THEY'RE BRINGING THE LOVE ON THIS ONE! First Time Hearing 5th Dimension - Age of Aquarius Reaction!
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The 5th Dimension is an American pop vocal group, famous for their unique blend of pop, R&B, soul, and jazz, particularly during the psychedelic and cultural revolution of the late 1960s and early 1970s. "Age of Aquarius," also known as "Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In," is one of their biggest hits, encapsulating the hope and spirit of the era with its catchy lyrics and harmonious melodies.
Join us as we dive into the 5th Dimension's "Age of Aquarius" for the first time! This song is a quintessential anthem of the 60s, celebrating themes of peace, love, and spiritual awakening. Watch our reaction to see how this powerful message is delivered through their vibrant and uplifting performance.
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First Impressions: Our immediate reactions to the song's iconic opening and the group's harmonious energy.
Musical Analysis: A breakdown of the song's structure, from its soulful beginnings to its uplifting chorus.
Cultural Significance: Discussing the historical context of the song and its impact as a symbol of the 1960s counterculture.
Legacy of the Song: Reflecting on how "Age of Aquarius" has influenced music and culture, maintaining its relevance over decades.
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I believe “Aquarius” was the opening song for the musical “Hair” and “Let the Sun Shine” was the closing song.
That creates the context. Hair was "The" hippie rock opera. The whole opera has great music and lyrics.
@@markhodge7....it certainly does have fantastic music!
You are correct! 😊
not forgetting the theme song in the middle!! 'hair' was a big hit for the cowsills! worth checking out!!
YUP!
They had such great harmonies. The 60s-70s was a golden age of music
They were indeed very special times when this song was recorded!...still a very relevent message for any age...Thank you guys for this...💖💖
From the Broadway musical "Hair". There were several songs recorded by other artists from this play that sold millions; "Easy to be Hard" Three Dog Night "Hair" The Cowsills, to name a few.
This was one of the most popular song of the 60s and spent 6 weeks at #1. I think the positivity of this song among others of the time is a response to the amount of turmoil and discordance in the US at the time. The vision of unity and happiness was the antidote to the extreme unhappiness in the country at the time. Assassinations, riots, church bombings, protests, the brink of nuclear war, were hallmarks of the decade. There was a high level of racial violence in response to the Civil Rights Movement. There was also a huge amount of polarization due to the Vietnam War, especially between young people and older generations. Not to mention the way older generations despised Rock & Roll, the Hippie movement, men with long hair, women in mini skirts, women working instead of staying home, gays starting to seek their own rights, etc., who thought our society was in the hands of degenerates and falling apart (sound familiar?). The 60s were from being a time of societal happiness, but that fueled some of the best music.
My hip Band Director in Jr. High had us learn and play this. Man was that fun!
The 5D's were hugely popular and had a string of hits. It was impossible not to like them. Even my parents liked them. The message of love and peace is universal. Living in peace with one another only requires that we recognize that our similarities always vastly outweigh our differences. This is true for all people, even Canadians :)
Two of five monster songs that came from the musical Hair. This is the opening number of the play/movie and Let the Sunshine In is the closing song. Hair by the Cowsills, Easy to be Hard by either Three Dog Night or preferably by Cheryl Barnes from the movie, and Good Morning Starshine by Oliver were all Billboard Hot 100 movers.
I know it's corny, but my eyes always well up with tears during this song. What happened to my entire generation's utopian ideals?
The 60s were very hard time in America. So many great leaders shut down in their youth. The songs of love and peace were because love and peace were desired and needed. You will be my age one day lol
I always enjoyed the "Aquarius" portion of this song, never cared much for "Let the Sunshine" portion. Guys, you would probably enjoy "Up, Up and Away".
Marilyn Macoo (sp) had a great solo career. this was for a play HAIR
The 60s were about hope, the 70s were about disappointment.
You should listen to the whole sound track
They were very successful. I think “Up, Up, and Away” was song of the year in 1967(?).
Every body was "struggling" with mental issues in the 60ies too BUT then the were ALL Self-Medicating with Air Plane Glue, Pot and LSD!
Hippie theme for sure!
'How popular they were?' This was THE #1 song of 1969 not to mention they had a bunch of other good ones.
