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"5-10-15 Hours" is a rhythm-and-blues song written by Rudy Toombs in 1952 for Ruth Brown and was one of several number-one R&B hits he wrote for her. Her recording is smooth, sophisticated blues shouting at its best, has a touch of suppliance more characteristic of the vocal qualities of popular singers than of the blues. The recording features a tenor sax solo by Willis Jackson. When Brown was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, her induction said that "her best work was to be found on such red-hot mid-Fifties R&B sides as '5-10-15 Hours'". more »
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Ruth Brown
Ruth Brown (January 12, 1928 – November 17, 2006) was an American singer-songwriter and actress also known as "Queen of R&B" noted for bringing a pop music style to R&B music in a series of hit songs for Atlantic Records in the 1950s, such as "So Long", "Teardrops from My Eyes" and "(Mama) He Treats Your Daughter Mean". For these contributions, Atlantic became known as "The house that Ruth built" (alluding to the popular nickname for Old Yankee Stadium). more »
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Written by: RUDOLPH TOOMBS
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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11 facts about this song
Release Background"5-10-15 Hours" is a song recorded by American rhythm and blues singer Ruth Brown. It was originally released in 1952. |
Chart SuccessThe song quickly gained popularity and peaked at number one on the Billboard Rhythm & Blues chart. |
Genre Details"5-10-15 Hours" is considered a prominent example of rhythm and blues, the genre that dominated the African-American music scene in the 1950s. |
Influential PerformanceBrown's energizing and passionate rendition of the song helped solidify her status as "Miss Rhythm," one of the most influential female R&B vocalists of her era. |
Song ThemeThe lyrics of "5-10-15 Hours" express a woman's longing for her lover to return home, and her willingness to wait as long as it takes for him to come back to her. |
Song DurationDespite its title, "5-10-15 Hours" is not five, ten, or fifteen hours long. The song runs for approximately 3 minutes. |
Noteworthy SongwriterThe song was penned by influential songwriter Rudy Toombs, who contributed greatly to Brown's success and the wider rhythm and blues genre. |
Accompanying B-SideWhen released as a single, "5-10-15 Hours" was coupled with the b-side song, "Daddy Daddy". |
Recording Company"5-10-15 Hours" was produced and released by Atlantic Records, a record label known for promoting African-American artists during the early to mid-20th century. |
Grammy Hall of FameAlthough not at the time of its release, "5-10-15 Hours" has received great honors as it was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1999 – an award established by the Recording Academy's National Trustees to honor recordings of lasting qualitative or historical significance. |
Posthumous Recognition"5-10-15 Hours" continues to be celebrated as a milestone in rhythm and blues music long after Ruth Brown's passing in 2006. It is still frequently played on oldies and classic R&B radio stations. |
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