While Recording This #1 Hit, They Had No Idea The Song Would Happen In Reality! | Professor of Rock
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- My favorite married couple in music history Billy Davis Jr. and Marilyn McCoo who were in the 5th Dimension together in the 60s recorded this funny Laura Nyro song about the female singer (McCoo) asking a guy named Bill to marry her. Wedding Bell Blues! Life imitated art, as after they recorded it, Billy and Marilyn got married and then the song became a #1 hit. A great story that will bring a smile to your face!
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It’s time for another episode of our series Revelations where artists and bands give us unique insight into their greatest songs and albums. Today we have legendary music couple Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr. They were in the 5th dimension together and got married in 1969 after storming the charts for years with such hits as Aquarius Let the Sunshine, Up Up and Away and today’s #1 hit Wedding Bell Blues.
The song was composed by Legendary songwriter Laura Nyro who as solo artist had a 3 octave mezzo soprano vocal range. Here songs were so renowned they are recorded by everyone from Barbra Streisand to Blood Sweat and tears, Three Dog Night and Peter Paul and Mary. She was idolized by many icons including Elton John
The 5th Dimension recorded several of Laura’s song and made them huge hits including the aforementioned Wedding Bell Blues which went to #1, Stone Soul Picnic with went to #3 and Blowing Away that went to #21 Coming up Marilyn and Billy tell us the story of first meeting Laura Nyro and the story of recoding these classic songs including Wedding Bell Blues that is a song near to their hearts:
Laura wrote the lyrics from the perspective of a woman whose boyfriend has not yet Proposed to her, and who wonders, "am I ever gonna see my wedding day?" The song carries brilliant dual themes of adoring love and frustrated lament at the very moment That Billy and Marilyn recorded this song they were in the same situation It was Art imitating life.
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Poll: What is your pick for the greatest male/female blend in music history? The two voices that sound best together?
Marvin Gaye/Tammi Terrell:
"Ain't No Mountain High Enough"
"Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing"
"You're All I Need to Get By".
Peter Gabriel and Kate Bush on Don't Give Up.
Nik Kershaw and Kim Wilde Let It be ( Ferry Aid ensemble 1987). They never released a record together but have done an acoustic version of The Riddle and Kids In America for Australian television that is excellent. Always surprised they never created a monster hit by collaborating as their voices blend so well.
I'm a Motown fan, so I'll go with Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell,
However, "Don't Give Up" by Peter Gabriel and Kate Bush was absolutely stunning.
Macoo Davis in pop music
Buckingham Nicks in rock
Dolly Kenny in county
@@surlechapeau
DAMN! You beat me to this submission!! LOL…. I was born in 1969, but my dad was about as BIG a music geek as Adam Reader! MY DAD gave me a “proper” music education and I LOVED most of the Motown catalog. Marvin Gaye was an AMAZING voice and that vocal blend with Tammi Terrell…. Simply perfection.
Marilyn and Billy were legendary duets too!
You Don't Have To Be A Star is an absolute classic.
My parents had a 5th Dimension 8-Track and it would play in my Dad's pickup. Just love them. And watched Marilyn on Solid Gold. I would love them to tell the story behind You Don't Have to Be a Star; my late Mom loved that song and had the 45. Laura Nyro didn't get the credit she truly deserved; her songs brought so much joy to many of us. Marilyn and Billy are still together and still singing, one of rock and pop's greatest couples.
Laura Nyro is one of the great "forgotten" talents of that era. There's a very sad saga regarding her son as well. RIP.
She died so tragically.
In the early 70's, as a 10 year old white kid growing up in the 'burbs, I adored their music. I played the Fifth Dimension LP "Greatest Hits on Earth" constantly. That was FIFTY years ago! I knew every second of every song. In High School, had it on 8 track; in College, cassette. Then CD. Thank you Marilyn, Billy, Florence, LaMonte and Ron for the soundtrack of my life. Thanks Adam. Dinner's cooking, wanna guess what I'm listening to?
When you are very young, as I was when the 5th Dimension was making their hits and living on our radios, you develop a kind of worship for the entertainers (some call it fandom) and it is very heartfelt for someone at the age of 10 to experience.
Of course we all know of times where we ended up being disappointed in our heroes, bit not with Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr., they have always been two people worthy of the admiration and love they not only received but have created over the years.
