The Dave Clark Five (DC5) was an English rock and roll group of the 60s, kn… Read Full Bio ↴The Dave Clark Five (DC5) was an English rock and roll group of the 60s, known as one of the few that were able to present something of a commercial threat to The Beatles, the dominant group of the period, during the beat music craze. They were, in fact, the second group of the 'British Invasion' after the Beatles to have a chart hit in America with "Glad All Over", a sort of 'signature song' of the band that continues to receive airplay. DC5 sold over 100 million records, appeared the most of any group on the Ed Sullivan Show, and were the pioneers in introducing the concept of music videos, a la MTV, decades before it went into fashion. The band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2008 in a ceremony officiated by fan Tom Hanks.

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.

Everybody Get Together
The Dave Clark Five Lyrics

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Love is but a song to sing
Feels the way we''ll die
You can make the mountains ring
Or make the angels cry
Though the bird is on the wing
And you may know not why

Oh! Come on you people now

Smile on your brother
Everybody get together
Try to love one another right now
Come on you people now
Smile on your brother
Everybody get together
Try to love one another right now

Some may come and some may go
He will surely pass
When the one that let us heal
Returns for us at last
We are but in the morning sunlight
Fading in the grass

Oh! Come on you people now
Smile on your brother
Everybody get together
Try to love one another right now
Yes! Come on you people now
Smile on your brother
Everybody get together
Try to love one another right now

Come on you people now
Smile on your brother

Everybody get together
Try to love one another right now

Overall Meaning

The song Everybody Get Together by The Dave Clark Five spreads the message of unity, love, and peace. The opening lines of the song, "Love is but a song to sing, / Feels the way we'll die", tell us that love is the essence of life and it is something we all need to feel alive. The lines "You can make the mountains ring, / Or make the angels cry" suggest that love is a powerful force that can move mountains and touch hearts. The lyrics also talk about the mystery of life where "the bird is on the wing" and we may not always understand why certain things happen.

The chorus of the song, "Come on you people now, / Smile on your brother, / Everybody get together, / Try to love one another right now", encourages people to unite and spread love all around. The repetition of the lines "Smile on your brother" and "Everybody get together" emphasize the need for coming together and creating a harmonious world.

The following verses express the idea that life is fleeting and we should cherish every moment that we have with our loved ones. The lines "Some may come and some may go, / He will surely pass" remind us that death is inevitable but the love we share with others will remain forever. The verse "When the one that let us heal, / Returns for us at last" speaks about the concept of afterlife where we may reunite with our loved ones once again. The final lines of the song "We are but in the morning sunlight, / Fading in the grass" suggest that life is like a fleeting moment and we should live in the present and make the most of it.

Line by Line Meaning

Love is but a song to sing
Love is a beautiful melody that fills our heart with emotions

Feels the way we'll die
The love we experience is so strong that it seems like it will last even after our death

You can make the mountains ring
Love has the power to create wonders that can move and shake the world

Or make the angels cry
Love is so intense that even divine creatures can be moved to tears by its beauty

Though the bird is on the wing
Even if we don't understand the reason why love exists, it still exists and spreads its wings

And you may know not why
It's not necessary to know why we love someone or something, as sometimes we just do

Some may come and some may go
People come into our lives and leave, but love remains a constant presence

He will surely pass
Death is a certainty that we all must face, but love can help us cope with that loss

When the one that let us heal, returns for us at last
The person who brings us comfort and healing during difficult times will eventually reunite with us in the afterlife

We are but in the morning sunlight, fading in the grass
Our time on earth is fleeting and temporary, like the morning sunlight that gradually fades away

Oh! Come on you people now
Let's unite and come together

Smile on your brother
Express kindness and goodwill towards others

Everybody get together
Join forces and collaborate towards a common goal

Try to love one another right now
Make an effort to show love and compassion towards each other, starting from this moment forward

Yes! Come on you people now
Emphatically encourage everyone to join in and participate

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CHET POWERS

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@kph11863

8y↑11

LYRICS:
Love is but a song to sing
Fear's the way we die
You can make the mountains ring
Or make the angels cry
Though the bird is on the wing
And you may not know why

REFRAIN: Come on people now
Smile on your brother
Everybody get together
Try to love one another
Right now

Some may come and some may go
We shall surely pass
When the one that left us here
Returns for us at last
We are but a moment's sunlight
Fading in the grass
REFRAIN

If you hear the song I sing
You will understand (listen!)
You hold the key to love and fear
All in your trembling hand
Just one key unlocks them both
It's there at your command
REFRAIN

All comments from YouTube:

@galegreyson4196

2y↑5

One of the best songs of the era in America. Thank you, UK.

