Gary looks like an older version of his mother. Glad he’s happy, well adjusted and doing his thing. I respect the fact he does not wanna do a tell-all type of memoir knocking his dad. That alone shows what a class act he is.

@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980

Жыл бұрын

He’s had quite a challenging life, and I think he’s in a good place now. God bless him. He’s a lovely guy.

@daveyvane9431

10 ай бұрын

That’s a wonderful compliment, looking like your hag mother

@homegown1234

9 ай бұрын

Jerry Lewis was not a well-adjusted man because when he would come home his wife would tell the children to be careful your dad is on his way home. So, they would disappear from not being around to bother his father. His father, Jerry Lewis, would act one way with the audience and at home he become angry and not very kind around the children.

@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980

9 ай бұрын

@homegown1234 that is so very sad.

@ghanasoul

9 ай бұрын

@@homegown1234 very true. Disappointed in him as a man cuz for someone that brought joy onscreen was such a jerk in real life. How he treated his wife and kids in private was really no one’s business, but still. I’m proud of Gary for finding his own way and not letting his past with his dad stop his own personal and professional progress in his life.

Gary is a class act and I loved his music !

@1953childstar

Жыл бұрын

Gary Lewis was overdubbed by singer Ron Hicklin, and the instrumentals were done by "The Wrecking Crew"… Gary Lewis could not sing !!! This was a "fake group"...

@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980

Жыл бұрын

So then why did you bother watching this interview???

Great interview with Gary Lewis. He was very graceful about his dad; it was a complicated relationship. You're a wonderful interviewer, Harvey!

@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! Your feedback means the world to me!!❤️

I was a youngster in the 60s and remember Gary Lewis and the Playboys very well. I did not realize they had so many hit records. I'm glad to see that Gary is "alive and kicking". Fantastic interview.

@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

I really enjoyed interviewing the wonderful Gary Lewis, as he’s lived an amazing life and gave us so many great songs. If you read (or listen) between the lines, I think you’ll detect that he was actually saying a lot about his Dad, the legendary Jerry Lewis. I was hoping to convince Gary to consider writing a memoir, but it’s clear that, in order to give a true and complete account of his life, the pain would be too much. Obviously some of his memories are just too traumatic. Of all the interviews Gary has given, I think this is one of his most candid and intimate. I’m very grateful for that. I hope Gary’s fans will enjoy this very special interview.

@robinbittel9420

Жыл бұрын

Such a special and great interview. Thank you, Harvey.

@ladiecawthon7396

Жыл бұрын

I did

@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching

@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching, and for your very kind comment ❤️

@michael-dy8tz

Жыл бұрын

@harveybrownstone7840, One of the most famous and popular bands in US history, the Wrecking Crew and Gary Lewis' voice was dubbed with another persons voice because Gary's was not good enough. That is a fact. I'm a guitarist and singer and I've been in bands all my life.

The music of Gary Lewis is simply timeless...Unforgettable and very pleasing to the ears..

@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980

9 ай бұрын

Very much so

@BeachGirlLaw

6 ай бұрын

Great songs. Stood the test of time. Good luck Gary!

@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980

6 ай бұрын

@BeachGirlLaw thanks for your support of our show

As a fellow Vet that served time in Korea I know how Gary feels. He's a true patriot of America. And I'm glad he's still with us. Thanks for the awesome songs. Didn't realize Leon co-wrote some of the songs. Lots of fun facts in this interview.

@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980

9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your service. And thank you for watching our show

My favorite band when I was young. "This Diamond Ring" was the first album I bought with my own money. Epic for me!!!

@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980

10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for watching our show

Gary is a class act. So humble and down to earth. Love him. 👍

@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980

Жыл бұрын

He certainly is. Thank you so much for watching

@petestaint8312

Жыл бұрын

@@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980 u have a wonderful channel! Bingeing on all your vids. 👍

@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980

Жыл бұрын

What a lovely thing to say. Thank you so much. You make all the hard work SO worth it!!!