I'm so glad to see them here being happy and honored for a lifetime of love and music.
Those harmonies are hard to beat even today. I love classic and hard rock, but I'll always have a place for the 5th Dimension.
When Marilyn complimented you, it seriously gave me goosebumps.
I remember the many days of my childhood, listening to them on the radio. To hear how honestly humbled she was about how you knew things about them, that they had forgotten about, really made the artist become human to me.
Awesome stuff as always.
I had just left school December 1969. Wedding Bell Blues was a hit. From that month I have fell hopelessly in love with Marilyn. I'm 72 now and still love her. The memories are intoxicating.
Good lord. How could you not fall in love with this couple. Leaves a lot to aspire to.
Love The 5th Dimension, Marilyn & Billy's voices blend so effortlessly & beautifully.😊❤️ Thank you Professor ✌️ Great interview 😊
You are welcome! Thanks for watching.
Marilyn is definitely a powerhouse, for sure.
Remember watching Andy Gibb and Marilyn McCoo on solid gold back in '81. such a wonderful performance.
Another great interview that went more like a friendly conversation. They are great people with a great relationship. 50 years of marriage and they are still happy! No wonder they made such good music. You have a knack at bringing out the best of their personalities and presenting it to us. Thank you, Adam!
Yeah, PoR has been hitting these interviews out of the park.
Adam - just watched the Harlem Music Festival from 1969. Billy and Marilyn were featured prominently and looked GREAT!
If anybody hasn't seen it - it's a must watch.
Awesome! Will do.
I saw that over the summer and LOVED it!
Great one! Marilyn is still so beautiful and both a class act. Thank you.
I always loved their music. Music of my childhood. I remember Marilyn hosting Solid Gold also.
She was a great host.
@@ProfessorofRockMarilyn McCoo was a great host and singer on "Solid Gold". She had classic duets with so many greats and went outside her musical genre on several occasions during the series. Although Dionne Warwick co-hosted the series pilot with Glen Campbell and was the first season host in 1980 through 1981, approved "Solid Gold" Musical Director Michael Miller as its musical director and gave approval for his composition of its iconic theme song and hosted season 6 during 1985 and 1986 and was great in her own right, it was Marilyn McCoo who had the longest time as co-host or host on "Solid Gold", having done that for 5 out of its 8 years on the air. She worked well with The Solid Gold Dancers as well.
My sister and I always talk about coming home from school, and our mom would The 5th Dimension, Simon & Garfunkel, The Bee Gees, etc., albums stacked on our “state of the art” cabinet stereo. It was the late 60s and early 70s. Who knew that our middle-aged, suburban mom was the coolest mom around?
And Marilyn McCoo’s voice is absolute perfection.
i'm a white guy in Alabama who fell in love with Marilyn the late 60s as a teenager and I still love her...and always will!
Me too!
She still looks amazing!
@@ProfessorofRockMarilyn McCoo is originally from New Jersey. She won Miss Bronze California in 1962 and graduated from UCLA in 1965. She began music with The Versa-tiles and The Hi Fis, with members of both forming The Fifth Dimension. They were in that from 1967 through 1975, got their own national television series on CBS-TV in 1976. They became a duet act in 1976 through 1980 and she co-hosted and hosted "Solid Gold" during most of the 1980s on first-run syndicated television and from the 1990s to the present. They reunited with The Original Fifth Dimension in 1990 and 1991 and got their star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame in August 1991. She had a gospel album out the same year. Their most recent album was released in 2021. They are still active in the industry and on social media as well.😊
@@hamerplayer1229Yes, Marilyn McCoo turned 80 years old in September 2023.
"I'm crazy, pray for me" LOL I will use that line the rest of my life. I love these two! Successful career, successful marriage (54 years and counting) successful life, an example for all.
My first memory of Marilyn McCoo was watching her on “It Takes A Thief” with Robert Wagner in 1970. I was only 11 years old but knew that she was beyond special. One of my favorite songs of the 5th Dimension is “Paper Cup”. Only a super group like the 5th Dimension could sing about a paper cup and make it a hit!
I've always loved the Fifth Dimension's vocal harmonies, but the harmony of Billy and Marilyn's souls are even more beautiful. You could post a daily interview with them and I wouldn't complain. Marilyn, you look amazing!
