I have been hearing this song since I was a 60s kid and it just gets better and better. You can't say that about today's "music" which is forgotten within a couple of months after it comes out.
Am I the only one who gets choked up when the song switches to "Let Tbe Sunshine In" and Billy Davis Jr. sings? I turn 57 this August and I still feel the urge to CRY.
You should really go look for "Hair" for which this song was written. It was chaotic at times but a spot on commentary on American society. Excellent sociopolitical statement. Sadly, the same is true today.
@Seven Inches of Throbbing Pink Jesus Come on, man, there's a time and place. 🙁People are here for music, not philosophy and sarcasm. And look, we probably agree. If by "complete lie" you're referring to the astrology BS 😏 (you don't even make your point) _I'm with you_ 100%. But a _lie?_ By that reasoning, all the great works of fiction and art are lies too, and presumably worthy of disdain. The commenter said it's a beautiful song, and it is! From one over-thinker to perhaps another, try not to read too much into "everything about". S/he said nothing about truth being overrated and unimportant. That's another point we could certainly commiserate about.... another time, another place. 🙄But sometimes we need to escape the daily divisiveness and bickering, don't we? Thanks for reading.
Still inspired by this awesome song, this group was marvelous. Strange last night this song was in my dream, so I woke up and had to listen to it. Definitely brightened up my day.
I was only 4 when this came out but I remember great music, great visual, no vocabulary of course. Seems like the most futuristic we ever got was the late 60's/early 70's. Then everything got stifled to squeeze/skim a nickel off the top at every turn. Can you imagine what it does to development to have so much colorful visuals, fountains in front of buildings, full musical arrangements, etc. only to have them taken away for greed.
If there is one song that defines the hippie era and the year that humans first walked on the Moon, it was this one. But on its own it is a fantastic song from the musical composition, the horn transition midway between the two songs, the intro bassline, to the harmonies and the angelic voices of the two female leads. Marilyn McCoo is a mesmerising presence.
1. those two horn notes when they abruptly change songs- still gives me chills 2, In 1969, of all years, to have a song at #1 on the charts for six weeks is unimaginable but it happened 3. Grammy Award for Record of the Year. They were right! 4. Marilyn McCoo looking so beautiful! 5. The song listed at number 66 on Billboard's "Greatest Songs of All Time" - good choice 6. Billy Davis's improvising on those vocals....
There are so many qualities that make this a timeless tune. I will mention only two. A) The time signature shift change which occurs in the middles of the song. B) The bass line is just astounding, like something from the wrecking crew.
It appears that it was The Wrecking Crew. There’s a citation link in Wikipedia (Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In article) to the book that lists the Wrecking Crew timeline on page 261 of The Wrecking Crew : the inside story of rock and roll's best-kept secret by Hartman, Kent. It lists this song specifically. From the Wikipedia article: “Instrumental backing was written by Bill Holman and provided by session musicians commonly known as the Wrecking Crew.”
I think I read in the comments to another YT version of this song that they were two different songs melded together. Well it's greater than the sum of its parts. Sometimes I refer to it as the "bridge to forever", it never comes back. My absolute favorite song when I was 6. And yes, the bass is fantastic.
I rediscovered this song through this youtube "Top 10 60s Songs You Forgot Were Awesome" where @7:13 it mentioned Davis wanted his band to include the Hair's "Aquarius", and jammed "Let The Sunshine In" to make a complete song. I heard this song eons ago but didn't know it was two separate as one. Great tune. The 60's, 70's, 80's are golden era indeed.
As a little kid in 1974 may be earlier.. I never forgot this song...all of a sudden...in a moment I just break out as if being backed up by a heavenly choir ready at any time...this is the dawning of the age of Aqurious...just because it was the most beautiful line in any song ...I don't even know my own sign.. JK piece to all.....it's a good song for your alarm clock...I got a strawberry alarm clock u can have..
Google The 5th Dimension- Aquarius / Let The Sunshine In (1969): what is music made in heaven without the beautiful background vocals and the swinging rhythm section that is able to freak out!
Mystic Crystal/Cristal Revelations and the mind’a true Liberation. Golden living dreams of visions…Yes! Love the webs and it’s almost as if they knew the future where unity consciousness in the 5th dimension would happen through the web. 😊
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Aquarius all the way Jan. 21❤❤
As beautiful today as it was in 1969. Never tire of it.
I have been hearing this song since I was a 60s kid and it just gets better and better. You can't say that about today's "music" which is forgotten within a couple of months after it comes out.
The song is great and the the group are probably one of ( if not ) the best singing groups in modern history.
This song was so ahead of its time. It still sounds ageless to me today.
Habbening now
and yet it's more OPERAtic than most pop music of the time.
@@meg-so4ev YES!
@@wookinooki9023
Well, it's from a Broadway show called Hair.
@@davidsenatore1880 this VERSION is more opera than the OBC album.
Am I the only one who gets choked up when the song switches to "Let Tbe Sunshine In" and Billy Davis Jr. sings?
I turn 57 this August and I still feel the urge to CRY.
every time
You should really go look for "Hair" for which this song was written. It was chaotic at times but a spot on commentary on American society. Excellent sociopolitical statement. Sadly, the same is true today.
