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THE Platters were one of America's biggest groups in the 1950s and the Globe has a copy of their greatest hits album to give away in a simple-to-enter contest.

Formed in Los Angeles in 1953, The Platters had 38 hit singles in their home country. Among them were Only You (And You Alone), Smoke Gets In Your Eyes, Unchained Melody, Red Sails In The Sunset and The Great Pretender, which went to number one when it was first released in 1973.

It was re-recorded by Freddie Mercury in 1987 and made it into the top five in the charts.

As well as being popular in their native America, the five-piece also enjoyed huge success in England and have left a lasting impression on the soul-loving British public.

Their huge hit, Twilight Time, which reached number one in the United States and Australia and number three in the UK, features on The Very Best of The Platters, which was released on Monday by UMTV.

We have one copy of the album to give away and for a chance to win it answer this question correctly:- In which year did Freddie Mercury have a hit with his version of The Great Pretender?

It couldn't be easier to enter - simply call 0901 221 0222 and leave your answer to the question, along with your name, address and daytime telephone number, when prompted. Calls cost only 25p - less than the cost of a first-class stamp! Calls from mobiles may cost more.

Lines close at 5pm next Wednesday (May 14). Service is provided by Newsquest Media Group.

Alternatively, you can enter by post. Send your answer, together with your name, address and daytime contact phone number, to: Home from Home Contest, Wirral Globe, Haymarket Court, Hinson Street, Birkenhead CH41 5BX.

Postal entries must be received by 5pm next Wednesday (May 14). Sender of the first correct entry selected at random will win the CD. Good luck!

2:24pm Tuesday 6th May 2008

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