July 21, 1964 - On sale today is “American Tour,” a new long-playing record from the Dave Clark Five. It is the third U.S. studio album by the English rock band.
The album contains the hit song “Because” as well as “Whenever You’re Around,” which was not a single in the U.S. but was issued as a B-side to “I’m Thinking of You Baby” in the UK.
Contrary to its title (decorated with stars and stripes on the cover art), photos of huge crowds, and sleeve note (by John Mahan, Epic’s manager of East Coast promotion) — all inspired by the band's first US tour - “American Tour” is a studio record (The Dave Clark Five have never released a live album). And although tour photos on the cover look very energetic, the album is dominated by catchy rhythmic ballads with only three upbeat songs: “Who Does He Think He Is,” “I Want You Still,” and “Come On Over.”
The album was released in Canada as “On Stage With The Dave Clark Five.” It was not released in the UK.


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