History of the Dave Clark Five

by The Dave Clark Five

Overview

For many years, the Dave Clark Five were one of the few major groups of the 1960s whose work was unavailable on compact disc. This two-disc, 50-track reissue not only rectifies that situation but arguably includes more than all but devoted fans will want to hear. All of the band's mammoth mid-'60s hits --"Glad All Over," "Bits and Pieces," "Because," "Catch Us If You Can," "Any Way You Want It," and others -- are included, and while they don't rival the work of British Invasion heavyweights like the Beatles, Stones, and Kinks, they still burst with exuberant melodies, harmonies, and dense production. This compilation also features worthy lesser-known hits like "Try Too Hard" and "Everybody Knows," as well as obscure but commendable beat ballads and raveups from their B-sides and albums. Nonetheless, there is a fair amount of filler, and their post-1966 work is undistinguished by either artistic growth or the hooks and heavy beat of their early material. But at their peak, the DC5 captured the joie de vivre of the British Invasion with a lasting power that cannot be dismissed. This reissue includes a comprehensive booklet featuring recollections from Dave Clark himself. ~ Richie Unterberger

Product Details

Release Date:	02/02/2024
Label:	Bip
UPC:	0097037052966
Rank:	126829

Album Credits

Performance Credits

The Dave Clark Five   Primary Artist,Vocals,Percussion,Drums
Dave Clark   Drums,Vocals,Percussion
Lenny Davidson   Guitar,Vocals,Guitar (Acoustic)
Denis Payton   Vocals,Harmonica,Sax (Tenor),Sax (Baritone),Guitar (Acoustic)
Rick Huxley   Vocals,Guitar (Bass),Guitar (Acoustic)
Mike Smith   Organ,Piano,Vocals

Technical Credits

Dave Clark   Producer,Composer,Producer,Composer
Roquel Davis   Composer
Roy Bennett   Composer
Matt Csiszar   Composer
Leslie Reed   Composer
Allen Toussaint   Composer
Lenny Davidson   Composer
Denis Payton   Composer
Mike Smith   Composer
Barry Mason   Composer
Huey Lewis   Composer
The Dave Clark Five   Digital Remastering,Liner Notes,Producer
Sid Tepper   Composer
Berry Gordy, Jr.   Composer
Bill Gibson   Composer
Chester Powers   Composer
Chick Webb   Composer
Chris Hayes   Composer
Chuck Berry   Composer
Frank Johnson   Composer
Johnny Colla   Composer
Tyran Carlo   Composer
Robert Byrd   Composer
Sean Hopper   Composer
Jerry Keller   Composer
Maurice Dollison   Composer
Professor Longhair   Composer
Marv Johnson   Composer
Aaron Schroeder   Composer
Gwen Fuqua   Composer
Ken Barnes   Liner Notes
Chris Kenner   Composer