I have forgotten the name of the Platters' lead singer,
a very charismatic sounding performer.
But this reminds me:

years ago I heard some recordings made by a very young Johnny Mathis,
and he sounded very much like the Platters' lead singer.
So I think that is how Mathis got started in pop music --
very different than the love songs and Christmas music
that he has become known for since then.