The band, from London, UK, started out as The Dave Clark Quintet in 1957, with Dave Clark on drums, Dave Sanford on lead guitar, Chris Walls on bass, Don Vale on piano (and arranger) and a saxophone player. By 1962, the band had changed its name to The Dave Clark Five and settled on the line-up that continued until the band called it a day in 1970: Dave Clark (drums, vocals; born December 15, 1939), Lenny Davidson (guitar; born May 30, 1944), Rick Huxley (bass; born August 5, 1942; died February 11, 2013), Denis Payton (saxes, harmonica, vocals; born August 11, 1943, died December 17, 2006), Mike Smith (keyboards, vocals; born December 6, 1943, died February 28, 2008).
Between 1964 and 1967, the band had 17 records in the US Billboard Top 40, with 12 Top 40 United Kingdom hits.
The DC5 disbanded in 1970, having placed three singles on the UK chart that year, two of which reached the Top Ten. That same year, Davidson, Huxley and Payton left and Alan Parker and Eric Ford joined on lead guitar and bass; this line-up, renamed "Dave Clark & Friends", lasted until 1973.
'Til The Right One Comes Along
The Dave Clark Five Lyrics
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Cause every girl I seem to get leaves me
But I'll keep on trying
Till the right one comes along
Oh, oh, oh
Every time I think "this is the one"
All she'll do is get up and run
Till the right one comes along
I've tried so hard but it seems no use
Cause every time I get to like somebody
They just get up and leave
And it gives me the blues
It's not the first time it's happened to me
Every girl I seem to get leaves me
But I'll keep on trying
Till the right one comes along
Oh, oh, oh
I've tried so hard but it seems no use
Cause every time I get to like somebody
They just get up and leave
And it gives me the blues
Every time I think "this is the one"
All she'll do is get up and run
But I'll keep on trying
Till the right one comes along
Oh, oh, oh
I'll keep on trying
Till the right one comes along
Oh, oh, oh
I'll keep on trying
Till the right one comes along
The lyrics of the song 'Til The Right One Comes Along' by The Dave Clark Five talks about the struggles of finding the right person to be with. The singer sings about his experience of falling in love with girls who eventually leave him, causing heartache and frustration. Despite this, he remains hopeful and determined to find the right person. The song is both relatable and touching, as many people have experienced the pain of failed relationships while trying to find true love.
The verses of the song use repetition to emphasize the theme of the struggle to find love. The lyrics βEvery time I think 'this is the one'/All she'll do is get up and runβ are repeated twice, highlighting the singer's constant search for love and his disappointment each time it ends in heartbreak. The chorus, which repeats the line βTill the right one comes along,β serves as both a reminder of the struggle to find love and a promise of hope in finding the right person.
Overall, 'Til The Right One Comes Along' is a poignant ode to the difficulty of finding true love. It expresses a relatable message about the pain of heartbreak, while also conveying a message of hope and perseverance in the face of disappointment.
Line by Line Meaning
It's not the first time it's happened to me
I have experienced this situation before
Cause every girl I seem to get leaves me
I am unsuccessful in forming long-lasting relationships with girls, as they leave me
But I'll keep on trying
Despite my failures, I will not give up
Till the right one comes along
Until I find the girl who is meant for me
Every time I think "this is the one"
Whenever I believe that I have found my soulmate
All she'll do is get up and run
Girls I date usually leave me without any explanation or reason
I've tried so hard but it seems no use
I have put a lot of effort into my relationships but it has been in vain
And it gives me the blues
This situation makes me sad and depressed
I'll keep on trying
I won't give up despite the setbacks
Till the right one comes along
Until I find the girl who is meant for me
Contributed by Luke C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jim Topsecret
so many great songs, never a bad one.....todays music doesn't come close...
Stephen A Whitehead
This is my favorite version with the piano middle.
joe gongora
Yeah...We all know the feeling of rejection Cos it certainly isn't pleasant. That sort of thing feels like a kick in the gut. We have to be like Wolverine when he's injured his body does heal quickly. Great message not to give up eventually the right one will come along. Both men and women have been rejected by the opposite sex. It's a great song because awhile back I had a 2 cassette tape set. "The History Of the Dave Clark 5". I played those tapes till wore them out, or busted them. The DC5 were one of my favorite bands. This song was on one of those tapes.
Murray Passarieu
I'll Follow The Sun rewrite but it's just as good
Medardo Tiu
The best. Dc5. Song
Sonny Johnson
All DC5 w/o session players
Clive Bate
***** I don't think so!!
Sonny Johnson
Thanks form your reply. Would enjoy entertaining your perspective on the reason(s) why you disagree.