The Five

The Five seem to have come from Arlington, Texas. I couldn’t find any definite info on them until a friend of the band, Michael, commented below.

They sound like they were very young when they recorded this great double-sided 45 on the Britian (sic) label, the pounding “She Doesn’t Love Me Anymore” b/w a fine jangler, “I Don’t Care If It Rains All Night”. Tommy Jacobs and Terry Jacobs are the songwriters.

I’ll repeat most of Michael’s comment from below:

I knew these guys very well back in Junior High in Arlington, Texas (closer to Ft. Worth than Dallas).

Their original last name was Bryant, but changed to Jacobs after being adopted by their step-father. Tommy was about 2 years older than me and Terry was a year younger. Terry was the lead guitarist and lead singer while Tommy was was rhythm and back-up. Their drummer’s name was Bill Smith and can’t recall the bass player’s name, but he was a college guy and I always remembered that he played an Epiphone bass.

Terry always said that he wrote both songs for my sister, since he had such a big crush on her. The Five (one of many names they had gone by) were constant winners at local battle of the bands contests. And Terry could sing a mean falsetto “You Really Got Me.” Ha!! I think the single was made in ’66, but could have been early ’67, since I moved to Colorado in mid-’67. I saw them one more time, in’68, when we bumped into each other at Six Flags Over Texas. I heard that they moved to the San Francisco area shortly after that but no word on whether they kept up the music. The Britian label came about when the producer asked them what they wanted to name their label. They told him “Britain” but he misspelled it.

Thanks to Joe from the Ugly Beats for bringing the Five to my attention.

I’d love to hear from Terry Bryant, Tommy Bryant, or Bill Smith if they’re out there. Anyone have a photo of the group?

9 thoughts on “The Five”

  1. I knew these guys very well back in Junior High in Arlington, Texas(closer to Ft. Worth than Dallas). Their original last name was Bryant, but changed to Jacobs after being adopted by their step-father. Tommy was about 2 years older than me and Terry was a year younger. Terry was the lead guitarist and lead singer while Tommy was was rhythm and back-up. Their drummer’s name was Mike Smith and can’t recall the bass player’s name, but he was a college guy and I always remembered that he played an Epiphone bass. Terry always said that he wrote both songs for my sister, since he had such a big crush on her. The Five(one of many names they had gone by) were constant winners at local battle of the bands contests. And Terry could sing a mean falsetto “You Really Got Me.” Ha!! I think the single was made in ’66, but could have been early ’67, since I moved to Colorado in mid-’67. I saw them one more time, in’68, when we bumped into each other at Six Flags Over Texas. I heard that they moved to the San Francisco area shortly after that but no word on whether they kept up the music. The Britian label came about when the producer asked them what they wanted to name their label. They told him “Britain” but he misspelled it. Thanks for bringing back some memories!!

  2. Michael,

    I also remember hearing this 45 in Arlington around 1967. I bought a garage singles compilation album in 2002 that had “I Don’t Care if it Rains All Night” but would still love a copy of the original 45. Do you know where I can get a copy? alan@aepetsche.com

  3. Finally found my way back to this site and realized that I erred on the drummer’s name. He was actually Bill Smith and not Mike Smith. Boy! What was I smokin’ that night?

    Michael<><

  4. I played bass guitar with Terry & Tom late 60s in Redondo Beach Calif. I am not sure if they went to San Fran. from Texas. I think they came to Redondo Beach where I met them. I have that very single you have posted. I have not herd or seen of them since about 1971. Would like to hook up with them for old times.
    Great site Thanks.

    1. Hi Greg This is Tom,I can’t believe to see you post I hope you are still around! Unfortunately Terry passed away last year June 28th he was 62. Please contact me and let know all about you!
      I live in Seattle now get down to California Redondo several times a year
      Cheers
      Tom

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