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Gary Lewis & the Playboys Perform 'Sure Gonna Miss Her' on 'The Ed Sullivan Show'

A young adult male singer in a blue suit jacket and white shirt with a blue tie stands on stage, accompanied by two other young adult males wearing similar formal attire.

Motown music is hard not to like with its smooth sounds and great artists. Gary Lewis & The Playboys are no exception. They gave a phenomenal performance on 'The Ed Sullivan Show.'

A musical performance scene with two young adult men, both wearing formal suits from the mid-20th century, performing under bright stage lighting against a yellow and blue backdrop.

The popular variety television show featured Gary Lewis & The Playboys singing their hit song "Sure Gonna Miss Her." With Gary Lewis crooning about his lost love, it's hard not to feel your own heart skip a beat.

The Playboys artfully accompany him on acoustic and electric guitars, drums, and even the accordion. All of these wonderfully talented musicians blend their upbeat sound into one fantastic catchy song.

A young adult male singer wearing a dark suit jacket with classic fit, white dress shirt, and red tie is playing guitar while singing into a microphone. A teen to young adult male drummer in a dark blazer and clean collared shirt plays drums behind him on a stage with vibrant geometric shapes.

While Gary Lewis sings of missing his love every day and every night, a smile never leaves his face. The Playboys all similarly captivate the camera with their dazzling grins.

The tune concludes with Gary Lewis' former girl finding another man. He again admits he's "sure gonna miss her" without missing a note. The band's incredible performance is flawless.

A young adult male singer performs into a microphone, dressed in a mid-20th-century dark blue suit with white shirt and blue tie; a drummer in the background wears a patterned tie and holds drumsticks.

'The Ed Sullivan Show' always featured the best of the best in musical talent, and Gary Lewis & The Playboys were no exception. They demonstrated why they were the heartthrobs of Motown.

"Sure Gonna Miss Her" is an instant hit for anyone who loves Motown. There is no better way to watch this impressive singing group than on 'The Ed Sullivan Show.'