I love Billy Davis Jr. & Marilyn McCoo & the 5th Dimension.
Thank You for giving profs to Laura Nyro who died way too early. Nyro's "The First Songs" album was tremendous. She had such a beautifully clear bell-sounding voice & her writing skills were wonderful.
Born in 1965. Raised in a family that loved music. The 5th Dimension were on the turn table and on TV.
Love the 5th Dimension and Marilyn & Billy! They were part of the amazingly great music of my childhood and still love their music today! Really sweet interview!
These two have a great feel for life. And they can tell a story! I could listen all day.
I can't think of a bigger or better married couple in music that have done so much in music and life. Fantastic interview love their interviews always entertaining
They are the real deal. I love them!
I almost met them when I went to visit my mom’s friend in California who works for them!
@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 that would have been amazing, perhaps next time you can and I would be jealous, lol
@@MyName-pl7zn Yeah, I really am gonna try to see if I can actually talk to them in their own home. We’ll see!
@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 you mom's friend is very fortunate to work with such fantastic and talented people as these 2, let me know how it turns out
Nice to hear them talk about faith as well as friendship. It's rare couples stay together for the long haul in this industry. Good to see the secret only some are willing to talk about...
I met Billy and Marilyn when I was a kid in St. Louis. My family had gone to The Chase Park Plaza for Brunch after Church and they were seated near us. Billy actually knew my dad since my dad used to work for KATZ Radio as a news director, so my older brother and I got introduced to them. I remember shaking Billy's hand and Ms. McCoo kissing my cheek and telling me I was a good boy. Then she gave both of my parents a hug and kiss on the cheek as well and they left. My dad laughed later that they had paid our bill as they left. So he doubled the tip for our server. This was in I think 1975 or 76.
Great segment, Adam! Laura Nyro was one of the most prolific songwriters of her era and a great performer in her own right. Billy and Marilyn are an adorable couple and both are incredibly talented vocalists! The 5th Dimension had so many great hits in the late 60s that still bring back fond memories.
They are really amazing. So down to earth and humble! Thanks for watching Robster!
@@ProfessorofRock Agree. Nice that they recognized your contributions to music as well, Adam. Well deserved, too! :-)
@@robster7316 Thank you!
What I love about the interview is how comfortable they are in sharing and revealing their hearts about music and their experiences in the biz- really down to earth and authentic people- I am coming to love them and appreciate their music so much more- amazing interviews! Thank you
@@cozmicpfunk Agree. Generous to others, too. Marilyn made the effort to compliment Adam on his work. Very classy!
Yet another stellar act that benefited from legendary session musician talent of the renowned 'Wrecking Crew'.
I adore the 5th Dimension and I try to catch every interview that I can with these two. They’re amazing. A true American treasure. Thank you for bringing this one to us.
Aquarius/Let the Sun Shine was so awesome. And that damn “Wedding Bell Blues” always got into my head and I ended up singing it the rest of the day. Argh, not past tense. I still do it.
I remember “Age of Aquarius” was the first song I ever heard from them, and I was blown away.
"One Less Bell To Answer" is a tearjerker and earworm for me.
So love those two. How special are both of them along with the 5th dimension along with the producers and writers
What a remarkable couple! Beautiful people with immeasurable wisdom and outlook. Thanks prof.
This couple is the absolute best! Gracious,humble and so talented.
Great Song Writer Laura Nyro Great to Know Now. Marilyn and Billy are Wonderful Couple That are Blessed in many ways. Teriffic Interview...
Fantastic !!! Another interview that was more like friends getting together. I am more rock oriented but found myself listening and smiling and wanting more . 👍👍👍👍👍😀
Same here. I am more partial to rock but I love them! great people!
I didn’t realize how many 5th Dimension songs I loved and sang along to already! Marilyn & Billy are so comfortable with you and so sweet together. Look at super young David Geffin! Stone Soul Picnic is just good all the way around.
Wedding Bell Blues was sung at many a slumber party by us girls. We all wanted our own ‘Bill’ who would love us. I found mine and we’re 25 years and counting so far! Thanks Professor for another great video! I love it as usual. ~Mimi 💖
Congrats on 25 years! Thanks for watching!
@Anna Trail I second that!
