OMG!!.. 5th Dimension - Aquarius Let The Sunshine In | FIRST TIME HEARING REACTION
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70 year old female crying happy tears for the message but sad that we still haven't gotten it right yet. Still hopeful that we can get there with great young people like you two to keep hope, love and acceptance alive. Thanks peace and blessings to you and your beautiful family.
Yes🥰
I'm 55 and a huge fan of Hair, one of my all time favorites! Still holding on yo hope for humanity... though they make it difficult...
Jennifer Worley The sound of this great era in music puts a lump in my throat and a tear in my eye,too. We had it all and didn't know it! We really dreamed dreams of real world peace, love and harmony...but we know the dream is yet to be fulfilled. Btw I'm 76 now ...was in my early 20s when this song was new. Damn...I'd love to go back for just a day.
I'm a 70 year old male and I'm right there with you. (Told the wife it's because i'm peeling onions)
We're still around 200 years away from the Age of Aquarius, long term goals...
All I can say is...."We had AWESOME MUSIC in the 60-70's" ....sooo lucky to have grown up with this sound
Amen!
oh yes!!
How lucky were we. Can't remember what I ate for breakfast but know all the words to all of these songs. Played them over & over on my stereo. Miss those days. ✌🌻🌻
Ditto!
January 31, 2024, We have recently entered into the "Age of Aquarius" from a Spiritual standpoint. They were singing this song and letting us know what was to come.
The transition into Sunshine is THE funkiest groovin' bass line ever recorded.
Ever!!!❤
The bass was really driving the whole song.
Yes its probably Carol Kayes finest moment.
I have been told it isn't Carol Kaye. It is someone else.
@@TranquiloTrevIt was the late great Joe Osborn, the other main bass player for the Wrecking Crew
"Nothing like the harmonies of Billy Davis Jr. and Marilyn McCoo!"
*Those two have been married 50 years now!*
Does that mean you don't think that Florence LaRue and Lamonte McLemore, who was the founder of the group, had equally amazing harmonies as well? That would be like saying, "Nothing like the abilities of John Lennon", while not acknowledging the musical talents of Paul McCartney.
@@dunhill1and guess what…John Lennon will always be remembered more than Paul. For me at least and like for most. Some just stand out.
This song is an absolute must for any "Hippy-Era" soundtrack.
I'm 77--lots of things my generation can be ashamed of, but we can be incredibly proud of our music...wonderful to see you young people appreciating it as much as we did...
The music of the 1960s is the greatest of all time.
There was nothing to be ashamed of,
😊
@@gratefulkmthere's a lot to be ashamed of
I'm curious..what is an entire 'generation' to be ashamed of ............................lots to be proud of during that period
I'm 60 years old, happily married white guy....WHO STILL HAS A CRUSH ON Marilyn McCoo ❤❤❤😊 God bless her.
I have a big crush on her too!
Who didn't !!
Her voice was from Heaven.
Glad you clarified you're a "white guy." IMPORTANT.
@@user-kf8wb2cq4fThis is the dawning of the Oldwhiteguyinus ...
Their huge breakout hit was "Up, Up, and Away" which is about riding balloons. It's a major feel good song. Marilyn McCoo (who was the host of Solid Gold in the 80's) was in this band with her future husband Billy Davis Jr. As far as I know they are still married.
They are still married. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary last year.
Last week Professor of Rock did a video on 'Up, Up and Away' which included clips of his interview with Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr. The compared the song to Pharrell Williams' 'Happy'. When I saw the video, I meant to search RSR videos to see if it had been reacted to yet because it is sounds like a song Amber would like.
The Professor of Rock video is czcams.com/video/ssmBKLhxp20/video.html
They're still married. They recently appeared on a reboot of The Waltons, where they sang "Silent Night." Also released a new album last year consisting of Lennon/McCartney songs.
I remember my mother belting along to this song playing on the radio in the car when I was about 5 years old in 1970 (it was released in '67.) Fond memory, I remember her singing along so happily.
"It's a major feel good song."
I'll say!!
This won “Record Of The Year” at the 1969 Grammy Awards. It was a one of the most played songs on the radio in the 60’s, and still got played all the time in the 70’s. Even though the 5th Dimension didn’t play at Woodstock, this song was considered an anthem of the peace and love movement.
