Paul B Allen III

Paul B Allen III

American Singer, Songwriter, Author, Music Historian, and Actor

Paul B Allen III is a multi-talented creative force whose career spans over 50 years in the entertainment industry. Highly regarded as a soulful vocalist, charting songwriter, insightful author, and film actor, he is best described as a true Renaissance man of modern music, performance, and literature.

Music & Performance Legacy

The Platters

Allen famously toured as a lead vocalist for The Platters, one of the most legendary vocal groups in music history. Stepping into a legacy defined by timeless hits like "Only You," "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes," and "The Great Pretender," his warm, rich vocals carried the group's classic sound to massive global audiences.

Global & Dignitary Performances

As a world-renowned vocalist, Allen has performed at prestigious venues worldwide, including a headline performance at The Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., backed by the National Symphony Orchestra. He has been invited to perform at the White House for the President of the United States and has sung for various international heads of state and royalty, including:

The Royal Family of England

Prince Albert and Princess Caroline of Monaco

The President and First Lady of Fiji

Songwriting & Chart Success

Allen's work as a songwriter and producer has left a permanent mark on mainstream radio and global dance floors alike:

"Always There": Allen co-wrote this iconic track, which was originally recorded by Ronnie Laws. It went on to become a massive crossover hit and an anthem for both soul and acid jazz, popularized through celebrated versions by Side Effect and Incognito.

"Such A Good Feeling" (performed by Brothers In Rhythm): Utilizing the vocals and lyrics from "Always There," Allen received primary songwriting credit on this definitive 1991 house track. The song soared to #1 on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart and was permanently cemented in dance music history when Mixmag named it one of the Top 100 Dance Singles of All Time.

On-Screen & Commercial Acting

In addition to his musical and literary accomplishments, Allen has established a versatile presence on screen, appearing in major Hollywood blockbusters and high-profile commercial campaigns.

Feature Films

He has appeared in non-speaking roles across several major studio motion pictures and action franchises, including:

Lethal Weapon 4

Rush Hour 2

Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous

Undisputed

Commercial Campaigns

Allen has lent his on-screen presence to major corporate and regional brands, featuring in commercials for:

UPS (United Parcel Service)

Station Casinos

Nevada Federal Credit Union – Featured as the principal actor in a prominent 30-second commercial spot.

Literary Works & Historical Research

As an author, Allen writes fluidly across musical history, contemporary poetry, and classical verse forms.

The Saturday Morning Song Chronicles: Memoirs, Motown, and Music

Part intimate memoir and part expansive musical encyclopedia, this book weaves Allen's 50 years of industry insider knowledge with passionately researched trivia and artist biographies (covering legends like Nancy Wilson, Marvin Gaye, and Otis Redding).

Accolades: The book was nominated for the prestigious 2021 Association for Recorded Sound Collections (ARSC) Awards for Excellence in Historical Recorded Sound Research.

Ranking: BookAuthority officially rated the work at #14 on "The 33 Best R&B Music Books of All Time."

Poetry Collections

Soul Poet: A celebrated poetry collection exploring vignettes from an African American perspective. The book blends free verse with contemporary-themed poems built strictly on traditional Shakespearean sonnet structures (including acclaimed pieces like "Sweet Jekyll" and "Dr. Mom").

Urban Haiku: A popular poetry collection that became an Amazon #1 Hot New Release in both Contemporary Poetry and Japanese Poetry & Haiku.

Saturday Sonnets: An ongoing showcase published on his official Facebook and Instagram pages featuring short-form observations and contemporary sonnets such as "Eyes That Sleep" and "Quintessential Toast."