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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Zabadak
Dave Dee Dozy Beaky Mick & Tich Lyrics
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Zabadak
Karakakora kakarakak
Zabadak
Shai shai skagalak
Zabadak (zabadak)
Karakakora kakarakak (karakak, karakak)
Shai shai skagalak
Zabadak (zabadak)
Karakakora kakarakak (karakak, karakak)
Zabadak
Shai shai skagalak
Zabadak (look for meaning)
Karakakora kakarakak (not in words but)
Zabadak (in the way)
Shai shai skagalak (you're feeling)
Zabadak (if it's love)
Karakakora kakarakak (we'll understand for love)
Zabadak (is all)
Shai shai skagalak (revealing)
Mmm, mmm
Zabadak (like a rhythm)
Karakakora kakarakak (like a spell, it)
Zabadak (sets your)
Shai shai skagalak (soul in motion)
Zabadak (love that's sure)
Karakakora kakarakak (could rule the world, a)
Zabadak (tide to)
Shai shai skagalak (turn an ocean)
Zabadak (zabadak)
Karakakora kakarakak (karakak, karakak)
Zabadak
Shai shai skagalak
Zabadak (zabadak)
Karakakora kakarakak (karakak, karakak)
Zabadak
Shai shai skagalak
Ooh, ooh, ooh
Zabadak (zabadak)
Karakakora kakarakak (karakak, karakak)
Zabadak
Shai shai skagalak (skagalak)
Zabadak (zabadak)
Karakakora kakarakak
The lyrics to Dave Dee Dozy Beaky Mick's song "Zabadak" are full of nonsense words and phrases, which creates a sense of mystery and intrigue. The repetition of "zabadak," "karakakora kakarakak," and "shai shai skagalak" throughout the song reinforces this otherworldly feeling. The singer encourages the listener to seek out the meaning behind these words and to pay attention to the feeling they evoke. In the second verse, the lyrics suggest that this feeling could be love, which has the power to rule the world and turn an ocean tide. Ultimately, the song is about the power of words and feelings to create an emotional connection between people.
Line by Line Meaning
Mmm, mmm
The song starts with a humming sound
Zabadak
A word often used in the chorus of the song
Karakakora kakarakak
A phrase sung repeatedly throughout the song, possibly a nonsensical chant
Shai shai skagalak
Another phrase sung repeatedly throughout the song
Zabadak (zabadak)
Reiteration of the chorus
Karakakora kakarakak (karakak, karakak)
Reiteration of the nonsensical chant
Zabadak
Another chorus repetition
Shai shai skagalak
Another repetition of the nonsensical phrase
Zabadak (look for meaning)
A suggestion to search for a deeper meaning to the repetition of the word 'Zabadak'
Karakakora kakarakak (not in words but)
The nonsensical chant is not meant to be analyzed literally
Zabadak (in the way)
Perhaps the meaning of 'Zabadak' lies in the way it is sung
Shai shai skagalak (you're feeling)
The phrase may evoke certain emotions in the listener
Zabadak (if it's love)
The word 'Zabadak' might have a romantic connotation
Karakakora kakarakak (we'll understand for love)
Love can help us understand the meaning behind the nonsensical chant
Zabadak (is all)
Love is all we need to understand 'Zabadak'
Shai shai skagalak (revealing)
Love can reveal the true meaning behind the repetitive phrases
Zabadak (like a rhythm)
Perhaps 'Zabadak' is a musical rhythm
Karakakora kakarakak (like a spell, it)
The way the chant is sung might feel like a magical incantation
Zabadak (sets your)
The chanting may invoke certain feelings or reactions in the listener
Shai shai skagalak (soul in motion)
The phrase might move or stir the listener's soul
Zabadak (love that's sure)
'Zabadak' might represent a love that is certain
Karakakora kakarakak (could rule the world, a)
Such love has the potential to be powerful and world-changing
Zabadak (tide to)
Perhaps 'Zabadak' is like a tide that ebbs and flows
Shai shai skagalak (turn an ocean)
This tide could turn an entire ocean, implying that 'Zabadak' has a great force or impact
Ooh, ooh, ooh
Vocals queued to prepare the listener for the final chorus
Zabadak (zabadak)
Final chorus repetition
Karakakora kakarakak
Final repetition of the nonsensical chant
Zabadak
Final repetition of the chorus
Shai shai skagalak (skagalak)
Final repetition of the nonsensical phrase
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALAN TUDOR BLAIKLEY, KENNETH CHARLES HOWARD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@williammorrissey3069
Well 73 years old now laying in hospital on dialysis 3 mornings aweek just put these guys on and I go back in time makes my mornings go quickly and big smile on my face
@NickyFarrell-fm6zy
Loved dancing too this, with my Late Boyfriend in 74!?.
@NickyFarrell-fm6zy
Great
@marg599
Called my new kitten Zabadak after this song, eventually got shortened to 'Zabby'. She died at the age of 22 in 1989 when I was 35. Pretty good innings for a cat. Great songs from Dave Dee and co.
@MrAdriancooke
Not Zabby The Tabby? 😂
@master.of.reality
Great cat name
@morningstarteardrop5060
I love this always have done
@alohablue2907
Your comment made me cry I lost my cat when she was 16 one year ago
@susandoig4192
Good age for a wee cat she would have been about 100 in human years
@raycornish9338
Beautiful song, don't know why anyone should dislike it, I have loved it since 67.