@Anna Trail thank you so very much! We don’t consider it work really. We just make sure to talk, laugh, and really love each other every day. Our kids have really high standards for who they’re going to marry. They’ve all said that they want what we’ve got and won’t settle for less.
@Anna Trail our wedding in 1996 was less than $2K total. In my grandparents yard, with family and friends and so much love ❤️! The day was a little tense because my mom hated my husband, so we made the decision to have a nonalcoholic reception.
Congrats on 25 years, Mz. A!
Remember watching Marilyn McCoo on tv hit series Solid Gold, she has such beautiful voice that blends with anyone, duets on solid gold she sang live was with Cliff Richards "Suddenly" and several with her host Andy Gibbs Endless Love" Dianna Ross and Lionel Ritchie song, and her and Andy sang Andy Gibbs hit song " I just wanna be your everything" other artist that just go together is Crystal Gayle and Eddie Rabbit song " just you and I" Mike Reno and Ann Wilson duet " almost paradise" Stevie Nicks with Tom Petty, Stevie Nicks with Don Henley, and so many more
Such a joyful segment.
A friendship is the strongest foundation for a healthy, long lasting relationship and marriage.
With this premise I found my wife.
Marilyn was for me one of the best female vocalists of the pop era. You didn't even cover three of her finest moments with the 5th Dimension: One less Bell To Answer, Last Night I Didn't get To Sleep At All, and If I Could Reach You. Great clip!
I swoon when I hear her take the lead in Never My Love.
I remember this song well from the T.V.Show Designing Women because it was Charlene (Jean Smart) and "Bill's"(Douglass Barr) unofficial/official song and was even performed at their bridal shower.
I LOVE these two wonderful people! I was about 6 yrs old when my older sibs and I created a 'dance number' to the 'Age of Aquarius' to perform for our grandparents. Man, that is some crossover influence - from the 5th Dimension to a crowd of white Norwegian kids from MN. We loved them.
2 great role models !!! I Love their voices and songs.
It's no wonder why they are the Prof's favorite married couple.
What a beautiful interview. Love these precious people. I love their hearts and the fact that they mentioned their faith. Just beautiful.
Wedding Bell blues is an absolute masterpiece of sentimentality. For years I admired how it feels eXACTLY like what it is saying. But only today did I find out WHY it feels so right on. Great interview, prof!
I remember listening to the 5th dimension in the late 60s as a kid. Love their sound, just incredible. Laura Nyro was a human jukebox with all phenominal songs. Have you listened to Karla Bonoff? Another really great interview and love story.
Yes I have. She's great. Thanks for watching us!
Saw Karla in 1980, always wondered what happened to her
I love Karla Bonoff!
Here I am a 10 yr old white country boy watching the 5th dimension tv special and just blown away by their talent. And of course one of my dads fishing buddies was named Bill. Of course you can imagine my sisters singing that song when we all went camping and fishing together...Thank you Professor for the trip down memory lane
Have always loved their music. So grateful for their great example in all that they stand for
I have been a fan of the 5th Dimension and Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr, since I was a kid. Thank you for highlighting them.
What a great interview! Thanks!
I'm so glad you released this video today, I sure needed the smile that only Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr. can bring. They are so joyous and talk with such enthusiasm and love for each other, not to mention their craft. There will never be another 5th Dimension- and Billy, I want you to know that your music may have been classified as pop, but it was chock full o' soul!
For sure!. Such a light, those two...
Yeah, I had such a bad day today but Marilyn and Billy really brightened me up with their bubbly personalities!
Had not thought of, nor listened to, these guys for at least 20 years. What a great catalog -- and couple.
If your mission is to keep the music alive, Mission Accomplished!
'We don't need no people" sounds like a great song concept.
What a great couple, I've always thought Marilyn was one of the great beauties and best voices in the music business.
I’ve always loved Marilyn and Billy! My mom loved them back in the day. And now with Gilmore girls, my daughter knows at least one of their songs! Wedding Bell Blues. Such a great song and Marilyn has such a great, bright smooth voice!
For sure!
Wow! What a great time and reflection on the music and those who made it. Almost 50 years ago and they are still going strong. I loved how they love each other, and the misic....special and hear warming! Great Job...as always.....
Well said! Thanks John!
Extraordinary couple. A gift to humanity.❤
What a gracious woman. She is still beautiful.