Thank you, Gary Lewis, for your service and your continued support of our vets. Your recordings have brought me pleasure since "This Diamond Ring."

@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980

10 ай бұрын

This KZread channel is all about “Harvey Brownstone Interviews”. Gary Lewis does not read these comments. You can reach him through his website.

@thamilton007

6 ай бұрын

Respectfully, this is a very odd comment, all kinds of people read the comments and possibly even the artists you interview. Comments help the algorithm for your channel so you should encourage them!

@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980

6 ай бұрын

Message received loud and clear. Thank you.

@pamelawoodley3483

Ай бұрын

I just loved this group ❤❤❤❤❤

@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980

Ай бұрын

@pamelawoodley3483 me too!

So many groups say, "Our sound", but this guy and his band honestly did. The rule of thumb always is, you hear them and instantly you know who it is.

@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980

2 жыл бұрын

And I’m constantly told that the moment you hear my introduction, you instantly know you’re in for a great interview!!😜

@richardkirk5098

7 ай бұрын

Yes, very distinctive. Great sound.

I met Gary on a rock and roll cruise. Such a down to earth sweet guy and always loved him and his music. ❤

@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980

Жыл бұрын

Yes he’s a real sweetheart. Thanks for watching.

No words for how much I love Gary Lewis. He brought much, much, much joy to my childhood. I hope he realizes the happiness he has generated!

@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980

Жыл бұрын

I hope he can absorb and appreciate how beloved he is

Love Gary Lewis such a positive truthful person 👍 Thank you Gary 🙏🏻

@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980

10 ай бұрын

@rosstabbert that could very well be.

Fantastic to see this interview. I have loved Gary's music since first hearing "This Diamond Ring" as a youngster. "Sure Gonna Miss Her" and "Green Grass" are two other favorites I never get tired of hearing. Loved listening to Gary recollect his life and career in such a distinct, classy manner.

@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching our show!🙏❤️

I'm only 60 years old and My brother.played his music and I love it

@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980

8 ай бұрын

I love it too

Could listen to Gary all day! Thanks for your great contribution to the music industry.

@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980

9 ай бұрын

My contribution is to the world of interviews

Gary Lewis you'll always have a special place in our hearts. If I were your dad, I'd tell you how proud I was of you every day.

@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980

Жыл бұрын

Awww that’s a very sweet thing to say. He’ll love that!!

I was so pleased to meet Gary. I was helping my friend Billy Hinsche with a Rock n Roll autograph show and we ran into Gary. What an unaffected, nice, polite, down to earth guy.

@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980

Жыл бұрын

What did you think of the interview?

@mapleva

9 ай бұрын

@@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980 Even though the discussion is all about Gary, some credit goes to you, Mr. Brownstone! I know so much more about him after this interview.

@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980

9 ай бұрын

@mapleva That is such a very kind thing to say. Thank you so much for your support of our show

Gary Lewis and the Playboys were my absolute favorite band back in the day, with Herman's Hermits coming in a close second.

@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching this very special episode of our show.

There is absolutely no band from the 60's, including The Beatles, who can fill me with the type of bittersweet nostalgia that Gary Lewis and The Playboys can. It reminds me of being a little girl enjoying this music with my mom and dad, whom I miss SO MUCH!

@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980

2 жыл бұрын

I feel the same way. Gary is so humble that I can only hope he understands how much joy he has brought to the world. Thank you so much for watching this very special episode of our show!❤️

@riverebec1

2 жыл бұрын

@@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980 The pleasure was all mine. I absolutely hope he does know how much joy he continues to bring to the world. The level of gratitude he carries toward the whole experience is especially ingratiating. Thank you, as always, for a very interesting and enjoyable interview.

@marymagdalene3004

7 ай бұрын

Not even the Beach Boys?

@riverebec1

7 ай бұрын

@@marymagdalene3004 Not even the Beach Boys.

