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Song of the Day #6,370: ‘Over and Over’ – The Dave Clark Five

Throwing back to the week of December 14, 1965, we find The Byrds holding on to the top spot of the Billboard Hot 100 with ‘Turn! Turn! Turn!’ At #2, a week before ascending to #1, were English rockers The Dave Clark Five with ‘Over and Over.’

This song was written and first recorded by Robert James Byrd, known professionally as Bobby Day, in 1958. The song reached #41 for Day as the B-side to his #2 hit ‘Rockin’ Robin.’

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Song of the Day #6,197: ‘Can’t You See That She’s Mine’ – The Dave Clark Five

When I came across The Dave Clark Five on the “forgotten artists” list, I was sure I’d featured them on the blog already. And I assumed I knew at least some of their music.

I think maybe I was confusing this act with jazz musician Dave Brubeck, who has a famous song called ‘Take Five,’ because I realized pretty quickly that Dave Clark and company are completely new to me.

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