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one of my top five female vocalist from L.A. marilyn mccoo can you react to wedding bell blues a cover from another great vocalist laura nyro check her out !
Marilyn McCoo is legit one of the most underrated and underappreciated vocalists. Just so velvety and rich. 5th Dimension had a good run. A lot of good music and a lot of cheese (no muffins) as well. I wish they got the attention today that other artists of the time get. Great reaction.
After the Fifth Dimension parted ways, the marital and business partnership of "Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr." continued on as a duet, and had another string of monster hits, and they just had a concert in Redlands CA, accordting to their website, and Facebook. Happy early birthday to Marilyn, who celebrates exactly one month from today (Sept. 30). The interwebs say she will be 81.
When this song came out, I was a dumb teenager who thought they were boring. I now appreciate the beauty of this song, and The 5th Dimension as a whole.
I was a preteen and had the biggest crush on Marilyn after seeing her performance on the Ed Sullivan show, so I just loved anything she sang. Let the Sunshine,
I am 73 years old, and have been a fan of Marilyn and The Fifth Dimension for over 50 years. She is my favourite female singer, and without doubt the prettiest singer EVER.
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We can also understand every word she sang. Enunciating the words clearly is also very important.
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Yes. Marilyn Mccoo's voice is pristine and technically wonderful. However, she also brings so much raw emotion to this song that makes her performance moving and soulful.
Well, my effin' Gawd, Maggie ... this is the bloody Fifth Dimension, singing Bacharach and David! It don't *GET* any better than this!! And you're listening to Marilyn McCoo on lead, who could sing the _phone book_ and make people love it! (I have all this on original vinyl, and would *NEVER* take for it!)
Thank you for this. Her voice is FREAKING AMAZING. I've loved the 5th since I was a boy and they were still making hits like this. ALL their albums are worth listening to.
I saw them in the early 70s and that's when I fell in love with Marilyn McCoo. She had many more hits with them and on her own. Fantastic voice!!! You need to check out, If I Could Reach You. She is featured and it will blow you away!!!
It's so true, Maggie! Marilyn McCoo has one of the purest and most beautiful voices Pop has ever had. The 5th Dimension released a string of great 60's Pop classics that perfectly encapsulate the feeling of the mid to later years of the decade. This song echoes the events of the late 60s/early 70s when divorce suddenly seemed a better option for so many long time marriages. Not only did it become easier to separate, it was at the height of the "free love' era when middle aged men felt the need to do what couldn't be possible in earlier times. It was also at this time when women were first having the understanding that they didn't have to put up with an unhappy relationship. For many, divorce wasn't always the best solution but it was a part of the times we lived in. In the end, better to live alone than to suffer in an unhappy, or unhealthy, relationship.
People forget that at the time these great singers had a deep well of material to work with. In this case the song was by written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David who wrote hit after hit for Dionne Warwick. So be sure to give kudos to the writers of these classic songs. Without this material these singers would be like a Ferrari without gasoline.
The lead female singer, Marilyn McCoo has a gorgeous voice, and her husband, Billy Davis Jr., also in the group, has a wonderful voice too. In the 70's, they had a few songs as a duet. This is a classic song by Burt Bacharach and Hal David.
My friend and I played Wedding Bell Blues on our radio show a few years ago, and during the time our microphones were muted, we couldn't help but sing along!
Thought I had to mention this song is Burt Bacharach, lyrics by Hal David. Back in the '70s, you couldn't swing a cat without hitting one of the countless stars who found fame covering the Bacharach portfolio. Dionne Warwick, Marilyn McCoo here, Karen Carpenter, must have been Barbra Streisand or Aretha Franklin, Herb Alpert... this era boggles the mind! 😄😉
I was so fortunate to be exposed as a kid to such a variety of music when I was a child in the 60's and 70's and i just soaked it up. I remember hearing this after Age Of Aquarius and really liking it. Marylin was one of the great natural talent singers of the era, shes there with Karen Carpenter, Linda Ronstadt, Barbara Streisand. Just beautiful vocals.
Marilyn McCoo - has one of the best voices of all time....she doesn't seem to get the recognition she deserves. Maggie - you did a great job of showing what a great singer Marilyn is.
At 4:14 when you were talking of Marilyn's belt, the sound she creates is such an 'imploring' sound... urging and yearning at the same time... so good. Great job in pointing it out to me a non musician, you did a great explaining too, thank you.
Maggie I think you would really appreciate their recording of “Love’s Lines, Angles and Rhymes”. It has such an incredible vocal to very unusual lyrics and arrangement. And backed with luscious instrumentation.
