"(You Don't Have To) Paint Me a Picture" is a song written by Roger Tillison,

Leon Russell Leon Russell (born Claude Russell Bridges; April 2, 1942 – November 13, 2016) was an American musician and songwriter who was involved with numerous bestselling records during his 60-year career that spanned multiple genres, including rock and ...

, and Snuff Garrett and performed by Gary Lewis & the Playboys. It reached #9 in Canada, #15 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, and #58 in

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in 1966. It was featured on their 1966 album, ''(You Don't Have To) Paint Me a Picture''. The song was produced by Snuff Garrett and arranged by

.Gary Lewis & the Playboys, "(You Don't Have To) Paint Me a Picture" single release
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1966 songs 1966 singles Songs written by Leon Russell Songs written by Snuff Garrett Gary Lewis & the Playboys songs Song recordings produced by Snuff Garrett Liberty Records singles {{1960s-single-stub