A remarkable 1967 performance by the Dave Clark Five. The performance occurred when a gallon of milk cost $1.03, and eggs were only 49 cents a dozen. It was also when Lyndon B. Johnson was President of the United States.
During this performance, the Dave Clark Five played “Everybody Knows (You Said Goodbye),” a song that reached #2 on the UK Singles Chart, #6 on the New Zealand Charts, and #6 in Ireland. The song features lead vocals by Lenny Davidson, which is unusual among their other songs. It was not to be confused with their 1964 song, “Everybody Knows (I Still Love You).”
The audience was electric throughout the performance. As Lenny Davidson sang his heart out, the girls in the audience could be seen feeling his pain. The performance was pure quality, with a perfect stereo match to the HQ video.
The comments section is filled with people reminiscing about their personal experiences with this timeless song. One commenter danced to this song with a girl who meant so much, but he didn’t tell her. Another commenter said this is their favorite song by the Dave Clark Five.
While the Dave Clark Five’s version of “Everybody Knows (You Said Goodbye)” is well-known, Engelbert Humperdinck also covered the song in 1967 with a same-sex perspective. His version reached #11 in South Africa. Dan Mendova also covered it in 1998.
I urge you to watch this performance for yourself and share it with your friends because it truly captures the spirit of American music and culture during this era. Unsurprisingly, the comments section is filled with people who this song has moved in one way or another. So take a moment to watch the performance and appreciate the artistry of the Dave Clark Five.
