MikeSmith

[@lockyboy1944]

One of the most underrated rock n roll singers of all time. R.I.P.

[@lelandpaul688]

Mike RIP. Dave Clark would've been nothing without you.

[@KWLee49er]

On March 23rd in 1969, when I was 19, I sang this song, 'Because', on a concert stage in Seoul - South Korea - at Drama Center of NamSan Hill. Mike Smith was the real musician. I believe I am the only Korean who sang this song on a stage in South Korea. I love this song very much. I am living in US now. It was so sad when he passed away too young.

[@jgrif026]

there'd be no Dave Clark five without this voice

[@alexyamach3635]

+Justin Griffith Yeah he had a signature voice.

[@RAy0212able]

Ya got that right tremendous voice

[@dailewing7946]

You got that double-right, Wolfgang. Look at this....this guy STILL has it. Unreal. What a loss. RIP Mike.

[@emilycigliano3453]

Yes, I feel so bad about how his accident and all. When I hear these oldies and so many have passed on now it really makes you think about your mortality. Life is short.

[@eduardoflores7661]

Justin Griffith that was just unfair. This poor guy never made a real money for hos talent. In these days the singer is the"One"

[@JohnCee754]

What a fantastic voice this man had. Mike Smith was amazing (and an obvious influence on Bruce Springsteen). He died much too young.. and much too tragically. The true heart of the DC5.

[@loymaria]

He was and still is the voice of the DC5. He exemplified such humility and gave way to Dave Clark who seemed to have taken all the credit for their music.

[@garethhill2962]

Very true shame the way it all ended for Mike such a sad and tragic loss

[@xtc1957]

Bless Mike Smith and his lovely voice. I feel fortunate to have lived in a time when musician/entertainers showed respect, dignity, and restraint. No twerking, no "wardrobe malfunctions," no dropping a lugee on the stage floor, a la Oasis. We must get back to the music, and to artists that entertain for all, in a respectable manner, rather than to suit only their own greedy and very ugly needs. If not for themselves, then at least for the sake of popular music itself.

[@jamescleveland]

I too grew up in those days. I hate to say this, but it's over. Music like this will never happen again. The filthy Greedy record company's will not allow it. All we can do is thank the lucky stars and be thankful we were there. Because indeed we are the lucky one's.

[@CrankCase02]

***** It's due to years of imposed Cultural Marxism, which is designed to cause societal collapse.

[@jamescleveland]

The year was 1980 Ronnie Raygun became president. Coorperate America sold him on the Powell memo, the rest is history.....

[@searchlight18]

***** One of the greatest songs ever

[@chrisbacos]

What is the Powell memo?

[@tropicalpancake56]

Beautiful, Mike...You were one of the best. God Bless You, my friend...

[@DeetroitEddie]

God bless him---what a talent. UNDER-RATED severely to this day.

[@jillberry3346]

You are SO right about that, Edward! Jane Wiorek.. He was the lead singer of the wonderful British singing group, the Dave Clark Five!!. I think the best singer in rock and roll! He also played the keyboard.. He had a very tragic accident, in 2003, when he tried to climb a gate in Spain, outside of bis residence.. and fell and hit his head .. Was paralyzed from the neck down.. And died in 2008, from pneumonia, and complications from his paralysis...... His only son died in 2003, from a diving accident.. SO sad..Miss you SO much, Mike,and ,I always will.. Because..... I ....love you!... xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox

[@jamesdivall64]

jill berry That is so sad I never new he died! I was brought up with Dave Clark Five! So sad :-(

[@usuk9316]

@@jillberry3346 did you know him Jill?

[@mikebarooshian7255]

@@jillberry3346 it sure is sad he got injured he never got to walk again life is very very unfair The Dave Clark 5 are 1 of my favorite bands and The Rolling Stones there both excellent bands

[@123Goldhunter11]

Mike Smith inspired a whole generation of standing keyboardists. The girls loved him too.

[@fangirllinda]

And we still do🥰

[@sueoorbeck4887]

I was, and still am one of those girls ♥️

[@valarienewsham785]

Always have...always will..😍

[@happyme6153]

My boyfriend was so jealous of him. Memories so young.

[@mrs.palafox7370]

Micke was so handsome, RIP MIKE

[@jasondouglas3560]

Mike Smith wrote and sang this song! There will never be another like him. R.I.P., Michael.

