Single:
Bits and Pieces entered the Australian singles chart* on 14 March 1964 and peaked at #4. The song was #43 on the Top 100 of 1964.
Songwriters:
Dave Clark, Mike Smith
Producer:
Adrian Clark
Record label of Australian release:
Columbia
*Kent Music Report / Australian Chart Book. See About.
Songfacts:
This rousing number was officially credited as being written by Dave Clark and lead singer/keyboard player Mike Smith. Some theater owners wouldn’t let them play this at concerts because they were worried that fans would jump up and down in time to the beat and damage the venue.
Read more: www.songfacts.com/facts/the-dave-clark-five/bits-and-pieces
Lyrics:
(I′m in pieces, bits and pieces)
Since you left me and you said goodbye
(I’m in pieces, bits and pieces)
All I do is sit and cry
(I′m in pieces, bits and pieces)
You went away and left me misery
(I’m in pieces, bits and pieces)
And that’s the way it′ll always be
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