Dave Clark Five

The only part that amazed me was, how savvy Dave Clark was with money.

I agree, petra. So many of them were ripped off by dodgy managers and recording companies. Dave Clark always looked a bit gormless to me. How wrong can you be??

I was more a fan of the Beatles/Stones/Kinks/Hollies but Mike Smith was a bit of alright

Dave Clark looks a touch 'unfortunate' now!!

I went to see them at the Gaumont in Derby and had seats under the balcony. We spent the evening being showered in falling plaster which was a bit of a worry!

I can remember at the Royal an announcement asking fans not to stamp their feet, they were worried that the floor would not take it.

He may not have his good looks any longer, but how many of us have at 72. Sad that only 2 of the 5 are still with us, and none of their deaths directly related to the rock 'n roll life style.
Good to see a group that broke up because they decided the time was right rather than internal friction.

I watched a bit of it and then got bored.

I hadn't been aware how successful they were and, despite the glowing accolades from various contributors to the programme, I'm not quite sure why. The only songs I really remember are "Glad All Over" and "Bits and Pieces". I thought Dave Clark's staring eyes were a bit unnerving.

I loved them but I didn't realise how well respected they were and still are.

I remember the Beatles sudden rise causing panic in the Cliff Richard camp. He was interviewed on the radio saying his sisters were huge fans of the Dave Clark Five. My mother wasn't happy about my obsession with the Beatles and thought I'd be better off with the DC5 - Cliff's sisters must be right so she bought me a poster for my bedroom.

I hid it under my bed!!

Didn't see the programme but 'Bits and Pieces' was the first single I ever bought.

I thought it was just me that fancied Mike Smith ....what channel was it on? I did mean to watch it. I do tend to get them mixed up with Dave Dee, Dozy et al.....

Not just you Tegan

I did not see the programme but recall Dave Clark himself brought the rights for Ready Steady Go, which in the 60`s was the show to watch early on a Friday night.
Mick

I loved the Dave Clarke Five.

Pompa - seem to remember teenagers used to jump up and down to Bits and Pieces and there was talk of the jumping causing damage to buildings!

It was always The Kinks for me closely followed by The Beatles and The Stones.

First record I ever bought was "You really got me."

About ten years ago I saw Ray Davis at The Hippodrome. I went right back to the teenage years and started shouting "Look at me Dave."

He DID and gave me a little wave.

Tegan, it was on BBC2 0n Saturday 14th.

Lona, we (mainly DW) loved them, but I guess part of that was knowing them in our circle of friends, as I said DW's best friend worked with Mike and another of her friends went out with Dennis. We followed them around before they got famous. But, we did not realise just how respected they were in the industry or just how well they managed themselves.

Those days at the Royal were fantastic, 10/- got you in, plus a couple of beers, and with luck you would pull . Used to go Tuesdays, ballroom (hands on) and Fridays (main bands, but cheaper than Saturday)

pompa Yes, if they come from your area, you know more about them. I lived in Manchester and used to see all the famous bands and know a few of them.

Looking forward to watching the prog on replay.

Watched it today [although did nod off part way through as had a very early start this morning with not much sleep]. Fascinating man; way ahead of his time. Hadn't realised they'd had so many hit records [or made so many albums]. However, their music was, I feel catchy but soulless..from the mind, not from the heart.

I watched it until I got so bored with all the gushy hype. I too only remember Bits and Pieces and Glad All Over. I didn't ever perceive them as on a par with The Beatles or The Stones. They were just too bland and predictable. In my opinion!

Would someone remind me what Twiggy did that justifies her offering us her insights into the bl**ding obvious all the time? i know she was thin and did some modelling - but anything significant?

I watched the programme on TV replay and enjoyed the first part but then it began to get boring and I remembered why I wasn't really a Dave Clarke 5 fan.

They were great but not as interesting as The Beatles or The Stones or The Kinks whose music was much more varied.

I've posted before, that I think pompa and I were at the Royal, Tottenham, at the same time. I never saw the DC5 there, though, and I was never a big fan of their music.My friend and I both fancied Mike Smith, and he lived quite near us. A school friend who's surname was Smith often got calls from screaming fans as her address was very near his.

I frequented the Royal from 1962 > 1968.

I don't actually think they were ever in the same league as the Beatles, Stones and Kinks. I saw the programme and only recognised a few of their so called Big Hits. Maybe they were more popular in America than here, but I got a distinct whiff of hype - no surprise as that was Dave Clark's outstanding talent. He certainly wasn't the world's best drummer!!

I must try and get this on Catch-up. I did like Dave Clark 5's Glad All Over and Bits and Pieces and thought he was quite handsome ( I think this was about 1964)? Not a patch on the Stones, Beatles etc though, of course.

Much preferred the Beatles, being a Liverpool girl. We were so proud of them. Adored the Hollies too. Ahhh those were the days my friend.
We could go to the Cavern at lunchtime for 1/- to watch the groups practising & were often late getting back to work.