[@GuyNoirxyz]

According to Wikipedia the song was written by Ron Ryan (brother of an early DC5 band member). As with many DC5 tunes, Dave Clark took the songwriting credit.

[@johnbomar8041]

I can agree with you on that

[@arneldobumatay3702]

@@GuyNoirxyz Even when Clark wasn't in the same room when songs were composed! There must have been a contractual requirement that Clark would always residual payments regardless if he contributed or not. Is he a great businessman or slimeball always looking for the best deal for himself? You decide. de.

[@Cienega32]

@@GuyNoirxyz Any song credited to only Dave Clark was written by Ron Ryan, as far as I know, as well as many others w/ DC's name along w/ other band members. DC insisted his name be on everyone garnering himself 50% $

[@scotthunt2479]

If you Google "Wikipedia Because Dave Clark Five" they credit Dave Clark with writing the song. I have no clue who Ron Ryan is, nor do I really care. Lots of people like to take credit for things they have no business taking credit for.

[@lelandpaul688]

Mike was such an humble man to give a second rate drummer Dave Clark the spotlight. Miss you Mike RIP.

[@normanacree1635]

Clark owned the band. Smith was an employee. Too bad but that is how it was. At least he was able to get his voice out there to entertain us all.

[@nicholasbrowning4558]

No Dave did not get the spotlight. Mike Smith did. Dave just got filthy rich cuz he was a smart businessman who refused to let the record companies rip him off like they did so many British bands

[@IceSkater8491]

It's now 2022 and I'm still missing you, Mike. Such a gentleman and so humble, never let fame go to his head. 🌷💕💖💓

[@MrMikecd1]

One of the most talented singer, songwriters ever from any generation and arguably the best male voice from the sixties.

[@dkenson2185]

What an AMAZING voice! No one does it BETTER!

[@diecastchevy]

Mike Smith was the main singer of the DC5 ! I think he should deserve some credit ! He had a Awsome voice may he RIP !

[@joevokey1340]

What a legend & how lucky were we that grew up listening to Mike blow us all away with his amazing vocals!! 👏👏👍👍RIP SIR & THANKS!! 🙏

[@robertthomas7580]

We miss you Mike. RIP

[@rowley1950]

Recorded in 2003. God Bless Mike Smith, the true talent behind the DC5. Beautiful voice, wonderful man. RIP

[@emilycigliano3453]

Seeing him sing that so beautifully toward the end of life sure makes the tears flow...Mike Smith, you are remembered and loved.

[@ijeff2005]

Simply beautiful. Makes me want to cry.

[@humbertomadrid3046]

Mike Smith cantante del Dave Clark Five, uno de los mejores cantantes de la vieja Ola Inglesa y de todo el Rock. QEPD.

[@darlenerose7978]

Rest in Peace Mike! What a voice. The Dave Clark 5 wouldn't have been much without him. It was his voice.

[@little_miss_vintage]

Miss this beautiful man so much😢

[@canarsie56]

this man was fantastic,one of the greatest voices of our generation RIP

[@jillberry3346]

Oh my gosh.. He sang this song ,even better ,than when he was so much younger!.. . This is SO touching, and .beautiful.,if bittersweet..He had such a unique and fantastic voice.. I am sitting here,with tears coming down my face.. I miss him so much!. He really was gone too soon, from a very tragic accident, in 2003, that left him paralyzed, from the neck down. :'(. And, ultimately led to his passing ,in 2008.So glad he was cared for by his loving wife, Charlie, till the end. Mike WAS the DC5. And ,was never really appreciated, What a great talent, and a very happy, warm, loving man. I also saw the PBS Special ,a couple days ago.. It brought back all of the memories I hold in my heart....Rest In Peace, Mike, Dennis, and Rick.. I will Love You ,forever, Mike, till I see you again! Love to Dave, Lenny, Dennis and Rick.,also.... Because..... xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

[@valarienewsham785]

You have not perhaps heard that Mike was in the process of divorcing that woman when the accident occured forestalling the divorce proceedings. She was universally hated by all of MSRE as well as by Mike's friends. I was as surprised as anyone to hear of her shenanigans after Mike's accident as I also had thought of her as "his loving wife".....

[@dr.OgataSerizawa]

@jill berry. Seeing this for the first time today, 10 July, 21. I’ll be 69 in October. The tears were flowing here too. He was a great guy! Take care, Jill. 🕉✌️👍

[@susanrose5237]

Mike Smith was always the star of the Dave Clark 5 for me....always loved seeing him perform on the shows like Shindig and Where The Action Is and Ed Sullivan....so sad he passed too young....🎵🎤🌹🙏💖💖

[@nialldogwalker4773]

Our wedding song. Will never forget him. He was the DC5 for me

[@yourtubesteak]

Nice. One of the greatest voices ever in rock and roll.

