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  1. 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.

  2. Gary Lewis & the Playboys [CEMA] by Gary Lewis & the Playboys released in 1992. Find album reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.

    • 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.
  3. Gary Lewis & The Playboys. Pop rock group discovered performing at Disneyland in 1964 by Snuff Garrett who, with arrangements provided by Leon Russell, produced a string of Top 10 hits throughout the mid 1960's. Members included. John West (electronic accordion).

  4. The son of a famous father - in any field - is often faced with serious problems in finding and maintaining his own identity. But when Gary Lewis and The Playboys® auditioned for their first job at Disneyland, no one there knew Gary was anybody but a thin drummer.

  5. With 8 Gold Singles, 17 Top 40 Hits, 4 Gold Albums, and 45 Million records sold worldwide, Gary Lewis and the Playboys® are still one of the hottest acts around!

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