They were hugely popular black artists known for rhythm & blues, but crossed over into mainstream contemporary where they became pop royalty for several years.
Great group! Danced to this song often
The 5th Dimension, Marilyn McCoo, Billy Davis, Florence Larue, Ronald Townsend, and Lamont McLemore. And this song was from the play/movie Hair.
As a former (very former) teen of the Aquarius generation, this song certainly creates memories. When my grandsons see photos of me at Woodstock 69, my colourful mode of dress now creates something else - laughter. This turns to gasps of disbelief when they notice ol' Gramps was toking pot on those b/w pictures. 😂
Epic tune! Written for the Broadway musical 'Hair' which was one of the few musicals I ever bought the album for as a kid. The 5th Dimension did a bang up job on this and won record of the year in 1970. It was their most popular tune by far. Two other great tunes by them are 'Up, Up & Away' and 'Stoned Soul Picnic'.
Three other great tunes you should hear taken from the musical by various acts...
'The Cowsills - Hair'
'Three Dog Night - Easy To Be Hard'
'Oliver - Good Morning Starshine'
Cheers.
i liked the film & it was a little strange but the ending was tragic!!
It's the very last Broadway show that ever had a Top 40 Pop hit -- and it had several -- Aquarius, Easy to be Hard, Hair, Where Do I Go?, Good Morning Starshine. The original Broadway album is a MUST HAVE for any self-respecting 1960's album collection.
Anybody who listens to this song even once will forever have hippie blood pumping in their veins. And that's a beautiful and groovy thing baby. #Peace
...they were certainly not a one-hit-wonder... Between 1967 and 1973 they charted with 20 (!!!) top 40 hits on the Billboard Hot 100, two of which - "Up, Up and Away" (no. 7, 1967) and this one (no. 1, 1969) - won the Grammy Award for Record of the Year. I also still remember their "Wedding Bells Blues" - very catchy!
As you also commented, they were infectiously positive and joyful, and this song was arguably one of about 1/2 dozen anthems, that over-lighted the whole flower-power era.
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Thanks for that, I didn't realise they did Up Up and Away....must listen to it again.
@@mythgreatbritain5634 Jimmy Webb wrote Up, Up and Away and won a Grammy for the song.
Five of their songs were written by HOF singer-songwriter Laura Nyro, who also had songs that were hits by BS&T and Barbra Streisand, among others.
Yep - remember them well.. also "One less Bell to answer"...
Marilyn was so cute and still a beautiful woman. Marilyn and Billy are still performing
And still married to each other!
Yes she was and still is beautiful
@@myrnafields2075over 50 years now 🎉
And Florence has been the driving force behind the legacy group of the 5th Dimension.
Yes cute and talented. I believe that she and Florence both won beauty contests. I was lucky to see them perform live when they were fairly new. Got Marilyn's and Billy's autographs. I'm 74 and *still* have a crush on both of these ladies 😍 haha
The lead singer, Billy Davis Jr and Marilyn McCoo the taller of the ladies and which I've always felt is one the most beautiful of women to grace our world, were married and still are to this day. He is 85 and she is 80.
But 5 people that were amazing performers.
I knew when I saw that you were reacting to this that you would most likely really like. I was in high school and loved it.
As we say in Texas; y'all be safe.
These songs are from the Musical Hair, first performed in 1967 - caused a lot of controversy at the time because of the nudity on stage.
Yes. I Am Thinking 🤔 That The Nudity Would Not 🚫 Go Over Today With These Modern Day Snowflakes!🌨️🌨️❄️❄️😳🧐😱🤯
Who Are Just About Offended By Anything Under The Sun!🌞😳🧐😱🤯
It was also very controversial because of the story line, and the political messages in the lyrics. To say some of it would be considered totally "politically incorrect" today, is an understatement. I'm just sayin'...........I still have my very old original (1968) soundtrack from the Broadway show. I played it to absolute death, but I don't have the heart to throw it away??
@@johnhenryclark911 Didn't go over very well in 1967 either.
@@johnhenryclark911Isn't really an "offended snowflake" issue, more of an issue of basic public decency.
