Paul McCarthy is in shambles! The third in our “Better than the Beatles” series features the Dave Clark Five, the southern rivals of the Fab Four. Both Erik & Weldon list their reasons why the DC5 are superior in every way and scientists and philosophers alike have described their logic as “airtight.” Our discussion of “Bits and Pieces” (5:24) reveals Dave to be a true 60s auteur who beats the Beatles in revolutionary strategy. We then break down how “Anyway You Want It” (44:55) is a sterling example of the two-minute Tottenham symphony which still echoes in our collective ears, and Erik explains how Mike Smith is the Serpentor (GI Joe fans will understand...). “Nineteen Days” (1:16:09) is a ‘countdown’ song that distorts time and space, as our appreciative garage philosophers assert. And finally, Weldon contemplates the bleak, organ-less musical landscape of today when we talk about “Come Home” (1:39:10), and Erik points out the literal heights the DC5 could reach, compared to the Liverpool losers.
