The 'In' Crowd (song)


"The ‘In’ Crowd" is a 1964 song written by Billy Page and arranged by his brother Gene that was originally performed by Dobie Gray on his album Dobie Gray Sings for "In" Crowders That Go "Go-Go". The song appeared on an episode of Dick Clark's Rock, Roll & Remember featuring the last week of November 1964, the month that Gray's rendition was released.

Chart performance

In the US, Gray's powerful Motown-like version, complete with brass section, reached #11 on the Hot Rhythm & Blues Singles chart and #13 on the Billboard Hot 100 on 20 February 1965. Outside the US, "The 'In" Crowd" went to #25 in the UK. Gray's Shindig! performance of the song aired on 10 March 1965.

Ramsey Lewis instrumental versions

The Ramsey Lewis Trio recorded an instrumental version of the tune later that same year. Their jazzy take, recorded live at Bohemian Caverns, a Washington, D.C., night club, reached #5 on the Hot 100 on 9 October 1965, as well as peaking at #2 for three weeks on the Hot Rhythm & Blues Singles chart.

Other versions