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?
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!!
Guys I have not seen Bill Smith sense circa 1978, I know he lived in Alabama for a while and was a bench jewelry
You guys can reach me at 206-477-2188
Cheers
Tom
Sorry wrong phone number 214-477-2188
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
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<><
Hi Micheal! My god it has been so long!
I hope your still around!
I live in Seattle now, Terry passed last year he was 62
Please write me if you get this
Cheers
Tom
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.
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
Hi again my phone the best phone for is 206-209-2411
Well here it is 2024, I am still hanging in there at 74! I connected with Mark Kirby our Orginial Base Player and he has the orginial master from 1966, and a orginial pressing of the 45.
He has graciously agreed to send to me.
I don’t know what happened to Bill Smith our Drummer.
I will be remastering and pressing new copies.
Stay Tuned
A little more History on the Group:
Terry and I (like so many others) were blow away by the Beatles in early 1963, we bought guitars from Sears, and learned to play them rather quickly, I could already play piano and read and write music. Our first group was called The Rymthmics, in late 1963 we entered a battle of the Bands for Six Flags over Texas, against 1600 other Bands. We were, Me, Terry And Bill Smith on Drums. No Bass player. We ended up in the finial show at Six Flags with 5 other Bands. Had our name on the Radio. We did not Win the Finial, but not Bad for a new band 10 & 13 years old. After that we played a lot of gigs won quite a few Battle of The Bands, in 1965 we had 50 Copyrighted songs, which I hand wrote the sheet music for. Sometime in 1965 our step Father Don Jacobs, who knew Cliffie Stone the number one Talent Scout for Capital Records, took us to Hollywood to audition for him. We took our guitars and a small amp and headed and played 10 of our orginial songs for Cliffie.
He told us we were great song writers that we could be tge Lennon/McCartney, but that we were too young to tour or put in Vegas. However he had 5 groups that were signed, that could play 5 of our songs and would be 5 number 1 hits. He wanted us as primary song writers for Capitol, and later when we got older we could do our own music.
He offered us half of royalties from record sales. I thought it sounded reasonable and was so honored. But my brother, thought differently in his 12 year old voice that had not even changed yet.
He said “If I can’t do my own music,no one will!” I was shocked, Cliffie was magnanimous about it, and told us take some time to think about it, his door would be stay open.
Stay tuned
Hadn’t listened to “I Don’t Care if It Rains All Night” in a couple of years. I just got the hankering to listen to it a few minutes ago, and, after doing so, I decided to see what info I could find on the group. (By the way, I listened to it on YouTube, Bolt24 Hot Sounds channel, where Bill Smith posted some comments about the group last year.) Anyway, my search quickly led me here, and I noticed you just posted this six days ago. So, in case you’re wondering if anyone out here is still listening to and/or reading about the band, we are. (Or, at least, I am.) And, I’d love for you to continue with the story…
Thanks.