@MajorWolfgangHochstetter

29w↑1

Great version! Made it up to #8 in the UK in 1970!

@kohlguy8656

4y↑13

This is one of the best song I ever heard . I Play this song everyday since decades . That's no joke . I like this Melody !!

@davidb2206

1y↑1

This song captures the 60's. I like what the DC5 did with that bass line.

@samuel8701z

12w

Such a wonderful song

@UKRaver1956

12y↑13

I remember this being played on duke boxes in the pubs around Reigate and Redhill. It was always around chucking out time it would start playing, if not ealier in the evening. By that time, everyone was drunk enough to sing a long, clap to it and drive the landlords mad. Those were the days, many thanks for posting :-)

@josipaerent3562

3y↑3

Wow!! What a wonderful group.. What a bunch of wonderful singers!!!

@williammcwilliam8854

4y↑4

Never realised how great this song is never heard for tens of years

@geoffcook3469

10y↑38

Mike Smith what a voice, R.I.P

@Drummed

6y↑2

We shouldn't label Mike to 'Rest' In Peace' but to have him ' Rejoice' In Peace.

@hollywoodjoe123

4y↑1

@@Drummed well said

@jayanxiety

The band really should have been called "The Mike Smith 5" as he was the real star of the band!

@macjam9090

3y↑5

I loved the original and I loved this great version by dc5. I remember watching this on top of the pops as a young kid and the next day at school everyone was singing it. The song a great effect then and still rings true today. The counterculture forever.

@garygoldsworthy4674

48w↑1

One of the very best anthems

@michelleturrell8757

9y↑29

Mike Smiths great voice was never let to its full potential just one of his growls makes me smile hope he's making people smile in Heaven,

@samueljakiira1

10y↑11

A million thanks for posting this version.

@maurogajardo620

2y↑3

La mejor versión de la canción Mike Smith es un cantante extraordinario

@Nozzernomates

4y↑7

Mike smith had the iconic voice of the 60s. Dave Clark Five would have been a no go without him.

@bjbell52

4y↑6

Oh, and in case you didn't know, this song went on to be an #2 hit for the DC5 in Europe

@QueenFan12

4y↑2

Like Dave said, "lets go out on a million seller"!

@bjbell52

@@QueenFan12 This was NOT their last recording. Even after the group broke up in 1970, Dave still had 2 more years on his recording contract. So he got Mike Smith to record for those 2 years while the rest of the group went their own way.

One more thing. In case you failed to notice some of the video was in black & white while others were in color. That's because the b&w was for TV (Top of the Pops or something like that). The color section were added AFTER the group broke up and Clark went to acting school. Those people singing, including Peter Davidson, were members of the acting class he was taking.

One more thing - why don't you learn a little about the band before shooting your ignorant mouth off. Yes Dave DID go out with a hit record. He was the group's drummer AND their manager AND their record producer. The 4 others were his EMPLOYEES and were paid a salary. Clark had already made a fortune and wanted to do something different, so he broke up the group and went into acting.

@pambh6572

1y↑1

@@bjbell52 omg chill!

@bjbell52

@@pambh6572 I'm just setting the facts straight. Take Care.

@ralfwendling

20w

Just a great hymn - bring us together ,..right NOW 💐👍💙

@beatriztraslavina9999

9y↑15

we need to do this right now...its getting ridiculous out there now....

@roderickmaclean2050

4y↑2

100% Beatriz,. the world is slowly losing it's humanity and decency,. sad so sad!

@chrisrj9871

Only got worse in January of '21...

@paullishmund5111

7y↑5

heavenly voice now singing in heaven ..a true great

@stephenscotthuffman4088

8y↑3

much more soul in DC5 version...love it. As far as him maturing into a "difficult person"....I never wore his shoes. Being.that famous, rich and young isn't for everyone .

@dilzappa

12y↑12

SOUL SINGER IS MADELINE BELL WHO AT THE TIME WAS LEAD SINGER IN BLUE MINK.

@dj_grim

she had previously had a US hit with the original version of "I'm Gonna Make You Love Me"

@Marlborough123

11y↑2

Excellent video!, brought back some very happy memories. Thanks for posting.

@pljms

6y↑2

Their third UK hit to have 'Everybody' in the title.

@miklmiklmtrcycl6009

3y↑1

So few longhair versions of DC5 out there. Nice.

@TristanandIsolt

5y↑3

Great version.

@mikewise5674

https://thecoolmans.simplesite.com

@avvocato5543

10y↑6

Song written in the early 1960s by American singer-songwriter Chet Powers (aka Dino Valenti) most famously a part of Quicksilver Messenger Service. In USA The Youngbloods cover version topped this very good cover.

