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The 5th Dimension was a soulful oldies group from the 60s and 70s that dominated the music world with energy, love, and great music. Marilyn McCoo, Billy Davis, Jr., Ron Townson, Florence LaRue, and LaMonte McLemore began as the Versatiles in 1965, but got smart and changed their name and was signed by recording start and record executive Johnny Rivers. Here’s part one of ‘Our Favorite 5th Dimension Songs.”
“Up Up and Away” won 1968 Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal, Record of the Year and Song of the Year.
“One Less Bell to Answer” was a wonderful ballad featuring the talents of Marilyn and was featured in the 70s TV series, ‘It Takes a Thief’ with Robert Wagner.
“Medley: Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In” was the song of the year in 1969; the medley of two songs were written for the 1967 musical Hair, considered the groups signature tune.
“Wedding Bell Blues” was written by struggling artist Laura Nyro who had also written two other hits for the 5th, “Stoned Soul Picnic” and “Sweet Blindness.”
“Save the Country” is another Laura Nyro tune that attempted to make the 5th more hip as it dealt with political unrest in the early 70s.
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How many times do you watch a political event and hear one of your favorite songs? “Don’t Stop” was used exclusively (with permission) by Bill Clinton in the mid-90s, while lots of rockers are cool with politicians leveraging their songs during a campaign. There are many examples however of politicians using a song that the artist is not comfortable with, causing the rocker to ask or tell the politician to […]
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