Five
Sammy Davis Jr. · Other Songs - Sammy Davis Jr.
I've got five fingers on the other
And my ten fingers and two hands
I'll use to hold my lover
Took me five by five years to meet her
Took me five minutes to fall
I'm a five cent guy but til I die
I'll love my gal who's five feet tall
Five days a week, we barely speak
But Saturday, everything's fine
Five times a day, I stop to pray
That someday, she'll be mine
I've got five cents in my pocket
And a five and dime ring to give
But if I'm around in five-hundred years
I'll love my gal for as long as I live
Five - Sammy Davis Jr.
Sammy Davis Jr.'s 1962 recording of "Five" stands as a quintessential example of his unique ability to blend jazz, R&B, and showmanship. As a master of the vocal trio, Davis delivers a performance that balances technical precision with an infectious, playful energy characteristic of his era. The track showcases his signature style, where he seamlessly transitions between smooth crooning and rhythmic, percussive delivery, capturing the spirit of the mid-1960s entertainment scene. Released during a period when Davis was redefining the role of the African American performer in mainstream pop culture, the song reflects his commitment to musical versatility and his ability to connect with diverse audiences through his distinctive voice and charismatic stage presence.