@FB1BB1BB1

Ай бұрын

They used the same band as the beach boys. The Wrecking Crew... Look at the documentary of the Wrecking Crew. They talk about a guitar solo by Tommy Tudesco that the guitar player couldn't play and a fan telling how he played that so well. He told Tommy that and Tommy told him to take the complement.

What a class act! Gary is amazing, love all his work and I love the fact that he doesn’t want to be another “Mommy Dearest” author. What a beautiful soul! 💖

@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980

Жыл бұрын

Yes he really is a lovely, kind and very sweet man. I am very fond of him. He gave me a great interview.

Very good interview. Could not have been easy to grow up in the shadow of Jerry Lewis. Glad he is still touring and sharing the joy of his music.

@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching and for your very kind feedback!❤️

I used to play baseball with him and his friends around 1962..at El Marino pk,I was around 12..they were really Nice to us kids..later on I became a professional pianist for 60 years

@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980

10 ай бұрын

I hope you enjoyed this very special episode of our show. Thank you so much for watching and for your comment

@michaelwray6764

2 ай бұрын

Did you play on records?

@barrygordon5323

2 ай бұрын

@@michaelwray6764 not his records,but I made many recordings of Harlem stride piano and classical music...but that was years later...

I have such respect for Gary Lewis for serving in the military during the Vietnam conflict two month in Saigon and the rest of his tour in South Korea and giving free shows to our Vietnan Veterans. Thanks, Harvey Brownstone for this interview with Gary Lewis and uploading it. A special thanks you to Gary Lewis for his service and sacrifice during the Vietnam conflict and the service he is doing by entertaining our Veterans and welcome home Sir.

@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980

10 ай бұрын

What a beautiful message. Thank you so much for watching our show and for taking the time to post your beautiful comment. 🙏❤️

@drewpall2598

10 ай бұрын

@@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980 Thanks Harvey for your kind reply it's nice to know that Gary Lewis still enjoy performing his old songs over the years. Best wishes to you and Gary Lewis,

@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980

10 ай бұрын

@drewpall2598 best wishes to you too

@monicaclark9581

2 ай бұрын

The 70s music was a reponse to the negative experiences of the drug culture, the sexual revolution, the war, the economy Nothing about that decade stands out as special. But I did enjoy as a teenage Gary's upbeat music.

@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980

2 ай бұрын

@monicaclark9581 there were some wonderful singers in the 70s, including Karen Carpenter, Helen Reddy, Barbra Streisand, Barry Manilow, The Bee Gees, and so many more!!!

Such a humble person! Loved every song he and his band produced.

@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980

10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for watching this very special episode of our show

Thank you for your candid interview Gary it’s so great to hear from you. I’m 63 and listened to your music as a kid in the 60s. and thank you all for The wonderful interview !

@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching. I hope you’ll subscribe to our KZread channel. 🙏❤️

This is a phenomenal interview. Thank you so much for this post. I had the pleasure of seeing and talking with Gary and the Playboys after their concert in Cobleskill, New York (upstate). Gary is one of the most personable, down to earth gentlemen I have ever met. He is amazing and so respectful of his fans. Everyone danced and sang and had such a wonderful time at the concert. After the concert he stayed and mingled for a long time. He never rushed anyone through the meet and greet. I think he would have stayed for hours just talking with the fans. He posed for photos, autographed CDs, and was soooooo very nice. I would love to see him in concert again in concert. He is only a few years older. My hometown is only about 30 minutes from the ⚾️ Hall of Fame. Thank you again for posting the interview. Would love to send Gary a note. 👍👍

@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching, and for posting your wonderful comments. I hope you’ll check out our other interviews, and that you’ll consider subscribing to our KZread channel. I would appreciate it so much!🙏❤️

Gary and his music was the sound of a generation. The mid 1960s were such a great period for America, and for so many Americans. I’m glad I watched this interview because Gary is exactly the way I always imagined he would be. The persona you saw of him with Gary Lewis and the Playboys is pretty much exactly what he is to this day. He’s simply a great American and a very nice guy. I’d love to see him again in concert… if he’s still performing. He always had a smooth and easy style about him, and sang like it was effortless.