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That's the music we grew up with, and think hundreds of groups performing to this level, new groups and hits almost every few weeks. It was such a good time.
Marilyn McCoo, the singer here, also does a great job on two other of their hit songs, "I Didn't To Sleep At All" (my favorite) and "Wedding Bell Blues". She had a big hit with her husband Billy Davis, who was also a part of the 5th Dimension with "You Don't Have To Be A Star". This groups biggest hits were of course "Aquarius/Let The Sun Shine In" and "Up Up And Away".
I crushed on Marilyn (for decades!), what a gorgeous woman and lovely singer. For those lucky few who saw the shows, the Fifth Dimension opened for the Carpenters at several venues in what would have been an incredible evening. Marilyn McCoo and Karen Carpenter, back-to-back. Nirvana.
Marilyn McCoo pulls at my heartstrings every time I hear this song. I too sang semi-professionally in light opera (G & S). I understand the technical perfection of Ms. McCoo's delivery. I love her to death!!!!
Had the privilege of seeing the Fifth Dimension on the Lawn of the University of Virginia, May 1967. It was absolutely magical. Thanks for reacting to this
She still sings this song in her act, today. Just a very talented and classy lady. Marylin McCoo. How about the song? Another Burt Bacharach/Hal David composition.
Marvelous Marilyn McCoo stole my heart back in the early 70s. She could sing the phone book and I would never be tired of it. Ironically, although this song was about divorce she and fellow 5th Dimension singer, Billy Davis Jr. got married in 69 and are married still. In 2006 they released an album called Blackbird. Great choice.
Just perfection from Beginning to End. Marilyn McCoo can carry those notes. Beautiful Song. You should see Linda Ronstadt she had an Album Canciones de Mi Padre. Her voice is Perfection. It is a collection of old Mexican Songs. The live version is Awesome!
Well Miss Maggie I have heard so much of this group. One reason I had a major crush on Marilyn McCoo. I imagine many young men also did . 5th Dimension had many hits. Marilyn also cohosted a rock show with famous DJ Wolfman Jack Every Friday night at midnight hours of live music would be shown . Show was The Midnight Special All the great bands and solo singers wanted to be on that stage. Marilyn sang many solos and I had to say be still my heart LOL You should look deep into The 5th DiM. for your show and since you have a like voice you could do a cover song on your show
@@nedworcester4395 Cheers! I have no problem finding a singer or band on youtube. I am just saying that in my 62 years I had never heard of McCoo before. Which isn't saying anything about her abilities but just that she wasn't known in Europe
Maggie and commenters, I think you'll find that The 5th Dimensions best song may be "If I Could Reach You." Billy Davis Jr. and Marilyn McCoo also do a great duet together titled "You Don't Have To Be A Star." Enjoy!
More Marilyn (and the Fifth Dim): "Last Night I Didn't Get to Sleep", "Love's Lines, Angles and Rhymes", "Stone Soul Picnic", "Working on a Groovy Thing", and of course the groups mega hit, "Aquarius/ Let The Sun Shine"
If you ever get a chance to see Marylin McCoo backed by a full harmonic orchestra, do it. I've seen it in Dayton and to borrow a term from Maggie it is B-E-A-Utiful
If you like the Fifth Dimension, your next song should be “If I Could Reach You’”. It is utterly amazing and so sad and poignant. Marilyn McCoo is amazing!
✨Beautifully Done by The 5Th Dimension ❕✨💖✨Barbra Streisand does a Version of This as a Medley, “One Less Bell To Answer/A House is Not a Home”. ✨💖✨Love Your Analysis of Each Individual & Song You Do❕✨🫶🏼✨
The lead singer, Marilyn McCoo, could probably be an opera singer. She has the voice for it. Next do a Fith Dimension reation to the song "Won't You Marry Me Bill". Another member of The Fifth Dimension is Billy Davis Jr., is Bill, her husband. Yes he married her. With a voice like that Bill would have been a fool not to marry her. Theyve been married to each other for forty - plus years .
Maggie, I'll bet you a Diet Coke that she learned her craft in church! She's like 80 now and when she was a kid singing in church was a family requirement!
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one of my top five female vocalist from L.A. marilyn mccoo can you react to wedding bell blues a cover from another great vocalist laura nyro check her out !
Marilyn McCoo is legit one of the most underrated and underappreciated vocalists. Just so velvety and rich. 5th Dimension had a good run. A lot of good music and a lot of cheese (no muffins) as well. I wish they got the attention today that other artists of the time get. Great reaction.
She didn't even to be the lead singer. She was (pulled) forced into it and well good for us I'd say.