I told you before that my parents introduced me to the group 3 days after they saw 👀 them in concert. This was before her Solid Gold stint. They were all really kind and. And they all wrote me some nice notes 📝 especially Mr. Ron
Darling people! Her voice is right up there amongst the best pop singers of all time.
Professor, What a great interview with a terrific couple who made my childhood brighter with their music. We've all gotten into the 'friends zone' with someone, and sometimes you don't get out of it :( . Brought back memories of making radio station promotions on reel to reel tape, using that splicing block as well.
Awesome! Great memories. Thanks for sharing my friend.
I love them so much! The 5th Dimension is one of my favorite groups from the 60s and 70s era.
@@ProfessorofRock have you heard Morrissey’s cover? (Of course you have lol)
If you ever hear the fifth dimension song “carpet Man,” that is my all-time favorite song of theirs, it is so cool the very end of the song with that loud sitar fighting with the electric guitar at the end such a great ending to a song
One of my favorite songs!
If you want something that will last then don't seek temporary pleasure. And if all you want is that temporary gratification, you won't ever get something that will last. It's like learning to play an instrument. It takes a lot more than a single note. It takes patience and dedication and a pure love and enjoyment of the music. If all you want is fame and fortune or temporary pleasure then forget ever having something that will last.
I have the habit of judging music by the level in which it moves me in so many ways. The Fifth Dimension is one group
whose music moved me, in so many positive ways. Thank you so very much.
Loved seeing them on tv back then. Love their version of " Go Where You Wanna Go". Also their followup to " You Don't Have to be a Star" called " Your Love".
Dude not only you have a great show but you also have the best t shirts ever.. You rock prof
That was nice, nailed that one …. Loved that interview , what a beautiful couple of human beings.
I love The Fifth Dimension! This is one of my Mom's very favorites of the 60s. I watched your first video with Billy & Marilyn. So glad you did another! I love them and so thankful for their music! You just don't hear great music like theirs anymore. It's sad too, and nobody really knows who they are or haven't heard of them. They're forgotten. And, now that vinyl is big, record companies are re-releasing their old catalogs of albums. But, not The Fifth Dimension! Makes me so mad! Your fans like me , love you, always will! We will never forget you!
***PROF. TRAVELS TO A 'DIMENSION', TO CELEBRATE A CLASSIC 60's COUPLE...*** :...Oh Prof, Lady Marilyn....Maaaan, Lady MARILYN!! "😍" ...feminine, classy, talented, regal....WHY hasn't this Lady get the 'Diva' recognition Dionne, Whitney, Aretha, Babs, etc. get!? ...I don't GET it! ...Billy seeeeriously lucked out with this chick! ...CLASS A+ ACT.... (CONT.)
...Prof, THANK YOU for shining a 'dimension' on this highly underrated act / Duo; I hate that their GREAT Music had to categorized as 'R&B' or 'Pop', when Mamas & Papas, 4 Seasons, Petula Clark, Lulu, Dusty, etc. can 'cross' over to R&B, but 5th Dimension had to WORK to get their Black audience!? ...Great Music is just THAT....and they let that' Sunshine' IN, Man....
...Well, Since I can't 'marry' Marylin, let go back to Nov., 1969, when she declared her love to 'Bill'...
10. Smile A Little Smile For Me - The Flying Machine
9. Something - Beatles
8. And When I Die - Blood, Sweat, & Tears
7. Hot Fun In The Summertime - Sly & The Family Stone
6. Sugar Sugar - The Archies
5. Baby, It's You - Smith
4. I Can't Get Next To You - Temptations
3. Come Together - The Beatles
2. Suspicious Minds - Elvis Presley
1. ***Wedding Bell Blues*** - The 5th Dimension (1st week of 3 weeks)
...and, to any naysayers, This Group IS "Rock", regardless of color, SO, give 'em respect, please....
Prof. SURE did! ....Thanks, Prof.! "👍"
What an amazing top 10... at least 5 classics and all good songs. I long for those days. RBS thank you! You always bring positivity and great vibes! Bless your sir!
Elvis, Sly and the Beatles all in the same countdown! LOVE IT>
@@ProfessorofRock ...It's '69, Man, we had it gooooooood.... ; )
@@ProfessorofRock All great songs!
