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About This Track
“Take Five” is a classic jazz piece written by Paul Desmond and performed by The Dave Brubeck Quartet on their 1959 album Time Out. Recorded at Columbia’s 30th Street Studios in New York City on June 25, July 1, and August 18, 1959, this piece became one of the group’s best-known records, 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 one of the first in the United States to achieve mainstream significance, reaching number five on Billboard’s Adult Contemporary Singles chart.
“Take Five” was re-recorded and performed live multiple times by The Dave Brubeck Quartet throughout the group’s career. In addition, there have been various covers of the piece, including one by Swedish singer Monica Zetterlund in 1962 and a dub version by King Tubby, released posthumously in 2002. Some versions also feature lyrics, including a 1961 recording with lyrics written by Dave Brubeck and his wife Iola, sung by Carmen McRae. “Take Five” has also been included in countless movies and television soundtracks, and still receives significant radio play.
Upon his death in 1977, Desmond left the rights to royalties for performances and compositions, including “Take Five”, to the American Red Cross, which has since received combined royalties of approximately $100,000 per year.
“Take Five” was re-recorded and performed live multiple times by The Dave Brubeck Quartet throughout the group’s career. In addition, there have been various covers of the piece, including one by Swedish singer Monica Zetterlund in 1962 and a dub version by King Tubby, released posthumously in 2002. Some versions also feature lyrics, including a 1961 recording with lyrics written by Dave Brubeck and his wife Iola, sung by Carmen McRae. “Take Five” has also been included in countless movies and television soundtracks, and still receives significant radio play.
Upon his death in 1977, Desmond left the rights to royalties for performances and compositions, including “Take Five”, to the American Red Cross, which has since received combined royalties of approximately $100,000 per year.
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Shouts
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SewJools wrote:
classic ultra cool cat jazz
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synapthereal wrote:
Great song off of a great album.
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Brobbels wrote:
Kind of eternal rhythm.
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username382 wrote:
Beautiful.
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JBThazard wrote:
...and the bathrobe.
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jackal141 wrote:
Jonderp: don't forget the pack of smokes
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Jonderp wrote:
God, I feel the need to drink black coffee while listening to this track
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Riverstokes wrote:
\o/
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JBThazard wrote:
The Smoothest of the Smooth, the Coolest of the Cool.
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intelligizer wrote:
900 miles is original track
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Darkwallz wrote:
Dope.
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danlancher wrote:
<33
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BarackFlowbama wrote:
Is there some reason hipsters shouldn't love this song? It's a great song, lol.
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gabrielvoelcker wrote:
This music is so "here we come, be ready" for me.
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pahachowa wrote:
Actually, I do not like jazz. But this is music at its finest!
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constantwinter wrote:
;)
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Robert161989 wrote:
too good
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milemil wrote:
@JBThazard "I love how hipsters love this track when it's one of the most popular and seminal jazz tracks in history." Genius.
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lukasz_pulawski wrote:
unforgettable piece
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RoomForSymmetry wrote:
Love that groove!
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