Gary Lewis & The Playboys
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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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Rapture5212011 Fantastic group ~ loved their sound. And I agree with 'doctorjmo' that I did NOT know the fact that Gary was Jerry's son. Being over 60 years of age, this proves you never get too old 2 learn something.. God bless~!
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Bubimann Everybody Loves A Clown<3
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doctorjmo i didn't know he's jerry's kid!!
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SteveLevine A shame this is not the original version of "Just My Style."
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richardneal Leon Russell !
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Retro_Saiyan I wonder if Gary is considered a musical genius in France? LOL
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ronkowitz I wonder if Gary is considered a musical genius in France?
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tj66stang amazing songs!
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