Count Me In

Gary Lewis & the Playboys, Gary Lewis

About Count Me In

"Count Me In" is a song written by Glen Hardin and performed by Gary Lewis & the Playboys. The song was produced by Snuff Garrett and arranged by Leon Russell, and reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100, behind Mrs. Brown, You've Got a Lovely Daughter by Herman's Hermits Outside the US, "Count Me In" went to No. 6 in Canada, and No. 49 in Australia in 1965. It was featured on their 1965 album, A Session with Gary Lewis and the Playboys.


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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
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Gary Lewis

Gary Lewis (born Gary Harold Lee Levitch, July 31, 1946 in Los Angeles, California) is an American musician who was the eponymous leader of Gary Lewis & the Playboys. more »

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Written by: GLEN D HARDIN

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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.
Chart Ranking
The song did significantly well on the charts, peaking at number 2 on the billboard hot 100 in June 1965.
Songwriters
The song was penned down by Glen D. Hardin who was a member of the band "The Crickets."
Genre Classification
The song is usually characterized as pop rock, a genre the band was well known for during the 1960s.
Album
"Count Me In" was not part of any studio album but it was included in several of their compilation albums.
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.
Chairmen of the Boards
Gary Lewis & the Playboys performed this song on the popular TV show, "American Bandstand."
Group Module
Gary 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).
Lyrics
The lyrics convey a sweet romantic sentiment, saying that wherever a partner wants to go or do, they can count him in.
The Backing Vocals
The 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.
Illustrated Cover Art
The cover art appears as a colorful, animated whimsical sketch, reflecting the bright and cheerful sound of the song.
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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