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.
At the Place
The Dave Clark Five Lyrics
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There'll be someone waiting for me tonight
Far from all the city noises
She'll be waiting at the place where we always meet
At the place where we can walk and talk together
There'll be no one else around but her and me
At the place where no one else can be found
I will say how much I love her
Then we'll kiss at the place where we always meet
At the place where we can walk and talk together
There'll be no one else around but her and me
La, la, la, la, da, da, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la
At the place where we can walk and talk together
There'll be no one else around but her and me
At the place
At the place
The Dave Clark Five's song At the Place is a romantic and sentimental ballad about a couple's secret meeting spot in the city. The lyrics describe the singer's anticipation and excitement as he imagines being reunited with his lover at their special place. The opening lines set the mood and atmosphere of the song, painting a picture of a bustling city filled with noise and chaos. However, the main character is not deterred from seeking out his love, as he knows that she will be waiting for him tonight.
The song's chorus emphasizes the exclusivity and intimacy of their meeting spot, highlighting the purity of the bond they share. The lyrics suggest that the couple's relationship is characterized by walks, talks, and moments of tenderness that are made all the more special by the fact that they are alone. The singer is clearly head over heels in love with his partner, and is excited at the prospect of being able to express his feelings to her.
The lyrics of At the Place evoke a sense of nostalgia and longing for simpler times, when love was pure and uncomplicated. The song encapsulates the excitement and romance of secret meetings and stolen moments, and its upbeat melody and catchy chorus make it an enduring classic.
Line by Line Meaning
In the darkness of the city
Amidst the dimly lit atmosphere of the urban area
There'll be someone waiting for me tonight
A person anticipates my arrival tonight
Far from all the city noises
Away from the commotions of the city
She'll be waiting at the place where we always meet
She will wait for me at our usual meeting spot
At the place where we can walk and talk together
Where we can amble and converse with each other
There'll be no one else around but her and me
No one else will be present except for us
Very soon I'll be beside her
I'll be beside her shortly
At the place where no one else can be found
At our exclusive meeting place
I will say how much I love her
I'll express my love towards her
Then we'll kiss at the place where we always meet
We'll embrace each other at our customary spot
La, la, la, la, da, da, la, la
Musical interlude
La, la, la, la, la, la, la
Musical interlude
La, la, la, la, la, la, la
Musical interlude
At the place where we can walk and talk together
Where we can amble and converse with each other
There'll be no one else around but her and me
No one else will be present except for us
At the place
At our meeting spot
At the place
At our meeting spot
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Michael Daly
Man, this is one of the most atmospherically haunting tracks they ever did.
Scott Reppert
Never heard this until a week or so ago. All of a sudden, I think it becomes one of my FAVORITES of theirs! How come this was never a U.S. single???
Damiano54
Love it !
1fastfoot1
Strange that I never heard this song before. Think I need to review all the past works of the DC-5 after listening to "At The Place." Gold nuggets like this song make such an effort worth while.
Thanks for playing it!
flatop47
Thanks For Looking
larry matsumoto
It's one of my favorite tunes. Love the DC5 . Better than the Beatles . DC5 was more of a rock & roll band , which I like. Aloha
flatop47
Thanks For Looking
larry matsumoto
One of my best songs of the DC5 . Best band of the 60's . Aloha ! Hawaii
Wes Wright
Great underrated tune of theirs
John Thomas
This really is a very good song, and I believe would have been a good single. Thanks for sharing. This was a bright spot on the "You Got What it Takes" LP.