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 Scene
The Dave Clark Five Lyrics
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I've got a place for you
Where the music play-ay-ay-ay-ays
Till way past two
Come along now, let's go down to the scene
(Well, what's it like now)
Meet me down at the scene
You'll live just like a queen
When you're down at the scene
There's no need to be fancy
No one there will stare
Dress in all the things you usually do
There's no need to care
Come along now, let's go down to the scene
(All right, all right)
Meet me down at the scene
(I'm comin', I'm comin')
You'll live just like a queen
When you're down at the scene
Everyone who is lonely
I've got a place for you
Where the music play-ay-ay-ay-ays
Till way past two
Come along now, let's go down to the scene
(I'm comin', I'm comin')
Meet me down at the scene
(All right, all right)
You'll live just like a queen
When you're down at the scene
When you're down at the scene
When you're down at the scene
The Dave Clark Five's "At the Scene" is a swinging, upbeat song that encourages everyone who is feeling lonely to come down to "the scene," a happening place where the music never stops until way past two. The song invites anyone who feels lonely, but it is most likely directed towards teenage girls in particular, urging them to leave behind their worries and join the fun. The song's lyrics comfort its listeners, telling them that there's no need for them to try and be fancy and to dress in the same clothes they usually wear, no one at "the scene" will judge them. They are invited to "live just like a queen" and dance the night away.
This song is an ode to the swinging sixties era that celebrated youth culture, dance music and style. The song taps into the emotional and social insecurities of its target audience; this can be seen in the lyrics that encourage those who feel lonely to join the party, be themselves and let loose. The song can be interpreted as a message of hope and encouragement that even when lonely, it is possible to find joy in simple pleasures- in this case, dancing to music.
Line by Line Meaning
Everyone who is lonely
If you're feeling alone and in need of some company
I've got a place for you
I know of a location that will bring you happiness
Where the music play-ay-ay-ay-ays
Where there's always music playing
Till way past two
Well into the late hours of the night
Come along now, let's go down to the scene
Join me in going to this location
(Well, what's it like now)
Can you describe how it is there?
Meet me down at the scene
Come and find me when you arrive
(Well, tell me more, tell me more)
Can you give me additional information?
You'll live just like a queen
You'll feel like royalty
When you're down at the scene
Once you've arrived at this location
There's no need to be fancy
You don't need to dress up or put on airs
No one there will stare
People won't be judgmental or rude
Dress in all the things you usually do
Wear whatever you feel comfortable in
There's no need to care
You don't need to worry about how you look or what others think
I'm comin', I'm comin'
I'll be there soon
(All right, all right)
Okay, I got it
When you're down at the scene
Once you've arrived at this location
When you're down at the scene
Once you're at this location
When you're down at the scene
Once you've made it to this place
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: DAVE CLARK, LENNY DAVIDSON
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