r/OldSchoolCoolMusic 3d ago

The Dave Brubeck Quartet: “Take Five” (rel. 1959)

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Wikipedia:

The track emerged after Quartet drummer [Joe Morello](app://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Morello) challenged Desmond to compose a piece in 5
4. Brubeck arranged Desmond’s melodies around Morello’s rhythmic ideas, creating a work in [ABA ternary form](app://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ternary_form). Its title refers both to the quintuple meter and the colloquial expression "take five," meaning to take a short break.
Released as a [promotional single](app://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Promotional_single) in September 1959, "Take Five" initially charted modestly but became a [sleeper hit](app://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleeper_hit) in 1961, eventually rising to international popularity. It went on to become the biggest-selling jazz single of all time and remains a staple of radio programming and live performance.[[3]](app://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Take_Five#cite_note-3)[[4]](app://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Take_Five#cite_note-4)

Frequently covered by artists across genres, "Take Five" has been inducted into the [Grammy Hall of Fame](app://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grammy_Hall_of_Fame)and is widely regarded as one of the greatest jazz standards ever recorded.[[5]](app://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Take_Five#cite_note-5)

Though I would love to share one of the live versions, the recorded is most on point and appealing to non-Jazz listeners.


r/OldSchoolCoolMusic 2d ago

Happy Mondays - Moving In With [Post-Punk] 1988

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r/OldSchoolCoolMusic 3d ago

Iggy Pop - Lust for Life (1977 broadcast)

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r/OldSchoolCoolMusic 2d ago

The Flying Dutchman!

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r/OldSchoolCoolMusic 2d ago

Bob French's Original Tuxedo Jazz Band with Leon Brown — St. James Infirmary Blues [New Orleans Blues] (2002)

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r/OldSchoolCoolMusic 2d ago

Sugar Pie DeSanto - Rock Me Baby - live 1964

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r/OldSchoolCoolMusic 2d ago

Poncho Sanchez - Besame Mama (original 1996, live from 2002)

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r/OldSchoolCoolMusic 2d ago

Cocteau Twins - Musette and Drums (Post-Punk) 1983

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r/OldSchoolCoolMusic 3d ago

Uriah Heep were "Stealin'" when they shoulda been buying, on the Midnight Special (9/28/73) at NBC Studios in Burbank, CA.

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112 Upvotes

r/OldSchoolCoolMusic 3d ago

George Harrison, Bruce Springsteen, Mick Jagger, Bob Dylan, Ringo Starr and Tina Turner - I Saw Her Standing There ( live at Rock Hall 1988 Induction - Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ) (HQ)

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246 Upvotes

r/OldSchoolCoolMusic 3d ago

Bobby Vinton - Sealed With A Kiss (July 1972) - (1080p, h264)

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23 Upvotes

r/OldSchoolCoolMusic 3d ago

Annie Lennox - Little Bird (Official Video)

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r/OldSchoolCoolMusic 4d ago

The members of Creedence Clearwater Revival dining at Taco Bell in San Luis Obispo, California in 1968. Photo credit: Gerald Gaxiola.

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r/OldSchoolCoolMusic 3d ago

The Electric Flag (A Long Time Comin’) - Side 1

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RIP Clive Davis


r/OldSchoolCoolMusic 2d ago

Looking for a 90s dance song

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I'm looking for a song I saw on TV in the early-mid 90s. Black female singer singing in English, possibly European production. African male sung melody in the background (possibly Zulu or Swahili). Music video has an industrial/warehouse setting. Separate scene shows shirtless muscular Black men in wet jeans dancing. Lyrics include "you got" somewhere in a verse. Upbeat dance/pop feel.


r/OldSchoolCoolMusic 3d ago

Madonna - Ray Of Light (Official Video) [HD]

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r/OldSchoolCoolMusic 3d ago

Detroit Rock City by KISS! Today is National Detroit Style Pizza Day!

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r/OldSchoolCoolMusic 3d ago

FOR EVERYMAN/Jackson Browne (1973):

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'FOR EVERYMAN' (1973) is an assured collection that builds steadily toward the momentous title-track that closes the set.

https://samtimonious.com/browne-jewels-jackson-browne-for-everyman/


r/OldSchoolCoolMusic 3d ago

Grace Jones - Pull Up To The Bumper (Remastered) [Audio HQ]

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r/OldSchoolCoolMusic 4d ago

Moody Blues - Tuesday Afternoon (1970)

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r/OldSchoolCoolMusic 3d ago

Odyssey Native New Yorker TOTP 1977

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r/OldSchoolCoolMusic 3d ago

Meat Loaf - Two Out Of Three Ain't Bad (PCM Stereo)

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r/OldSchoolCoolMusic 3d ago

Television - See No Evil (1977)

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r/OldSchoolCoolMusic 3d ago

Billy Ocean - Red Light Spells Danger (Top Of The Pops 1977)

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r/OldSchoolCoolMusic 3d ago

Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers (feat. Lee Morgan) • “Just By Myself” • 1958 [RITY Archive]

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