I was 7 when this came out. It was always on the radio. The sound brings me back. Very cool- it DOES sound like those times...
1970 Grammys. Record of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Performance by a Group.
Amber had it figured out, I may be wrong but it seems Billy Dee Williams and Marilyn McCoo had a big hit in the disco Era
They played at the Harlem Cultural Festival at the same time. It can be seen on Questlove's film Summer of Soul and it's fantastic!
They did perform at The Harlem Soul Festival in 1969.
The 5th Dimension was an absolutely legendary band, featuring the close knit harmonies of 5 incredibly gifted singers, whose voices spanned different styles and genres. Marilyn McCoo had the absolute voice of an angel, and her long time husband Billy Davis Jr is simply one of the greatest Soul singers to ever exist. This band had an infectious joy that really gets the blood pumping in the "Let The Sun Shine In" part of the song.
It is hard to appreciate how this pairing of songs captured the whole mood of an era that should have lasted!
As stated elsewhere 'Aquarius/Let The Sun Shine' were two separate numbers from the Broadway musical 'Hair' which opened in April of 1968. Let The Sun Shine was the number for the famous nude scene. Not only did members of the cast spontaneously disrobe, during the four year run of the show the audience also began to participate in taking off their clothes and dancing down the aisles then up and onto the stage.
My Aunt was an usherette at that theater and it did not happen at every performance. I'm sure it made some of the people feel liberated but real freedom has nothing to do with nudity, if it did, porn stars would be the happiest people in the world, and they're actually some of the most pathetic.
All these years I’ve never known these songs were from Hair. Probably because I’ve never seen Hair.
The entire soundtrack from Hair was special.
I worked as stage hand for Hair at the Aquarius Theater in Los Angeles in the mid-70s. You are wrong on several points. First, the nude scene was not during "Let the Sun Shine In", which is the very last song of the show (it was added to make the end more uplifting). The nude scene was during "Where Do I Go" at the close of Act I. It was not spontaneous. It was scripted. Performers were given the option to disrobe or not. A scrim would lift and the nude performers would chant "Beads, power, freedom, happiness". Yes, the audience was encouraged to join the cast on stage, but during the encore when they would reprise "Let the Sun Shine In". Since that number was at the end and the cast was fully clothed, there would be no reason for the audience to disrobe. If there was any audience participation in the nudity it was a regional thing. It never happened on Broadway or in LA. They had enough problems finding venues that would allow the nude scene. Several states banned the entire production and it took a US Supreme Court decision in 1970 to lift them.
@@mildredpierce4506 It's a great anti-war musical about Vietnam. Super amazing musical, super sad ending.
All I can say is I don't think I would have survived the isolation of the pandemic without you both!! Great reaction as usual.
I love these two.
The Broadway hit "Hair," produced a bunch of great songs covered by various pop groups. The Cowsills killed it on 'Hair," Three Dog Knight's "Easy" is heartbreakingly beautiful, and these voices took Aquarius into the heavens. Marilyn McCoo had such a rare and beautiful soprano.
Yes check out the Broadway hit 'HAIR"
Don't forget "Good Morning Starshine" by Oliver
And Treat Williams passed
@@gregorymoore2877 like the song (Good Morning Starshine) but the promo video didn't work for me, especially flower child boy. All right Droopy, pull your britches up, loose the fleas, take a bath, put a shirt on, get a haircut, and go get a job!😂😂😂
The Cowsills may have killed on "Hair", but they cut out the verse that was the whole point of the song:
"My hair like Jesus wore it
Hallelujah I adore it
Hallelujah Mary loved her son
Why don't my mother love me?" HAIR.....
So many others have said it, but I'll say it again - Joe Osborn's bass line just COOKS! So many basslines get buried in the mix and you barely notice them. So glad this was prominent in the mix.
My parents listened to this group - quite surprising, given they didn't own many other contemporary (at the time) R&B/soul albums, but I loved it. I also loved their songs "Up Up and Away", "Stoned Soul Picnic", "Wedding Bell Blues", and "One Less Bell To Answer". Nothing like the harmonies of Billy Davis Jr. and Marilyn McCoo! FYI - This medley was used in the hit musical "Hair".
