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1. Five (formerly styled 5ive) was a British boy band formed in 1997, created by the two men who had created the Spice Girls - Bob and Chris Herbert. The five lads - Abs Breen, Jason 'J' Brown, Ritchie Neville, Scott Robinson and Sean Conlon - were the five members picked from over 3,000 hopefuls at auditions in early 1997. They went on to have ten top 10 hits in the UK and three number 1's, and enjoyed marginal success worldwide, particularly in parts of Europe and in Australia. Five disbanded on 27 September 2001.
Biography
In 1997, an advertisement was placed in the UK performing arts newspaper The Stage, asking for young male singers/dancers to audition for a boy band-style group with "attitude and edge". Bob and Chris Herbert, the two men who had earlier created the Spice Girls, thought the time was right for a male group. Three thousand hopefuls auditioned and they were finally narrowed down to only fourteen, five of whom had arranged themselves into a group while waiting for their audition and subsequently were signed with BMG/RCA for a six-album deal.
In November of 1997, the band released their first single in the UK, "Slam Dunk (Da Funk)", which debuted at #10. The song was also released in the US in 1998 but had little chart success, although it was chosen as the new theme song by the NBA. In 1998 Five earned their first major international hit, "When The Lights Go Out", which cracked the US top 10 and earned Gold status there soon after. Five then went on an eight-day tour to promote their upcoming album, appearing in a concert special for the Disney Channel with Irish girl group B*Witched, in Times Square in New York City, and on MTV's TRL. The debut album peaked at #27 in the US, and topped the charts in other countries worldwide, including the UK. "It's The Things You Do" was released in late 1998 in the US, only to receive a lukewarm reception. The group embarked upon a US tour with boy band *NSYNC, but soon after pulled out due to exhaustion, flying back to England to rest and start work on a new album. Still mining the first record, "Got The Feelin'", "Everybody Get Up", and "Until The Time Is Through" were all released as singles throughout 1998. Reaching the top 5 in different countries around the world, the latter two singles each rose to the number two spot in the UK, and Five had well and truly made their mark in the world of boy band mania.
In August 1999, the first single of their second album, the catchy dance tune "If Ya Gettin' Down", was released and became a major hit worldwide but yet again failed top go to #1 in their home country, kept out of the top spot by Ricky Martin. Finally in October 1999, after three consecutive number-two peaks, "Keep On Movin'" became their first UK #1, as well as their biggest selling single to date. The second album hit the top five shortly thereafter. "Don't Wanna Let You Go" was released in early March 2000, peaking at #9. On March 3, 2000, Five opened at the BRIT Awards with rock legends Queen, performing an updated version of that band's hit, "We Will Rock You". That night Five won their first BRIT Award, as "Best Pop Act", and their cover of the Queen song went on to become their second #1 in the UK in July 2000. The first half of 2000 found Five on a successful world tour, performing concerts in the UK, Europe, Russia, Australasia and—as a foursome—South America, after band member Ritchie contracted Chicken Pox and had to be flown back to England.
After finishing the tour, the group continued to perform at many concerts in the UK, including Party in the Park with Queen. A re-issue of their album Invincible included remixed versions of a couple of songs and five live tracks from their tour, as well as a bonus track, "Don't Fight It Baby". Due for release in July 2000 in the US, the song was pulled from release after the group was dropped by their stateside label, Arista Records. Five also had problems with their Asian record company, and subsequently cancelled their Asian tour.
Suffering from this major blow, the lads headed back to the studio and started writing songs for their next album. They continued to win awards in the UK and Europe, and in December 2000 launched their second big tour, in their home country. In January 2001, Five went to perform at one of the biggest festivals in the world, "Rock In Rio" in Rio de Janeiro and Caracas, to an audience of almost half a million people.
