Playboy

Album: Hear and Now (1968)
Charted: 17
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Songfacts®:

  • This pseudo pop/country song is very different from music of its era. "Playboy" is a sweet piece reminiscent of the early 1960s complete with organ and a small dash of twang. The melody bounces between the two as Debbe relates her fears of being left by her playboy, and Gene's pledging his faithfulness. >>>
    Suggestion credit:
    Dave - Des Moines, IA
  • This was the only hit for Gene & Debbe, who were the vocal duo of Gene Thomas and Debbe Neville.

Comments: 1

  • Mark from St. Paul, MnI love this song from the spring of 1968, my sophomore year in high school! It is one of those songs that makes a young high school person want to fall in love. It reminds me a little of Paul and Paula singing, Hey Paula back in 1963. Thanks! Mark-MN.
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