Straight up one of the best female voices ever. Singers of today need to study her Karen Carpenter, Linda Rondstat...no screaming, just great great voices
The Fifth Dimension were smooth as silk, and very underrated! The lady singing is Marilyn McCoo & the gentleman to her left is her Husband Billy Davis Jr. and together they had a big hit "U Don't Have To Be A Star". Peace!
@Renee Mixon I already requested “Stoned Soul Picnic” (JJ reacted a few weeks back) and Mother Popcorn requested “Last Night...” a couple weeks back. Should be able to find both. Thanks for the comment! ✌️🤪
"(Last Night) I Didn't Get To Sleep At All" is definitely a great song by The 5th Dimension. I had their greatest hits album. Letting it play and hearing every song is a special treat.
What a pure, angelical voice, The music industry slept on this group, not giving them their full just due. This woman could hold her own against any female artist in any era. EASILY.
As an old school dude, this is what we were blessed to hear. Her voice was incredible! The range and control.We were a lucky generation to grow up with this kind of music.
The 5th Dimension. has a beautiful sound.So underated.They did so much for music in their time.Even having their own TV show. Crossed all genres .Marylin MCCoo and Billy Davis Jr.have been married over 50 years.
"That voice, man...that's crazy." Truer words never spoken, JJ! You have NO idea how that voice of hers--and she was extremely easy on the eyes--enchanted MILLIONS of young men into just staring at her, mouths agape LOL!
The other lady in the group's name is Florence LaRue. I went to Jr and Sr High with her younger sister around the time that Up Up and Away and the Dawning of the Age of Aquarius and Stone Cold Picnic was out. They sang grown folks music whereas the Five Stair Steps sang teeny bopper music.I was around and like them both but totally different styles.
Lollllllll.....I missed the fact that you noticed Florence Larue's 6 pack until i watched your reaction a 2nd time....Yep you are seeing a 6 pack and that was rare to see on a woman in 1970....both women BEAUTIFUL.....whenever you react to 5th Dimension react to their performance videos and not just the audio...they sounded just as good live as on record....they were made for TV back then and every variety show wanted them and black people were proud of them because they were opening new doors and carried themselves with CLASS
One of my favorite singing groups from that era... Lamont McLemore the tall gentlemen on the right was the photographer for all of those years shooting the JET center page models. Very talented man.....
This group has jams and gems for days. Their “hits” and album cuts are a must for the ears to hear. And not only Marilyn McCoo’s leads. Billy Davis, Jr. (Marilyn’s husband) also sang lead on many songs and what a voice he has. That’s the strength of this group. All of the five voices. 🤌🏾💜💫✨🔥
The Glorious Marilyn McCoo ----------Florence LaRue -------------Billy Davis jr [ Marilyn's spouse ] ---------Lamonte Maclemore----------and Ron Tonwson--------Summer of 1970------MJL, 75 y/o
This is so nostalgic for me. This was one of my Granny’s faves. She had it on a 45 and my cousin committed to learning every line, lol! She would be so dramatic when she sung it. Her and my Granny are both passed on, but this song will always remind me of them. Thanks for reacting ❤️
They sang this song on an episode of It Takes A Thief. It was hinted at that she a Alexander Monday had had a relationship. But it was the 60’s so it was said they were very good friends.
They had so many hit songs! Marilyn McCoo was easy on the eyes too. My Favorites by the 5th Dimension: One Less Bell, Stone Soul Picnic, and Up Up and Away
Wow I was 11 years young when this was my favorite song. I knew every word. I was so mature for my age. I’ll be 62 years young on Tuesday 3-21-23 1st day of spring. Wow. Time really went around the sun 🌞 for me……hope I get another 50 years around the sun……God has been so good to me!
Hi JJ, I'm glad you actually got to hear the studio recording of this great Burt Bacharach/Hal David tune because it featured the cream of the crop studio musicians of the time ("The Wrecking Crew" Hal Blaine on drums, Joe Osborn on bass, etc.). - Brooklyn Mike
Yes, another strong beautiful voice!!! The ladies of the 70s couldn't take off their clothes, swing off stripper poles, or blow up the stage... they just SAANNGG their hearts out and blew everybody's mind!!!😁
There was a performance on a variety show where they flipped it to a Mom looking at a photo of her son in military uniform who had been killed in Vietnam. I cried like a baby.
