Count Me In
The Playboys, Gary Lewis & the Playboys, Gary Lewis
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If you need someone to count on, count me in Someone you can rely on through thick and thin When you start to count the ones that you might ever doubt If you think of counting me, count me out When you count the ones that want you, count me, too And if I'm not first on your list, count me blue Just be sure you count on me and when the countin's through Count me madly in love with you If you need someone to count on when you're down And all your other friends you've lost, count me found Just be sure you count on me when you're down and out Count me in through thick and thin or it don't count When you count the ones that want you, count me, too And if I'm not first on your list, count me blue Just be sure you count on me and when the countin's through Count me madly in love with you (ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh) (ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh) FADE (ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh)
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Written by: GLEN D HARDIN
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
History"Count Me In" is a song by Gary Lewis & the Playboys released in 1965. It was one of the successful hits of the band and probably one of their most popular tracks.
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Chart RankingThe song did significantly well on the charts, peaking at number 2 on the billboard hot 100 in June 1965.
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SongwritersThe song was penned down by Glen D. Hardin who was a member of the band "The Crickets."
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Genre ClassificationThe song is usually characterized as pop rock, a genre the band was well known for during the 1960s.
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Album"Count Me In" was not part of any studio album but it was included in several of their compilation albums.
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Performance Success"Count Me In" has been recognized as one of the band's most commercially successful songs. This single was one of their seven Top 10 Billboard Hot 100 hits.
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Chairmen of the BoardsGary Lewis & the Playboys performed this song on the popular TV show, "American Bandstand."
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Group ModuleGary Lewis, the lead singer, is the son of famed comedian and actor, Jerry Lewis. The "Playboys" was composed of various members who changed over the years but initially included David Walker (guitar), Allan Ramsay (bass), David Costell (guitar), and John West (organ, vocals).
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LyricsThe lyrics convey a sweet romantic sentiment, saying that wherever a partner wants to go or do, they can count him in.
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The Backing VocalsThe distinctive background chorus of "Ah-ah, ah-ah, ah-ah-ah," played a significant role in making the song commercially successful and is well remembered today for this earworm hook.
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Illustrated Cover ArtThe cover art appears as a colorful, animated whimsical sketch, reflecting the bright and cheerful sound of the song.
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Legacy"Count Me In" continues to resonate with fans of the 60s pop-rock music and is often played on classic rock and pop stations. Despite being over half a century old, the song retains its charm and popularity.
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