The Dave Clark Five - The Red Balloon (1968)

[@GarryH1963]

The writer of this song has sadly passed away today. His name was Raymond Froggatt. He also wrote songs for Cliff Richard, among others. R.I.P. Raymond

[@nealixd.3011]

Sad for sure.

[@alanoneill3065]

Apparently this song became a burden to him in later years

[@ChristopherNewman-v6p]

Love this with Dave actually taking a sweet lead vocal although Mike Smith a great singer gets some additional soul in there. DC5 made great sounding records and for beat pop and rock & roll, were up there, as they rocked the record machines and were also melodic. Exciting “live”too by reputation and big in The States. A word now about the composer here, Raymond Frogatt. Never was there a better British Country performer. His album Live in Birmingham Froggie will testify to that and stands up well against a Country Rock band from anywhere. I was gutted here in the South a gig was called off so missed him twice but do at least have the records. Chris Newman, Southampton UK 🇬🇧

[@tjops1000]

One of the best bands ever, just love them!!! Anita Jackson, SA

[@Dave1502]

Dave looked like he was enjoying banging those drums hahah

[@NorbertKegel-wz8kk]

Tolle Musik, kann man immer wieder hören. 😊

[@donnachandler171]

I love Dave's voice. Very British and very melodic. Though I love to hear Mike Smith sing and belt out a song, I truly enjoyed sitting here listening to Dave's wonderful voice. ❤

[@pambh6572]

I agree!

[@michaelfranklin4276]

That tuba rocks! Good form, DC5.

[@donnachandler171]

I also enjoyed Denis playing the sousaphone! He was an accomplished musician.

[@foreverblueclassics]

I've never seen this video before so thank you for posting. Despite it being a big hit for them in the UK (#7) I suspect Dave Clark isn't too fond of it as he's not included it on either of their two most recent compilation albums (and they don't release many!). I don't care if he likes it or not, I do!

[@Dave1502]

Blimey, that's a big horn!

[@spangles365]

Said the actress to the bishop.

[@donaldmcfadden578]

Raymond Froggett! God bless him! A great legacy.

[@rainertrebbin-vf7nt]

🎈

[@TamasSzabo-ql6wf]

The solosinger of D C Five is Dave Clark, the drummer.

[@michaelwood875]

drug-free music still available thru 1970...

[@Dave1502]

Ooowww!

[@beckydalr-fn5qs]

I got this song the searchers and the dsve clark five are the brst dave clark and Mike pender I love them so much

[@jeffrywargo3131]

great

[@robertpeckover2139]

brill record needs adding to an album

[@tylerhelt755]

This song isn't on Spotify but it should be. Hey Dave if you see this can you please put the compilation album The History of The Dave Clark Five on Spotify,Apple Music

[@tylerhelt755]

The Drummer Dave Clark sings this

[@RobertCawood-pf9nh]

He’s also the manager

[@dagnabbit6187]

Well some say DC5 called it a day too soon . I disagree . They were basically for the 60s even though they went as far as 71 . I’d like the fact that Dave kept them from getting dark , druggy , or dirty . Well at least image wise

[@Malda27_]

Is this the only song Dave sings?

[@michaelwood875]

move over Sgt Peppers...

[@dougmcleod3812]

Never heard this song before. Obviously did not rate high in the charts.Not a favourite.

[@raymondbonington9355]

Big hit in the uk.

[@hanno-erdmanntietz8424]

It got as high as no. 7 in October 1968.

[@michaelfranklin4276]

Me thinks it's one of their swinging best.