Snake in the Grass (song)
1969 single by Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich
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"Snake in the Grass" is a song by Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich, released as a single in May 1969. Like with the previous single, "Don Juan", it peaked at number 23 on the UK Singles Chart.[2]
| "Snake in the Grass" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Cover of the single released in Belgium | ||||
| Single by Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich | ||||
| from the album Together | ||||
| B-side | "Bora Bora" | |||
| Released | 2 May 1969 | |||
| Recorded | 15 April 1969[1] | |||
| Studio | Philips (London) | |||
| Genre | Pop rock | |||
| Length | 3:05 | |||
| Label | Fontana | |||
| Songwriters | ||||
| Producer | Steve Rowland | |||
| Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich singles chronology | ||||
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Release and reception
"Snake in the Grass" was the group's last single before the departure of Dave Dee in September 1969, after which the remaining members performed as D.B.M. & T.
Reviewing for Record Mirror, Peter Jones described "Snake in the Grass" as "somewhat of a less ambitious sort of production for the consistent team. But it's extremely catchy in a lilting, fast-paced way" and that "though there is less happening in the arrangement, this stands out as one of their most directly commercial numbers ever".[3] For New Musical Express, Derek Johnson described the song as a "complete contrast from their recent releases – a light and fluffy number, with a suggestion of a rocksteady beat.[4]
In May 1969, a cover version by session musicians featuring Elton John on vocals was released on the compilation album Top of the Pops Vol. 5 by the budget label Hallmark.[5][6] This version would later appear on John's 1994 compilation album Chartbusters Go Pop.[7]
Track listing
- "Snake in the Grass" – 3:05
- "Bora Bora" – 2:14
Charts
| Chart (1969) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (Kent Music Report)[8] | 95 |
| Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[9] | 17 |
| Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[10] | 46 |
| Germany (GfK)[11] | 18 |
| Singapore (Radio Singapore)[12] | 3 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[2] | 23 |