[@Cristinact]

True, Mike Smith's warm yet strong voice was definitely a keeper!

[@jillberry3346]

That is SO SO TRUE!!! Love him still... And miss him..

[@pgroove163]

agree...........!

[@galexynotprovided9945]

It's December 6th. Happy birthday, up in Heaven, Mike.

[@50Emerald]

Few songs have touched me like this one has from the late summer of 1964 -- at 63 I feel 14 again -- wish I could go back! Beautiful performance by Mike Smith...

[@dailewing7946]

I'm almost the same age as you, 50Emerald, and your post sums up the way I still feel today. Weren't we lucky as heck for being alive during these incredible years of music? Kids nowadays, yeah....ok....they've got stuff they love just a much as we loved our rock. But musically, there is no comparison. Not even.

[@wasteofspace20]

Wonderful comment by you, thanks for sharing and best wishes to you.

[@tyronedesilva5054]

Roger! Am 62 and feel the same, I rate the DC5 ahead of the Beatles. And Mike Smith!!! Uh-huh! Just awesome

[@mtp4430]

RIP Mike and Thank You for all the great music the Mike Smith 5 brought to us. It was Dave Clarks band because he was the boss and owned their entire collection of masters, lock, stock, and barrel. However, without Mike's lead vocals, you've got nothing. It's a terrible tragedy that befell this great artist, and he certainly didn't deserve that. He passed away just a few days before being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. RIP Sir and thank you for sharing/leaving a piece of your soul behind for all of us to enjoy for generations to come.

[@salchaos]

He has such a great voice. Such a sad ending to a truly talented man.

[@sewasham]

Mike Smith, lead singer of the Dave Clark 5. Passed away in February of 2008. Great singer. RIP. Thanks for posting this.

[@markkite745]

This song could have been in the 'Meet The Beatles' album as one of the top 3 hits. Mike Smith's voice reminds me of a perfect combination of Paul's range and John's classic tone heard on songs like 'It Won't be Long" and 'All I've Got to do' The DC5 is one of my favorite bands for an unforgettable era.

[@erikarts2595]

He was THE voice of DC5 and the best R&R singer of the 60's. Deserves more honor than Lennon and McCartney!!! Thanks Mike for your great contribution in music history, i.. we all gone miss you.

[@michaeldillon1027]

Mike was a great singer but he doesn't deserve more honor as you put it than McCartney or Lennon. They were all great.

[@chrisford2276]

One of the best rock groups of the 60's. They inspired all of us young and relentless musicians of Cleveland. Long live the DC5 - CJV

[@DeetroitEddie]

huge loss; he died WAY too young and was still performing as Rock Engine. But the good news: His MUSIC and VOCALS still live on! ==Ed The George-Edwards Geoup

[@maka8359]

Love this song. Miss him still.

[@michelleturrell8757]

I loved all your songs and remember them playing on the radio as a youngster but now I'm 54 and am still listening to your wonderful voice sweet dreams great man

[@robtyler3404]

My favourite DC5 song! Despite what the record label says, it was written by Ron Ryan, who wrote a number of hits for the band.

[@Jason-fn9cl]

Superb voice, brings a tear. RIP Mike

[@steely_Bob]

One of my favorite singers & also one my favorite songs. RIP Mr. Mike Smith

[@barrywebster1055]

Mike Smith was the voice of the Dave Clark Five...The group would not of had the success it had without him

[@TulsaGirlForever]

RIP Mike....you were my first big crush, always loved his talent. Thanks for posting this dude!

[@jeantetreault132]

What a great pianist and a great songwriter. Mike Smith was the soul of The Clark Five. RIP Mike Smith. Thank you Johnny Montréal Canada

[@BillyBronco73]

I'm guessing this was early 2000s maybe 2002 just before his accident. Talented musician. Thanks for the memories.

[@larryjung8062]

Mike Smith was a great key board player, he started playing piano at five years of age, he also had a degree in music.

[@demiztuff]

Thank you for writing such a beautiful song Mr. Ryan. Mike Smith never got the credit he deserved either.