@ludovica8221

6y↑2

Youngbloods learned the song from Buzzy Linhart who got it from Dino Valenti. Buzzy Linhart's version is my favorite

@raymondbonington9355

This Version was the big hit in the u.k

@theeasybeats5913

7y↑5

Dave Clark one of the top 5 drummers in Rock, my humble opinion

@QueenFan12

4y↑3

One of the heaviest drummers ever. Definitely top 5.

@pambh65

3y↑2

A definite inspiration to many who followed.

@capothree

3y↑2

Ha ha you cannot be serious! He never played on the recordings!

@grahamlarkbey3735

Had forgotten how good this is. Presumably recorded as their answer to All You Need Is Love.

@TamasSzabo-ql6wf

33w

Ez a Youngbloods száma volt. Ez a feldolgozás jobb annál, erőteljesebb és jobb a hangszerelése.

@treeskesoentken

7y↑2

Awesome 💖

@jamesmarshall8836

6y↑9

Dave has himself harmonizing with Mike at the 1:23 mark but it's actually Lenny Davidson on the recording.

@tominter8666

3y↑1

Thank you! I've always wondered who's textured voice that was who sang harmony on so many DC5 songs, especially since finding a live recording anywhere is futile. Was surprised to see it was Dave. Now that I see that it's Lenny, it all makes sense.

@robpelick7460

3y↑1

Clark did a good job pushing people out of the spotlight and inserting himself

@ilovemusic7748

3y↑1

There is footage ive seen of Lenny harmonizing with Mike during 1:23

@fangirllinda

2y↑2

Tom Inter
Lenny is often the voice you hear backing that booming voice of Mike.If you listen closely to “Because “ Lenny’s voice is sort of softening Mike’s vocals.They really knew how to get the sound just right! 🎶 🎶

@robgreen6293

7y↑1

Great group like them alot love this song bobby green

@jamesgilmore1684

This song exudes love.

@madamstan

7y↑5

Brought here by Peter Davison's autobiography - PD's 1st ever TV appearance at 3:15 :-D

@MegaTheExtremist

Me too, my friend. Me too!

@patriciahoffman4176

10y

I was just a kit then and did not understand how simple but amazing this was

@bjbell52

Deloris Troy was the black woman singing and went on having hits of her own. Peter Davison, who went on to play Dr. Who, was a friend of Dave Clark and was in this video.

@larrymatsumoto2464

7y↑4

Love it. better than the original band, youngbloods. Aloha

@kph11863

8y↑11

@margaretcuskley9724

3y↑2

We need this song RIGHT NOW

@detlefzimmer3956

I love Beat/Soulballads of the early Seventies.......

@MrStarbuck27

Peter Davisons autobiography Brought me here! :-)

@RRaquello

10y↑2

I was born in 1962, so was just a little kid during the 60s when all that peace & love stuff was going on. By the time I was old enough to know anything, all the peace & love was gone and all we had left was inflation. It never does last, does it? There's something about this video that reminds me of Jim Jones & the People's Temple. Like I said, the peace & love never does last.

@kixigvak

9y↑4

RRaquello "He who binds himself to a joyDoth that winged life destroy
But he who kisses the joy as it flies
Lives in eternities sunrise"
- William Blake, Songs of Innocence

@truthmatters1950

9y↑1

James Mason Wow! Spectacular quote James. I've read and re-read it about 10 times and each passing gives a fresh insight and "Aha!" moment. Thanks so much for sharing.

@walterstoffel4714

The peace and love generation, as it turned out, was trying to grab fog in its hands www.lanceaspiritunbroken.com

@Oleg_Szmatowicz

Это наш гимн!

@georgefeist8190

6y↑2

LETS GET TOGETHER....is the title...written by Chet Powers...Dino Valenti of Quicksilver.

@chrisrj9871

"In March 1970, the Dave Clark Five reached number 8 on the UK Singles Chart with their version retitled 'Everybody Get Together'."
Sometimes that happens, a song or a movie gets a different title so more people can recognize it. All the songs we have today that have the same one-word title as any other song should probably take notes.

@dilzappa

7y↑2

What a great stage invasion - akin to Hey Jude on The David Frost Show.The song was originally by The Youngbloods.'Put a little love in your heart' even gets a mention,another song the Dave Clark Five covered.Even the record sleeve was a cover.Great gospel shouting by Madeline Bell from Blue Mink.Spot Peter Davidson in the audience.this song spent 8 weeks in the UK charts,peaking at 8 in March and April 1970,their last major hit.Here comes Summer peaked at 44,More Good old rock'n'roll (a medley) peaked at 34 and a reissue of Glad all over peaked at 37 years later,in 1993.