Most all of the televised Soul Train performances and other entertainment shows were lip synced to the actual studio recording. These pre music video performances immortalized the performers of this beautiful by gone Era. Thanks for sharing!
Yes marilyn mcoo she stills looks good in her 70s along with her billy davis that was a member in the group they got married and still together till this day. Since you mention the five stairssteps one of the band members just recently passed away. James Burke age 70 Feb 23 2021. His other brother & bandmate Clarence Burke Jr lead singer died few years ago.
RIP James Burke. I don't think they were just teeny bopper musicians "You Waited Too Long" was great and for them to be sing a song with that backstory at such at such young ages. And of course wa all know "Ooh Child" Keni Burke as a guitarist-awesome and his song "Keep Rising to the Top"
Along with "One Less Bell To Answer", there are a few songs from The 5th Dimension that I like "Ashes To Ashes", "Sweet Blindness" and "Up Up And Away". The range of their abilities concerning the performing of these great songs are just amazing. I recommend their greatest hits album, wholeheartedly!
I remember a few months ago i requested you react to this group and try to figure out how to label them....if you could then you would be good cause white and black radio back then were confused at how to label them.....they were one of the biggest selling artists from the late 60s to early 70s and one of the greatest harmonizing group of all times....i see you noticed the harmonies Interesting thing about group is everyone thought they were white until Ebony magazine put them on the cover....studio producers wanted the world to know they were black so they produced songs for them like "Stoned Soul Picnic", " One Less Bell To Answer", "Wedding Bell Blues"..... To me her voice is almost same tone as Sade but Marilynn sing with emotion and much more range.....btw....Motown almost had this group.....great reaction
THE glorious Marilyn McCoo --------------written by Burt Bacharach & Hal David -----------summer of '70, I was 23 y/o, & just finishing college. -----------This song was #1 in Denver, on AQM 950 KIMN, 1550 AM, KDKO-------& all over the country. --------------------MJL, 75 y/o
I get chili listening to this song. This song was their biggest hit. Marilyn McCoo had a beautiful voice. Marilyn & Bill her husband who originally put the group together of the 5th dimensions went out on their and they still perform until this day. Amazing! Aquarius is one of my other favorite song of theirs.
They had quite a few bona fide hits that still get play like The Age Of Aquarius" and then when they broke up Marilyn and Billy Davis ( who were married0 had a bit hit called " You dont Have To be A Star" they went on to even have their own variety show
Marilyn McCoo is an American singer, actress, and television presenter, who is best known for being the lead female vocalist in the group the 5th Dimension, as well as hosting the 1980s music countdown series Solid Gold. Since 1969, McCoo has been married to singer Billy Davis Jr., the founder and co-member of the 5th Dimension. She has a four-octave vocal range.Wikipedia Born:September 30, 1943, Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
Soul Train (and American Bandstand) almost always featured the artists lip-sync performances of their latest hits. The thinking was that the mostly teenage audience would not appreciate any variation from the sound of the record, which was usually all over pop & R&B radio at the time.
They started out with that kind of vibe because they covered some of their songs and used the Wrecking Crew as their band. But I think they began to pave their own lane and hone their own sound after a while. I feel they are more so the sister group to the Friends of Distinction, especially since some of the members from each group once all performed together and toured with Ray Charles.
Hey, Loved that you celebrated Marilyn and Billy with this video. Did you know they were back on the Billboard R&B chart in 2021 with their new CD Blackbird Lennon McCartney Icons? Would love to see your reaction to one of their videos. Here is a link to Blackbird the title track... @ and Ticket to Ride @.
Damn that Marilyn McCoo could freaking sing. 😳 The power and control are ridiculous. Not sure how we got from Marylin and Whitney to Cardi B and Taylor Swift but I wanna go back.
Yes, Marilyn McCoo has a 4-Octave range. She is one of the best female vocalists ever!!! Her husband was also in the group and they've been married for over 52 years. Check out "Please marry me, Bill" by the 5th Dimension
The man singing beside her is her husband Billy Davis, Jr. When they left the Fifth Dimension the went on to become the duet Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis, Jr.. Check out I Hope We Get to Love in Time and You Don't Have to Be a Star by them.
