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      • Garrett brought them to a recording studio with the song " This Diamond Ring " in a session financed by Jerry Lewis' wife Patti. In a 2012 interview, Lewis confirmed that he and the Playboys "played on every single track we ever did", including this song.
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  2. Barry from Sauquoit, Ny On June 10th 1969, Gary Lewis and the Playboys performed "This Diamond Ring" on the NBC-TV program 'The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson'... Gary's father, Jerry Lewis, was guest host on the show that night...

  3. Oct 21, 2023 · Ed introduces Gary before they start as Jerry Lewis's young son... "This Diamond Ring" is a 1965 song written by Al Kooper, Bob Brass and Irwin Levine. The...

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  4. Garrett brought them to a recording studio with the song "This Diamond Ring" in a session financed by Jerry Lewis' wife Patti. In a 2012 interview, Lewis confirmed that he and the Playboys "played on every single track we ever did", including this song.

  5. May 16, 2024 · 5. How did “This Diamond Ring” impact Gary Lewis’ career? “This Diamond Ring” catapulted Gary Lewis and The Playboys into stardom, establishing them as leading figures in the 1960s music scene. 6. Are there any notable covers or adaptations of “This Diamond Ring”?

  6. Song Background and Impact. “This Diamond Ring” was originally not released by Gary Lewis & The Playboys. It was a demo originally sung by Jimmy Radcliffe, but Sammy Ambrose released it as a single first. However, when Gary Lewis & The Playboys recorded their version, it became their biggest hit and one of the defining songs of their career.

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  7. Producer Snuff Garrett saw them performing at Disneyland and he brought them into the studio to record the single "This Diamond Ring". He also had the band change their name to Gary Lewis & the Playboys to capitalize on Gary's famous father, comedian/actor Jerry Lewis .

  8. Jun 30, 2023 · Gary Lewis & the Playboys released “This Diamond Ring” on January 18, 1965. The song was written by Al Kooper, Bob Brass, and Irwin Levine, and was produced by Snuff Garrett. “This Diamond Ring” quickly climbed the charts, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in February, where it stayed for two weeks, and remained in the Top 40 for 12 weeks.