5 by 5 by The Dave Clark Five

5 by 5 by The Dave Clark Five

June 30, 2026 · 24 min · Season 5 · Episode 5

About this episode

Frederick French-Pounce explores the unique stereo mix of The Dave Clark Five's 1967 album '5 by 5'.

Hello Friends! I've gone a little self-indulgent again on the show today, with a look at one of my favourite US-only LPs by The Dave Clark Five, 1967's 5 by 5. Issued with 'Nineteen Days' as the focus tracks, the 10 track 20 minute affair is an absolute blast, if wholly derivative of both the DC5 themselves and the music around them at the time. What is most important though is the fact that this was the first DC5 album to receive a true stereo mix, and as such we have the usual minor differences in echo, but also some pretty major ones too, such as mixed out ad libs and entirely missing layers of instruments and backing vocals, making this an album I absolutely had to cover on the show... when the time was right. But pick up your phone - that time is now! Happy Listening, Frederick Patreon Email Instagram - @hypnoticfred

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