In May 2001, after many months of creative writing and "developing their own personal sound," Kingsize was completed. When it was time to begin filming the video for the debut single off the album, however, band member Sean had fallen ill with glandular fever. The "Let's Dance" video was released with a life-size cardboard cut-out standing in for the ailing singer, and rumours that he had in fact left the band had to be quashed. Scott also temporarily left the band for a few weeks to be with his his then-fiancée Kerry Oaker, who was having troubles with her pregnancy. Their son, Brennan Rhys, was born on July 11, 2001, five weeks premature. The remaining three members, J, Abz and Ritchie, pressed on with heavy promotion of the group's third album and the "Let's Dance" single. Whilst performing at a concert in Belgium in July, Ritch ripped the tendons in his left foot, putting a halt to all promotion and prompting the group to have a few meetings to re-think their options and future. "Let's Dance" was released in mid August 2001, however, and became their third UK #1, holding the top spot for two weeks. Kingsize debuted two weeks later at #3, going on to achieve Gold status.
After a month of serious meetings with record management, Five came to the decision that they were "calling it a day", and the group disbanded on September 27, 2001, via an announcement on MTV Select. On September 28, a day after the announcement, Scott married his childhood sweetheart, Kerry Oaker, at a ceremony which all the lads attended.
In November 2001, "Closer To Me", featuring rare footage of the band, and "Rock The Party", with an animated video, were released as a double-A-side single. A greatest hits album followed.
In the band's short life-span, they experienced success around the world, racking up three number-one singles in the UK and selling an estimate of 15-20 million records worldwide, including 7 million albums worldwide and two million in the United States, and picking up numerous awards along the way.
In November 2001, Five member Abs went to Australia for the major pop festival Rumba! and performed on stage with boy band Blue. About a year after the breakup, he enjoyed a brief but fairly successful solo career, releasing the album Abstract Theory in 2003, which produced three top 10 singles in the UK.
Ritchie Neville and Sean Conlon also initially attempted solo musical careers which seemed to stop almost before they began, although Ritchie has made occasional appearances as a TV guest star, presenter, actor and reality show celebrity contestant. Scott Robinson joined a local Essex radio station, EssexFM, in 2002 for a few months as a radio DJ. He starred in the UK regional theatre musical Boogie Nights 2 from late 2004 through most of 2005. Scott also became a father for a second time, with the birth of his second son on September 13, 2006.[2]. J Brown had all but disappeared from public view for nearly 4 years but has recently resurfaced as a writer and producer. Sean Conlon ultimately became the second group member to sign a solo recording deal, with Sony, and began work toward a new album.
On September 17, 2006, an announcement was made via Five's official MySpace page that a press conference was to be held at The Scala in central London, England, on September 27, 2006, at around 11am GMT. After a venue change due to a shooting at The Scala, the conference was moved to the Bar Academy Islington. It was rumoured that four of the five members would be reuniting (Sean now being committed to his Sony deal), and this was confirmed at the press conference. Five recorded new material for what was to be their fourth studio album, working with Guy Chambers, Swedish producer/songwriter Anders Bagge, and French DJs Trak Invaders, and also planned to tour in 2007. As of January 2007, Five had completed half of their album and were looking to sign up to a record company. The album was expected to be released within the next few months. On March 8, 2007, at midnight, Five premiered one-minute clips of two brand new songs that were to have been on the new album. The songs, titled "70 Days" and "Settle Down," can be heard on the band's official webpage and also on their MySpace page.
Only 7 months after reforming, having failed attempts at securing a record deal, Five announced on May 20, 2007, via their official website that the group will no longer be pursuing a comeback.
In 2013 the band reformed again for hit reality show The Big Reunion. The line-up includes all original members apart from J Brown, who after a couple of meetings decided that he did not want to be in the limelight. The band performed at the Big Reunion concert at the Hammersmith Apollo on 26 February 2013 and will also be performing on tour with The Big Reunion in May 2013. In August 2014, via Twitter, Abs Breen (now known as 'Abz Love') announced that he was no longer a member of the group.
As of 2018, the current line-up consists of Ritchie Neville, Scott Robinson and Sean Conlon.
2. Five is also the name of a german jazz group. Members are Matthias Bergmann flgh (Köln), Volker Winck (Volker Winck Quartet) ts, ss (Osnabrück), Christoph Busse p (Hannover), Gerold Donker b (Hamburg) and Thomas Hempel dr (Oldenburg).