I've seen Hair onstage twice. Once in the 90's - it was a nearby college's Fall musical. The second time was about 10 years ago at a professional theater in a small town. No negative reactions to the nudity whatsoever. But then again, most people who go to see a musical theater production actually understand art, so of course that crowd will actually get it.
You guys asking if The 5th Dimension were big is like asking if The Doors were big. I was born in 64. I knew them very well as a Kid. The one female is Marilyn McCoo. She is considered one of the greatest female voice of all time!! Other great songs of theirs "One Less Bell To Answer", "Wedding Bell Blues", "Up, up and away", "I Didn't Get To Sleep At All". All big hits! The guy singing solo Let the Sunshine in is Billy Davis Jr. Billy and Marilyn McCoo married in 1969. Wedding Bell Blues song is a fun take on their relationship. In the 70s "Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr." became a powerhouse singing couple. "You Don't Have To Be A Star" was a massive hit! Now a Classic. You guys should watch the movie version of "Hair"(1978).
There were two women in this group, not one.
@@katttaylor5976 Yes indeed. But Marilyn was the standout. Just listen to One Last Bell.
Phil, I can guarantee that your mother will know this song and know it well. I'm 77 yrs old and your mom is probably not far off the same age. One of the most popular songs of all time.
She sure did!
This song spent six weeks at #1 on the Billboard Top 100 in the spring of 1969. It was written for the musical “Hair” in 1967. Fantastic song writers, very successful!
I was in Navy boot camp when this song was popular, always makes me think that of that time.Any company 171 out there?
I was 9 or nearly 9 (May birthday) when this song was a hit and this song was everywhere.
The Wreaking Crew's
Joe Osborn killing it on bass.
The last half of the 20th century was better than the first half of the 21st century.
by a WIIIIIIIDE margin ✌💖☮
one less bell to answer. another great hit by them
Classic late 60's anti-war, peace and love song also with the Apollo moon missions going on, space travel. Unique time to grow up. Add Star Trek on TV.
If I ever open a pet store I’m going to call it “The Age of Aquariums”.
Somebody beat you to it!
It’s the Age of Asparagus…
At my age, I'm singing about the Age of Dementia.
When the food is thawing for the last three days
My underwear is inside out
And I'm a terror on the highways
I shake my fist and yell at clouds
This is the dawning...
Listen to Kip Adotta’s song Wet Dreams. Your line might very well be in it. Funny play on words song--all fish
They were popular enough to get a TV special in 1971 and regularly appeared on every musical entertainment show during those years.
This is the moment when you realize that your grandparents were cooler than you will ever hope to be.
Most certainly a late 60s sound that epitomized the hippy groove. Magic
Loved this group !! SO talented !!
Never tire of this song. Feeling down? Play this song and dance. Too young when it came out but i heard it on the radio
The bass line on Let The Sun Shine In is the textbook definition of "groovy".
You can thank the incomparable Joe Osborn for that bass line. He played the Fender bass with the same strings for over 20 years and he was always perfect. When asked why he never changed the strings, he replied that he didn’t know he was supposed to.
Killer bass chops!!! Joe must have taken the strings rule from Jamerson!!!! Love it!!!!
A song with a similar vibe from that era is Crystal Blue Persuasion by Tommy James & The Shondells.
The music of the 60's was not only uplifting feel good music but it was thoughtful, diverse and experimental. It said something. Both lyrically and musically. Listen to today's popular music, rap, hip hop or whatever and it says nothing basically. It's completely naval gazing and celebrity centered. It's not thoughtful, pleasant to listen to nor does it say much at all. To listen to that all day long would be an arduous chore. To have a transistor radio and listen to music during the 60's was a pleasure for the most part. Because you never knew what you were going to get. It's like going into the candy store for your ears.
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I was in love with Marilyn McCoo being 15 and a hippie in training when this song came out =)
That’s not a shot at my age, I worked hard to make it to this age so I take it as a compliment.
They took two important songs from the Broadway stage show, "Hair", and made it into a gigantic hit - made it their own. "Hair" addressed many issues of the 60s - including racism - and, Vietnam. They made it into a movie starring Treat Williams. It is one of my favorites, definitely worth a watch if you want a snapshot of that era.
