"The 'In' Crowd" is a 1964[3]song written by Billy Page[3] 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". It 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.
In the US, Gray's powerful Motown-like version, complete with brass section, reached number 11 on the Hot Rhythm & Blues Singles chart[4] and number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 on 20 February 1965.[5] Outside the US, "The 'In' Crowd" went to number 25 in the UK.[6] Gray's Shindig! performance of the song aired on 10 March 1965.[7]
Ramsey Lewis instrumental versions[]
The Ramsey Lewis Trio recorded an instrumental version of the tune later in 1965. Their jazzy take, recorded live at Bohemian Caverns, a Washington, D.C., night club, reached number 5 on the Hot 100 on 9 October 1965,[8] as well as peaking at number 2 for three weeks on the Hot Rhythm & Blues Singles chart.[9] In Canada, the song reached number 6 in the RPM charts.[10]