They had a sound that reached across demographic boundaries, so they got play on pop & r&b stations, black & white audiences. Growin up, I used to think this had to be the saddest song ever, especially when she come back get back to that, ‘I just got, one less egg to fry’, I would be picturing that one lonely egg, sittin there, & it jus was like, mad sad to me. Now it’s hilarious! 🤣. There’s a whole lotta stuff worse than one egg, fo real! But my girl had to emphasize, like it was the height of devastation. Really?!! You were mixin up Five Stairsteps just cause of the 5. Their song was, ‘Ohh Child’, sampled by PAC for Keep Your Head Up. More Fifth Dimension: Up, Up & Away Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In Stone Soul Picnic
I saw them as a child in the early 70's at the county fair. They were incredible live, great show. Some considered then too corny or pop for the times but they had their niche. They were impeccable on stage and record
McCoo and Billy Davis were touring up until Covid closures. They just celebrated 50th wedding anniversary. She’s 77 and he’s 82. These two are my old age idols to be sure.
Not too many women make me swoon but; She's breathtaking...As a teen in the 70's I heard this song thousands of times but; never saw them live until youtube...I love watching the reactions by people that haven't seen the 5th dimension...They just don't make them like this anymore...
Ah yes, the 5th Dimension delivered the full bodied harmonies w Marilyn McCoo and her hubby Billy Davis Jr (brother w the goatee) taking the lead vocals for the group. And for the record, almost ALL Soul Train performances were lip synched in the TV studio. The exception were bona bands like WAR, they were compact and could fit because the soul train set in reality is very small. I went to a taping back in the 80s, and I was surprised at the magic they create w camera angles, and lift cranes! So yeah when you see soul train performances you're actually hearing the studio recording. For actual live performances, catch artists on the 70s "Midnight Special". If you were on that lineup you had to bring your best game, LIVE! Good stuff...
The Five Stairsteps were siblings, the Burke family. The Fifth Dimension are not related although the lead singer Marilyn McCoo and the guy to her left, Billy Davis Jr. later married.
I can't front. My very first time knowing about Marilyn McCoo was from back in the '80s when she was the cohost of 'Solid Gold'. I know she did some singing on there every now and then but I didn't know she was nice like that. Damn! 😴 💤 🛌
Lip sync was common in those days and accepted. "Soul Train" plus many other contemporary music shows(there were many) did the same. It wasn't to hard figure that out even though the vocalists were good Lip syncers but when you drums and other instruments are playing and none are in sight, well.....What was hilarious was some shows like "Ed Sullivan" had bands Lip syncing and pretending to play their instruments. Sometime pretending to play their instruments they would look at each and start smirking because it was silly. Other times musicians had a disgusting look on their faces. But "Soul Train" wasn't only the best musical/dance show of all time, it was an important show........I use to call it "Dance Scool in My Living Room".
Love love this song...my Dads cheating days...oh many years of that, lol. In fact I remember hearing things my neighbor. My Dad fooled around with her. She was like 25 yrs older than my Dad.
cool sound for middle class people this was not be played much in the ghetto but millions over people all over america loved this group black or white she sang it as they used to say
What do you mean "middle class people" and what do you mean by "ghetto"?.... Do you realize how you sound?....music played on the radio then or now can be heard by EVERYONE....also you stereotype the black race when you associate the word ghetto with black....blacks as well as every other race range from dirt poor to filthy rich...btw....blacks as well as whites from all economical backgrounds loved the 5th Dimension which is the reason why they were one of the biggests selling artists when they were out and the fact that they were on Soul Train shows that not only " middle class" people loved them....DO BETTER
I get your comment. Try getting an African-American to admit that he or she likes Barry Manilow or Burt Bacharach; although the music is fantastic, chances are most aren't aware of who they (Bacharach, Manilow) are. Plus, Whitney Houston was booed at 1988 Soul Train Awards because black people thought that Whitney's songs were too white. I watched the "Whitney: Can I Be Me" documentary. It was devastating to see the effect that had on her. She was born in Newark, NJ. You can't get more "hood" than that.