Did Ya'll know that "Stoned Soul Picnic","Wedding Bell Blues" AND '"Sweet Blindness" AND "Eli's Coming'/Three Dog Night were ALL written by an AMAZING ARTIST named LAURA NYRO!!!! Please check her out! Her Voice was PHENOMENAL!!!! She sadly passed away from uterine cancer at the young age of 49..... KEEP LAURA's Legacy alive!!!
@@susanpolice8465 I did not know that thanks for sharing
I second Wedding Bell Blues! Incredible!
Patrick knows.
Laura Nyro would be an Excellent Female Friday addition
These are songs from the Broadway/touring musical Hair. Aquarius is usually how the show opens, and Let the Sunshine In is how it ends, and the whole show is very interactive with their audience. During the last song they invited audience members up on stage with the cast if they want to go, which I did when the show toured in Toronto in 2011. Bob from Sesame Street also sang Aquarius with some muppets in its first year on tv in 1969 and it was definitely a hippie vibe you'd love.
I went onto the stage when I was 16. That was 50 years ago!
The play was about hippies, the sexual revolution, the war in Viet Nam, the draft and many other topics of the day. I saw it twice.
I saw Hair, early 70s, at the Aquarius Theater with Ted Neely (Jesus Christ Superstar) in the lead.
One of my favorite movies, truly a snapshot of a chaotic time in US history. Also who knew Treat Williams could sing? Has one of the closest depictions of actual basic training I have ever seen in a movie.
Aquarius was long before Hair.
Released in March 1969...spent 6 weeks at #1 on the charts in the Spring of 1969...a CLASSIC!!!
the war was on the news every night, young men dying 10,000 miles from home. i see them in my sleep often, i pray they get to rest in peace, i have my own demons i will answer for soon, i just hope they were all bad guys like my leaders aka politicians told me
It was written in 1967 for Hair. Crazy it took 2 years to release it
Wrecking crew playing
I was two years old. It was on the radio all the time, all through the 1970's.
The harmony`s are legend. No other song quite sounds like this. It is original.
This was a HUGE hit for them...#1 for 6 weeks in 1969, plus the Grammy for Record of the Year
The Fifth Dimension had 3 of the biggest songs of the 60's, Up, Up and Away , Stoned Soul Picnic and this one which topped the charts. The also had 4 big hit at the beginning of the 70s with Wedding Bell Blues, One Less Bell to Answer, Last Night I Didn't Get To Sleep at All and If I Could Reach You. Although many a female artist have cover the Burt Bacharach classic One Less Bell to Answer , Marilyn McCoo owns the song (she put her stamp on it).
Weren’t Stoned Soul Picnic and Wedding Bell Blues Laura Nyro songs? There’s a female Friday to do
One Less Bell To Answer is absolute perfection!
@@mysticmavens811 Yes, both by the iconic Laura Nyro. She also wrote And When I Die, Save the Country, Eli's Coming, Stoney End, Sweet Blindness. Gone far too soon.
The whole band was so talented. Marilyn McCoo is a legend. Thanks for this reaction you two. Appreciated.
She is still GORGEOUS!
This performance should be capsuled for all generations universally. Perfection !
I started listening to this group in 1967...I fell in love with them right away... Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis sang a hit song after the group broke up..."You don't have to be a star"...Marilyn had a solo career for a number of years till the early 1980's or so...great reaction, guys!!!...keep being awesome!!!...
Their Up, Up and Away album was my second album right after the Beatles. They were a fantastic group.
I get chills up and down my entire body when the chorus of this song kicks in. Thanks so much for reacting to it.
Especially the first time the solo vocalist sings: "Open up your heart"...
I remember the 5th Dimension very well. In the late 60s/early 70s, they were a staple on every variety show.
Couldn't go anywhere in 1970 without hearing this. Just goosebumps watching your smiles.
Marilyn McCoo could be featured on Female Friday with "One Less Bell to Answer" or "Wedding Bell Blues" she has a beautiful voice & has been married to Billy Davis, Jr. for over 40 years(guy in the middle of the group who is featured in Let the Sunshine In). Love them!
I love Wedding Bell Blues!
I’d suggest Wedding Bell Blues by the songwriter herself, Laura Nyro.
One less bell! Good old song ! Thanks for the reminder!