I remember when Marilyn McCoo was a host of Solid Gold. My older sister loved some of the Fifth Dimension’s songs. She's so animated in the interviews.
Saw this duo 2 or 3 years ago in concert. It was beautiful.
Age of Aquariums.... LOL. Awesome couple, Great memories...
Yes!
Thanks for interviewing. Marilyn and Billy. They are so very special and real.
WOW. You are blowing me away. I was a little kid when my big Bro played 5th dimension.
Awesome episode. Keep doing what your doing. Being sincere and kind and appreciative of the artist you interview. You can see they respond to your enthusiasm. Excellent job👍🏼
Lovely music, lovely couple, lovely people!
What a great couple. You can feel the love and the respect they hold for each other.
Legends built on the wings of love
Very down to earth couple. Didn't let fame go to their head. Again good interviewer and interviewees
5th dimension was one of my favs in my youth
This video brought me to so much tears because of the memories of some much work Davis and McCoo did in music.
I love the insertion of Faith into the conversation & it’s importance in their lives & longevity.
Plus
We’re not Done Yet !
Another Great interview.
Please address the rumor that your Drew Carey’s son !
I recently watched the Summer of Soul documentary and the 5th Dimension’s performance was by far my favorite. Good wholesome music.
Absolutely one of my very favorite groups...the members of The 5th Dimension are like family to me. Marilyn and Billie are such a loverly couple. I loved The 5th's vocal harmonies, particularly on the song 'Dimension Five.'
We sang this song in chorus when I was in 7th grade in 1970
Another EXCELLENT interview with these two fantastic people. Their appearances and energy makes them seem DECADES younger than they really are!
I really want to meet them! I know someone who works for them and I have been trying to get him to schedule an event where I can actually spend time with them.
@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 Good luck! I really hope that it happens for you. I would LOVE to meet them as well. They REALLY had excellent uplifting energy and wisdom, and I hope that you can make that come true and get your chance to chat with them. Please keep us posted.
@@JohnSmith-or8rh Yep, I will.
Marilyn and Billy are the definition of a class act!!
I second that. A great example in an industry where marriages don't really last.
For sure!
@@ProfessorofRock You should check out their book, 'UP, Up and Away'. It's biographical, done in interview style. Very good read!
Loved The Fifth Dimension! Love Marilyn’s voice! One of my favorites is their live version of “Never My Love”!
Ms.M is the most underrated singer in pop history... & she is so unmistakable, like the greatest before & after!!? BiIlly D does the greatest R&B vocal improv, in pop music history, on 'Let The Sunshine'... such lovely peeps!!!
Love those harmonies and haunting melodies of the 5th Dimension. Wedding Bell Blues always makes me smile, because it reminds me of my tone deaf mother singing along with it loudly, serenading my eventual stepdad, Bill. She listened to one of those 'music of your life' just short of elevator music channels. They were married 20 years before she passed away, but it took them 10 years to make it to the altar - so mom sang that A LOT!
How a tone deaf woman gave birth to so many musicians, I do not know. Only younger sister inherited the tin ear.
I remember my brother Bill singing this song into the mirror when he was shaving.
Faith, friendship and joy... it's in their voices and smiles.
This is what’s called courting and this is why they’ve lasted so long. What an incredible couple!
My folks had the 5th Dimension's Greatest Hits album, so those songs are a part of my earliest memories. On that album, there was a track that was segued in with Wedding Bell Blues, called _The Worst That Could Happen._ It tells the story of a man watching the woman he loves marry someone else. The two songs fit perfectly together. Also, _Stone Soul Picnic_ was one I remember liking a lot back then, and still do.
I've always thought Marilyn's best solo song is 'If I Could Reach You' from '72. Lovely song!
What a great beaitiful couple & 1 of the best classic groups of all time.
My favorite song from them along with “Stone Soul Picnic.”
A classic!
To answer your question, at the moment, no one else is coming to mind… mainly because the 5th Dimension was such a major part of my music world. At one point, I stayed with father for a couple of weeks in the early 70’s, and he always had great taste in music. Which meant he had the 5th Dimension LP! So while I stayed at his place while he worked, I dug into his albums and had mini-concerts! There was something about that album that I really loved…. The arrangements, the subjects, and those voices! It was, to me, perfection! I still have visual remembrances of listening and being transported into the musical performance! Just spectacular and heart- warming!!!