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.
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The Dave Clark Five Lyrics
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Ah, come on (come on let me show you where it's at)
Whoa, come on (come on let me show you where it's at)
I said the name of the place is I like it like that
Come on (come on let me show you where it's at)
Ah, come on (come on let me show you where it's at)
Whoa, I wanna show you (come on let me show you where it's at)
They got a little place a-down the track
The name of the place is I like it like that
You take Sally and I'll take Sue
And we're gonna rock away all of our blues
Come on (come on let me show you where it's at)
Oh, come on (come on let me show you where it's at)
Ah, come on (come on let me show you where it's at)
The name of the place is I like it like that
The last time I was down they lost my shoes
They had some cat shoutin' the blues
The people was yellin' and shoutin' for more
And all they kept sayin' was-a "Go man, go"
Come on (come on let me show you where it's at)
Ah, come on (come on let me show you where it's at)
I wanna show you (come on let me show you where it's at)
I said the name of the place is I like it like that
Come on (come on let me show you where it's at)
Ah, come on (come on let me show you where it's at)
Oh, come on (come on let me show you where it's at)
The name of the place is I like it like that
The Dave Clark Five's "I Like It Like That" is a high-energy, upbeat song that encourages the audience to join in and let loose. The singer urges the listener to follow them to a place where they can forget their troubles and dance away their sorrows. The repetition of the phrase "come on let me show you where it's at" suggests a sense of urgency and excitement, as if the singer can't wait to share this special place with the listener. The song's lyrics provide a vivid picture of a rowdy club or dancehall, with people shouting and dancing while the band plays on. The chorus, "The name of the place is I like it like that," affirms that this is a place of joy and celebration where the singer and his audience can forget their cares and simply enjoy the moment.
The song's lyrics are accompanied by a driving beat and catchy melody, which is typical of the Dave Clark Five's style. The band was known for encouraging their fans to dance and move to the music, and "I Like It Like That" is no exception. The song's energetic and catchy sound became an instant hit, and it remains a classic of the era to this day.
Line by Line Meaning
Come on (come on let me show you where it's at)
The singer is urging the listener to come and see something exciting
Ah, come on (come on let me show you where it's at)
The singer is emphasizing their desire to show the listener something
Whoa, come on (come on let me show you where it's at)
The singer is excited and enthusiastic about showing the listener something
I said the name of the place is I like it like that
The artist is indicating that the name of the exciting place they want to show the listener is called 'I like it like that'
They got a little place a-down the track
The artist is describing the location of the exciting place as being a bit further down the road
The name of the place is I like it like that
The singer reiterates the name of the exciting place
You take Sally and I'll take Sue
The singer is suggesting that they take two people, Sally and Sue, to the exciting place
And we're gonna rock away all of our blues
The artist is expressing their hope and expectation that going to the exciting place will cheer them up and make them happy
The last time I was down they lost my shoes
The artist recounts a humorous incident from a previous visit to the exciting place when they lost their shoes
They had some cat shoutin' the blues
The artist describes some musical entertainment at the exciting place, where someone was singing the blues
The people was yellin' and shoutin' for more
The singer describes the enthusiastic crowd at the exciting place who wanted more of the music and entertainment
And all they kept sayin' was-a "Go man, go"
The artist recalls the chant that the crowd at the exciting place was shouting to encourage more music and entertainment
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Allen Toussaint, Christopher Kenner
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@dbarts87
Who is here in 2023? if you're, you're a legend
Also, now 2024!
@whatwillbem6825
Me!!!!!! Love their music!!!!!
@dermgirlinc
Me! My dad turned 76 this year and this is one of his favorite songs ever. He used to sing me the chorus when i was a little girl.
@sparkle8400
I'm here for the love of my life 🤍 this was his favorite 🎶
@MrGto05
I’m here because this reminds me of riding in dads car when we were young and my mom was still alive.
@stelvis7413
The music is legendary. We're just everyday people with good taste in the greatest songs ever written.
@edwardmusicman896
It’s 2022, if you’re still listening to this classic song, give me a thumbs up. This song reminds me the beauty and nobility of the human soul still exist, in contrast of the war which is going on nowadays.
@mariateresarodriguez6321
Abril 2022, Temuko, Chile.
@advaugusto
@@mariateresarodriguez6321 Olá! Bom dia. Vou te sugerir esta bela música: EU AMO VOCÊ - https://youtu.be/H4Bv__HRsOU. Se gostar, já está convidado a inscrever-se no meu Canal; onde vai encontrar muitas outras músicas também muito bonitas. Abraços.
@lindanicola
I was little the first time I heard this lovely song on tv in the 60s..I now think it's absolutely beautiful