@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980

2 ай бұрын

What a lovely comment. Thank you so much!

My favorite group from the 1960s. Great interview and so glad to know Gary is still performing and living his dream.

@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching our show!

I knew they had hits, but I didn't realize Gary Lewis and the Playboys had that many hits - wow. I always liked him in interviews. Seems like a good man. Thank you for your service, Lewis - Welcome home

@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980

11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for watching our show

Thanks for sharing some of your amazing journey Gary. I’m a couple of months from turning 72, & smiling as I can recall singing along to your songs as a 13 y/o with friends, & how just 2 months ago I’m hanging with my buddy in Buffalo singing “Count Me In”. The songs are treasures, & they still warm my heart & make me smile. All the best to you & the guys amigo 👍🏻🤗

@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980

8 ай бұрын

This KZread channel is for viewers of our show. Mr Lewis does not read these comments but you can try reaching out to him on his website

@jbyesterday3959

8 ай бұрын

@@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980 Thank you. And thanks for sharing & posting this interview.

@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980

8 ай бұрын

@jbyesterday3959 it’s what we do!!!

I remember them on radio in sixties, I’m 64. Loved them.

@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980

10 ай бұрын

I’m 67. Loved them too. And I loved having him on our show.

Wonderful interview. Gary comes off as a very genuine, nice person. He could easily trash people, especially his father, but he doesn't do it. These days that attitude is very refreshing.

@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980

Жыл бұрын

Yes absolutely. That being said, this is one of those interviews that reveals more in what was not said, than in what was not. My show seems to be known for that!!

Great interview. After seeing his father over 30 times in 50+ years, I'm finally going to see Gary in Peekskill, NY in November 2023.

@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980

9 ай бұрын

I hope you enjoy every moment

*I AM TOTALLY IMPRESSED WITH THIS HOST. FIRST TIME LISTENING. HE LETS GARY SPEAK NO INTERRUPTIONS. AND WHEN ASKING GARY ABOUT THE MEMOIRS HE SEES GARY BECAME OUT OF HIS COMFOR ZONE. THEN HARVEY SAYS, WELL IF YOURE NOT INSPIRED THEN YOU SHOULDNT. TAKING GARYS SIDE. WHAT A GREAT MOVE. KUDOS TO THE HOST!*

@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your very kind comments. I hope you’ll check out more of our great interviews, and please consider subscribing to our KZread channel. 🙏❤️

LOVED ALL OF HIS SONGS. STILL LISTEN TO THEM. THANK YOU GARY FOR ALL OF THE WONDERFUL MEMORIES IN YOUR MUSIC.

@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching

Well done, Harvey. You asked great questions and then stood back and let Gary tell his story.

@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980

Жыл бұрын

That’s the job of a great interviewer, which I aspire to be!

I always enjoyed listening to this group. They are fantastic!

@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980

10 ай бұрын

What did you think of the interview?

Loved their music since I was little in the 1960's. ❤❤

SO good to see Gary after all these years! Thanks for this!

@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980

10 ай бұрын

It was truly my pleasure

Great music, and timeless, I am 66 and love it all...............

@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980

8 ай бұрын

I’m 67 and love it too

In the 1960's I was a music columnist for a number of newspapers in the Carolinas'. My interviews with artists included The Mamas & Papas, soul artist's Eddie Floyd , Stevie Wonder and members of the Rat pack to mention just a few. In 1990 I relocated to Florida where I was offered a job with a local newspaper. During that time a local radio station hosted an oldies show fearuring a variity of acts including Gary Lewis and the Playboys whom I interviewed backstage. Mr. Lewis was very honest and willing to share his thoughts on the music business. During that interview One of my questions was: " With all the success of the Beatles and other famous stars how do feel about so much competition." His answer: "There's room for everyone". Gary Lewis came across as one of the most honest and upfront artists of any I've ever had the pleasure to meet.

@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980

10 ай бұрын

What a career you’ve had! I’m honored you watched our show. Thank you so much!