@@martyemmons1859 .....i do hope we get away from that thinking....here in NYC a lot of African immigrants love country music....i could never figure that out....but people love what they grew up listening to....the person i responded i know meant no harm by what he said but the way he stated it sounded kinda odd I watched a 2020 interview about a month ago with Marylnn and Billy....they explain how group formed and was originally was suppose to sign with Motown....the producer who brought them to Motown had a dispute with Motown and took group with them to another label....their harmonies were so on point that producers had them sing in the mode of the top white harmonizing groups at the time which were The Turtles, Mamas & Papas, Spanky & Gang....5th Dimension surpassed them all....only problem is most people thought they were white until Ebony magazine put them on the cover....then producers produced more soulful songs for them....after hearing they almost signed with Motown i wonder what they would have sounded like
@@TheFargo116, NYC? You know, there are some great musicians from NYC! Three of my favorites are: Ashford and Simpson, Odyssey and Cory Daye (Dr. Buzzard's Original Savannah Band).
@@martyemmons1859 .....funny you mentioned Dr. Buzzards Original Savannah Band....i requested a few months ago that JJ react to them....they had a sound of their own that i havent seen anyone else duplicate....they fused 70s disco with 30s big band era to come up with their own unique sound....some of the greatest hiphop artists have sampled them including Wu Tang Clan....hope he reacts to this group
SIR---------The worsd you're looking for on this video is a ' Lip-synch " ---------which so many shows did. The performers are in synchronization with the original studio recording. -
Gotta admit that this is my first time hearing this song as well. I mean, I've heard snippets of it on TIME LIFE music commercials and just by going on those alone, where you only hear a line of the chorus, I thought the song was corny AF. Haha. However, after listening to the full version, the song is far from corny. In fact, I'm ready to open iTunes and download it. LMAO!!
Marilyn McCoo is one of the greatest female singers of all time. Period.
Not to Mentioned the one of the Finest
She is one of the GREATEST Singers of ALL Time! She sings it Live on a Show here on TH-cam, and blows the roof off. I play it all the time!
th-cam.com/video/ty2OaWcvX-A/w-d-xo.html
Indeed, you have spoken the TRUTH!
Straight up one of the best female voices ever. Singers of today need to study her Karen Carpenter, Linda Rondstat...no screaming, just great great voices
You named the three female singers that I also think are the best. Nobody I know comes anywhere near their quality.
The Fifth Dimension were smooth as silk, and very underrated! The lady singing is Marilyn McCoo & the gentleman to her left is her Husband Billy Davis Jr. and together they had a big hit "U Don't Have To Be A Star". Peace!
Marilyn McCoo sounds just as good when she sings it live.
"Stoned Soul Picnic, The Age Of Aquarius, Wedding Bell Blues, Last Night) yes this group, yes, yes!
@Renee Mixon I already requested “Stoned Soul Picnic” (JJ reacted a few weeks back) and Mother Popcorn requested “Last Night...” a couple weeks back. Should be able to find both. Thanks for the comment! ✌️🤪
"(Last Night) I Didn't Get To Sleep At All" is definitely a great song by The 5th Dimension. I had their greatest hits album. Letting it play and hearing every song is a special treat.
@@martyemmons1859 "Ashes to Ashes" and and their version of "Rock Steady"
What a pure, angelical voice, The music industry slept on this group, not giving them their full just due. This woman could hold her own against any female artist in any era. EASILY.
they were big in the early 70s.
As an old school dude, this is what we were blessed to hear. Her voice was incredible! The range and control.We were a lucky generation to grow up with this kind of music.
The 5th Dimension. has a beautiful sound.So underated.They did so much for music in their time.Even having their own TV show.
Crossed all genres .Marylin MCCoo and Billy Davis Jr.have been married over 50 years.
I'm so grateful that Marilyn and Billy are doing well! Success and happiness couldn't happen to nicer people.
i read that 9th wonder said his favorite groups to sample was the Carpenters and 5th dimension. Now i see why.
"That voice, man...that's crazy." Truer words never spoken, JJ! You have NO idea how that voice of hers--and she was extremely easy on the eyes--enchanted MILLIONS of young men into just staring at her, mouths agape LOL!
