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My apologies for the mix-up. “Take Five” is a jazz standard composed by Paul Desmond, recorded by the Dave Brubeck Quartet for their 1959 album *Time Out*. Its unorthodox 5/4 time signature, driven by Joe Morello’s innovative drumming, defies the standard 4/4 jazz rhythm, creating a hypnotic, swinging groove. Written in E♭ minor with a ternary ABA form, it features a catchy two-chord piano/bass vamp (E♭m–B♭m7) and Desmond’s cool, dry-martini saxophone melodies. Inspired by Brubeck’s 1958 Eurasian tour and Morello’s request for a 5/4 piece, Desmond’s two melodies were arranged by Brubeck after a grueling June 1959 session where the band struggled with the rhythm, finally nailing it in two takes on July 1. Initially a promotional single, it became a sleeper hit in 1961, reaching No. 25 on the Billboard Hot 100 and selling over a million copies—the first jazz single to do so. Its enduring appeal lies in its accessible yet adventurous structure, influencing countless 5/4 compositions and earning a 1996 Grammy Hall of Fame induction. Desmond’s royalties, post-1977, benefit the American Red Cross, averaging over $100,000 annually.[](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Take_Five)%5B%5D(https://www.npr.org/2000/11/19/1114201/take-five)%5B%5D(https://sing.fandom.com/wiki/Take_Five)
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