Gary Lewis & The Playboys - Save Your Heart For Me (1965)

[@MrSuzuki1187]

Gary Lewis and the Playboys brought great joy to my teenage days with their music. So lucky to have grown up in the 1950s and 60s (Born in 1950).

[@roberttuckey5676]

I was 12 and away at overnight camp out on a 10 mile hike. I would sing this song to myself walking along the road. Never forgot it. I'm 70 now.

[@debrahdonner1915]

Thanks Gary & the Playboys for making our wonderful music of the 60s as teenagers. We will always love & remember! 1965 & 60s!

[@utlot9785]

A wonderful time, and wonderful music that the Playboys gave us.

[@saleenapiano]

amen to that!

[@garycayaditto7020]

I do agree .......

[@smalcolm366]

Yes, such romantic songs.

[@marymatulaitis5903]

They had the most beautiful lyrics in all their songs, something we don't hear enough of these days.

[@catheybottiau6365]

I don't think they got the recognition they deserved. I love their songs.

[@Maggie.Cat2007]

I was born in 1973 but grew up listening to the Oldies. This is when music was music. Oldies are the best!

[@susanfiene6587]

And the 70's were not!

[@reevie3463]

I was born in 2008 and also grew up with 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s music and am absolutely in love with basically everything that has to do with those decades, such as the fashion, movies, music, tv shows, comics, etc. (mostly the 50s and 60s though) and I wish more than anything that the world had good music again like it did then! There was so much innocence in music then and so much talent too! I agree, oldies are the best!! Gary Lewis & The Playboys are such an amazing and underrated band too! It breaks my heart that Gary Lewis’ Dad (Jerry) was abusive and a terrible father to his kids because I love watching Jerry’s movies and they always make me smile and make me very happy. But I’m happy to see that Gary grew up a great and talented guy despite having a terrible father!

[@henrywilson5097]

This is a hit that makes you remember your first crush.

[@johnsmithSongbird]

Yes what sweet memories

[@rennerbd]

Amazing group! Their first 7 releases charted in the top 10. They were the house band at Disneyland when they were discovered.

[@marymatulaitis5903]

@rennerbd. I'm also struck by how beautiful the lyrics are in all their songs. Sadly, we don't hear lyrics like that today.

[@johnparker8588]

We lived out in the country and never saw our classmates during the summer. This song had a special meaning because you didn’t know if your 7th grade girlfriend would still your girlfriend wehen 8 th grade started.

[@sharonjohnson8883]

I grew up with this music. I can't remember the last time I heard this or listened to it but today it just wouldn't get out of my head so I came here and listened to it. Love it

[@kevindavis8500]

Me too woke today singing this song had to come to KZbin to finding it.

[@utlot9785]

This song was recorded mid way through my senior year in high school. I loved this music then, and I still do. This reply is being made nine months after yours; I hope that you are well.

[@tpkl8592]

It’s the first English song that l can sing. At that time l was 8 years old. I’m Thai ..from Thailand. 😀

[@utlot9785]

@@tpkl8592 Very good. Thanks for sharing.

[@JasonSheppard-uy9ij]

​@@kevindavis8500me too right now

[@paulbrayman9417]

Am 77. Met Gary Lewis on the oldies Malt Shoppe Cruise in 2013 and he performed 2 concerts on the ship. Saw and talked to him everyday for 6 days. He became almost like a brother to me. Gary was so great to everyone on the ship. His concerts were fabulous and I’ve seen him once since. Fabulous individual. Paul from Toronto Canada

[@catheybottiau6365]

Thank you for sharing. 😊

[@TheSilvergold45]

Ya gotta love GARY AND THE PLAYBOYS They were fantastic.

[@ronherrera8327]

One of my favorite songs. I never get tired of listening to it.

[@RoyHooper]

They made growing up in the 60s a joy.

[@wister072]

17yrs old listening to this song because of my late grandfather

[@rc6147]

Ahh. The mid 60's. What a time. Then 1968 came along 😮

[@utlot9785]

A favorite song, as I think about my special girl friend who I met in the summer of 1964.

[@psefti]

A lot nicer than his dad must take after his mom, I don't know how a person could treat his son's like that they were great sons.

[@kandystohr-stocker2446]

Jerry Lewis was SOB! That's for sure....

[@neilbuscher]

You're mean...

[@JasonSheppard-uy9ij]

​@@neilbuscherHe was very emotionally and Verbally Abusive towards them even while they were small Children😢

[@TruthAndFreedom76]

Great song! I'm sure many of the harder rock and roll fans would laugh but I genuinely like this song

[@crazybobdj]

Saw them at the Steel Pier for my 13th birthday in 1965!

[@thedudeedbtz]

Steel pier memories for me were in 66 when The Supremes came. Was that the show that was hosted by Ed Hurst?