The other lady in the group's name is Florence LaRue. I went to Jr and Sr High with her younger sister around the time that Up Up and Away and the Dawning of the Age of Aquarius and Stone Cold Picnic was out. They sang grown folks music whereas the Five Stair Steps sang teeny bopper music.I was around and like them both but totally different styles.
Thank U ...All Time Favorite!!!! Lead Singer Mariyln McCoo was So Fine!!!
Lollllllll.....I missed the fact that you noticed Florence Larue's 6 pack until i watched your reaction a 2nd time....Yep you are seeing a 6 pack and that was rare to see on a woman in 1970....both women BEAUTIFUL.....whenever you react to 5th Dimension react to their performance videos and not just the audio...they sounded just as good live as on record....they were made for TV back then and every variety show wanted them and black people were proud of them because they were opening new doors and carried themselves with CLASS
Wedding belle Blues is another great track from them
One of my favorite singing groups from that era... Lamont McLemore the tall gentlemen on the right was the photographer for all of those years shooting the JET center page models. Very talented man.....
nice pick DJM!!
@@caseybrown6848 Yesssss thankkkss my friend.....
This group has jams and gems for days. Their “hits” and album cuts are a must for the ears to hear. And not only Marilyn McCoo’s leads. Billy Davis, Jr. (Marilyn’s husband) also sang lead on many songs and what a voice he has. That’s the strength of this group. All of the five voices. 🤌🏾💜💫✨🔥
The Glorious Marilyn McCoo ----------Florence LaRue -------------Billy Davis jr [ Marilyn's spouse ] ---------Lamonte Maclemore----------and Ron Tonwson--------Summer of 1970------MJL, 75 y/o
Love the sound. Love the styles and looks. Beauty - all. Thanks for the request. 🤪
This woman is a singer born...a living female siren, it is hard to resist that voice. Marilyn is simply amazing!
This is so nostalgic for me. This was one of my Granny’s faves. She had it on a 45 and my cousin committed to learning every line, lol! She would be so dramatic when she sung it. Her and my Granny are both passed on, but this song will always remind me of them. Thanks for reacting ❤️
Check out Fifth Dimension’s Age of Aquarius/Let the Sun Shine In from the 70s musical Hair.
They sang this song on an episode of It Takes A Thief. It was hinted at that she a Alexander Monday had had a relationship. But it was the 60’s so it was said they were very good friends.
I remember that episode!
They had so many hit songs! Marilyn McCoo was easy on the eyes too. My Favorites by the 5th Dimension: One Less Bell, Stone Soul Picnic, and Up Up and Away
Wow I was 11 years young when this was my favorite song. I knew every word. I was so mature for my age. I’ll be 62 years young on Tuesday 3-21-23 1st day of spring. Wow. Time really went around the sun 🌞 for me……hope I get another 50 years around the sun……God has been so good to me!
Hi JJ, I'm glad you actually got to hear the studio recording of this great Burt Bacharach/Hal David tune because it featured the cream of the crop studio musicians of the time ("The Wrecking Crew" Hal Blaine on drums, Joe Osborn on bass, etc.). - Brooklyn Mike
Burt Bacharach, Hal David and The 5th Dimension. The Dream Team!
Beautiful voice
Yes, another strong beautiful voice!!! The ladies of the 70s couldn't take off their clothes, swing off stripper poles, or blow up the stage... they just SAANNGG their hearts out and blew everybody's mind!!!😁
I used to be so in love with Marilyn McCoo. She's the lead singer there.
There was a performance on a variety show where they flipped it to a Mom looking at a photo of her son in military uniform who had been killed in Vietnam. I cried like a baby.
Most all of the televised Soul Train performances and other entertainment shows were lip synced to the actual studio recording. These pre music video performances immortalized the performers of this beautiful by gone Era. Thanks for sharing!
'69. Good year for music. I spent a lot of nickels playing this song on the juke box
A masterpiece……and she is so beautiful!!!
Yes marilyn mcoo she stills looks good in her 70s along with her billy davis that was a member in the group they got married and still together till this day. Since you mention the five stairssteps one of the band members just recently passed away. James Burke age 70 Feb 23 2021. His other brother & bandmate Clarence Burke Jr lead singer died few years ago.