With all due respect, by giving only credit to MM, it's diminishing the contribution of the other female member, Florence LaRue, who equally has a beautiful voice. There 's a reason she was chosen as an original member as well. She deserves just as much credit. Thank you
One Less Bell to Answer is a MUST! Watch the Soul Train performance of it. Its one of my Top Ten favorite songs of all time!
Wow. Being in my 60's, this song really brought back memories. And a feeling of sadness as well. There was so much hopefullness back then and right now in our country there is so much divisiveness and hatred. My prayer is that the younger generation will stand up and give a voice to that peace and love that we are so badly in need of today.
It warms my heart to see young people appreciate the sounds of my generation !! I'm 74 and never get tired of this music !!
Just love when youngins finally hear our music 🎶
Me too BG...:) ☺
I agree
These two are old souls
I love it
When they hear it and feel it...
@@bunkyman8097Amber is a treat. She really throws herself into each one.
I grew up with the great music of The 5th Dimension in the 60's-70's. They had so many great hits such as "Go Where You Wanna Go", "Up, Up & Away", "Medley: Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In", "Stoned Soul Picnic", "Sweet Blindness", "Wedding Bell Blues", "California Soul", "Workin' On A Groovy Thing", "One Less Bell To Answer", "Never My Love", "(Last Night) I Didn't Get To Sleep at All", "If I Could Reach You", "Love's Lines, Angles & Rhymes", "Living Together, Growing Together" etc.
1966 thru 1973 was the 5th dimensions hey days hit after hit...i too grew up to their music ...born in 1965 so proud to have been of great generation 60s 70s 80s.
Hmmm... I didn't realize that they did all that. I always thought they were a two hit wonder.
I absolutely love One Less Bell to Answer!!
Damn yer making me feel old!
California Soul is their best IMHO. 👍
Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In is from the rock musical Hair, which first ran off-Broadway in 1967, and ran on Broadway and West End in 1968. The original cast album was a big seller, and there were several hit covers of songs from the musical, including this one, "Hair" (the title song) by The Cowsills, Good Morning Starshine by Oliver, and Easy to Be Hard by Three Dog Night. It's worth seeking out the tracks from the original cast album, although I should warn you that some of them are pretty raw and hard-hitting in their lyrics. Some of my favorites from that album are Manchester, England; Frank Mills; Three-Five-Zero-Zero; and of course, Aquarius and The Flesh Failures (Let the Sunshine In).
The Fifth Dimension had other big hits with Up-Up and Away; Stoned Soul Picnic; Wedding Bell Blues; One Less Bell to Answer; and (Last Night) I Couldn't Get to Sleep at All. After the group broke up, members Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis, Jr. continued to perform together, and had a hit with You Don't Have to Be a Star (To Be in My Show). I've love for you to react to any of these, especially Up-Up and Away.
"Ain't Got No," "Walking in Space," "Colored Spade," "What a Piece of Work is Man," "Black Boys/White Boys," "Happy Birthday, Abie Baby" ...
Thanks for the song suggestions from the musical HAIR you beat me to it.
Thx for saying what I wanted but now I don’t have to! Great summary and suggestions!
I LOVE ‘One Less Bell to Answer’
Love HAIR!
I never heard a better bass line anywhere. Fantastic.
The Fifth Dimension expressed the goodness and positivity of the sixties.
The first time I heard this song was the Smothers Brothers show in 1969. I was 10 years old. This song hit me like a heart attack and the message behind it stayed with me to this day. I never tire from this song. Whenever I hear the opening bars, I stop what I’m doing to listen, unless I’m driving, then I pull over.
It was my first Album. Still love it
Hey, Tim! I saw that same Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour episode…. and absolutely LOVED seeing the 5th Dimension! Listening to this has brought back so many memories & a smile in my ♥️……
I loved this song ! We believed it WAS the age of Aquarius! We really did and for a minute -it was real . ♥️
It was and still is. The term refers to an astrological phenomenon with a period of 2,160 years. We're in it now. The next one will be the Age of Pisces.
@@seraiharper5553 yes and let’s see if humanity makes the most out of it.
It already started The universe gave birth to the Age of Aquarius on Dec 21, 2020 czcams.com/video/R0Ept3ttquk/video.html. The Times They Are A Changin'. I probably won't feel it's full fruition, but my grandchildren will
I don't know anything about astrology or the age of aquarius but the late 60's early 70's imo was a very creative time for rock music.