For some reason astrology was huge in the 60s and 70s. Every local newspaper gave a daily horoscope, and the Age of Aquarius was dawning at the time, promising an era of peace and love. In spite of all the demonstrations and riots, the 60s was a hopeful time, and the youth believed that better times were on the way.
Famous pick up line..."What's your sign, baby?" lol
I suspect that the rise of astrology and evangelical churches of various religions were a contrarian response to the apparent explosion of successful rationality, as demonstrated by the space race and the moon landings, as well as the growing tensions of the cold war.
Yeah, the consciousness of society was optimistic despite problems and making a living was much easier with opportunities to advance economically. And we carried an air of respect and friendliness for each other that's missing in this day and age.
I was born in 65, so this kind of music was playing when I was a kid, and it seemed like although the people weren't necessarily happier than now - but there was hope that we were going to move in the right direction to be more inclusive more people centered. The technology and booming economy of the 80s distracted us and we lost sight of what was important.
"we lost sight of what was important
EXACTLY!
Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr. launched the original 5th Dimension as lead singers and co-founders of this legendary group."The Age Of Aquarius / Let the Sunshine In", released in 1969, became an iconic song well into the 70s! Marilyn and Billy were married, and later began their own duo career. Marilyn and Billy are a seven-time Grammy Award-winning duo, known as "The First Couple of Pop & Soul." They have been married for 53 years! Thanks for this great reaction and trip down memory lane! ✌💙✌
As a 10 year old kid in '69, this was an awesome song! Great memories of my childhood!
One Less Bell to Answer by Marilyn McCoo. She is in this group.
Absolutely a killer bass line on Let The Sun Shine In.
played by the great Joe Osborn of the Wrecking Crew (backing band on this and many 5th Dimension records)
Those of who were around back then must balance in memory the good feelings of peace and love messaging of the era with reflecting on the other side of it--the war in Vietnam and resultant protests, cities burning due to the same frustrations we experience today, political and social assassinations, and civil rights being in its infancy. Still, through it all we had some of the best music in the history popular music.
Phil, we 60 somethings saw all the great cool bands/artists live!! For instance, I've seen live:
Frank Sinatra
Chuck Berry
Bob Dylan
Paul McCartney
Ringo Starr
The Rolling Stones
The Who
Beach Boys/Brian Wilson
John Fogarty (CCR)
Simon & Garfunkel
Joan Baez
Pink Floyd
Yes
ELP
Genesis
King Crimson
Robert Plant/Jimmy Page (Zep)
Steely Dan
Chicago
Burton Cummings/Randy Bachman (Guess Who/BTO)
Neil Young
Crosby Stills Nash Young
Elton John
Billy Joel
The Four Tops/
The Temptations
Jethro Tull
Kansas
Electric Light Orchestra
Alan Parsons Project
Fleetwood Mac
The Eagles
Santana
Bruce Springsteen & E Street
Tom Petty &Heartbreakers
David Byrne (Talking Heads)
U2
REM
Rush
And many many more
Many thanks for reacting to The 5th Dimension The Age of Aquarius, with bright 60's designs.
I highly recommend The Jackson 5, for more groove from the 70's and very talented and young brother's I Want You Back and
Who's Loving You. Great live performances. Thanks from Australia. Deidre 😊🇦🇺
Much credit to Jimmy Webb, Bones Howe and The Wrecking Crew
Jimmy Webb wrote some of their songs, but not this one. Galt McDermot wrote the music and Gerome Ragni and James Rado wrote the lyrics.
Yes!
Beautiful song. The 5th dimension also did "My beautiful balloon."
1960s tune chords and harmony. There is a reason the Beatles were and still are the best, they wrote half the 60s!
It's called 'Up, up and Away' actually, great tune.
@@rmacdougallaliasdogviticus Yes that's the one! Good call.
Some of the best harmonies you will ever hear.
Color TV was newish, producers wanted to capitalize on the new tech, so costumes became "colorful"
The FBI- in COLOR!
"In youth and beauty, wisdom is but rare!" ""Youth is the gift of nature, but age is a work of art." "Age is an issue of mind over matter, if you don't mind, it doesn't matter." "You can only be young once. But you can always be immature."
If you're lucky, you spend a much larger percentage of your life being old than you do being young.