RIP James Burke. I don't think they were just teeny bopper musicians "You Waited Too Long" was great and for them to be sing a song with that backstory at such at such young ages. And of course wa all know "Ooh Child" Keni Burke as a guitarist-awesome and his song "Keep Rising to the Top"
Along with "One Less Bell To Answer", there are a few songs from The 5th Dimension that I like "Ashes To Ashes", "Sweet Blindness" and "Up Up And Away". The range of their abilities concerning the performing of these great songs are just amazing. I recommend their greatest hits album, wholeheartedly!
I remember a few months ago i requested you react to this group and try to figure out how to label them....if you could then you would be good cause white and black radio back then were confused at how to label them.....they were one of the biggest selling artists from the late 60s to early 70s and one of the greatest harmonizing group of all times....i see you noticed the harmonies
Interesting thing about group is everyone thought they were white until Ebony magazine put them on the cover....studio producers wanted the world to know they were black so they produced songs for them like "Stoned Soul Picnic", " One Less Bell To Answer", "Wedding Bell Blues"..... To me her voice is almost same tone as Sade but Marilynn sing with emotion and much more range.....btw....Motown almost had this group.....great reaction
Love this song and this group!💖💖💖
THE glorious Marilyn McCoo --------------written by Burt Bacharach & Hal David -----------summer of '70, I was 23 y/o, & just finishing college. -----------This song was #1 in Denver, on AQM 950 KIMN, 1550 AM, KDKO-------& all over the country. --------------------MJL, 75 y/o
I get chili listening to this song. This song was their biggest hit. Marilyn McCoo had a beautiful voice. Marilyn & Bill her husband who originally put the group together of the 5th dimensions went out on their and they still perform until this day. Amazing! Aquarius is one of my other favorite song of theirs.
The Fifth Dimension had Grammy Record of the Year twice in three years - I think 1967 and 1969.
so smooth! amazing sound
They had quite a few bona fide hits that still get play like
The Age Of Aquarius" and then when they broke up Marilyn and Billy Davis ( who were married0 had a bit hit called " You dont Have To be A Star" they went on to even have their own variety show
i was 20 when this came out. the most beautiful woman i've ever seen--and what a voice.
Marilyn McCoo is an American singer, actress, and television presenter, who is best known for being the lead female vocalist in the group the 5th Dimension, as well as hosting the 1980s music countdown series Solid Gold. Since 1969, McCoo has been married to singer Billy Davis Jr., the founder and co-member of the 5th Dimension. She has a four-octave vocal range.Wikipedia
Born:September 30, 1943, Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S.
Marylin is absolutely gorgeous. Love this band.
Yep Florence had a 6 pack
I'm not the only one who appreciates Florence LaRue's abs. That's why I like reading the comments.
Soul Train (and American Bandstand) almost always featured the artists lip-sync performances of their latest hits. The thinking was that the mostly teenage audience would not appreciate any variation from the sound of the record, which was usually all over pop & R&B radio at the time.
THIS MUSIC REMIND OF PRINCE DAMN YOU.
And those chicks were GORGEOUS.
They used to call that champagne soul!
Check out "The Girl's Song" in which Marilyn and Florence both sing lead and harmony vocals. It's perfection.
The LEGENDARY Fifth Deminsion
in my thinking, they are the 'Mamas and Papas' of African American singing group! has that same vibe as the song "California Dreaming".
Good point.🙂 Well put.
They started out with that kind of vibe because they covered some of their songs and used the Wrecking Crew as their band. But I think they began to pave their own lane and hone their own sound after a while. I feel they are more so the sister group to the Friends of Distinction, especially since some of the members from each group once all performed together and toured with Ray Charles.
Hey, Loved that you celebrated Marilyn and Billy with this video. Did you know they were back on the Billboard R&B chart in 2021 with their new CD Blackbird Lennon McCartney Icons? Would love to see your reaction to one of their videos. Here is a link to Blackbird the title track... @ and Ticket to Ride @.
Damn that Marilyn McCoo could freaking sing. 😳 The power and control are ridiculous. Not sure how we got from Marylin and Whitney to Cardi B and Taylor Swift but I wanna go back.
