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Gary Lewis (born Gary Harold Lee Levitch; July 31, 1945) is an American musician who was the leader of Gary Lewis & the Playboys.
Gary Lewis & the Playboys were a 1960s era pop and rock group, fronted by musician Gary Lewis, the son of comedian Jerry Lewis. They are best known for their 1965 Billboard Hot 100 number-one single "This Diamond Ring", which was the first of a string of hit singles they had in 1965 and 1966.
Learn about the career and achievements of Gary Lewis, the son of comedian Jerry Lewis, who became a pop star in the 1960s with hits like This Diamond Ring and Count Me In. Find out how he started as a drummer at Disneyland and won awards as a singer.
- This Diamond Ring. The debut single, “This Diamond Ring,” comes from the debut album of the same name, which was released in January 1965. The song reached the top of the charts on the US Billboard Hot 100, as well as placing third on RPM Canada’s Top Singles and sixth on Australia’s Kent Report.
- Save Your Heart for Me. The third hit to reach the charts for Gary Lewis and the Playboys was “Save Your Heart for Me,” which was recorded and released on their 1965 album, “A Session with Gary Lewis & The Playboys.”
- Count Me In. The second hit single from Gary Lewis & The Playboys that would realize chart success was “Count Me In.” In 1965, the song was recorded on the album, “A Session with Gary Lewis and the Playboys,” and charted as high as second on the US Billboard Hot 100, as well as third on RPM Canada’s Top Singles.
- Green Grass. On Canada’s RPM Top Singles, “Green Grass” reached the top of its chart after it was released in 1966. Coming from the album, “Hits Again,” the song also charted on the US Billboard Hot 100 at number eight and on Australia’s Kent Report at number sixty-four.
Gary Lewis & The Playboys's Greatest Hits | Best Songs of Gary Lewis & The Playboys - Full Album Gary Lewis & The Playboys NEW Playlist 2017 "Music can chang...
A comprehensive list of albums by Gary Lewis & The Playboys, a pop rock band led by singer Gary Lewis. The albums span from 1965 to 1969 and feature hits such as This Diamond Ring, She's Just My Style, and Judy In Disguise.
Gary Lewis & The Playboys "Count Me In" on The Ed Sullivan Show, March 21, 1965. Subscribe now to never miss an update: https://ume.lnk.to/EdSullivanSubscrib...
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