I always loved his music back in the 60's. It was upbeat and happy.

@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980

9 ай бұрын

I still love those songs

since i was 7:and now 69 im still into GARY 's songs and music,and will be till the end,thank you for the songs and memories gary,you were so humble in your interview,thank you HARVEY!i did subscribe man!

@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your support for our show!!

Gary Lewis and the Playboys were so under appreciated during their time. Listening to them now I have a whole new appreciation for their music.

@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980

10 ай бұрын

That’s so nice to hear! Thank you so much for watching!

@jimmycain8669

9 ай бұрын

They were all over the radio and everywhere else back then. They were not under appreciated.

@rebekkad.2092

9 ай бұрын

@@jimmycain8669 Yes, they were - I listened to them. But they never got the credit that the British bands did. When you go to the rock and roll hall of fame you don't expect to see them.

@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980

9 ай бұрын

@jimmycain8669 yes you have a good point.

@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980

9 ай бұрын

@rebekkad.2092 well they weren’t part of the British invasion so of course they didn’t get that kind of adulation

Was a pretty good interview even though I wasn't a fan I listened to his records back then. Glad he's still around making music cause that's really what it's all about!! Good luck Gary in the future!

@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980

10 ай бұрын

A “pretty good” interview? Gee thanks. Don’t strain yourself

Gary Lewis & The Playboys have always been one of my all time favorite groups. I am in my late 60's and still listen to their music. They were the best!

@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching our show

Thankyou Harvey for posting this and Thankyou Mr. Lewis for this great interview and great music.

@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980

10 ай бұрын

You are most welcome. Thank you so much for watching our show

Great that you played Gary’s hits….as a teen I really enjoyed his music.

@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980

10 ай бұрын

We like to insert music clips when interviewing music stars

I salute Gary because in-spite of his father being famous and not supporting him and being jealous of his own son. His father was horrible to his whole family but Gary managed to make a name for himself. I admire Gary for becoming successful inspite of a horrible home life with his father.

@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980

8 ай бұрын

I agree with you 100%

Saw Gary Lewis and The Playboys in ATLANTIC CITY. I was a young teen and thought I died and went to Heaven. First star I ever saw and I’ve never forgotten that excitement!!!

@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980

Ай бұрын

Believe me I get it!

I enjoyed so much seeing this interview with Gary Lewis. Thank you for posting this with all the memories attached.. I for one loved all their songs and also enjoyed seeing them on the Ed Sullivan show, and other shows as well. I also remember hearing somewhere that Buddy Rich taught Gary Lewis how to play the drums because he knew his mother during her singing years.. i’m also glad that Leon Russell contributed to a lot of their hits . 🙏❤💍🎼🎸🎤

@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980

10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for watching this very special episode of our show 🙏❤️

I was under 10 when Gary Lewis and the Playboys were popular, and i couldn't help but notice that every song they produced was consistently good. I really enjoyed them. Listening to this interview, Gary said someone told him that his music wasn't wanted in the '70's, because when they suddenly quit putting out records, i was actually looking forward to hearing another recording. But that record producers chose to quit recording Gary's music, just because THEY thought they wouldn't sell. Because Gary Lewis and the Playboys were doing so well, Liberty Records shouldn't have ever stopped. I really enjoyed their music and believe they could have gone farther.

@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980

Жыл бұрын

I agree 100%

Loved this! I did not know much about Gary Lewis till revisiting Jerry Lewis shows movies etc. I really like Gary very natural pleasant and a marvelous singer. I do remember Jerry Lewis having his Son on his program The Jerry Lewis Show, and also praising him on numerous occasion on MDA he performed also. I was a great admirer of the Very great Jerry Lewis who had a very difficult life. Jerry Lewis was also a great singer his Rock A bye your baby is fantastic as are many of the other songs he recorded.. Jerry Lewis had a great musical talent. What a charming man Gary is.

@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980

3 ай бұрын

I’m thrilled that you enjoyed this very popular episode of our show

Thanks for an excellent interview. I have been Gary's fan for decades. All of his songs are great. I'm glad that he is still touring after all of these years.