Yes, Marilyn McCoo has a 4-Octave range. She is one of the best female vocalists ever!!! Her husband was also in the group and they've been married for over 52 years. Check out "Please marry me, Bill" by the 5th Dimension
Marilyn has a 4.5 octave range. And I often wonder if she has or can reach that 5th octave. I love her range. That lower register is great also.
The man singing beside her is her husband Billy Davis, Jr. When they left the Fifth Dimension the went on to become the duet Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis, Jr.. Check out I Hope We Get to Love in Time and You Don't Have to Be a Star by them.
You don't need a time machine..just this music.. Close your eyes, and it's 1969..
Elegant soul music!❤🙂
They had a sound that reached across demographic boundaries, so they got play on pop & r&b stations, black & white audiences. Growin up, I used to think this had to be the saddest song ever, especially when she come back get back to that, ‘I just got, one less egg to fry’, I would be picturing that one lonely egg, sittin there, & it jus was like, mad sad to me. Now it’s hilarious! 🤣. There’s a whole lotta stuff worse than one egg, fo real! But my girl had to emphasize, like it was the height of devastation. Really?!! You were mixin up Five Stairsteps just cause of the 5. Their song was, ‘Ohh Child’, sampled by PAC for Keep Your Head Up.
More Fifth Dimension:
Up, Up & Away
Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In
Stone Soul Picnic
Marilyn's husband is the guy singing to her left. I believe they're still married to this day. Great group,
Special stuff right there.
they've got dozens of great songs -- check out their lesser-known cover of "Save the Country"
Great song and Memoires. Hats off to the backing band….The Wrecking Crew!
I saw them as a child in the early 70's at the county fair. They were incredible live, great show. Some considered then too corny or pop for the times but they had their niche. They were impeccable on stage and record
McCoo and Billy Davis were touring up until Covid closures. They just celebrated 50th wedding anniversary. She’s 77 and he’s 82. These two are my old age idols to be sure.
Hi Mr. J.J., A beautiful song by a most beautiful Lady.. ♠W.G.
Not too many women make me swoon but; She's breathtaking...As a teen in the 70's I heard this song thousands of times but; never saw them live until youtube...I love watching the reactions by people that haven't seen the 5th dimension...They just don't make them like this anymore...
Ah yes, the 5th Dimension delivered the full bodied harmonies w Marilyn McCoo and her hubby Billy Davis Jr (brother w the goatee) taking the lead vocals for the group. And for the record, almost ALL Soul Train performances were lip synched in the TV studio. The exception were bona bands like WAR, they were compact and could fit because the soul train set in reality is very small. I went to a taping back in the 80s, and I was surprised at the magic they create w camera angles, and lift cranes! So yeah when you see soul train performances you're actually hearing the studio recording. For actual live performances, catch artists on the 70s "Midnight Special". If you were on that lineup you had to bring your best game, LIVE! Good stuff...
This is the studio version synched up to their performance on Soul Train
My favorite group class act.
total A plus class at most of them still living except Ron, the big guy on the end.
Her voice is a miracle.
Marilyn had the voice,& Florence had the abs.
Ms Marilyn McCoo is a beautiful talented legendary sister
The Five Stairsteps were siblings, the Burke family. The Fifth Dimension are not related although the lead singer Marilyn McCoo and the guy to her left, Billy Davis Jr. later married.
I can't front. My very first time knowing about Marilyn McCoo was from back in the '80s when she was the cohost of 'Solid Gold'. I know she did some singing on there every now and then but I didn't know she was nice like that. Damn! 😴 💤 🛌
Laura Nyro song. Lead singer amizing Marilyn McCoo❤
I loved the fifth dimension
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Lip sync was common in those days and accepted. "Soul Train" plus many other contemporary music shows(there were many) did the same. It wasn't to hard figure that out even though the vocalists were good Lip syncers but when you drums and other instruments are playing and none are in sight, well.....What was hilarious was some shows like "Ed Sullivan" had bands Lip syncing and pretending to play their instruments. Sometime pretending to play their instruments they would look at each and start smirking because it was silly. Other times musicians had a disgusting look on their faces.