[@TangoEliott]

Mike, You were a highlight (DC5) of my young life. I am so sorry you left us so soon. It is tragic. We lost so many great ones way too soon

[@josephlemko3027]

Mike Smith will always be one of my favorite vocalists. What a voice!

[@aj8957]

Such a beautiful song, and no one, NO ONE can sing it like Mike. He sounds better here than in the recorded version... he carries it by himself so well, so joyfully and it's intimate; you can hear all the nuance in his voice. And he's so likable!

[@davefield1455]

Hats off to Dave Clark for the recent awards ceremony from a few years ago shown in Feb 2015.Great to be reminded of the DC5. But what can you say about Mike Smith, what a voice!!!!! Sadly sadly missed. Forgot how brilliant you were.

[@user-sh9bi2fg1d]

One if the best EVER..

[@marilynabreu9485]

I love Mike Smith. I was born too late in 1961, but I love DC5. BECAUSE is my favorite song.

[@mikebarooshian7255]

@Marilyn abreu The Dave Clark 5 are 1 of my favorite bands what about The Rolling Stones the stones are 1 of my favorite bands my favorite bands are The Rolling Stones and The Dave Clark 5 that’s it

[@marilynabreu9485]

@@mikebarooshian7255 my obsession are the Beatles....but I love DC5, The Beach Boys, Gerry and the Pacemakers, and others.

[@mikebarooshian7255]

@@marilynabreu9485 I wish you got into the stones amazing band who else do you listen to besides those bands

[@mikebarooshian7255]

@@marilynabreu9485 if u don’t like The Rolling Stones u don’t like Music there way way better then The Beatles The Beatles are overrated

[@larryb8022]

Mike was awesome, 🙏🏻RPI sir you were one of the best thank you for the music you gave to the world with the Dave Clark 5🙏🏻❤️✌🏻👍🏻✌🏻👍🏻

[@crimsonwolf9099]

Mike Smith (a name hardly anyone remembers) was one of the greatest vocalists in rock. For me it was always The Mike Smith 5! The DC5 were influences on many groups that came later including The Ramones and Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band. For me Mike Smith and Eric Burden were the two best UK male vocalists of that era. Others, (Jagger, Ray Davies, Daltry, Beatles, Manfred Mann's Paul Jones, etc) may have been better "performers" but those two were the best singers! (Although Paul Jones is very seriously underrated and comes in at #3.)

[@calgal8785]

Love you sweet man. So glad l met you and we danced at the Phone Booth in Manhattan! Rest in Heaven.

[@oldjohn1951]

I see and hear this and all I do is cry. Damn, we had some great times and this is the performer and the song that goes with those days.......RIP Mike!

[@JHelak]

One great great voice, one great great stage personality. Thank you so much for this.

[@andiefriedman2806]

I miss him. Saw him At BB KINGS in NYC , MARCH 2003. He was great...

[@albertschepis]

Really man, miss you very much, but your music and voice lives on forever. This is one of the most beautiful songs of all time, I feel.

[@SuperAtlantis1]

Love this song. Thanks Mike

[@alexyamach3635]

Mike was the real star of DC5. Great rock n roll voice. Very poignant video and performance knowing Mike has passed on. I don't know why he never recorded and toured as a solo act after the DC5. Sure would have been an audience waiting for him.

[@jamaicahjoy4271]

I really love Mike Smith..

[@liza8423]

Mike Smith was my fave in the DC5.....RIP

[@theskipgilberto]

Mike Smith's voice was butter. What a talent. R.I.P. Sir.

[@TotalSinging]

I feel fortunate to have caught Mike on this tour with the Mike Smith Rock Machine here in NYC. A great 75min of DC5 music with some his influences like Jerry Lee Lewis, Fats Domino etc. Got an autograph and photo with him; paralyzed the following year. Shame.

[@TennisGuyFL]

RIP, Mike Smith. You were truly one of the great ones. Thanks for writing such a beautiful song.

[@mikebee2226]

Thanks for sharing bikerdude!! What a voice Mike had, he sang Because solo perfectly!

[@magneto7930]

Man, I miss this guy. That was beautiful!

[@bmwnasher]

In the 60s he smashed his E Type Jag up at the end of my road in Tottenham London, it stood there for about 2 wks, what a lovely fella,

[@donnakship]

Thank you for sharing this! Beautiful song! He was my favorite! Got to see them live in Chicago way back.

[@adamskaboy]

Should’ve been the Mike Smith 5...what a great voice.