@dj_grim

7y↑1

The song was not originally by the Youngbloods, but by Dino Valenti, whose real name was Chet Powers and he wrote the song. The Youngbloods and Jefferson Airplane both recorded versions around the same time (1966). The Youngbloods version eventually reached the top 10 in the USA in 1969.

@jakesam33

Ryan has some you yube. ,2 are ballads of Rob Ryan. DC5 could make me smile and stop me crying when I need to.

@harrysmith9946

Merci beaucoup, louey.

@ralphnunziata7860

5y↑1

Mike Smith # 1

@bjbell52

Somewhere in the video Peter Davidson was seen. He attended action school with Dave Clark. He later went on to play Dr. Who.

@nealchamberlain3884

He's at 3:15

@bjbell52

@@nealchamberlain3884 thanks

@makoshark628

Funny to see the drum kit out front. Drummer must be Dave Clark

@pontuserikson5868

6y↑1

Truely a good version of the song and a quite amazing video. Anyone who knows when these videos were shot ? (it must be two films PUT TOGETHER)

@macjam9090

5y↑2

I remember watching this on top of the pops as a ten year old and it had a great effect on me then and still does. As a child of the sixties I still believe in the dream. Peace and love to all. Dc5 great band.

@scoobydoonum1

11y↑5

3:14 Peter Davison :)

@bjbell52

4y↑1

Dave met him while taking acting lessons and became friends.

@robpelick7460

This band should have been called the Dave Clark Five featuring Mike Smith

@jayanxiety

Or the "Mike Smith 5" as he was the real star of the band!

@frankperri2024

22w

🎉

@dilzappa

8y↑1

She sang them off the record.

@wynrod1

Dave obviously want's to be the frontman!

@RevStaplehurst

2y↑1

Not a big DC5 fan but I far prefer this to the Youngbloods version

@PhilKelley

28w↑1

This may be the best cover of this song. The band gives it a very different feel with much more energy than the original, yet it still has that 60's sense. (I would be happy to hear about a cover you think is better.)

@jayanxiety

3y↑3

I think that there are a few factors in why The Dave Clark Five isn't looked at in the same vein as The Beatles. While both band's started out as near equals in popularity, The Beatles were the eventual winners because of them quickly evolving with the times and embracing the psychedelic sounds and concept albums of the time. They also had outside management and financial advisors. The DC5 on the other hand rode the "British Invasion" train longer than their Liverpool counterparts. Their name also hampered any later development. While "The Beatles" name could adapt to any era, "The Dave Clark Five " was named after a person, who wasn't even the vocalist. Still, this song shows that the band could change with the times and could show the youth a more mature sound, just in a different direction than their one-time rivals. Sadly, Dave Clark himself own all rights to the music and refused to allow it to be released for decades causing many fans to overlook them and potential new fans to not know who may have never heard of the band. Also, the clear breakout member of the band was singer Mike Smith, regardless of who's name is on the front of the bass drum.

@normanacree1635

What a POS. But he likely thought it would be financially more productive. Hope it wasn't, for the others' sakes.

@TheCornishCockney

4y↑1

SO much better than the youngbloods original (in my opinion)

@davidpollard3298

7y↑1

Bit of Hey Jude, Lola by the Kinks and Give Peace A Chance by John Lennon about this and the long drawn out coda style. Decent enough. This was their final single.

@neketurko31

8y↑3

Territorial Pissings

@anpr1984

6y↑2

How on earth could Dave Clark play drums with his stool/throne that high ?

@chntuz1

4y↑1

Hah hah, he couldn’t and didn’t.

@johnnyanderson67

Madeline bell as back up singer

@christinafrch904

5y↑1

It sounds cool: "Try to love one another right now", but that´s not reality :-(.

@mikewise5674

https://thecoolmans.simplesite.com

@zapdunga12

they never play live......

@Lexilovesya182

Carpool karaoke

@Labommelkreet

Haben die keine Masken an?

@sixofone1307

7y↑1

Sort of an attempt at a cross between the Beatles world televised All You Need Is Love and their long Hey Jude drawn out ending? The Youngbloods did this much better.

@Emmanuexe_

@chrisblackburn1852

@royjohnson465

This version is just okay but not near as good as The Youngbloods original version which is fantastic.

@tonybidwell2582

8y↑1

This version SUCKS compared 2 the Youngbloods' version!

@goodiesguy

7y↑4

No way dude, this one's the best version, the Youngbloods are mild in comparison.

@colindavies9971

6y↑1

each to their own sir,,,but mine is this version,,,so much better than the youngbloods

@stephenscotthuffman4088

8y↑7

much more soul in DC5 version...love it. As far as him maturing into a "difficult person"....I never wore his shoes. Being.that famous, rich and young isn't for everyone .

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