It's Five O'Clock

Aphrodite's Child

About It's Five O'Clock

"It's Five O'clock" is a song by the Greek band Aphrodite's Child from their 1969 studio album It's Five O'Clock. It was also released as a single (in 1969 or 1970 on Mercury Records).


Year:
1970
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It's five o'clock
and I walk through the empty streets
thoughts fill my head
but then still
No one speaks to me
My mind takes me back
to the years that have passed me by

[interlude]

It is so hard te believe
that it's me
that I see
in the window pane
It it so hard to believe
that all this the way
that it has to be
It's five o'clock
and I walk through the empty streets
The night is my friend
And in him
I find sympathy thus so
And so I go back to the years that have past me by

[interlude]

It is so hard to believe
that it's me
that I see
in the window pane
It it so hard to believe
that all this is the way
that it has to be

It's five o'clock
and I walk through the empty streets
The night is my friend
And in him I find sympathy
He gives me day
gives me hope
and a little dream too 

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Aphrodite's Child

Aphrodite's Child was a Greek progressive rock band formed in 1967, by Vangelis Papathanassiou (keyboards), Demis Roussos (bass guitar and vocals), Loukas Sideras (drums and vocals), and Anargyros "Silver" Koulouris (guitar). Their band's name was derived from the title of a track from another Mercury act, Dick Campbell, from his Sings Where It's At album. Papathanassiou and Roussos had already been successful in Greece (playing in the bands Formynx and Idols respectively) while they got together with Sideras and Koulouris to form a new band. Their first recording as a band was for George Romanos' album In Concert and in Studio where they played on four songs and were credited as 'Vangelis and his Orchestra'. In the same year they recorded a two song demo and… more »

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Written by: RICHARD JULIAN FRANCIS, EVANGELOS PAPATHANASSIOU

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10 facts about this song

Band Lineup
The song "It's Five O'Clock" is performed by the Greek progressive rock band Aphrodite's Child. The band consisted of Vangelis Papathanassiou (-keyboards), Demis Roussos (bass, vocals), Loukas Sideras (drums, vocals), and Anargyros "Silver" Koulouris (guitar).
Chart Success
Released in 1969, "It's Five O'Clock" topped the charts in several countries, including France where it peaked at number 1.
Album Title Track
The song is the title track of Aphrodite's Child's second album, also titled "It's Five O'Clock."
Significance of Time
The song’s title refers to the time in the morning when people are just waking up, and it features lyrics that depict a sense of longing and heartbreak.
Musical Genre
Aphrodite's Child is known for their psychedelic and progressive rock style, and "It's Five O'Clock" showcases these elements with the use of keyboards and a strong, melodic bass line.
Song Structure
Uniquely, the song leads with a piano solo followed by a verse nearly 1 minute and 20 seconds into the start, indicating a less conventional structure than many popular songs of the time.
Band Breakup
Aphrodite's Child disbanded shortly after releasing their third (and most famous) album '666', making "It's Five O'Clock" one of the last hits the band would have before their separation.
Post-band Success
Members of the band, particularly Vangelis and Demis Roussos, went on to have successful solo careers. Vangelis is especially famous for his work on film soundtracks, including 'Chariots of Fire' and 'Blade Runner'.
Legacy
Despite being active for just a few years, Aphrodite's Child, with songs like "It's Five O'Clock," had a significant influence on progressive rock.
Cover Versions
"It's Five O'Clock" has been covered by different artists over the years, demonstrating its enduring appeal and the continuing relevance of its themes.

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