Starting out in the very early 60s as Dave Dee and The Bostons, the Dozies plied their trade around various UK venues and were also extremely popular on the Hamburg scene, playing clubs like The Top Ten and The Star Club. Their stage act involved a lot of humor and showmanship - in fact it still does - which made them stand out on the circuit.
The songs, too, were wonderfully dramatic, and although each one was instantly recognizable as one of theirs (mainly penned by managers and songwriters Ken Howard and Alan Blaikley) they also each had a different theme to them, from the Greek influences of Bend It to the Latino rock qualities of Save Me and many points in between.
The band’s name stems from the nicknames of the members, and was thoroughly twisted and mangled by DJs and presenters alike. Well you’ve got to admit it’s a bit of a mouthful, and it’s much easier to refer to them as The Dozies for short.
Another aspect that made them stand out from the crowd was their fashion sense. They would design their own clothes, get the material and have them sewn together by a lady in Cheshire. Later the designs would be copied and appear in some form in the Carnaby Street boutiques for public consumption. Check out some of the vintage footage of the band and you’ll be aware that they had quite an influence on the clothing scene at the time.
The Dozies only had one UK number one hit - The Legend of Xanadu - in 1968, but they did have a lot of top ten and top twenty hits in the 60s and one year spent around 50 weeks in the chart!
The end of the decade saw the end of the band, and Dave Dee went into production for a while. Dave Dee was a police cadet and late in his life was a Justice of the Peace.!
Many people heard about the band when Hold Tight! was released on the soundtrack of a Tarantino Movie: Quentin Tarantino's Death Proof.
Dave Dee sadly passed away yet another needless cancer victim, just over a month short of his 67th birthday.
He suffered from prostate cancer from early 2001 but continued to perform with his band almost up until his death from that disease in Kingston Hospital, South West London on 9 January 2009.
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Okay!
Dave Dee Dozy Beaky Mick & Tich Lyrics
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Na na la ta ta ta ta ta, na na na na na, na na, oh, oh!
All the world has got its worries, every night has got its dream.
But ist Okay! With your arms around me, Okay!
Now your love has found me, Okay!
When I feel I′m close to you and you, tell me that ist Okay!
And I'll never ever leave you fonder, you say,
Time for lovers has no meaning, I want all the world to know, that I'm Okay! With your arms around me, Okay! Now your love has found me Okay! When I feel I'm close to y... ou.
Oh, oh!
Why can′t good things last for always?
Why must parting end our dreams?
It was Okay! Till he came between us, Okay!
Everything that′s been, was Okay!
There is nothing left for me to do, but to tell you Okay!
Go and live your life and let him treat you his way,
But I'll spend my days and hoping maybe one day,
You′ll come running back, and show me that its oka... y!
Okay!
The lyrics to Dave Dee Dozy Beaky Mick & Tich's song Okay depict a person who is content and happy because of their lover's presence in their life, despite the worries and troubles of the world. The chorus repeats "Okay" which signifies the singer's state of being with their lover. The lyrics convey a sense of security and hope in their love for each other. The lines "when I feel I'm close to you and you, tell me that it's Okay," show that the singer seeks validation from their lover and their affirmation makes them feel secure.
The second verse brings up the theme of time and how it's inconsequential to love. The lyrics convey a sentiment that the singer wants the world to know that with their lover's embrace, they feel content and alright. However, the bridge marks a shift in tone and the lyrics convey a sense of heartbreak as the singer chooses to let their lover go and live their life with someone else. The lyrics end on a hopeful note, where the singer hopes that their lover will come back one day and show them that everything is oka... y.
Line by Line Meaning
Na na na na na, na na na, na, na, na.
Using simple vocalizations to convey the idea that everything is all right and there is no need for concern.
Na na la ta ta ta ta ta, na na na na na, na na, oh, oh!
More simple vocalizations that express contentment and happiness. No matter what happens, everything is still okay.
All the world has got its worries, every night has got its dream.
The world can be a scary and uncertain place, but everyone has their own dreams and aspirations to keep them going.
But ist Okay! With your arms around me, Okay!
Despite the worries and fears of the world, being held in the embrace of someone you love can make everything okay.
