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.
Put a Little Love in Your Heart
The Dave Clark Five Lyrics
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Put a little love in your heart Put a little love in your heart Put a little love in your heart Put a little love in your heart Put a little love in your heart Put a little love in your heart Put a little love in your heart Put a little love in your heart Put a little love in your heart Put a little love in your heart Put a little love in your heart Put a little love in your heart Put a little love in your heart
Put a Little Love in Your Heart by The Dave Clark Five is a song about spreading love and kindness to make the world a better place. The lyrics encourage people to think of others and lend a helping hand. The song emphasizes the importance of showing love and compassion towards one another and makes the point that the world would be better if people could just show a little love towards each other.
The verse "still the children cry" highlights the fact that there is still much work to be done in terms of making the world a better and happier place for everyone. The song suggests that people need to start thinking about their fellow humans and be kinder to them in order to see significant change in the world. The repeated chorus emphasizes this point by stating that the world will be a better place if everyone just puts a little love in their heart.
Overall, the song promotes acts of kindness and love towards others, with the belief that such actions will create a ripple effect that can spread positivity and love throughout the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Think of your fellow man
Consider the needs of others
Lend him a helping hand
Assist someone in need
Put a little love in your heart
Show empathy and compassion
You see it's getting late
Time is running out
Oh, please don't hesitate
Act quickly and decisively
And the world will be a better place
Improvements will be made
For you and me
Everyone will benefit
You just wait and see
Positive changes will happen
Another day goes by
Time passes quickly
Still the children cry
There is still much suffering
You want the world to know
You desire a better world
We won't let hatred grow
Eliminate negative emotions
Take a good look around
Observe your surroundings
And if you're lookin' down
Feeling down or discouraged
I hope when you decide
When you make a choice
Kindness will be your guide
Let compassion lead you
Put a little love in your heart
Show empathy and compassion
Put a little love in your heart
Show empathy and compassion
Put a little love in your heart
Show empathy and compassion
Put a little love in your heart
Show empathy and compassion
Put a little love in your heart
Show empathy and compassion
Put a little love in your heart
Show empathy and compassion
Put a little love in your heart
Show empathy and compassion
Put a little love in your heart
Show empathy and compassion
Put a little love in your heart
Show empathy and compassion
Put a little love in your heart
Show empathy and compassion
Put a little love in your heart
Show empathy and compassion
Put a little love in your heart
Show empathy and compassion
Writer(s): Jackie de Shannon, Randy Myers, Jimmy Holiday Copyright: Emi Unart Catalog Inc.
Contributed by Sebastian I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@slint69
Think of your fellow man, lend him a helping hand
Put a little love in your heart
You see, it's getting late, oh, please don't hesitate
Put a little love in your heart
And the world will be a better place
And the world will be a better place for you and me
You just wait and see
Another day goes by, and still the children cry
Put a little love in your heart
If you want the world to know, we won't let hatred grow
Put a little love in your heart
And the world will be a better place
And the world will be a better place for you and me
You just wait and see. Wait and see
Take a good look around and if you're lookin' down
Put a little love in your heart
I hope when you decide kindness will be your guide
Put a little love in your heart
And the world will be a better place
And the world will be a better place for you and me
You just wait and see
Put a little love in your heart
Put a little love in your heart
@smokinjz
Think of your fellow man, lend him a helping hand
Put a little love in your heart
You see, it's getting late, oh, please don't hesitate
Put a little love in your heart
And the world will be a better place
And the world will be a better place for you and me
You just wait and see
Another day goes by, and still the children cry
Put a little love in your heart
If you want the world to know, we won't let hatred grow
Put a little love in your heart
And the world will be a better place
And the world will be a better place for you and me
You just wait and see. Wait and see
Take a good look around and if you're lookin' down
Put a little love in your heart
I hope when you decide kindness will be your guide
Put a little love in your heart
And the world will be a better place
And the world will be a better place for you and me
You just wait and see
Put a little love in your heart
Put a little love in your heart
@dmfleming51
Just heard this for the first time this morning .... 50 years old and still stands the test of time !
@joseblanco14
Excellent version. Good song what play DC5. Dave Clark very nice drummer and Mike Smith great singer. Unforgettable group.
@TheBeatle49
I like how HEAVY they make everything! Huge bass guitar.
@vincentramirez9475
They were the rock icons of the 60's. They were better than the Beatles and Rolling Stones period.
@mikebarooshian7255
@vincentramirez9475 I think dc5 are better then the Beatles but I love The Rolling Stones my 2 favorite bands are The Rolling Stones and The Dave Clark 5 there both better then the Beatles period
@geoffcook3469
If there was a better voice in pop music than the great Mike Smith I have yet to hear it.
@RockinProfessor
You need to raise the bar a bit.....he could sing well enough for his band but was not anything special.
@midianholic
Fuck off spakka
@GingerRum
RockinProfessor Mike Smith could have either been lead singer in a number of groups or a solo artist.
@theletterj9072
All the people who disliked this need to put a Little Love in Their Heart! ❤💖