Take Five (P.Desmond) (2:29) GT3-Jazz

from GT3-Jazz 'Live at Newtown Square' by GT3-Jazz: Dave Hartl(p) Tony Marino(b) George Torrella(d)

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The original version of Take Five was an instrumental recorded by Dave Brubeck and written by Sax virtuoso Paul Desmond. It became a huge hit and remains a popular standard. Recorded worldwide, Take Five eventually sprouted lyrics in 1972 thanks to singer Don Partridge, allowing others singers to latch onto this instrumental's success ... the jazz greats Carmen McRea, Rosemary Clooney and Al Jarreau were among the many others who sang them. We've recorded it as an instrumental on this CD at about the length of the original 45rpm release from 1959 and without attempting Joe Morello's famous drum solo. However, I've listed the lyrics for your reference. Enjoy, and Thank YOU for supporting live jazz! -George Torrella

lyrics

Won't you stop and take a little time out with me
Just take five
Stop your busy day
and take the time out to see if I'm alive.

Though I'm going out of my way
Just so I can pass by each day
Not a single word do we say
It's a pantomime and not a play.

Still, I know our eyes often meet
I feel tingle down to my feet
When you smile, that's much to discreet
sends me on my way

Wouldn't it be better
not to be so polite
you could offer a light
start a little conversation now
It's alright, just take five

Though I'm going out of my way
Just so I can pass by each day
Not a single word do we say
It's a pantomime and not a play.

Still, I know our eyes often meet
I feel tingle down to my feet
When you smile, that's much to discreet
sends me on my way

Wouldn't it be better
not to be so polite
you could offer a light
start a little conversation now
It's alright, just take five

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from GT3-Jazz 'Live at Newtown Square', released October 25, 2018
GT3-Jazz Standards: Dave Hartl(p) Tony Marino(b) George Torrella(d)
@gt3jazz on FB (484) 866-1748 torrellavision@gmail.com
Live Mobile Recording & Master: Jim E. Roney jimmerostudio.com

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GT3-Jazz Standards Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

GT3-Jazz performs Film, Theater and other hit songs recorded by jazz greats over the years remaining as Standards in American Jazz.

Ensembles include Drums and vary Bass, Piano, Guitar, Horn, Reeds, Flute & Vocals.

Please follow us on FB @gt3jazz and contact us at (484) 866-1748 or torrellavision@gmail.com Thank you for supporting live jazz! -George ... more