This song was the theme song for the late sixties and the mindset for the time. It was used in much of the antiwar sentiment of the time and had a lot to do with the social process of the time.
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This medley of two songs from the 1967 musical "Hair" was released in 1969 when I was 9. So yes, I'm 64 years young. 😁 Other great songs by them are "Up, Up, and Away" (which someone else called My beautiful balloon), "Wedding Bell Blues", "One Less Bell To Answer", and "I Didn't Get To Sleep At All".
Times were better. I miss those days.
VANCOUVER 1969. We were so happy and optimistic about a better world. Awesome song. Great reaction. Thank you. Now please look at ratatata.... Because it also themes about breaking down walls and barriers between cultures. Love with a giant disco ball. Optimism still reigns. Baby metal and electric callboy. My new age of aquarius. PEACE 🙏💕
Great comment. UBC 71 and things were awesome and so optimistic. And lol.... Baby metal with electric cakjbit is definitely the latest theme. Especially by the disco ball at the end. Keep rockin
Your right yesterdays music was so good and so much fun to listen to, unlike today.
Two of the members who were married Billy and maryln macoo had a hit you don't have to be a star in the late 70s really good tune too
Love this group had some great hits. So much more to explore.
Two members Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis who were married also had a successful solo career.
First!!
Speaking of the musical Hair, check out the song "Hair" by the Cowsills, probably the same year as Aquarius. Great harmonies.
Flower Power, "Make Love not War" Hippies rule, we keep popping up now and again, 😊 . Aquarius is the humanitarian sign of the zodiac, He is forward thinking, ruled by the planet Uranus he can be rebellious and unpredictable... Aquarius moved into Pluto January of this year, Pluto is the planet of death, destructions rejuvenation, that which must happen..
In some ways, this song feels a bit like the Moody Blues "Days of Future Passed" translated to the Broadway stage, and given some Latin rhythm and Motown stylings. Of course, the ending part goes gospel.
As for the era, the first song transmitted via television over satellite to the world was the Beatles singing "All You Need Is Love," live.
Hi guys, been enjoying your reactions so far since discovering you. Just wanted to drop some info for you on Marilyn Mccoo and Billy Davis jr. two of the original members of this group, who also married became a couple and went on their own as a duo and had a number of hits in the 70's. You Don't Have to be a Star, and Silly Love Songs among others which would be cool for you to react to...Thanks! Peace and Love!
Another amazing up song from the 60's is "Good Morning Starshine". These songs are from my childhood. Sometimes when I look around me and see all of the anger, violence, cynicsm, I long for those simpler days.
This is from a very controversial, for the times, musical "Hair” which was inspired by the counter culture and also a lot of drugs. It was about hippies, rock music, alternative lifestyles, and free love. I don’t think the sixties gets enough credit for what it did best and that was music. Yes there is no denying the outfits were crazy but just remember in 54 years they will be makeing fun of what you are wearing today. It is the way of things. Love your reactions.
Soft rock but great writers and beautiful harmonies. Another big tune was "up, up and away" . The hippies were made fun of by some , but they had heart and a care about environmental issues and fairness in politics. Unfortunately, it didn't last but at least some of their ideas are still alive. Thanks for the video. P.S. things were polarized, but we didn't have social media jacking it up to the point of insanity as we do now.
The Fifth Dimension were the establishment's version of Hippydom.
Billy Davis was one lucky fella
Remember the background of all this music was the battle for civil rights and protesting the Vietnam War. These songs originate from the musical "Hair", which is, itself, an anti war play that promotes diversity and flexible sexuality. The positivity is something that is hard-earned in "Hair".
The new agers think that they discovered the fifth dimension and Aquarius. Think again. 😊
So much going on during this time between the war, start of breaking the racial divide and womens power make these songs as meaningful today as they were back then.
great song love the harmonies back when people thought they could change the world
The 5th Dimension has a deep music library all are great,most of their music is performed by the wrecking crew and they performed a lot of tunes written by Laura Nyro!
That medley won at the Grammys big that year! That group was one of the real hit making machines of the late '60's! By the way, I think the group is still touring!
