helped me open my locker on the first day of school.
The announcement of Milton Bullock’s death this week takes us back to the days when a group like The Platters were the rage. Milton Bullock joined the group as first tenor in 1964. He was a big part of that era. If you google Milton you will read that with his help the Platters continued to stay on the charts and in the hearts of America. The Platters disbanded in 1969, and several members went on to perform solo – but only Milton Bullock can be called “The Golden Platter”.
Here is a link of the Platters singing ONLY YOU. Click here: https://youtu.be/3FygIKsnkCw?si=-EX8rvmxY7DjRxmr
Let Milton take you back to your teenage years when you danced cheek to cheek and first held hands in the movie theater. Remember when you listened to the radio or played your records. I bet Milton would like that.
When someone iconic like Milton leaves the stage, we celebrate his life and times; his musical contributions. We will remember his songs that filled audiences with nostalgia, and who often sang along. He will be missed.
One more thought: The teenagers we once were, dancing in the school gym with our latest crush still abides, though missed, not forgotten.
Unknown Couple Dancing to ONLY YOU
Only you can make this world seem right
Only you can make the darkness bright
Only you and you alone can thrill me like you do
And fill my heart with love for only you.
Oh, only you can make all this change in me
For it’s true, you are my destiny
When you hold my hand, I understand the magic that you do
You’re my dream come true, my one and only you.
I invite you to leave in the comment section a memory of Milton or a favorite song you danced to.
Rest in Peace
Main Street Rocky Mount 
So sorry to read of Mr. Bullocks passing.just today. I read of him singing in the Rocky Mount train station in Our State Magazine several years ago and told myself to drive up there to hear that. Unable to go since I had to stop driving as I neared 90 years, I knew I could always turn on the music and hear my favorite Platters songs. I love them all, but My Prayer stands out as a favorite. They all give me goosebumps and memories when I hear any of them. what beautiful God Given voices…it says not to put off today what you can do tomorrow.I shall always be sorry I did not arrange to get there…Rest in Peace, Milton.
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Thank you for this lovely tribute. What would we do without the music we grew up with and still makes us smile and remember……
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Many memories of his music growing up. I also worked with him on n several films. He was a Godly, Magnetic person and you know when he walked into the room.
Many fond memories but my favorite was when he talked about a very rare diamond 💎 he found in New York City and his journey to finds it’s rightful owner.
I was honored enough to sing back up (or pretend to) for him m at the Rocky Mount Train station.
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My late wife and I grew up as teenagers in the mid 50s and the Platters were always our favorite. I knew Milton performed at the train station and wanted to go and reminisce, but never got to Rocky Mount when he was performing. It’s a sad day for music….
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Splendid. So many memories.
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Milton, later in life was my mailman, so beloved by all on his route in Newport News, VA. I remember, so fondly, how he would sing from his delivery vehicle while trying to escape from the young children knowing that Milton’s greatest escape would be to throw candy to an empty field next door. Those children, now in their mid to late 50’s will be heart broken to know of his passing. Rest in peace Milton.
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