My band at the time played with Gary and the Playboys New Years Eve, '84 at Sutters Mill in Granada Hills, CA. We alternated sets, so we just let them use our equipment. He could still sing real good back then, they sounded great and I was quickly reminded of how many hits they had! Some great tunes, like the one in this video. It was a great New Years Eve party and I felt super fortunate to play with them. The drummer taped his band's set list to my floor tom, which I kept for years but sadly lost over the years. Had all the hits on it.
This young man seems so nice,he's not a wise guy,he's non conceided,he doesn't seem to think that he is any better than anyone else,I like his personality
I never did too much to make her stay here ....
And words of love to her I'd never say !!
I guess I learned a lesson when she ....
walked out to stay -
But I'm sure gonna miss her .... sure gonna miss her,
I´m sure gonna miss her every day !!
I don't suppose I ever said "I love you"
And I found out too late that wasn't right !!
I'm just now realizin' what I lost - that's why I'm cryin'
And I'm sure gonna miss her - sure gonna miss her,
I´m sure gonna miss her every night !!
I know I took her love for granted .....
Guess you could say my love was blind -
Thought if she left that I could stand it ....
Or else it didn't matter at the time !!
I heard she's found a guy that treats her better ....
I hope he knows that "he's a lucky guy" -
I know the rumor's true because - I saw her today ....
And I'm sure gonna miss her ... he was walking with her
I´m sure gonna miss her .... yes I am
this kid was adorable with his little bubble gum songs that i've always loved. he got drafted and came home with some bad nam memories and was messed up for awhile but saw him not too long ago singing his heart out so i guess he recoved the best one can from war. God bless you gary and company, and thanks for the music. and i know i spelled recovered wrong. duh...
What ever happened to " Dino , Desi & Billy" ? They were all friends, at the same time. Gary had that great smile, and fabulous style about him, what a great mom her had to give him the love & support in His early days. He wrote everybody loves a clown as a gift to his Dad, : ) A truly genuine singer and great lyrics ! Thank you : )
People don't realize how popular Gary Lewis and the Playboys were. In two years they recorded seven top 10 songs, including a number 1 hit. In fact, they are only one of two groups in the 60's to have their first seven releases make the top 10. The Beatles didn't even do that. It was only the Vietnam War and Gary being drafted, that stop the string.
what a great band - Gary - Jimmy Karstein - Carl Radle - Tommy Tripplehorn - John West - thanks for many years of great memories guys - still have all your albums and a CD sined and autographed by Jimmy - thanks!!!!!