That great bass line in the second song was provided by the great Joe Osborne....he was a member of the Wrecking Crew, which was a loose collective of American session musicians based in Los Angeles whose services were employed for a great number of studio recordings in the 1960s and 1970s, including hundreds of top 40 hits......Hal Blaine was a session drummer in the Crew and was thought to be among the most recorded studio drummers in the music industry, claiming over 35,000 sessions and 6,000 singles. His drumming is featured on 150 US top 10 hits, 40 of which went to number one.
Marilyn McCoo was my first black girl crush
🎶when the moon is in the 7th house and Jupiter aligns with Mars, then peace will guide the planets and love will steer the sun🎶
besides the awesome vocals, also the groovy bass lines in Let the sunshine segment is dope! Kudos and greetings from Rio!
Check out the rest of their legendary music and songs❤🎶
Sorry but you are 100% incorrect. 1969 was a VERY difficult year in American history. The only year more difficult was 1968.
Between 1967-69, there were over 600 riots in American cities.
There were "revolutionary" groups, bombings, kidnappings, a worsening economy, Veitnam war, violent reactionary groups, etc.
Not to mention the Manson Family murders took place in 1969, exposing the dark side of the counter culture and helping to effectively end it.
One sidenote, the play Hair that their musical was in, had some controversy as I think it was the first play that there is a brief part that the cast was nude. You can imagine back at that time how controversial it was
My sister was born in May and she got to do fun, outdoor type things (amusement parks, etc). My birthday was in Feb and because it was cold my parents would just take me to a movie. BUT THEN, I heard this song, ,and this little Aquarius felt that this song was written just for me, and its one of my favorites, now that I'm in my 50's.
i suppose you're going to say that you don't know this song is from 'Hair" -- one of the most famous musicals of all time which ran on Broadway and London's West End FOREVER..... You two are so clueless
I've heard of Hair but never actually watched it, I had no idea this song is featured in that musical.
another tidbit; the 5th Dimension were playing in New York at the Americana Hotel and while out on a shopping trip Billy Davis Jr., the guy you called the lead singer, lost his wallet. It turns out he’d left it in a taxi and the next passenger in the cab found it and returned the wallet to Davis. As a sign of his gratitude he invited the honest guy and his wife to that evening’s performance at the hotel. The gentleman in question happened to be a producer of Hair and in return invited the band to watch it on Broadway. They were blown away by the opening number ‘Aquarius’ and resolved there and then to record it....
It is impossible to listen to that bass line in Let the Sun Shine without grinning ear to ear.
This is 1967 Summer of Love, the Musical Hair which was huge. The younger generation that started embracing Dylan, Beatles, Byrds, then Jefferson Airplane, The Mamas and Papas (the 5th Dimension was in essence the African American version of the Mamas and Papas), Grateful Dead etc were the COUNTERCULTURE, and with the long hair, the clothes, the more open shex, and yes, the drugs, it was a drastic change from the Big Band and crooners of the 40s and 50s and even from the Rock n Roll of Elvis,Chuck Berry, Roy Orbison and Buddy Holly. The world went from black and white to Technicolor circa 65-66.
Marilyn Mc Coo is one if the legendary voices of all time. please listen to more.
You mentioned that you think the time period of this song in the 60s were happier times. I am 71 years old and I agree with you. But I want to tell you that most of us at thar time believed that 50 or 60 years in the future would even be happier times than the 60s. I guess we were wrong unfortunately.
💔❤️🩹😢yes, I truly thought that we as a people would use everything we had learned and all the progress which science and education brought, to make a safer, happier, more just society that cared for the Earth and all living things, and that we would finally move beyond paranoia, pettiness, vengeance, violence and hatred. 🥀
This song was The Fifth Dimension's biggest hit song ever!!! The song stayed at the #1 spot for 6 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 during the spring of 1969. The beautiful lady with the awesome voice singing lead is Marilyn McCoo. The guy with the other awesome voice is Marilyn McCoo's husband, Billy Davis, Jr. The song is no doubt a definite banger!!!
I’m 60 so I’d say this song and California Dreaming are the quintessential 60’s sound
It was all about peace and love back then. How things have changed. They say everything comes back around, I hope that's true. Great reaction, as usual
Your Mom probably already knows this song. It was everywhere.
If you've ever watched the movie The 40 Year Old Virgin, they close the movie with a dance routine to this song.