"Everybody Knows" is a 1967 song by the

Dave Clark Five The Dave Clark Five, also known as the DC5, were an English rock and roll band formed in 1958 in Tottenham, London. Drummer Dave Clark was the group's leader, producer and co-songwriter. In January 1964, they had their first UK top-ten single, ...

, also known as "Everybody Knows (You Said Goodbye)", to avoid confusion with their 1964 song, "Everybody Knows (I Still Love You)". The song features lead vocals by

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, unusual among their songs. The song was a major hit in their native UK, where it reached number two. It was also a Top 10 hit in Ireland and New Zealand, peaking in both nations at number six. "Everybody Knows" narrowly missed the Top 40 in the U.S., where it reached #43 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, becoming their final entry of two dozen hits. ''

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'' said it has a "haunting melody and splendid vocal strength."

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Cover versions

"Everybody Knows" was covered by Engelbert Humperdinck in 1967. It was entitled "Everybody Knows (We're Through)." The song was included on his ''Last Waltz'' LP, and is sung with a same-sex perspective. His version reached #11 in South Africa. It was also covered by Dan Mendova in 1998.

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* (Engelbert Humperdinck version) The Dave Clark Five songs Engelbert Humperdinck songs 1967 songs 1967 singles 1968 singles Columbia Graphophone Company singles Epic Records singles Songs written by Les Reed (songwriter) Songs written by Barry Mason {{1960s-song-stub