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Gary Lewis and the Playboys were a 1960s pop group, fronted by Gary Lewis, son of comedian Jerry Lewis.
The group auditioned for a job at Disneyland, supposedly without telling Disneyland employees about Lewis’ celebrity father. They were hired on the spot, audiences at Disneyland quickly accepted them, and the Playboys were soon playing to a full house every night. Band leader Les Brown had known Jerry Lewis for years, and he told record producer Snuff Garrett that the younger Lewis was playing at Disneyland. After listening to the band, Garrett thought using Gary’s famous name might sell records. Garrett took them into a recording studio with the song “This Diamond Ring” in a session financed by Jerry Lewis’ wife Patti. However, according to Lewis, the Playboys weren’t allowed to play their instruments except on the backing tracks. Garrett wanted to maximize the chances for a hit, so he insisted on using experienced studio musicians for the overdubs, which included guitar and keyboard solos, additional bass and drum overdubs, and timpani. These musicians included Tommy Allsup on guitar, Leon Russell on keyboards, Joe Osborn on bass, and Hal Blaine on drums. Session singer Ron Hicklin did the basic vocal track. Garrett then added Gary’s voice twice, added some of the Playboys and more of Hicklin. “When I got through, he sounded like Mario Lanza,” Garrett commented.
The group auditioned for a job at Disneyland, supposedly without telling Disneyland employees about Lewis’ celebrity father. They were hired on the spot, audiences at Disneyland quickly accepted them, and the Playboys were soon playing to a full house every night. Band leader Les Brown had known Jerry Lewis for years, and he told record producer Snuff Garrett that the younger Lewis was playing at Disneyland. After listening to the band, Garrett thought using Gary’s famous name might sell records. Garrett took them into a recording studio with the song “This Diamond Ring” in a session financed by Jerry Lewis’ wife Patti. However, according to Lewis, the Playboys weren’t allowed to play their instruments except on the backing tracks. Garrett wanted to maximize the chances for a hit, so he insisted on using experienced studio musicians for the overdubs, which included guitar and keyboard solos, additional bass and drum overdubs, and timpani. These musicians included Tommy Allsup on guitar, Leon Russell on keyboards, Joe Osborn on bass, and Hal Blaine on drums. Session singer Ron Hicklin did the basic vocal track. Garrett then added Gary’s voice twice, added some of the Playboys and more of Hicklin. “When I got through, he sounded like Mario Lanza,” Garrett commented.
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This Diamond Ring
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Count Me In
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She's Just My Style
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Everybody Loves A Clown
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Save Your Heart For Me
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Sealed With a Kiss
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Green Grass
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Sure Gonna Miss Her
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My Heart's Symphony
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Doin' The Flake
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Time Stands Still
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I Don't Wanna Say Goodnight
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richardneal wrote:
Leon Russell !
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Retro_Saiyan wrote:
I wonder if Gary is considered a musical genius in France? LOL
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ronkowitz wrote:
I wonder if Gary is considered a musical genius in France?
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tj66stang wrote:
amazing songs!
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BlueJean1951 wrote:
I can't remember where I put my glasses or if I took my meds today, but I know ever word to these songs. Music has quit an impact of the human soul.
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gennyisrad wrote:
ahh. she's just my style is my SONG right now. perfect. :]
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ElectricSoul921 wrote:
This Diamond Ring is one of my all-time favorite tracks, a sure classic.
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marcy9508 wrote:
guess what diamonds don't count any more.nothing but a stone,,its in your heart that counts not on your finger or around your neck..
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PappaWheelie wrote:
...or the way she combs her hair
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