[@kf1215yasushi]

この時代の洋楽で最も好きな曲の一曲です。いつもレコードで聴いていますが動画を観れて感激です。音源はレコードでしょうが構いません。因みに私は72才です。

[@dianeaaronson9789]

A great song from the 60s. A lot of good music from Gary Lewis.😊

[@markconnorsmusic]

Written by Gary Geld and Peter Udell, the sane team that wrote Hurting Each Other and Sealed With a Kiss (big hit for Brian Hyland in 1962 and later recorded by Gary Lewis in 1968).

[@thomtlc2]

One of the greatest songs of the 60's... and that's a real compliment considering the magnitude of talent of this decade.

[@infotoknow9486]

He's Jerry Lewis's son. You should see them together

[@sandraharbour1103]

Gary lewis and the play boys

[@bemorebulldog3680]

@@lazurm they are brill 🥰

[@Prettykennedy652]

This one brings back beautiful childhood memories i was so in love with Gary back in the day ❤❤

[@brianherrington7226]

Absolutely. I was 9 when this came out in 1965. Beautiful time to be a innocent elementary school kid.

[@oldschoolmusiclover1]

Gary was always Classy..unlike so many stars back then..great group too!

[@ratmonger305]

Fabulous! I saw them with the Turtles!

[@RocknRobyn56]

Great concert. Gary Puckett & one of the lead singers of Three Dog Night as well. Always loved Gary Lewis!

[@randysngh]

Simple and soooooooooo Sweeeeet Music. They don't make songs like this anymore... Love it

[@mikerobinson4166]

First ever 45 I ever bought! Heard this song in 1965 at a restaurant we went to a lot. I was 10 years old and fell in love with this song!!!

[@bemorebulldog3680]

great choice!

[@lindaberg1695]

Gary Lewis & The Playboys is one the most underrated groups from the 60s & this is my favourite song by them.. I've always been a fan and always will be. Great music and great memories!! Thanks Gary and the guys!! From Vancouver Canada ♥

[@retrobethie4136]

My favorite song. Will always remind me of my precious mom as she introduced me to all of the BEST music ever made from the beginning of my life and throughout! I will forever be grateful. I miss you and will see you again, Mom! ❤🥲

[@BTritone]

I first heard 'This Diamond ring" then "Green Grass" at my friends house his sister's had the singles. I Asked for Gary Lewis and The playboys album for Christmas and this song was on their Golden great album that I had gotten! :)

[@josenestorcarrillo9447]

Esa canción sonaba en las emisoras de Guatemala en 1966. Cuánto recuerdo.

[@muckeyduck3472]

I saw Gary Lewis and Playboys perform in a little dive in 70's. Talked to him a good while when they took a break and were shooting pool.

[@ronbeam6893]

Carl Radle on bass. He would later set the bottom groove for Derek and the Dominoes.

[@williamhicken1206]

The only pop band I have seen with a guy playing an accordion.

[@libertyann439]

One of the best whimsical songs!❤

[@sheryllinard9204]

loved this song when I was 9 years old and still do at 66!!

[@mrjohnstgeorge]

Clean music. I mean, just tuning back in, I can't help but describe it that way. Clean. Nice. I have a feeling the musicians and singers will start to go back in this direction. Check The Voice. Every now and then you start to hear a little bit of 'pop'.

[@socorrozamarripa9567]

What a cutie and sweet songs more romantic that the garbage we have now.

[@Cream1968]

Carl Radle on bass….Delaney and Bonnie, Derek and the Dominoes, great player!

[@Romate49]

Minns den tydligt och kunde sjunga med för mig själv. Rent och fint framträdande med klara och rena stämmor. Fin mjuk sång!

[@mick5137]

Future Derek & The Dominos/70s Clapton bassist, Carl Radle, plucking a short-scale 4-string here.

[@eonbriz3360]

Listening in music is a good hobby

[@lexxxsmoove6629]

As a 12-year-old, I will proudly state that this song is awesome. I heard the song while I was in the car with my mom. I was bobbin' my head lol

[@roberttuckey5676]

You are 12 and I was 12 when this song meant so much to me. I'm 70 now. Good songs live on forever.

[@Maggie.Cat2007]

I think I saw them at the Oldies concerts in Boston back the 90's. WODS 103.3,FM

[@fernandoloara981]

A hit to remember by Gary & the playboy's in 1965. Keep playing hits Gary your a great singer.

[@lazurm]

Many may not know it but this song was written by Carole King and Gerry Goffin.

[@niamuller3586]

Vielen Dank für die Wunderschöne Musik Wünsche Ihnen noch eine schöne Woche. Liebe Grüße A.K

[@rebeccamcclelland220]

M Harvey, Yes I know someone that lived near Jerry Lewis.I know he did a great thing doing the Marathon but he was a mean,horrible,unfair man who treated his sons and first wife like shit.Hard to believe but he hid it well,those poor boys and ex wife.Glad someone else posted this.I refused to watch any of his movies after I found out what a monster he was.Thank you for your comment!