There were a lot of underappreciated artists kare carpenter Olivia Newton John among others but she and the group were very popular
After the Fifth Dimension parted ways, the marital and business partnership of "Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr." continued on as a duet, and had another string of monster hits, and they just had a concert in Redlands CA, accordting to their website, and Facebook. Happy early birthday to Marilyn, who celebrates exactly one month from today (Sept. 30). The interwebs say she will be 81.
When this song came out, I was a dumb teenager who thought they were boring. I now appreciate the beauty of this song, and The 5th Dimension as a whole.
Ditto here lol
I was a preteen and had the biggest crush on Marilyn after seeing her performance on the Ed Sullivan show, so I just loved anything she sang. Let the Sunshine,
Same here...such perfection and passion!
interesting i was 13...LOOOOVED ITTHEN LOVE IT NOW.
I am 73 years old, and have been a fan of Marilyn and The Fifth Dimension for over 50 years. She is my favourite female singer, and without doubt the prettiest singer EVER.
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Nothing beats pure talent. Great take on the voice style.
A beautiful woman with an extraordinary voice.
McCoo got lost in a sea of great music in the time frame and never got her due. She a top 5 female vocalist of all time. Smooth as silk.
Nerd out as much as you want. One of the best reactions you've done!
We can also understand every word she sang. Enunciating the words clearly is also very important.
Yes. Marilyn Mccoo's voice is pristine and technically wonderful. However, she also brings so much raw emotion to this song that makes her performance moving and soulful.
Who doesn't love the golden voice of Miss Marilyn McCoo.
This is a Beautiful Song. I was 6 when i saw this on tv. Just Beautiful 😢
Well, my effin' Gawd, Maggie ... this is the bloody Fifth Dimension, singing Bacharach and David! It don't *GET* any better than this!! And you're listening to Marilyn McCoo on lead, who could sing the _phone book_ and make people love it! (I have all this on original vinyl, and would *NEVER* take for it!)
Thank you for this. Her voice is FREAKING AMAZING. I've loved the 5th since I was a boy and they were still making hits like this. ALL their albums are worth listening to.
Many hits, including Laura Nyro's "Wedding Bell Blues", "Stoned Soul Picnic", "Sweet Blindness", and "Save The Country".
And “If I Could Reach You”. My favorite!
I saw them in the early 70s and that's when I fell in love with Marilyn McCoo. She had many more hits with them and on her own. Fantastic voice!!! You need to check out, If I Could Reach You. She is featured and it will blow you away!!!
She's pretty easy on the eyes, too!
It's so true, Maggie! Marilyn McCoo has one of the purest and most beautiful voices Pop has ever had. The 5th Dimension released a string of great 60's Pop classics that perfectly encapsulate the feeling of the mid to later years of the decade.
This song echoes the events of the late 60s/early 70s when divorce suddenly seemed a better option for so many long time marriages. Not only did it become easier to separate, it was at the height of the "free love' era when middle aged men felt the need to do what couldn't be possible in earlier times. It was also at this time when women were first having the understanding that they didn't have to put up with an unhappy relationship. For many, divorce wasn't always the best solution but it was a part of the times we lived in. In the end, better to live alone than to suffer in an unhappy, or unhealthy, relationship.
We loved her and them so much. Their first hit was Up Up and Away, which I still love,
People forget that at the time these great singers had a deep well of material to work with. In this case the song was by written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David who wrote hit after hit for Dionne Warwick. So be sure to give kudos to the writers of these classic songs. Without this material these singers would be like a Ferrari without gasoline.
The lead female singer, Marilyn McCoo has a gorgeous voice, and her husband, Billy Davis Jr., also in the group, has a wonderful voice too. In the 70's, they had a few songs as a duet. This is a classic song by Burt Bacharach and Hal David.
Beautiful song. Marilyn McCoo was so good. Great reaction, Maggie.
Thank you!! ❤️🐧❤️
being born in 1955 I grew up with the 30's 40's 50' 60' 70' music, we were blessed with wonderful sounds
Me too! We had such great music.
Marilyn McCoo is a legend and underrated but definately in the top10 of all time female singers.
My friend and I played Wedding Bell Blues on our radio show a few years ago, and during the time our microphones were muted, we couldn't help but sing along!
One of my favorite songs. She is so smooth and loving in her voice.
Thought I had to mention this song is Burt Bacharach, lyrics by Hal David.
Back in the '70s, you couldn't swing a cat without hitting one of the countless stars who found fame covering the Bacharach portfolio.
