This film is part of Free
Hold Tight/Hideaway
Take a very groovy road trip with Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich in this early pop promo.
Music video 1966 5 mins
Overview
This unexpectedly psychedelic number from pop hitmakers Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich ventures surprisingly far from the middle of the road.
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