You have gifts❤
you’re not alone
@@olafonda0625
I was born the year the Broadway show was released.
Those two ladies were as beautiful as their voices.
Sexy as hell!!!!
That Bass!👌👌
THANK YOU !!! ❤️ This!
One of the greatest songs of all time. ❤
We are in the Age of Aquarius. The old is being purged to make room for new…with unconditional love at its core.
So let the sun shine in.
yeah!! it's so exciting
I wish I could believe that.
@@Reggie-The-Dog. I wish you could too! It’s true for me. ❤. ❤❤❤❤❤
This is one of those rare songs that deserves it's own page in an encyclopedia of 20th century music, let alone the 60's.
I think it does. The age of Aquarius is currently happening, so I'm sure it's in any book pertaining to astrology and cosmology
And all the definition would need is your quote and a link to the song.
Amen
So true
Everything about this song is beautiful.
@Seven Inches of Throbbing Pink Jesus Come on, man, there's a time and place. 🙁People are here for music, not philosophy and sarcasm. And look, we probably agree. If by "complete lie" you're referring to the astrology BS 😏 (you don't even make your point) _I'm with you_ 100%. But a _lie?_ By that reasoning, all the great works of fiction and art are lies too, and presumably worthy of disdain. The commenter said it's a beautiful song, and it is! From one over-thinker to perhaps another, try not to read too much into "everything about". S/he said nothing about truth being overrated and unimportant. That's another point we could certainly commiserate about.... another time, another place. 🙄But sometimes we need to escape the daily divisiveness and bickering, don't we? Thanks for reading.
Favorite 5th Dimension song of all time!! The Earth will always let the sunshine in.
Earth is in a really good spot for sunshine.
Thank you. I've never seen this before but I just wished that the message would be so very true
No tattooes no extensions no revealing clevich no died damage split end hair and that skin radiant and naturally beautiful SAY. IT. LOUD
Those girls had poison in their scalps to get their hair white enough to be on tv, unfortunately
They have so much fun -- and it's infectious! 5D were fantastic.
Whose an Aquarius in this chat and listens to this song 🙌🏽
It's about all of us. When I was 3 they played this a lot on the radio. I am 57 now. We are in the age of Aquarius. I was born at the dawn of it.
*Those who fear the Light, are kept in the dark.*
"Let the Sunshine In."
Beautiful , I always put them at the top of my list
Those two women dance like true goddesses!!😍
Listening to flashbacks of my childhood!
It's still a wonderful song, after all these years. This proves what a fabulous job, the group did.
Oldies classics are the best! 1950s and 1960s songs were great. This was one of the best.
What an iconic band from the 60s-70s era ❤💯
One of the greatest songs of all time.
The age of real talent in music.
Still inspired by this awesome song, this group was marvelous. Strange last night this song was in my dream, so I woke up and had to listen to it. Definitely brightened up my day.
I was only 4 when this came out but I remember great music, great visual, no vocabulary of course. Seems like the most futuristic we ever got was the late 60's/early 70's. Then everything got stifled to squeeze/skim a nickel off the top at every turn. Can you imagine what it does to development to have so much colorful visuals, fountains in front of buildings, full musical arrangements, etc. only to have them taken away for greed.
They had a lot of great songs. Marilyn McCoo is a very beautiful woman and a voice to match
One of the Greatest Songs Ever .Thank God For It.
Big up to you, the lovely Marilyn McCoo and her spouse Billy Davis.
The Fifth Dimension is another of our soul groups.
Age of Aquarius 1969.
I loved this group since 1969! ♥️
Marilyn McCoo was absolutely beautiful. Such a flawless face.
If there is one song that defines the hippie era and the year that humans first walked on the Moon, it was this one. But on its own it is a fantastic song from the musical composition, the horn transition midway between the two songs, the intro bassline, to the harmonies and the angelic voices of the two female leads. Marilyn McCoo is a mesmerising presence.
This wonderful song is truly timeless!❤️❤️❤️🎶🌹
Listening at 2021, September, remembering 1970, from Sao Paulo - Brazil
Wonderful. Yes, great song and a great victory for Brazil in 1970. Gone but not forgotten.
@@celestialnavigator3116 yes. Greetings from Sao Paulo !!
I remember Brazil 66.
this gave me renewed hope.
Billy took us to church there.
What a great bass line!
Táto nádhera ma prenáša mimo tento priestor. Ďakujem Vám, ktorí nám to umožňujete.
1. those two horn notes when they abruptly change songs- still gives me chills
2, In 1969, of all years, to have a song at #1 on the charts for six weeks is unimaginable but it happened
3. Grammy Award for Record of the Year. They were right!
4. Marilyn McCoo looking so beautiful!
5. The song listed at number 66 on Billboard's "Greatest Songs of All Time" - good choice
6. Billy Davis's improvising on those vocals....
YES they go to a back beat and the jam out, is awesome
We use to dance hard core, you have to feel it
No matter how long the storm lasts, the sun always comes out☀️💪🏾🎶💙🦋
🎤you got feeeeel it🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🥳
This song was so appropriate for the time.
