Take Five (7:10)
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“Take Five” is a classic jazz piece first recorded by The Dave Brubeck Quartet and released on the 1959 album “Time Out”. It became the first million-selling jazz single on the Billboard Hot 100 charts in 1961, at a time when rock and roll was still in fashion.
“Take Five” became Brubeck’s best known, and signature, tune. It was composed by Paul Desmond, the group’s saxophonist and became famous for its distinctive, catchy saxophone melody and use of the unusual quintuple (5/4) time, from which its name is derived. While “Take Five” was not the first jazz composition to use this meter, it was the first of United States mainstream significance.
The original single was recorded at Columbia’s 30th Street Studios in New York City on June 25, July 1 & August 18, 1959. The track features Eugene Wright on bass and Joe Morello on drums.
The song was recorded and broadcast many times by Brubeck’ Quartet, and has been recorded by scores of artists, from Swedish singer Monica Zetterlund in 1962 to a dub version by King Tubby in 2002. Some versions have included lyrics, including a 1961 recording with lyrics written by Dave Brubeck and his wife Iola and sung by Carmen McRae. The tune has also been included in countless movies and television soundtracks, and still receives significant radio play.
The composer, Paul Desmond, died in 1977 and left his rights to royalties for performances and compositions, including “Take Five,” to the American Red Cross. Since that time, the organization has received approximately $100,000 per year in combined royalties.
“Take Five” became Brubeck’s best known, and signature, tune. It was composed by Paul Desmond, the group’s saxophonist and became famous for its distinctive, catchy saxophone melody and use of the unusual quintuple (5/4) time, from which its name is derived. While “Take Five” was not the first jazz composition to use this meter, it was the first of United States mainstream significance.
The original single was recorded at Columbia’s 30th Street Studios in New York City on June 25, July 1 & August 18, 1959. The track features Eugene Wright on bass and Joe Morello on drums.
The song was recorded and broadcast many times by Brubeck’ Quartet, and has been recorded by scores of artists, from Swedish singer Monica Zetterlund in 1962 to a dub version by King Tubby in 2002. Some versions have included lyrics, including a 1961 recording with lyrics written by Dave Brubeck and his wife Iola and sung by Carmen McRae. The tune has also been included in countless movies and television soundtracks, and still receives significant radio play.
The composer, Paul Desmond, died in 1977 and left his rights to royalties for performances and compositions, including “Take Five,” to the American Red Cross. Since that time, the organization has received approximately $100,000 per year in combined royalties.
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The Dave Brubeck Quartet - Take Five (1961)
Dave Brubeck, Paul Desmond, Joe Morello and Gene Wright
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andertorresoJaz wrote:
Grande!!!
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James_Hartley wrote:
So, what sort of drugs do people do at parties like that? Was it like a scene from Eyes Wide Shut.
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trishbell wrote:
How lucky was I to attend a private concert in a home on a hilltop overlooking the Monterey Bay with Brubeck playing this one!?? www.kabl960.com Sunday Sounds 10am - 1pm PST
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P2theLob wrote:
First heard this song as the theme to the BBC show 'The Secret Life of Machines' many years ago. Have loved it ever since.
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mikaelgotlieb wrote:
My childhood ....THE record on my fathers turntable - almost every evening -;) Fantastic classic !
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AGENT26 wrote:
((SNAPPING FINGERS))
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budak6 wrote:
Yes I like this piece very much Marjo. Thanks.
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Marjo47 wrote:
Take five, especialy now during the Christmas season. All that shopping to do and presents to buy. Listen to this guys.
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BeerSnobbe wrote:
They actually played Take 5 on Top 40 radio in 1959-60, & I became a jazz fan.
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caliboy1956 wrote:
Amazing how fluid this song is....it just flows together from the first note to the very last...Each Musician knew exactly when to synch in without missing a beat. Thanks Dave & your Quartet for letting me "take five" to listen to your classic.
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CarpeObelix wrote:
BMW uses this tune for their comercials in germany too. i thik it was in the late 70´s.
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Lzbeth wrote:
one of the perfect pieces of music in the world, in my opinion
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rastru wrote:
This is jazz!
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B-AIRLINE wrote:
REMEMBER THE TUBE COMMERCIAL IN THE 70'S FOR MAGIRUS DEUTZ TRUCKS : "DIE DEUTSCHEN BULLEN" KOMMEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!BUT THAT'S HISTORY
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Protton wrote:
ass kickin'.
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anwi1179 wrote:
this is a great song LOVE IT !!
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stephenjude wrote:
draíocht
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SofiaHernandez wrote:
wonderful!
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alhorn71191 wrote:
Does anyone else think of Pleasantville when they hear this?
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anwi1179 wrote:
played this in the car lovin every second.
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