You Can Depend On Me

The Platters · Other Songs - The Platters

Though you say we're through,

I'll always love you

And you can depend on me

Though someone that you've met

Has made you forget,

Honey, you know you can count on me

When I wish, I wish you success

And loads, loads of happiness

But baby, I gotta confess

I'll be lonely

If you ever, if you ever need a friend,

I'll be yours until the end

And you can depend on me

I wish you success

And loads of happiness

But, darling, I gotta confess

I'm gonna be lonely

Oh if you ever, if you ever need a friend,

I'll be right by your side 'til the end

And you can depend on me

You can depend on me

You Can Depend On Me - The Platters

The Platters' 1957 recording of 'You Can Depend On Me' stands as a quintessential example of the group's signature vocal harmony style, blending gospel-inflected arrangements with smooth pop sensibilities. As one of the band's most enduring tracks, the song exemplifies the lush, layered harmonies that defined the group's catalog during the late 1950s. The composition features a driving rhythm section and a melodic structure that allowed the ensemble to showcase their tight vocal precision, a hallmark of their success on the charts. While the song did not achieve the same immediate commercial dominance as their earlier hits like 'A-Tisket, A-Tasket', it remains a cherished staple of their repertoire, reflecting the enduring appeal of their collaborative vocal approach and the rich musical landscape of the era.