Dionne Warwick, Marilyn McCoo here, Karen Carpenter, must have been Barbra Streisand or Aretha Franklin, Herb Alpert... this era boggles the mind! 😄😉
classic song -grew up with them-Age of Aquarius is another classic
I was so fortunate to be exposed as a kid to such a variety of music when I was a child in the 60's and 70's and i just soaked it up. I remember hearing this after Age Of Aquarius and really liking it.
Marylin was one of the great natural talent singers of the era, shes there with Karen Carpenter, Linda Ronstadt, Barbara Streisand.
Just beautiful vocals.
This is one of my all time favorite songs. I saw them in the early 70’s and it ranks as one of the best concerts I’ve ever heard.
I’m soooo glad that you are back. Missed you.
I would love to hear you cover this one Maggie,, I think that it totally suits you & it would be beautiful. ❤
Kudos to Burt and Hal for this song. Paired with A House is not a home, and you have transcendant music.
Maggie, you should occasionally do duets with the singers on your reactions.They sound soooo good.
Marilyn McCoo - has one of the best voices of all time....she doesn't seem to get the recognition she deserves. Maggie - you did a great job of showing what a great singer Marilyn is.
This song was first performed on the TV show, "It Takes A Thief," starring Robert Wagner and Fred Astaire.
Loved this group so much !!
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At 4:14 when you were talking of Marilyn's belt, the sound she creates is such an 'imploring' sound... urging and yearning at the same time... so good. Great job in pointing it out to me a non musician, you did a great explaining too, thank you.
Maggie I think you would really appreciate their recording of “Love’s Lines, Angles and Rhymes”. It has such an incredible vocal to very unusual lyrics and arrangement. And backed with luscious instrumentation.
Holy Bacharach, Batman... what a great song. I think this could be Hal David's best set of lyrics.
Maggie, sounds like you have a great voice!!😮😮😮
Marilyn McCoo - all that talent, style and a total babe too!
Gotta listen to Stoned Soul Picnic, I Didn't Get to Sleep at All, and Wedding Bell Blues of hers and 5th Dimension!
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Fabulous video! Terrific reaction and analysis!
Thank you!! ❤️🐕❤️
I find it hard to believe that you haven't heard this. I grew up with 'The 5th Dimension'. (but I'm old)
Next up should be: Last Night(I didn't get to sleep at all),Marilyn is a treasure
Great choice, Maggie! I’m just arrived. ✌️ Great reaction, too!
That's the music we grew up with, and think hundreds of groups performing to this level, new groups and hits almost every few weeks. It was such a good time.
As young men we were in love with Marilyn McCoo
Marilyn McCoo, the singer here, also does a great job on two other of their hit songs, "I Didn't To Sleep At All" (my favorite) and "Wedding Bell Blues". She had a big hit with her husband Billy Davis, who was also a part of the 5th Dimension with "You Don't Have To Be A Star". This groups biggest hits were of course "Aquarius/Let The Sun Shine In" and "Up Up And Away".
I always thought she was the best. And that was in 1965. Underrated.
I was going to suggest this, but I just found this vid. Awesome!
Yep. I used to have such a crush on Marilyn back in the day.😄
I crushed on Marilyn (for decades!), what a gorgeous woman and lovely singer. For those lucky few who saw the shows, the Fifth Dimension opened for the Carpenters at several venues in what would have been an incredible evening. Marilyn McCoo and Karen Carpenter, back-to-back. Nirvana.
My phrase for the day. "Holy cheese muffins!" Anyhow, Marilyn McCoo has one of the most underappreciated voices in popular music.
Her and Karen Carpenter
The jaw drop was sensational when Marilyn started singing.
Such a clever and entertaining song. And perfect execution.
“ somebody hurt you” by a girl called eddy will amaze. Her phrasing , style. Song is reminiscent of this one.
Marilyn McCoo pulls at my heartstrings every time I hear this song. I too sang semi-professionally in light opera (G & S). I understand the technical perfection of Ms. McCoo's delivery. I love her to death!!!!
So thrilled to have seen her on Broadway in Showboat.
Had the privilege of seeing the Fifth Dimension on the Lawn of the University of Virginia, May 1967. It was absolutely magical. Thanks for reacting to this
Marylyn has been married to Billy Davis Jr. since 1969. They had an act of their own and a variety show. Very talented couple.
Music students from a CA college, the other young lady was on the track team....
Great review
She still sings this song in her act, today. Just a very talented and classy lady. Marylin McCoo. How about the song? Another Burt Bacharach/Hal David composition.
