Our Favorites from the 5th Dimension

The 5th Dimension was a soulful 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 signed with an artist and record executive Johnny Rivers. Here are a few of our favorite 5th Dimension Songs…

“Up Up and Away” won the 1968 Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal, and 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, and the medley of two songs written for the 1967 musical Hair. It’s considered the group’s signature tune.

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