Thank you! The 5th Dimension!!!!
Love this! I listen to this song every day!
One of the greatest bass lines in the history of music
From the age of five years old and still it is necessary for me to keep this mindset.
Good for everyone to keep in mind.
Love this song brings back memories thank you
There are so many qualities that make this a timeless tune. I will mention only two.
A) The time signature shift change which occurs in the middles of the song.
B) The bass line is just astounding, like something from the wrecking crew.
I've said for decades that this baseline if off the hook, good ear!..
It appears that it was The Wrecking Crew. There’s a citation link in Wikipedia (Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In article) to the book that lists the Wrecking Crew timeline on page 261 of The Wrecking Crew : the inside story of rock and roll's best-kept secret by Hartman, Kent. It lists this song specifically.
From the Wikipedia article:
“Instrumental backing was written by Bill Holman and provided by session musicians commonly known as the Wrecking Crew.”
I think I read in the comments to another YT version of this song that they were two different songs melded together. Well it's greater than the sum of its parts. Sometimes I refer to it as the "bridge to forever", it never comes back. My absolute favorite song when I was 6. And yes, the bass is fantastic.
The legendary Joe Osborn on bass.
I rediscovered this song through this youtube "Top 10 60s Songs You Forgot Were Awesome" where @7:13 it mentioned Davis wanted his band to include the Hair's "Aquarius", and jammed "Let The Sunshine In" to make a complete song. I heard this song eons ago but didn't know it was two separate as one. Great tune. The 60's, 70's, 80's are golden era indeed.
This was the soundtrack of my childhood-thank you!
Mine too. From Brazil
@@TheRosetube Awesome!
Gives me hope as we move into great challenge and change!
It's the bass line that kicks in at 'Let the Sunshine In'.. Perfect.
I love them .I saw them in
Los Vagas. I'm 7~~ & still love them .
I wish I could experience this era of music
This should have a billion likes.
1:06 ❤❤❤ his face !! ❤😂😂
Those trumpets tho🎶
I close my eyes and I’m 21 again….and the whole world awaits
The voices are incredible good, the music have a own spechial vibe.
As a little kid in 1974 may be earlier..
I never forgot this song...all of a sudden...in a moment I just break out as if being backed up by a heavenly choir ready at any time...this is the dawning of the age of Aqurious...just because it was the most beautiful line in any song ...I don't even know my own sign..
JK piece to all.....it's a good song for your alarm clock...I got a strawberry alarm clock u can have..
Good sounds , good beats, excellent harmony! Since 1969? I saw them on TV. In the early 70 s too!
Only Mr. Davis could do this song! Love the outfits!
That's why I think 60's music is so revealing and timeless!!!!
Awesome!
They are awesome, brings back memories of my youth .Thanks for sharing. 🙂
I wish I could go back in time to watch "The Fifth Dimension", the session players "Wrecking Crew", create these songs in the studio.
Love the 70s ...
супер!!! ощущаешь дух той эпохи
Truly the most beautiful voices..I wonder if I can get those outfits.. JK blessings y'all
This song is so powerful! Alas, the optimism of the 1960s has been completely shattered by 2023 :(
If you're here, then it is ALIVE and WELL❤
Still gives me chills!
The 60"s going into the 70's Being Born from this song I think of my parents. I LOVE you
One of my favorite songs....from when I was six
Outstanding outfits.
I am digging those outfits. Oh the song is great. Such good memories when I was a good.
Joe Osborn is this Incredible Bass in Let The Sunshine
Don't forget Hal Blaine playing right along with the groove on his drums 😊
Now,from Japan.
They all did an amazing job on this performance!! ❤
Really love this song
My childhood remembrance brought me here!
Best song ever
Beautiful song.
100% truth! You guys got aligned in the mind! Universal... let the sun shine in! See you at red rocks
Pure Joy!
Pure light ♥️
I heard this on American Dad. Glad it brought me here. I'm only 29 lol
I'm in my 40s and I first heard this song on the Simpsons around 20 years ago. Cartoon sitcom writers have great taste in music
Google The 5th Dimension- Aquarius / Let The Sunshine In (1969): what is music made in heaven without the beautiful background vocals and the swinging rhythm section that is able to freak out!
I’m 61. My youngest colleague at work was born in 2001. I just realize that this song from 1969 relates to him like the 30ies for me…
And I am 77 and get transfixed again after so many years when I hear this song again, fantastic.
Época de ouro
Great song from the year American landed on the Moon....Amazing!
I met Marilyn McCoo and she was the most beautiful woman ever! Inside as well as outside.
Goosebumps!!!
I was crying at the end of the video...so many memories
My love, unite us all. May our unity never die.
1:11 The most amazing harmonies that keep on getting higher in pitch.
More power to you, amen!
Mystic Crystal/Cristal Revelations and the mind’a true Liberation. Golden living dreams of visions…Yes!
Love the webs and it’s almost as if they knew the future where unity consciousness in the 5th dimension would happen through the web. 😊
And here we are!! 🙏💕
Open up your hearts 🥰💕😍
Gets reeeeaalllll spicy at 2:16 , my favorite part.