Gary Lewis and the Playboys were a
pop/
rock group fronted by musician Gary Lewis, son of comedian
Jerry Lewis, which earned its most success as a 'swinging sixties' band. Releasing four gold albums as well as many hits, songs "
Count Me In" and "
This Diamond Ring" in particular continue to receive significant airplay. The group initially 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 accepting them and loving their good-ti…
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