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.
Any Way You Want It
The Dave Clark Five Lyrics
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You can call me any day, hey-hey-hey
Any way you want it
You can always hear me say, hey-hey-hey
It's all right (it's all right)
It's all right (it's all right)
It's all right (it's all right)
Any way you want it
That's the way it will be
You don't want money
You don't want a diamond ring, hey-hey-hey
You say you want my lovin'
More than any other thing, hey-hey-hey
It's all right (it's all right)
It's all right (it's all right)
It's all right (it's all right)
It's all right (it's all)
Any way you want it
That's the way it will be
Any way, any way you want it
That's all right by me
Any way, any way you want it
That's the way it will be
Any way you want it
You can call me any day, hey-hey-hey
Any way you want it
You can always hear me say, hey-hey-hey
It's all right (it's all right)
It's all right (it's all right)
It's all right (it's all right)
It's all right (it's all)
Any way you want it
That's the way it will be
Any way, any way you want it
That's all right by me
Any way, any way you want it
That's the way it will be
Any way you want it
You can call me any day, hey-hey-hey
Any way you want it
You can always hear me say, hey-hey-hey
It's all right (it's all right)
It's all right (it's all right)
It's all right (it's all right)
It's all right (it's all)
Any way you want it
That's the way it will be
That's the way it will be
That's the way it will be
That's the way it will be
The Dave Clark Five's hit "Any Way You Want It" is a simple and straightforward love song that emphasizes the importance of communication and, more importantly, flexibility in a relationship. The song begins with the singer's willingness to adapt to his lover's needs by repeating the refrain "any way you want it" and "that's the way it will be." These lyrics emphasize the singer's commitment to meeting his lover's wishes and being a partner who provides support and affection.
The chorus emphasizes the simplicity of the relationship that the singer is looking for. As long as his lover wants his love, he is happy to give it to them. This is demonstrated in a line that is repeated throughout the song, "You don't want money, You don't want a diamond ring, hey-hey-hey; You say you want my lovin', More than any other thing, hey-hey-hey." The singer articulates that his partner does not need material things to feel fulfilled in their relationship; instead, they value their love above all other things.
Line by Line Meaning
Any way you want it
I am flexible and willing to accommodate your desires and needs.
You can call me any day, hey-hey-hey
I am available to you at any time and welcome your calls.
You can always hear me say, hey-hey-hey
I am vocal about my feelings for you and will express them often.
It's all right (it's all right)
Don't worry, everything is okay and there's no need to stress.
Any way, any way you want it
Reiterating my flexibility and willingness to cater to your desires.
That's all right by me
I am in agreement with your desires and will not oppose them.
You don't want money
Material possessions are unimportant to you.
You don't want a diamond ring, hey-hey-hey
Despite societal expectations, you don't care about traditional symbols of love and devotion.
You say you want my lovin'
What you truly value and desire is my affection and love.
More than any other thing, hey-hey-hey
It's not just a desire, but a priority for you.
Any way, any way you want it
Final emphasis on my willingness to meet your needs, regardless of what they may be.
That's the way it will be
I am committed to fulfilling your desires and making you happy.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DAVE CLARK
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