Green Grass
Gary Lewis & the Playboys
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Green Grass Gary Lewis and the Playboys Written by Roger F. Cook and Roger John Reginald Greenaway Peak chart position # 8 in 1966 Green grass 'round my window Young leaves that the wind blows Yes, it's springtime, golden sunshine And we're glad, my little love and I Now that summertime is nigh Carefree kissin' couples Dream away all their troubles 'cause it's springtime, golden sunshine While the bluebirds sing their magic song We will love the summer long All the winter we've been waitin' Girl and I anticipatin' What we're gonna do with summer overdue Now it's here, we're out together So the weatherman had better Do his best to make a show And bring the sunshine out to grow the Green grass 'round my window Young leaves that the wind blows Yes, it's springtime, golden sunshine While the bluebirds sing their magic song We will love the summer long We will love the summer long FADE We will love the summer long
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Written by: ROGER COOK, ROGER GREENAWAY
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10 facts about this song
Release Details"Green Grass" was released in 1966 as a single by Gary Lewis & the Playboys.
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Chart PerformanceThe song quickly rose on the charts, peaking at No. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100. It also charted at No. 2 on the Easy Listening chart.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Roger Greenaway and Roger Cook, which were popular British songwriters.
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Producing TeamThe song was produced by Snuff Garrett who worked with the band on most of their big hits.
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Band's Success"Green Grass" contributed to the band's popularity during the mid-'60s when Gary Lewis & the Playboys had seven Top 10 hits.
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Musical StyleThe melody of "Green Grass" stands out for its distinct and joyful combination of rock and roll with pop elements.
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Lyrics ContentThe lyrics depict a longing and yearning for a distant love, told through the metaphor of "green grass."
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Band LeaderGary Lewis, the band's leader and vocalist, is the son of the famous comedian, Jerry Lewis.
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CoversThe song has been covered by other artists over the years, showcasing its lasting appeal.
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LegacyDespite being over 50 years old, "Green Grass" continues to be played on oldies radio stations, attesting to its timeless quality.
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