209 - Gary Lewis of the Playboys - Happy Together Tour

In the mid Sixties, the charts were dominated by bands from the British Invasion – the Beatles, Herman’s Hermits, the Rolling Stones. Yet, a few artists from America were still able to break through – the Beach Boys & Motown artists for example. Then, there was Gary Lewis & the Playboys, who became the first American band to have their first seven singles hit the Top 10. In fact, in May of 1965 – Gary & band were the only act from America in the entire Top 10.Once again Gary is back on the road as part of the Happy Together tour which is coming to a city near you. Gary tells us the story behind his great hits like “This Diamond Ring,” “She’s Just My Style,” and “Everybody Loves a Clown.” Plus, he talks about getting discovered at Disney World by producer “Snuff” Garrett, and playing Hulabaloo with his dad, singing a Beatles song.