"Everybody Knows" is a 1967 song by the
Dave Clark Five
The Dave Clark Five, also known as the DC5, were an English rock and roll band formed in 1958 in Tottenham, London. Drummer Dave Clark served as the group's leader, producer and co-songwriter. In January 1964 they had their first UK top ten sin ...
, also known as "Everybody Knows (You Said Goodbye)", to avoid confusion with their 1964 song, "
Everybody Knows (I Still Love You)." The song features lead vocals by
Lenny Davidson
Leonard Arthur 'Lenny' Davidson (born 30 May 1944 in Enfield, Middlesex, England) is an English musician and songwriter, best known as the guitarist for the Dave Clark Five.
Career
Davidson was born in Enfield as one of three children. H ...
, unusual among their songs.
The song was a major hit in their native UK, where it reached number two. It was also a Top 10 hit in Ireland and New Zealand, peaking in both nations at number six. "Everybody Knows" narrowly missed the Top 40 in the U.S., where it reached #43 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, becoming their final entry of two dozen hits.
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Cash Box
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'' said it has a "haunting melody and splendid vocal strength."
Chart history
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
Cover versions
"Everybody Knows" was covered by
Engelbert Humperdinck in 1967. It was entitled "Everybody Knows (We're Through)." The song was included on his ''Last Waltz'' LP, and is sung with a same-sex perspective. His version reached #11 in South Africa.
It was also covered by Dan Mendova in 1998.
References
External links
* (Engelbert Humperdinck version)
The Dave Clark Five songs
Engelbert Humperdinck songs
1967 songs
1967 singles
1968 singles
Columbia Graphophone Company singles
Epic Records singles
Songs written by Les Reed (songwriter)
Songs written by Barry Mason
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