[@ronvonryan]

That brings back such fond memories, he was one of a kind. I am just glad that I got to spend some time with him when he was in Hospital, I used to take my guitar in and play and sing him all the old songs we used to sing at my piano sharing the stool, me playing left hand, he playing right hand. One thing about Mike, fame never changed him, he was the same as he was before he got famous, I miss him. Ron Ryan.

[@geofsharp658]

So underrated. Great memories of the DC5.

[@shigsho]

Rest in peace old friend.

[@lindastroude5962]

Miss u mike great with the Dave Clark five

[@1kellymccartney]

one of rock & roll distintively strong voices...

[@bettyweiss3544]

I love this video. I think it's from an hour long radio interview. The interview just shows images. Is there a video of the entire interview? I would love to see it. I would love to see anything with Mike Smith singing in later years. He had the most incredible voice. I hear the old DC5 songs and I crank up the volume and feel like I'm 18 again!!

[@earlkliethermes9329]

OMG What a beautiful, soulful voice.

[@danielm1967]

My favorite group - ever. Was fortunate to see them in concert in Miami in 1965, the week Over & Over was #1. They were just fabulous live. They did a rendition of "Shout" at the end of the concert that I can still hear today in my head. It is sad that there are just three of them left, but it is the fate of all of us. As Jim Morrison sang, "No one here gets out alive." The memories will never die, though.

[@musicismylife5521]

I love this song so much.. What beautiful lyrics of love! Well Done. :)

[@haroldsmith3549]

mike smith you were one of the best! your voice can never be replaced .miss you and dc5 thanks for the memories.

[@lydiahartlaub177]

Songs of the DC5 live forever in the hearts of those who appreciate great composition and vocal blending. Mike, your talent is missed. RIP.

[@jax5434]

With apologies to Paul, John and Mick this is the best voice of the 60s.

[@photonotavailable7936]

Mike

[@sylvainpaquette6485]

He's great but he's not the only one jax5434 apologies my ass

[@fangirllinda]

​@Mark Ehrlich The Liverpool voices would be the BEATLES and Gerry's group. Mike and the boys were dubbed as being part of the Tottenham sound.

[@usuk9316]

@Mark Ehrlich totally agree. 👍👍

[@harleykingman]

LUV MIKE , HIS VOICE , PERFORMING 1 OF THE BEST EVER !!~

[@LightSnowOvernight]

My favourite song of all time. Thanks for such great songs Mike. We all miss you

[@salchaos]

Sad how time takes everything away. I remember how much they blew me away. Then everything fades and dies. Them. Us. But others will get to hear how great they were and will carry everything on. I hope.

[@valarienewsham785]

Their musical legacy will never be passed on to following generations unless DC releases the music. He has so far failed miserably at that....

[@dhaley8847]

Mike Smith was the Star of the Dave Clark 5, Dave Clark just a drummer and manager!

[@MrDarthVadersMom]

So sad he is gone.

[@michelleturrell8757]

amazing voice amazing man sadly missed xx

[@barefootgranny]

brought me to tears.... Don't ya hate it when that happens!

[@allynwadleigh2210]

Thanks for sharing this video. Sing on in heaven you will be truly missed!

[@fangirllinda]

Hi Allyn, this performance is the only video remnant of Mike's 2003 radio interview with Pete Fornatale .The audio of the hour long interview can be found at kzbin.info/www/bejne/f5yqinyiathgbKs It's awesome, bittersweet, and probably one of the few in depth Mike Smith interviews out there ....pure gold! Keep in mind he was almost 60 and still able to belt out those DC5 tunes, plus a few we hadn't heard. Enjoy!

[@pennylawyer26]

doesnt matter but we American girls went bonkers for Mike me the most I think i'm crying I think.. tom hanks just pushed the issue for me i think with the wonders...xxoo he was wonderful sad loss,

[@tessvicerra9406]

This is my favorite song of the DC5. We usually play it in the guitar. Because because I love you, Mike Smith

[@bclongraven]

Great Singer!

[@gleith3]

smooth and raspy...cool. Brings back memories. Hits a high note way, way up there perfectly... "give me, give ME...".

[@susangershenson2354]

He was truly underrated! Also, a real R&B shouter, without having to try too hard - didn't they use to call him "Leather Lungs"?! INDEED!! xoxo

[@gtcwebdesign4427]

What a shame he passed on. He WAS the vocie of the Dave Clark Five

[@chasmaldo60]

My favorite song of all time!!