@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980

6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for watching our show.

Gary is still such talent. Enjoyable & timeless music. Thank you, Gary!!!

@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980

7 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching this very special episode of our show!!

Always a fan of Gary. I saw him perform in Cleveland in the early ‘90s, and it was a great show. I believe he lived in the Cleveland, Ohio area at the time, and I thought that was so cool. Thanks not only for the music, but thanks also for your service and support for our veterans Gary. God bless you!

@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980

10 ай бұрын

What did you think of the interview?

@gns423

10 ай бұрын

@@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980 I liked it very much. It’s great to see Gary looking great and sharp as a tack.

Gary Lewis is the best performer for me He is a greatest performer even until now I love His songs and I love His style in singing God bless you all

@jimdep6542

10 ай бұрын

and God bless you as well.

@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980

10 ай бұрын

God bless you too🙏❤️

Love his music and how he lives his life wonderful!!

Bought all his music and still sing his songs today !

I have loved and played Gary Lewis's music on the radio for so many years but never really knew too much about him other than his tough relationship with his famous father. This interview was eye opening and my respect for him has grown immensely. I hope that Jerry really did understand what a special person he raised before he passed. His decision not write a "tell-all" book and cash in on the celebrity is so unselfish and a rarity. You can tell it done out of the love and respect that he has for his dad which might not necessarily be warranted! Thanks for the great interview!

@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980

9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for watching our show and for your beautiful heartfelt comments. 🙏❤️

Great interview! Great hearing him talk about his life and career. He has such a great and healthy perspective when he could be bitter about many things. Clearly his father was not a good father, and you can see he's uncomfortable speaking about him. But he seems to have perspective about it and the strength to not moan and cry over. Love his songs and nice to see him happy.

@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980

11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for watching our show and for your insightful comments

@idx1941

11 ай бұрын

@@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980 l wanted to also mention how humble Gary seemed. He gave all credit to Snuff and Leon. And Gary is not alone as far as 60's stars suddenly finding themselves shut out of the studio. It's a tough business and one can quickly find themselves forgotten. But we never forget them and still love hearing their songs 55+ years later!

@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980

11 ай бұрын

You are clearly a true fan and I can assure you that Gary appreciates it.

Loved this terrific interview!!! I’ve loved Gary Lewis and The Playboys since the 60’s, and I just saw the group live for the very first time this past July. Makes me happy to know that Gary is still enjoying singing the songs we’ve loved so much for so long. Many thanks for sharing! 😘

@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980

10 ай бұрын

I’m so happy you enjoyed this very special episode of our show. Thank you so much for watching

My husband is a Navy Vet and it opened up a lot of doors for him . Country guy met NYC girl me. 57 years together. He oved his time as a soldier. 63- 66.

@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for honoring our show with your beautiful comment.

I was a very lucky 12 year old that got an amazing chance to go back stage to meet Gary at a concert in San Diego, in 1965. I was wide eyed & speechless, he was nice, friendly and funny. I could tell he wanted to make it special for me. He took the time to talk and pose with me for photos. Such a great memory to have all these years. So glad I stumbled on this great interview. He sounds like he continues to be the same nice, humble, caring guy.

@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980

11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing that very special experience in your life.

@kevinkingston6488

4 ай бұрын

Wow l would of loved to see that ....

Thanks, Gary, for your service! I was really little when you were famous. Your Mom raised a good man.

@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980

4 ай бұрын

This KZread channel is for fans of our show. Mr. Lewis does not read these comments. He may be reached on his own website. Thank you for watching our show.

Fantastic presentation Harvey, thank you so much. A wonderful interview with an intriguing man whose music has made such an impact.

@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. I hope you’ll subscribe to our KZread channel. 🙏❤️

Loved Gary Lewis & The Playboys-They had some awesome songs!

@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980

10 ай бұрын

What did you think of the interview?

Thanks Gary for all of the great music.

