Take Five

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"Take Five" is a classic jazz piece first recorded by the Dave Brubeck Quartet and released on its 1959 album Time Out. It became a hit on the Billboard Hot 100 charts in 1961, at a time when rock music was in fashion. Composed by Paul Desmond, the group's saxophonist, it became famous for its distinctive, catchy saxophone melody and use of quintuple time, from which its name is derived. It is also known for the solo by drummer Joe Morello.

Upon his death in 1977, Paul Desmond left the proceeds for his 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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[vocalista001.livejournal.com]

That's interesting.

I bought a choral version of the song to use with my choirs. We enjoyed working on it, but I am sending it off to the High School as the jazz chords are too rich for my kids to sing well.

[low-delta.livejournal.com]

That would be interesting.

[tudgedelta.livejournal.com]

I did not know about the proceeds for "Take Five" being donated to ARC. I like this song even more now.

[low-delta.livejournal.com]

Yeah, that's wild. And also wild that it's still (as of 2004) earning that kind of money.

[mummm.livejournal.com]

That's really super information. Thank you!