Dave's Song of the Day
Five O'Clock World – The Vogues
Saturday song of the day: Today’s song describes the drudgery of a mind-numbing job, but then describes the joy of life away from work that makes it worthwhile.
In October 1965, a group called The Vogues released a single titled
Five O’Clock World, which described the problems of working for a living, and then the relief that came when work ended for the day. The “five o’clock world” of the title leaves the singer joyful for the freedom of his personal life and being able to spend time with his girlfriend.
The record began selling well, and eventually
Five O’Clock World peaked at #4 on the
Billboard Hot 100 chart in late January 1966. This was the band’s second #4 hit, as earlier in 1965,
You’re the One attained the same place on the charts. Their later hit is more remembered today, however.
In 1996, The Vogues’ recording of
Five O’Clock World was used as the theme song for the second season of
The Drew Carey Show. The TV exposure introduced the song to a new audience thirty years after it first hit.
1965, The Vogues
1996,
The Drew Carey Show
Tomorrow: Never knew how complete love could be