@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980

9 ай бұрын

Be sure to write to him on his own website. I don’t think our guests read the comments posted on our show’s channel.

Loved Gary Lewis and the Playboys

Love Gary Lewis and the playboys great to hear he is enjoying life thanks Gary for all the great music you never know how much you touch people

@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980

10 ай бұрын

You can write to him on his website if you’d like.

yeah i remember 'this diamond ring' really liked it when i was a pup in the '60's..

@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980

10 ай бұрын

I’ll bet you were a very cute pup! Thanks so much for watching our show 🙏❤️

Thank you Gary Lewis for your contribution to music. You music brought much happiness to me and many others! In the 1960's when one of your songs came on the radio it was just a joy to listen to. I still love listening to your songs. Love your music!

@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980

Жыл бұрын

What did you think of the interview?

What lovely music , & what a great voice such great memories Gary Lewis gave us 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻I think Gary has his fathers voice he sounds a lot like Jerry Lewis ‘s voice when he sang 👏🏻

@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980

10 ай бұрын

Never thought of that till you mentioned it.

Some of my most favorite songs!!!💗

@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980

Жыл бұрын

Mine too!

I had this album when I was a freshman in high school. Must of been a greatest hits. All the words came flooding back. Thank you so much ❤❤❤

@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980

10 ай бұрын

So glad you enjoyed our show!!

What a great guy - still loving: love your songs!

@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980

Жыл бұрын

Love him so much!

I have been a fan of Gary Lewis since the 1960's. Saw him twice at the Col Ballroom in Davenport, Iowa, at the James Dean Festival in Fairmount, Indiana & again at the 2013 Happy Together Tour at the Indiana State Fair in 2013. Thanks for the hours of listening pleasure Gary!

@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980

Жыл бұрын

I hope you enjoyed this very special interview with the great Gary Lewis!

love the songs - I first heard Gary Lewis in the 1970's on my brother's 8 track cassette player, timeless songs

@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980

2 жыл бұрын

I hope you enjoyed the interview, and that you’ll subscribe to our KZread channel.🙏❤️

I am glad I got to know Gary Lewis thru this interview. Saying "HI" to an American vet. Loved your songs when I was in grade school. Moved from Nevada, and they played your songs. Moved to Salem as an adult and your songs are on the radio. Moved to Phoenix Arizona, and Portland Oregon, and the radio still rocks with your songs. I dug your sound, not just for sale, but substance.

@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980

4 күн бұрын

Thanks so much for watching our show! We’re glad you enjoyed this episode featuring Gary Lewis. We hope you’ll check out our other great interviews and consider subscribing to our KZread channel. 🙏❤️

I love it , Great job interviewing Gary , your awesome and so is your music Gary ...Thanks a ton

@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980

8 ай бұрын

Thanks a ton to YOU for watching our show!🙏❤️

I loved Gary Lewis & The Playboys' hits in my teens. I also love the covers. When a hit was found they would record other major act hits like The Kinks and The Beatles in order to get an album out fast. Stereo on the additional tracks was Gary's vocal on one side and everything else on the other. I found by turning the balance I could sing lead making them the first karaoke tracks. Of course, I had no idea I was being backed by Leon Russell, The Wrecking Crew and The Playboys.

@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching the interview, and for your comment. I hope you’ll check out our other interviews, and that you’ll consider subscribing to our KZread channel. 🙏❤️

@RoadieGarth

2 жыл бұрын

@@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980 You got it.

@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!❤️

Thank you for conducting this interview with Gary....and asking some great questions! I totally understand what Gary is saying about not wanting to relive dark periods of his life (writing a book). Even though it would certainly be of big interest, and may even be of help to those that have gone thru similar situations (addictions, trouble with parents) Gary is the one that has to dig deep to pull up the hurt and pain side of his life to write about it. Not a very pleasant prospect for the next couple of years of his life.....writing the book and then doing the interview circuit about it. From everything I've read about Jerry Lewis and his children, there is a lot of hurt -to- the- bone dysfunction there. I don't blame him for just wanting to remember and focus on what good he had with his Dad.... get on with living in the here and now. Gary is a class act for sure!