They had the best music during the 1970s! I had vinyl LP recordings of this group. Still fantastic! I am a baby-boomer. 🙏💖🌹
Marvelous Marilyn McCoo stole my heart back in the early 70s. She could sing the phone book and I would never be tired of it. Ironically, although this song was about divorce she and fellow 5th Dimension singer, Billy Davis Jr. got married in 69 and are married still. In 2006 they released an album called Blackbird. Great choice.
Such a beautiful song!
Fantastic!
Marilyn McCoo is one of the greatest singers of the 60s and 70s. She could do it all.
Great choice Roy, and superb analysis Maggie - you really nailed this one!
Hi Maggie, another song that shows Marilyn Mccoo's vocal prowess and technique is Last Night, I Didn't Get To Sleep At All.
Just perfection from Beginning to End. Marilyn McCoo can carry those notes. Beautiful Song. You should see Linda Ronstadt she had an Album Canciones de Mi Padre. Her voice is Perfection. It is a collection of old Mexican Songs. The live version is Awesome!
When I was a little boy I used to have the biggest crush on her
She is the prototype for Whitney Houston’s vocal style. Enough said.
I would recommend you reacting to Light Sings by the fifth dimension, it has great vocal demonstrations.
Marilyn McCoo was just so good. Try "Marry Me, Bill."
Well Miss Maggie I have heard so much of this group. One reason I had a major crush on Marilyn McCoo. I imagine many young men also did . 5th Dimension had many hits. Marilyn also cohosted a rock show with famous DJ Wolfman Jack Every Friday night at midnight hours of live music would be shown . Show was The Midnight Special All the great bands and solo singers wanted to be on that stage. Marilyn sang many solos and I had to say be still my heart LOL You should look deep into The 5th DiM. for your show and since you have a like voice you could do a cover song on your show
Every one loved Marilyn, and we still do.
Have you heard Judith Durham of the Seekers?
To me; another great voice.
I had never heard of her..guess she wasn't all that big in Europe.
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The Seeker; from Australia; active from early to mid 60’s. Type in the song
“I’ll never find another You.”
@@nedworcester4395 Cheers! I have no problem finding a singer or band on youtube. I am just saying that in my 62 years I had never heard of McCoo before. Which isn't saying anything about her abilities but just that she wasn't known in Europe
Maggie and commenters, I think you'll find that The 5th Dimensions best song may be "If I Could Reach You." Billy Davis Jr. and Marilyn McCoo also do a great
duet together titled "You Don't Have To Be A Star." Enjoy!
Ooooo Marilyn has the most amazing voice and tone! Been listening all my life!
My favorites as a child were always this one and Wedding Bell Blues.
More Marilyn (and the Fifth Dim): "Last Night I Didn't Get to Sleep", "Love's Lines, Angles and Rhymes", "Stone Soul Picnic", "Working on a Groovy Thing", and of course the groups mega hit, "Aquarius/ Let The Sun Shine"
I suggest for your reaction the talented Gabriel Henrique with the cover THE CLIMB
She is still alive. Reach out!
If you ever get a chance to see Marylin McCoo backed by a full harmonic orchestra, do it. I've seen it in Dayton and to borrow a term from Maggie it is B-E-A-Utiful
She learned her trade in church. Just like Whitney Houston.
Marilyn McCoo's voice is so wonderful...
Another great song from Burt Bacharach/Hal David.
Marilyn McCoo is genetic perfection. I've had a crush on her since I was a kid.
You must listen to Sweet Blindness.
Don Cornelius’ Soul Train!
Part of my weekends growing up along with The Midnight Special and Don Kirshner's Rock Concert.
If you like the Fifth Dimension, your next song should be “If I Could Reach You’”. It is utterly amazing and so sad and poignant. Marilyn McCoo is amazing!
✨Beautifully Done by The 5Th Dimension ❕✨💖✨Barbra Streisand does a Version of This as a Medley, “One Less Bell To Answer/A House is Not a Home”. ✨💖✨Love Your Analysis of Each Individual & Song You Do❕✨🫶🏼✨
The lead singer, Marilyn McCoo, could probably be an opera singer. She has the voice for it.
Next do a Fith Dimension reation to the song "Won't You Marry Me Bill". Another member of The Fifth Dimension is Billy Davis Jr., is Bill, her husband. Yes he married her. With a voice like that Bill would have been a fool not to marry her. Theyve been married to each other for forty - plus years .
And check out Florence LaRue's abbs! Best abbs ever in music. Abbs before abbs was a thing.
You should react to if I could reach you... I think it's her best vocal.
Maggie, I'll bet you a Diet Coke that she learned her craft in church! She's like 80 now and when she was a kid singing in church was a family requirement!
Marilyn McCoo has one of the best voices out there. Enough said