Now your love has found me, Okay!
Finding love can bring a sense of peace and contentment to one's life.
When I feel I′m close to you and you, tell me that ist Okay!
Knowing that someone you care about is there for you and supports you can make any situation okay.
And I'll never ever leave you fonder, you say,
The promise of love and commitment from someone else can make a person feel secure and happy.
You were meant for me, we′ll be together some day, and our whole wide world will seem oka... y.
The hope and belief that two people are meant to be together and will eventually reunite can be a comforting thought that makes everything feel okay.
Time for lovers has no meaning, I want all the world to know, that I'm Okay! With your arms around me, Okay! Now your love has found me Okay! When I feel I'm close to y... ou.
Being in love and feeling secure in that love can make time seem irrelevant and make everything feel okay.
Why can′t good things last for always?
The fleeting nature of good things can be frustrating and can make it hard to feel like everything is okay.
Why must parting end our dreams?
Saying goodbye and the end of a relationship can be painful and can disrupt everything that was once okay.
It was Okay! Till he came between us, Okay!
The intrusion of another person can disrupt a previously okay situation and cause hurt and confusion.
Everything that′s been, was Okay!
Even though things may have ended badly, there was a time when everything was okay and happy.
There is nothing left for me to do, but to tell you Okay!
When all hope is lost and there is nothing left to salvage, acceptance is the only option and we can only hope that everything will eventually be okay.
Go and live your life and let him treat you his way,
Sometimes the best way to make things okay is to let go and allow others to live their own lives and make their own choices, even if we don't agree with them.
But I'll spend my days and hoping maybe one day, You′ll come running back, and show me that its oka... y!
Despite everything that has gone wrong, we can still hope that things will eventually be okay and that the love we once felt can be rekindled.
Okay!
Despite all of the hardships and pain that life can bring, everything will eventually be okay, even if it's not right now.
Writer(s): Alan Blaikley, Ken Howard
Contributed by Luke C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Lyrics:
Na nana nananana nananana na na latatatatata
Nanananana na na oh, oh!
All the world has got its worries, every night has got its dream
But it’s okay!
With your arms around me
Okay!
Now your love has found me
Okay!
When I feel I’m close to you
And you, tell me that it’s okay!
And I’ll never ever leave you fonder
You say
You were meant for me
We’ll be together
Some day
And our whole wide world will seem okay
Time for lovers have no meaning
I want all the world to know
That I’m okay!
With your arms around me
Okay!
Now your love has found me
Okay!
When I feel I’m close to you
Why can’t good things last for always?
Why must parting end our dreams?
It was okay!
Till he came between us
Okay!
Everything that’s been, was
Okay!
There is nothing left for me to do
But to tell you
Okay!
Go and live your life and let him treat you his way
But I’ll spend my days and hoping maybe one day
You’ll come running back and show me that it’s okay
O-kay!
@user-xl1lk4jo5g
Dave Dee und seine Truppe haben seeehr viele gute Songs im Köcher ! Deser ist mein liebster 😊 ...
@MultiPaulomota
I and my brother had this EP in the early 70ties it was borrowed and never came back,I remember well this song,but I cannot remember the others of this Ep. Thanks for this nostalgia.
@fcamsterdam8941
refering Discogs. the songs on the EP ( spanish pressing) Side 1 Okay/ he's a raver and side 2 Bang/I'm on the up (Estoy en la cumbre)
@andrewszemeredy4458
The DJ played this song over and over again in the school dance when I was in grade 7. The whole floor was moving up-and-down with the rhythm, as 200 grade schoolers jumped up-and-down in unison. What a mindblast it was.
@patrickconway2508
GOD the women in the photo are all gorgeous! great song.
@craig1538
The ultimate feel good pop song. These lads knew how to make a catchy tune.
@__Glowy__
Love this song even though this is not my generation
I once found it on an old CD of my grandparents 😍
@RickRox75
Okay by DDBMT got to No.4 in the UK at the end of June 1967 and was the UK's 72nd best seller of 1967. DDBMT were one of the most underrated bands of the 60s.
@johnager3540
From 1967 and l think it's okay 😁
@Taylorweird420
Under rated