@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980

10 ай бұрын

I agree with you 100%. Another factor that Gary mentioned to me after we stopped filming, is that he doesn’t want to tarnish his Dad’s public image.

@moonriver3552

10 ай бұрын

@@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980 That's a good man! Jerry Lewis was certainly an enigma. Like I think you mentioned to Gary in your interview, there was a lot of pain in Jerry.

@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980

10 ай бұрын

Yes Jerry was a driven, tormented and unhappy man.

Wow......great interview. After hearing this, I have a ton of respect for him as a person. I know what it feels like to dedicate your life to being a full time musician, enjoying some success, flying your dad out to come see you play when things were going well and then years later have your father berate you for wasting so much time in " all those crappy bands" when I could have picked a different career. It doesn't fell very good.

@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980

10 ай бұрын

Yes, parts of this interview were heartbreaking

Great interview Gary Lewis is such a down to earth person. And his songs with the Playboys are time less classics.

@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980

9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for watching our show ❤️

Loved all his songs, backed up by the great Wrecking Crew in the studio. Hal Blaine on drums and Tommy Tedesco playing all those great guitar parts that his live band couldn’t recreate, who could

@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980

9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for watching!

I have always been very fond of Gary Lewis and the Playboys, and his music. In the late 1970's I would service the pool at his dad's house in Bel-Air. The guard at the gate would have to open the gate for me, and the pool had the lift-o-matic pool covers. I never once saw Jerry, or his family. Gary is such a class act, and a wonderful human being, and loves America, and faithfully served as a vet. Excellent candid interview! I still greatly enjoy listening to his happy upbeat music, and greatly admire his talent in his own right.

@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much for watching our show, and for sharing your memories with us.

I'm a 60s kid. GL's music was so impactful on pop culture. I was happy to hear when you said you never tire of performing your hits.😊

@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980

Ай бұрын

So glad you enjoyed this very special episode of our show. Thanks for watching.

I never get tired of them either .even at 67

@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980

7 ай бұрын

Me neither

So humble, simple & happy go lucky. He's impressive, rather uncommon nowadays & maybe very much so considering his background. Good vid & t/y !!

@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980

8 күн бұрын

Thanks so much for watching

Great interview. Gary's music was very much part of my growing up. I have a 45 from Kellogg's Corn Flakes called "Do the Flake" that I sent away for. It also has "This Diamond Ring" and another song - 3 songs on a 45. Don't think I've ever seen that, ever. I cherish having that record. It has a great paper sleeve, too.

@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980

9 ай бұрын

That’s so cool

I JOINED HIS FAN CLUB , HE TAUGHT ME TO THIS DIAMOND RING.

@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980

10 ай бұрын

What did you think of the interview?

Always liked Gary's music, it was very well done, and the songs were good. Saw him once at a fair, good show.

@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching

Hi Harvey, thank so much for your interview with Gary Lewis, what a wonderful person he is. I love your KZread channel ❤️ all your interview With all the great people are so so wonderful. I just love it!!! ❤️

@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your very kind feedback! It means the world to me!! ❤️

So talented

Great Interview wonderful questions Gary Lewis is a nice guy and very down to earth.

@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching.

Great interview❗❗👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍✌✌✌✌✌✌✌✌

@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!! I hope you’ll subscribe to our KZread channel!🙏❤️

@richardbittikofer988

2 жыл бұрын

And Jerry did not leave 1 cent to his children when he died❗

@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980

2 жыл бұрын

Check out my interviews with the children of Glen Campbell and Tim Conway. You’ll discover that this happens all too often to the children of famous people

His songs make me happy. Simple as that

@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980

10 ай бұрын

Me too

@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980

10 ай бұрын

I hope the interview made you happy

Gary Lewis comes across as a real nice dude. Loved his music. His dad was also awesome.

@harveybrownstoneinterviews8980

10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for watching our show 🙏❤️