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Eddie Platt
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Eddie Platt (b. Eddie Platakis, Dec. 8, 1921, Cleveland, Ohio) is an American saxophonist. Platakis was raised in Rossford, Ohio. He began playing in a band there at age 16 and used the stage name Platt starting in high school (including at his graduation). He played gigs in Rossford and Cleveland until World War II, when he served in the Army and Air Force. After the war he played in strip clubs with the Johnny Pecon Band. In 1957, he began playing the Hotel Manger in Cleveland, a gig he would keep until 1967. While there, he recorded his first single for Epic Records, "Rock 'Em" b/w "Chinese Lullaby". His next single was a cover of The Champs' song "Tequila", which climbed to #20 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 in 1958. He also covered The Pets' hit "Chua-Hua-Hua", which in the 1990s was featured on the soundtrack to The Iron Giant. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.
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Early Jamaican Island Music
The Iron Giant
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Long Gone - Oldies, But Goodies
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The Iron Giant [Original Soundtrack]
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Early Calypso & Island Music
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Caribou & Downbeat 78's Story
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Leapin' Guitars : Rockin' Roulette Instros
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Tequila
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¡CARAMBA! - Latin-Flavor Instros
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45 - Devils Music Blog
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Sound Man Shot: The Caribou & Downbeat 78's Story