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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).
Got the Feelin'
Five Lyrics
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Na na na na na na na nah
Na na na na na na na nah
Na na na na na na na nah
Na na na na na na na nah
Here we go again with the beats
We got you heads bumping, now you're jumping from your seats
Throw your hands up in the air
'Cause you know we bring the sounds so unique
Now everybody's moving, everybody's grooving
Getting down with Five when we come your way
Move it to the left now you shake it to the right
'Cause you know we gotta keep this party
Pumping through the night
Check me out now
Yo! 7,6,5,4,3,2,1
I'm on the microphone, got you hot like the sun
So a 1,2,3 now I'm waiting on the 4
Kick down the door and turn it up a little more
If you got the feelin', jump to the ceiling
Ah we're getting down tonight
1 if you want to, 2 if you're gonna, 3 'cause everything's alright
If you got the feelin', less of the dreaming
Ah, we're getting down tonight
It's just round the corner, tell me if you want to
Five will make you feel alright
Ah, move it at the back to the track
We got it going on we're the leaders of the pack
Now if you feel right, hold it tight
see, we want to carry on 'cause we gonna take it through until the dawn
Now everybody's moving, everybody's grooving
getting down with 5 when we come your way
So raise up your arms if we drop it on the 1
You see we're gonna carry on because the fun has just begun
Check us out now!
Yo! 7,6,5,4,3,2,1
I'm on the microphone, got you hot like the sun
So a 1,2,3 now I'm waiting on the 4
Kick down the door and turn it up a little more
If you got the feelin', jump to the ceiling
Ah we're getting down tonight
1 if you want to, 2 if you're gonna, 3 'cause everything's alright
If you got the feelin', less of the dreaming
Ah, we're getting down tonight
It's just round the corner, tell me if you want to
Five will make you feel alright
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
Na na na na na nah
Na na na na na na na nah
Na na na na na na na nah
Na na na na na na na nah
Na na na na na na na nah
If you got the feelin', jump to the ceiling
Ah we're getting down tonight
1 if you want to, 2 if you're gonna, 3 'cause everything's alright
If you got the feelin', less of the dreaming
Ah, we're getting down tonight
It's just round the corner, tell me if you want to
Five will make you feel alright
"Got The Feelin'" is a cheerful pop song by the British boy band Five, released in 1998. This upbeat song is about having a great time with friends at a party, and its lyrics encourage listeners to have a good time by dancing and jumping around. The song is full of energy and catchy hooks that make it an all-time party favorite.
The song opens with the chorus, "If you got the feelin', jump to the ceiling, ah we're getting down tonight, 1 if you want to, 2 if you're gonna, 3 'cause everything's alright." The chorus sets the tone for the song, which is all about letting loose and having fun. The verses build on this theme, with the band rapping and singing about getting the party started with their unique sounds and rhythms.
The lyrics also emphasize the band's role as leaders of the pack, urging their fans to follow their lead and keep the party going until the sun comes up. The song's use of a countdown and call-and-response vocals create an infectious atmosphere of excitement and anticipation that keeps listeners engaged and dancing.
Overall, "Got The Feelin'" is a feel-good song that celebrates the joy of dancing and having a good time with friends. With its lively beat, catchy hooks, and fun lyrics, it's no wonder that the song remains a popular anthem for parties and celebrations decades after its release.
Line by Line Meaning
Na na na na na nah
Let's get hyped and excited for what's about to happen!
Here we go again with the beats
We're starting a new song with our signature sound
We got you heads bumping, now you're jumping from your seats
Our music is so infectious that you can't help but get up and move
If this is what you're wanting over there
If you came here to party and have a good time,
Throw your hands up in the air
Show us your enthusiasm by raising your hands
'Cause you know we bring the sounds so unique
Our music is different and one-of-a-kind
Now everybody's moving, everybody's grooving
Our music is bringing people together and getting them to dance
Getting down with Five when we come your way
When we perform in your area, you can expect some amazing music and energy
Move it to the left now you shake it to the right
Let's mix it up and dance in different directions
'Cause you know we gotta keep this party
We're not stopping until the party is over
Pumping through the night
We're keeping the energy high all night long
Check me out now
Listen to my amazing rap skills
Yo! 7,6,5,4,3,2,1
I'm counting down to hype the crowd up even more
I'm on the microphone, got you hot like the sun
My rapping skills are on fire and making you feel excited
So a 1,2,3 now I'm waiting on the 4
I'm giving you a beat to follow so we can all dance together on the fourth beat
Kick down the door and turn it up a little more
Let's take the energy up a notch and really get this party started!
If you got the feelin', jump to the ceiling
If you're feeling the music and energy, show it by jumping as high as you can!
Ah we're getting down tonight
It's going to be an amazing night of dancing and fun
1 if you want to, 2 if you're gonna, 3 'cause everything's alright
If you're down to party, give me a one, if you're really down, give me a two, and if you're just having a good time, give me a three
If you got the feelin', less of the dreaming
If you're really feeling the music, stop dreaming and start dancing!
It's just round the corner, tell me if you want to
The amazing time we're all having is just beginning, so let me know if you want more!
Five will make you feel alright
Our music and energy are so infectious, that you'll feel great all night long!
Ah, move it at the back to the track
Everyone in the back, let's start moving to the music!
We got it going on we're the leaders of the pack
Our music is so good that we're leading the way for all the other musicians
Now if you feel right, hold it tight
If you're feeling the music and energy, hold onto it and keep the party going
see, we want to carry on 'cause we gonna take it through until the dawn
We're not stopping until the sun comes up, so let's keep the party going!
So raise up your arms if we drop it on the 1
If you're feeling the beat drop on the first beat, raise your arms up high!
You see we're gonna carry on because the fun has just begun
We're not stopping because the party is just getting started and the fun is far from over!
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
Let's keep the energy high and keep dancing all night long
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: SEAN CONLON, RICHARD BREEN, JASON BROWN, JULIAN GALLAGHER, RICHARD STANNARD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@TheRazza84
38 years old and Im still listening to this shit. Made my childhood so happy. Thank you so much. Will always remember
@xmastoast8003
bit weird but cool
@franciscaligagan3114
same here! one of to go songs to help you on your bad days!
@SpaceCommand
Finally someone than me.. I'm 36... it's getting rare these days Bro.. 😂😂
@SpaceCommand
*older
@bazcrowther8205
Hello people of 2100 I'm long passed but this was music before technology and AI fucked everything, don't let no one tell you different
I'm 37
@PK-yl1og
Most underrated and talented boyband ever. I still loves and listening to their music till today. Totally different and unique in every way 👍🏻
@krismatl25
they might have been underrated in the USA but they ruled the UK! NSYNC are the king of Boybands in the USA but 5ive are Kings in the UK. Seeing how everyone else has come out of retirement from NKOTB, BSB, and NSYNC now it's 5ive turn to come back
@chu______
Yeah
@emmamathews7194
The realisation that the older guy in the group was actually the hottest one the entire time! Just took me near on 20 years to notice. J is a hawty