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.
Best Day's Work
The Dave Clark Five Lyrics
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Definitely don't miss
You now that you've gone
You did me wrong, well so long
It was the best day's work that you ever did
When you left me, whoa-oh!
It's true, is it not?
But now I'm wise to you
And I can see through you
It was the best day's work that you ever did
When you left me, whoa-oh!
Now I can laugh and say
Girl, it's you that pays
For being so bad
Tryin' to make me sad
It was the best day's work that you ever did
When you left me, whoa-oh!
The Dave Clark Five's song "Best Day's Work" is a reflection on a relationship that has ended. The singer is content with their current situation and does not miss their ex-partner who had wronged them. The lyrics convey the message that the breakup was the best thing that could have happened to the singer. The lyrics "It was the best day's work that you ever did when you left me" are repeated throughout the song, reinforcing the idea that the end of the relationship was a positive thing.
The lyrics also suggest that the singer had been led on by their ex-partner but has now wisened up to their ways. The line "You led me on like a dog, it's true, is it not? But now I'm wise to you and I can see through you" showcases the singer's newfound understanding of the situation. They are able to see through the facade that their ex-partner had put up and understand the true nature of their relationship. The final lyrics suggest that the ex-partner is now paying for their behavior, while the singer is able to laugh and move on.
Overall, the "Best Day's Work" is a song about coming out on the other side of a difficult breakup. It conveys a feeling of strength and independence, and celebrates the power of moving on.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm content like this
I'm happy with the way things are now
Definitely don't miss
I'm sure I don't miss you
You now that you've gone
Now that you've left
You did me wrong, well so long
You hurt me, but goodbye
It was the best day's work that you ever did
Leaving me was the best thing you've ever done
You led me on like a dog
You gave me false hope and treated me poorly
It's true, is it not?
Don't deny it, it's true
But now I'm wise to you
But now I understand what you were doing
And I can see through you
I can see your true intentions
Now I can laugh and say
Now I can laugh at you and say
Girl, it's you that pays
You're the one suffering now
For being so bad
For treating me so poorly
Tryin' to make me sad
Trying to hurt my feelings
Contributed by Isabelle Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
George Johnson
Totally the DC4 w/o using session players
Todd White
Why wasn’t this more popular?
Joe Nania
"Because" THE Dave Clark Five were dominated by their leader DAVE CLARK - WHO WAS A MISER - HE ACTUALLY STOPPED THE DC5 FROM GOING ON TO BIGGER THINGS ! All over the internet you can now read more on this DAVE CLARK and his ways that dominated the DC5 group from getting past a certain level of fame !