[@margaretwilkins8654]

I loved this tune. I think I was about 10 or 11 when it was popular. I was very happy at that time

[@Butterball121252]

Yikes ..I was 13 when this came out, loved them! Still do, and so glad I can see and hear them online since I didn't own a record player back then to be able to buy records!

[@myobfool]

The band is still playing. They're based out of Update NY

[@fredyoung9922]

Many years ago I paid a visit to a Catholic church and there I heard two teenagers playing a great tune with their guitars. The melody was soooo beautiful that made me wonder what song it was. Thinking it would be presumptuous of me as a stranger to ask them about the song, I stayed around listening instead. As time went on I forgot that melody completely so there's no way I could find it anymore, what a shame. Then I've chanced on this Gary's song on YT and instantly all my memory about what I heard that day is back.

[@harrydeluca972]

Gary had the same voice inflections as his dad Jerry Lewis! He towed his own road! Nicely done....

[@markomanjones1022]

One of my favorite songs of the 60's

[@fredjensen1683]

My favorite song. .really great melody

[@johnsmithSongbird]

This song save your heart for me For the younger generation let me explain Ok Here I go During the 1950's into the 1960 college kids would go on summer break from last of May till middle of September for summer break Most highschool girls in states like California and Florida would never consider marriage until after college Why? Because they loved being free. Guys too Here in northwest Arkansas Girls often would get married at 16 But college kids had fun with going to the beach and summer parties They might get engaged Ok When they went home for summer break they might enjoy a fling or even look at a boy but never more than flirt Gary is singing save your heart for me When I see you in September we will still be sweet hearts In those colleges they had deans and older women who was mother's away from home Basically they behaved themselves It was common for young girls to wait till age 25 or older to marry Why Because when you get married you don't go out anymore Guys waited too The generation today is a little different Those days most girls never even went to college But where Gary Lewis lived they liked being free Gary is the son of Jerry Lewis and his mother was a good looking lady too Again it has to do with the summer time when college kids went home for summer break Save your heart for me Was a number one hit That song came out in 1964 For people over 70 years old this song was a way of life Look at how Gary is dressed and his band College was fun and you loved every moment being free Summer surf and beach parties Even in southern states college kids went 4 years of college They often got married the last year of college It was common to see marriage at 27 Save your heart for me

[@pgh45rpms]

First recorded by Bryan Hyland in 1963, Gary and his band took it to the top in 1965.

[@TheBrooklynbodine]

Never knew it was recorded before. Bryan Hyland's version didn't chart, though, did it?

[@TheBrooklynbodine]

I saw a June 15, 1963 Billboard (posted online) and it was advertising Bryan Hyland's then-current single "I'm Afraid to Go Home," and this was the B-side.

[@lazurm]

Many may not know it but this song was written by Carole King and Gerry Goffin.

[@gaysy1st]

Just found these guys by discovering Jerry Lewis had a singer Son. Fascinating 😊

[@reevie3463]

Same with me! I’m a huge fan of Jerry Lewis but I hate it that he was such a terrible guy. I forgot about his kids but knew they were treated terribly and then I found out his oldest son Gary was a singer. I checked out his hits and knew a few of them and was very shocked and impressed that that was Jerry Lewis’ son who sung those songs! And now I’ve dived deeper into listening to other music of Gary Lewis and the Playboys and have found soooo many amazingly good and catchy songs! I sure hit the jackpot with finding a new band to listen to at the moment!

[@richardhammer6559]

Great song for best of times

[@joanmorris3763]

Loved this song!🐊🐊🐊🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟🐟🐊🐊🐊🐊🐊🐊🐊🐊

[@BrownEyedGirl2100]

i love this music so much they were awesome ,, still listen to this great band,,,,,

[@joaniesandell3804]

I had this 45 record. I was nine at the time

[@donaldhall8785]

My mothers favorite song from that era.

[@novastariha8043]

Never forget you....this song....rip

[@williaminman5731]

liked this group

[@keithhyttinen8275]

I once ran into Jerry at an airport. I said "hello, I'm a huge fan of yours". He told me "to shove it". True.

[@strickly60s45]

Yes..."Gary Lewis & The Playboy's" had many hits that, I enjoyed. This Diamond Ring.. Just My Style, Save Your Heart For Me, Green Grass, Sure Gonna Miss Her, My Hearts Sympathy, You Don't Have To Paint Me A Picture, Count Me In, I even enjoyed his voice impersonations on his song "Where Are All The Stars". I caught his act...in the 80's at "Lulu's" in Ontario. A Truly Nice Guy ..I still have my Photo With Him. Thanks 60's Music Lovers.

