"Lay Some Happiness on Me" is a song that was first released by

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in 1966, on the album ''Somebody Like Me''. The song became a hit in 1967, when it was released by

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and by Bobby Wright. Dean Martin's version spent 5 weeks on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 chart, peaking at No. 55, while reaching No. 6 on ''

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chart, and No. 44 on Canada's ''RPM'' 100. Bobby Wright's version reached No. 44 on ''

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'', July 15, 1967. p. 46. Accessed September 15, 2016.

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1966 songs 1967 singles Eddy Arnold songs Dean Martin songs Bobby Wright songs Decca Records singles Reprise Records singles Songs written by Jean Chapel Song recordings produced by Jimmy Bowen {{1960s-single-stub