Because - Dr. K (Dave Clark Five Cover)

For a very brief time in 1964, it seemed that the biggest challenger to the Beatles' phenomenon was the Dave Clark Five. From the Tottenham area of London, the quintet had the fortune to knock "I Want to Hold Your Hand" off the top of the British charts with "Glad All Over," and were championed (for about 15 minutes) by the British press as the Beatles' most serious threat. They were the first British Invasion band to break in a big way in the States after the Beatles, though the Rolling Stones and others quickly supplanted the DC5 as the Fab Four's most serious rivals. The Dave Clark Five reached the Top 40 17 times between 1964 and 1967 with memorable hits like "Glad All Over," "Bits and Pieces," "Because," and a remake of Bobby Day's "Over and Over," as well as making more appearances on The Ed Sullivan Show than any other English act. The DC5 were distinguished from their British contemporaries by their larger-than-life production, Clark's loud stomping drum sound, and Mike Smith's leathery vocals. Though accused by detractors of lacking finesse and hipness, they had a solid ear for melodies and harmonies and wrote much of their early material, the best of which endured quite well. Interestingly, and unusually for that era, bandleader Dave Clark managed and produced the band himself, negotiating a much higher royalty rate than artists of that period usually received. After a couple years of superstardom, the group proved unable to either keep up with the changing times or maintain a high standard of original compositions, and called it quits in 1970. ~ Rick Clark & Richie Unterberger, All Music Guide

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[tanhabak]

It's my favorite song is the music from my cell phone, you're cute and nice voice greetings from mexico.

[paulekotz]

Hey Mexico! Thanks for stopping by....Dr. K

[ndhudecz]

Dave Clark sounded like the Beatles.Next time do the song with just music and you singing.That way we hear how you really sound..

[paulekotz]

I'll try better next time. I liked the Beatles, too. Mike Smith did most of the singing, and the rest of the group chimed in. Dave Clark was an outstanding drummer. Thanks for telling me :)

[ninabonitaycarinosa]

Buena canción y muy bonita voz

muchas estrellas ************

abrazos y besos---ARA

[paulekotz]

Gracias... Have a great day... Dr. K

[therightstuff90731]

You have good taste in music.

[wilski41]

my first youtube love affair. love your videos, performances, and your FACE.

[ginnykaren]

Wonderful!!!!

[dohertykaki]

Yes. They were GREAT!

[incahuascar]

Muy estructurado el cover, fascinante.

Edu

[bluskiesinga]

This is GREAT!!!!!!! Thx so much for the share.... I love it and yiou, God Bless

[aspire62]

Great video/Song Dr K Great Job! ! 5 stars here Dr K Thank You Dr K for the share, pam

[aspire62]

Great video/Song Dr K Great Job!!! 5 stars for you Dr K Thank You Dr K for the share, pam

[mammacarmela1951]

Oh, yes, I do like it!  5 stars

[bugsme10]

i love people who love music.

only i'm not brave enough

to sing to the pubic.

i sing alone to the spirits.

: - )

great job.

no wonder you are hot.