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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).
Everybody Get Up
Five Lyrics
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Everybody get up singing
1, 2, 3, 4, Five will make you get down now
1, 2, 3, 4, Five will make you get down now
You gots to keep it real
You gots to keep it raw
I'm lyrically blessed
So don't try to ignore
Creeping up your back and
Keep the beat nasty
Like Janet my reaction
Hard I'm addictive
Better lock your kids in
Coming to you area
Ya don't know what you're missing
Go tell your family
Here comes the enemy
Blowing up the spot tech remedy
[Chorus]
Keep it moving on
Keep it moving on
Keep it moving on
Keep it moving on
Keep it moving on
Keep it moving on
Keep it moving on
I'll be the resident, president
I'm the 5th element
Jimmy fly snooka stone
Cold is how I'm
Hittin' em' better get together
Put your hands in the sky
Stick em up punk
Hit em low, hit em high
Now I'm the bad boy
That you invite for dinners
Ain't got no manners
'Cause I eat with my fingers
Lost boys terrorise the neighbourhood
And hounds of the Baskerville will be up to no good
So come on, come on
Everybody keep checking us
Coming with the funk
Bring it on wickedness
[Chorus]
Everybody better recognize
We got the funky rhymes
Keep it together, baby
Don't even try to organize
We be the roughnecks
No concept, no business
We here to get down
And make em grab your biscuits
So everybody, anybody, somebody
Put your hands together
Represent like John Gottë
Paragraph after grammar for gas
The party's Armageddon
Hit em with the heavy class
I'm bugging
Hitting with the hooligan bamn
I know I want to stand-up
So baby jump!
Everybody get up singing
Five will make you get down now
[Chorus: x2]
Five will make you get down
The lyrics of Five's song "Everybody Get Up" are all about getting the party started and having a good time. The chorus encourages everyone to get up and sing along with the song, while the verses boast about the group's power to thrill and entertain. The first verse emphasizes the group's talent, with lyrics such as "I'm lyrically blessed / So don't try to ignore." The second verse features a more aggressive tone, with lines like "Now I'm the bad boy / That you invite for dinners / Ain't got no manners / 'Cause I eat with my fingers."
Overall, the song has a high-energy vibe that encourages listeners to let loose and get into the groove. Whether you're at a party or just want to dance around your living room, "Everybody Get Up" is the perfect soundtrack.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody get up singing
It's time to start partying and dancing together
1, 2, 3, 4, Five will make you get down now
The band Five will make you dance and have fun
You gots to keep it real
It's important to be authentic and true to yourself
You gots to keep it raw
Don't hold back and give it your all
I'm lyrically blessed
I have a natural talent for writing and performing music
So don't try to ignore
Don't underestimate me or my talent
Time for some action
Let's get the party started and have some fun
Creeping up your back and
The excitement of the party is building up and getting intense
Keep the beat nasty
Let's keep the rhythm and music hard and dirty
Like Janet my reaction
My moves and reactions to the music are like those of Janet Jackson
Hard I'm addictive
My music is powerful and captivating
Better lock your kids in
My music is not appropriate for children or the faint of heart
Coming to you area
I am bringing my music to your neighborhood
Ya don't know what you're missing
If you're not part of the party, you're missing out on a great time
Go tell your family
Spread the word about the party and invite everyone you know
Here comes the enemy
Others may see me as a danger or threat due to my music
Blowing up the spot tech remedy
My music is explosive and can cure any boredom or lack of excitement
Keep it moving on
Don't stop dancing, keep the party going
I'll be the resident, president
I am the leader and main force of the music and party
I'm the 5th element
I bring something extra and unique to the party
Jimmy fly snooka stone
A reference to the professional wrestler Jimmy Snuka, who was known for his high-flying moves
Cold is how I'm
I am calm and confident in my abilities
Hittin' em' better get together
My music is hitting hard and making people come together to dance and have fun
Put your hands in the sky
A call to the crowd to put their hands up and dance
Stick em up punk
A playful command to raise your hands as if being robbed by a punk
Hit em low, hit em high
A reference to different dance moves that involve hitting low and high in rhythm
Now I'm the bad boy
I am playing the role of the rebellious and charismatic bad boy
That you invite for dinners
Despite my rough exterior, I am also charming and likable enough to be invited to dinner parties
Ain't got no manners
I am not polite or proper, but I am still beloved by fans
'Cause I eat with my fingers
A humorous way to show how casual and carefree I am
Lost boys terrorise the neighbourhood
A reference to the movie Lost Boys, implying that my music is rebellious and mischievous
And hounds of the Baskerville will be up to no good
A reference to the Sherlock Holmes story, implying that my music is mysterious and has a dark side
So come on, come on
A call to action to keep dancing and partying
Everybody keep checking us
Everyone should pay attention to us and our music
Coming with the funk
My music has a funky groove and rhythm
Bring it on wickedness
Let's keep the party wild and crazy
Everybody better recognize
People need to acknowledge and appreciate the quality of my music
We got the funky rhymes
My music has a unique and catchy sound
Keep it together, baby
Don't lose the momentum of the party and keep dancing
Don't even try to organize
Just let loose and have fun, don't worry about structure or rules
We be the roughnecks
My band and I are tough and rebellious
No concept, no business
My music is not bound by any strict concept or commercial agenda
We here to get down
We are here to have fun and party
And make em grab your biscuits
A playful way of saying that our music is so good it will make people dance and move
So everybody, anybody, somebody
Everyone is welcome and invited to the party
Put your hands together
A call to action to clap and keep the party going
Represent like John Gottë
Be proud and represent yourself like the famous actor John Gotti
Paragraph after grammar for gas
A playful line that doesn't have an obvious meaning, but likely refers to the rhyming and wordplay of the lyrics
The party's Armageddon
The party is a wild and epic event
Hit em with the heavy class
My music is powerful and impactful
I'm bugging
I am excited and hyped up
Hitting with the hooligan bamn
My music is anarchic and rebellious, like a hooligan
I know I want to stand-up
I am confident and proud of my music
So baby jump!
A command to keep dancing and jumping to the beat
Five will make you get down
The band Five will make you dance and have a great time
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ARMANDO CHRISTIAN PEREZ, JOSEPH SMITH, JAMES SCHEFFER, JOHN ROBIE, MARCUS COOPER, DIAMOND SMITH, COREY MATHIS, SPECTACULAR SMITH, INNOCENTI E.
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Britney Spears was on the other class
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Joan jett
@khairulanuwar7653
Wow.....
@GaryCrew437
Five!
@ippom9135
Hahaha
@approx4ft
Anyone who doesn't get this deserves a WHOOSH
@icc8312
I'm 40years old and this doesn't get old!!! 90s music ❤️❤️
@alfredreiher3934
It gets old trust me, your just getting old with it. 👌
@jacquelineriebe175
I'm an 80s baby...love my 80s and 90s music!!!!
@m2wojtek
the same! (41 here)