Don't Wanna Let You Go
Five Lyrics
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Don't want to let you go, we just want to tell you
Just want to let you know, that we'll stay around
So what else can you do, you've said all you have to
We're comin' after you, so don't make a sound (don't want to let you go)
I got this feelin' could it be there's someone watchin' over me (me)
Tell me who you are
But it's gone too far
You see our faces every time you turn your head round
We'll be watchin' even when you turn the lights down
We will always be around no matter where you are
[Chorus]
I'm all alone now in the dark just one chance just so we can talk
That is all I ask
I close my eyes and then I dream I always wake up to a scream
Wonder where you are
Don't you know we're always gonna be around you
And there really isn't anything you can do
We will always be around no matter where you are
[Chorus]
[Chorus: x2]
The song "Don't Wanna Let You Go" by Five is a pop-rock ballad that deals with the theme of unrequited love. The chorus of the song is an expression of the singer's desire to keep the object of his affection close to him, even though she may not feel the same way. He urges her to stay and reassures her that he and his bandmates will always be there for her, no matter what. The first verse suggests that the singer feels a sense of protection from an unseen force, which he interprets as a sign that he is not alone in his struggle to win his love interest's heart. However, despite his efforts to win her over, the chorus implies that he has not been successful, as he is still desperately trying to keep her close.
The second verse conveys a sense of urgency, as the singer is now alone in the dark and longing for a chance to talk to the object of his affection. He dreams of her, but always wakes up to a scream, suggesting that he is haunted by his unfulfilled desire for her. Once again, the chorus repeats the message that the singer and his bandmates will always be around, watching over her and waiting for her to come around to their way of thinking.
Overall, the song conveys a sense of unrequited love and longing, mixed with a touch of obsession and a desire to protect the loved one from harm. The repetitive nature of the chorus serves to underline the singer's desperation and determination to hold on to his love, even though she may not reciprocate his feelings.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't want to let you go, we just want to tell you
We don't want you to leave, we just want to let you know
Just want to let you know, that we'll stay around
We want you to be aware that we'll always be here
So what else can you do, you've said all you have to
You're out of options, you've exhausted all your words
We're comin' after you, so don't make a sound (don't want to let you go)
We're pursuing you, remain silent to avoid confrontation
I got this feelin' could it be there's someone watchin' over me (me)
I have an intuition that I'm being monitored by an unknown entity
Tell me who you are
Identify yourself
I close my eyes and count from nine to try and find this peace of mind
I attempt to calm myself by counting down from nine and finding inner tranquility
But it's gone too far
However, the situation has become too extreme
You see our faces every time you turn your head round
We're always on your mind, even when you're not thinking of us
We'll be watchin' even when you turn the lights down
We'll still observe you, even in the darkness
We will always be around no matter where you are
Wherever you go, we'll be there
I'm all alone now in the dark just one chance just so we can talk
I'm currently isolated in darkness, but I need just one opportunity to communicate with you
That is all I ask
It's a simple request
I close my eyes and then I dream I always wake up to a scream
I try to escape reality by sleeping, but I often awaken startled
Wonder where you are
I question your whereabouts
Don't you know we're always gonna be around you
You should realize that we'll always be nearby
And there really isn't anything you can do
It's a fact that you can't do anything to avoid us
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group, Songtrust Ave
Written by: JASON BROWN, RICHARD BREEN, SEAN CONLON, JULIAN GALLAGHER, RICHARD STANNARD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Vicente Ivan Ruiz Lugo
Tenia 12 años, cursaba la secundaria... ahora con casi 40 años, aun escucho sus canciones... muy bellos recuerdos de una epoca increible en mi vida....😍😍😍
Carlos Javier Colque
Definitivamente los años 90 fueron los mejores años de la música grupal...
Mary Volon
Cuantos recuerdos !!! Tenia 19 años.. hoy casi 40.. lpm que pasaron los años y todavía los sigo escuchando
NAJAIN
Me too
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Gudryan Samuel
Why music can't be this good anymore?🖤
Animal1nstinct
@Katherine Stephen 5ive used autotune a lot. they dont play instruments or write most of their music. the group was put together through casting auditions. they're as manufactured as it gets so I don't get your point
Jaana Niemi
Because that have to be i killed myself music. I rather up myself hanging a noose than listening that shit. Musiikki have to be fun ,moving People and making memories. I usually listen only 90s music or 2000 start music
arunica hom-choudhury
Music today is rubbish.
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