[@michaelbeckwith6177]

GREAT SONG. In my mind he was America's best against the British Invasion which I'll always love. Nonetheless I love The Beach Boys and Gary Lewis and the Playboys. I hope you agree. I'm 70 years old. The first 45 I bought was "Hound Dog\Don't be cruel." A few years later I bought "Srawberry Fields\Penny Lane " I think these are best 45's ever. I hope someone agrees

[@jamesfitzgerald6636]

Byrds way better

[@bubby2325]

Thanks for your comment.. I actually have more great memories with Gary than the other groups you mentioned.

[@1953childstar]

It was "manufactured music".. The instrumentals were done by "The Wrecking Crew" and Ron Hicklin overdubbed the singing of Gary Lewis..

[@greymann]

Bubble gum pop.

[@Mr.Rocklight]

❤ love Gary Lewis ❤

[@carlamckizzick4340]

This song is so beautiful, my favorite and ,out can count on me

[@user-hm9gs2im7e]

Save your heart for me this version I love most ❤️🎼❤️

[@rhondachristensen8619]

We Spent Over 50 Years on Labor Day, " Staying Up, to Watch The Stars Come Out, " Watching Jerry Lewis Host This 24/7 Event For Us To Believe; He was " The Ideal, Perfect Dad " When in Fact; He Disinherited, All His Sons, (Natursl Born) Disinherits A Daughter From A 1950 Affair; A Worth of 75 Million, His " Flesh and Blood " Wasnt Worth, A Dime !? Showing Us, HOW To Be a "...Dysfunctional, Narcissist Father "...

[@kitsnow5307]

love his music it's out of sight and fantastic.

[@Richard-sg8lr]

I was 11 when this song arrived and I fell in love with it. Thank you to the band.

[@PeterPlayhouse2043]

Fine group, fine tunes. RIP to (in this lineup of the band) bassist Carl Radle, guitarist Tommy Tripplehorn, and drummer Jimmy Karstein! 💐

[@earlpanton8330]

A real tear-jerker.

[@rdowning60]

He was at the top of the game when he got drafted..that break in momentum cost the music industry one great talent..he was never as big when he returned..yes the music industry is fickled that way..you get replaced really easily when you are out of commission for awhile.

[@1953childstar]

By "Drafted" are you insinuating that he was in Vietnam ?? He was not.. Gary Lewis was in a safe, non combat area of South Korea.

[@rdowning60]

@1953childstar no where in the word drafted is there any indication as to where your service will be used by the military...my comment was mentioned only to indicate that while serving his country he was not able to focus on his music. Tour with his band, or be in the studio to cut new music or album s .while he was not in the lime light of the music industry, new talent was showcased. And when Gary returned from military service, his chart topping status was never the same..

[@lindastjohn5007]

Gary Lewis and Playboys! Wonderful!

[@johnsmithSongbird]

The word playboy refers to boys who played music and the guy with the accordion was a little older I never saw anyone play that accordion like he did Funny the accordion was famous in the 1950

[@liraloo]

I've never heard finer accordion playing anywhere.

[@pamelawoodley3483]

I just loved him. ❤️❤️❤️

[@hubertmonge9098]

beautiful melody

[@maryhabbart8847]

Great talent. Love his music. ❤😊

[@MrMakemyday3]

great song, great lyrics great times!!!

[@lazurm]

@@saleenapiano I was wrong and deleted my post (about who wrote this song).

[@saleenapiano]

ok thanks for letting me know. i'll delete mine as well

[@susu-il8hc]

wonderful !!

[@oldschoolmusiclover1]

Still listen and LOVE Gary and group..

[@dwightplock1162]

He's got a lot of clown in him likes his dad did. I like that!

[@davidldavis5206]

Thanks Gary--still sounds good today! Dave in Cleveland.

[@daviddyer1555]

Great song! Had album and wore out record!!

[@bubby2325]

Many great memories with Gary's hits, especially in Worthington, OH & Ventura, CA.

[@margie2853]

I always loved this group & still do!!!

[@joyhenley2997]

He is so-o-o-o-o cute!

[@oldschoolmusiclover1]

down to earth fellow too!

[@dickbuelow8968]

Much better than the number of hits shown!!

[@beckyrobeson4706]

This is truly my favorite song. I have loved Gary and the Playboys since I was 7 or 8. I would love beyond anything to hear them and meet And greet. Talk about making dreams come true! Are you doing any cruises?

[@kellyvasquez9807]

Thank you for all the awesome music God Bless you

[@richardbloemker1495]

Seen them in Branson, Missouri. Memories.

[@robertromeo762]

I've played this song dozens with my harmonica. Everyone liked it.

[@user-ed5uj2dc4u]

I was not yet born for this music.

[@robgoldstein6910]

These were beautiful songs