But "Soul Train" wasn't only the best musical/dance show of all time, it was an important show........I use to call it "Dance Scool in My Living Room".
Love love this song...my Dads cheating days...oh many years of that, lol. In fact I remember hearing things my neighbor. My Dad fooled around with her. She was like 25 yrs older than my Dad.
In 1967, at 8 years old, I had a huge crush on Marilyn McCoo.
cool sound for middle class people this was not be played much in the ghetto but millions over people all over america loved this group black or white she sang it as they used to say
What do you mean "middle class people" and what do you mean by "ghetto"?.... Do you realize how you sound?....music played on the radio then or now can be heard by EVERYONE....also you stereotype the black race when you associate the word ghetto with black....blacks as well as every other race range from dirt poor to filthy rich...btw....blacks as well as whites from all economical backgrounds loved the 5th Dimension which is the reason why they were one of the biggests selling artists when they were out and the fact that they were on Soul Train shows that not only " middle class" people loved them....DO BETTER
I get your comment. Try getting an African-American to admit that he or she likes Barry Manilow or Burt Bacharach; although the music is fantastic, chances are most aren't aware of who they (Bacharach, Manilow) are. Plus, Whitney Houston was booed at 1988 Soul Train Awards because black people thought that Whitney's songs were too white. I watched the "Whitney: Can I Be Me" documentary. It was devastating to see the effect that had on her. She was born in Newark, NJ. You can't get more "hood" than that.
@@martyemmons1859 .....i do hope we get away from that thinking....here in NYC a lot of African immigrants love country music....i could never figure that out....but people love what they grew up listening to....the person i responded i know meant no harm by what he said but the way he stated it sounded kinda odd
I watched a 2020 interview about a month ago with Marylnn and Billy....they explain how group formed and was originally was suppose to sign with Motown....the producer who brought them to Motown had a dispute with Motown and took group with them to another label....their harmonies were so on point that producers had them sing in the mode of the top white harmonizing groups at the time which were The Turtles, Mamas & Papas, Spanky & Gang....5th Dimension surpassed them all....only problem is most people thought they were white until Ebony magazine put them on the cover....then producers produced more soulful songs for them....after hearing they almost signed with Motown i wonder what they would have sounded like
@@TheFargo116, NYC? You know, there are some great musicians from NYC! Three of my favorites are: Ashford and Simpson, Odyssey and Cory Daye (Dr. Buzzard's Original Savannah Band).
@@martyemmons1859 .....funny you mentioned Dr. Buzzards Original Savannah Band....i requested a few months ago that JJ react to them....they had a sound of their own that i havent seen anyone else duplicate....they fused 70s disco with 30s big band era to come up with their own unique sound....some of the greatest hiphop artists have sampled them including Wu Tang Clan....hope he reacts to this group
Marilyn McCoo. I was in love with her since I was 6 years old.
That is a cut. Good reaction
Marilyn Mcoo and Karen Carpenter are My Favorite Female Singers
Well done noticing the Sixpack on the female backup singer. Very unusual for the sixties. Fitness just wasn't even talked about.
Very beautiful
The almost female equivalent to 'Cause I Love You' by Lenny Williams.
SIR---------The worsd you're looking for on this video is a ' Lip-synch " ---------which so many shows did. The performers are in synchronization with the original studio recording. -
Gotta admit that this is my first time hearing this song as well. I mean, I've heard snippets of it on TIME LIFE music commercials and just by going on those alone, where you only hear a line of the chorus, I thought the song was corny AF. Haha. However, after listening to the full version, the song is far from corny. In fact, I'm ready to open iTunes and download it. LMAO!!
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She is criminally pretty🙄
I think impossibly pretty may be a more polite description of Marilyn's timeless beauty!
Awesome I'm in love
Young man I can introduce you to some wonderful singers and music that I’m sure you will love and appreciate
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he got hip to the fact that 🥚 s causes high cholesterol, especially when they're fried and felt like she was trying to kill him. 🤔😂💯
She was so beautiful.. Beyonce before Beyonce.
Willie Hutch She is just doing her thing
proof positive that the fine can't handle being charged to the game. 🤔😂💯
Marilyn is so beautiful.
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