@@seraiharper5553 It hurts to give birth. Maybe the Corona👑 was the Age of Aquarius' "crowning"
Hey Rob Squad! I just saw your first ever reaction to the 5th Dimension...and loved it! Amber was 100% on point when she said that "Aquarius" was a song about peace. It is worth listening to their catalog of musicThere isn't another group that sounds like the 5th Dimension. They were awesome!
I invite you to explore the culture context of the time that this came out, to further consider how amazing this piece is. America drafted males to fight the Viet Nam War. Some came home. This brings me to tears every time I hear it. I think this song is a masterpiece. I am glad you enjoyed it, and appreciate your video. Happiness & Health to you & yours.
WELL STATED…the Civil Rights/women’s second/third wave birth…❤❤
❤Class of 1975 Class Song: Free Bird-Lynrd Skynrd. I was young when the song "Aquarius" came out, you 2 beautiful peeps are young as we are transitioning out of the Piscean Age and into the Age Of Aquarius. The 5th Dimension and 11 years of Baby Boomers had a particular astrological feature of I thinks it's our 11th house, and Uranus/Aquarius...so this song and how we were as free love and revolutionary has more to do with that feature...Back then we "thought" the Age Of Aquarius was right up on us...but it was quite a long way off...we got a super good head start...and I'm amazed and in love with the movement going on today. Many young today actually have a fun respect for their elder's spirit...and it's paying off in joy...The "Generation Gap" caused a good deal of harshness and hurt...We were still stuck in more tightly controlled info programming .❤
I'm surprised you've never heard this song as it's been in several movies. Interesting story behind this. The group was in NYC and Billy lost his wallet in a cab and a guy found it and gave it back to him and they gave him tickets to their show. After the show, the guy offered them tickets to his show. He was the producer of the Broadway musical Hair. They went and loved Aquarius and wanted to record it and their manager said it had been covered by a lot of artists already and they said not by the 5th dimension. They wanted to do something different with it and their producer suggested combining it with another song from the show Let the Sunshine In. Love this group you have to listen to more of their music.
The songs were from the musical 'Hair'. Another wonderful song from them is "Wedding Bell Blues."
Lot of great music on the "Hair" album. Some songs NOT recommended for children's ears.....and maybe some adults.
Great song with Marilyn singing to Billy "Won't you marry me, Bill." And he did and they're still married 50+ years later
@@bengilbert7655 Wedding Bell Blues
Marilyn McCoo was Whitney Houston before Whitney Houston. you recognize her voice immediately and know you’re in for a treat. The rest of the group are all top-notch, and of a piece. You couldn’t go anywhere back in the day without hearing this tune it’s lost none of its potency or polish. Thanks for the review and do check out more of their music.
I never hear any mention of Marilyn McCoo, but her voice was second to none.
I agree. I do remember her when she was in Solid Gold and sang with Andy Gibb too.
I'm a metal head from the 70s-80s but I proudly confess I have this song and Wedding Bell Blues in my music mix!
@@pfdrtom I never got into any of the metal, I am a fan of the music from the 50's and 60's, with the Beatles being my all-time favorite band, and I saw them in concert in 1965.
@@pfdrtom I am 65 years old now, and the sound of the sirens at the beginning of War Pigs makes the heavy-metal hairs on my neck stand up! Those were the days!
5th Dimension = Mamas and Papas, with soul!
These two songs are from the musical "Hair". The 5th Dimension did an amazing rendition. I got to see them perform live. Thanks for checking this out Jay and Amber.
"Easy to be Hard," another song from "Hair," was covered by Three Dog Night, if you're interested in more of that hippie vibe.
seen hair live in 1971
Watching a good live production of "Hair" really wail on "Let the Sunshine In" is something that burns itself into your brain.
So after watching the Woodstock movies and ‘To Sir With Love’ you have to add ‘Hair’ to your watchlist, it was originally a musical play, then a movie so lots of great music in it ! and this song features prominently! Love 💕 your reactions! And I really enjoy how your musical knowledge and appreciation is growing as well as your knowledge of the cultural history of the times. Love it all! 💕
Also Joseph and the Technicolor dreamcoat. 👍✌️
Definitely not a musical your kids should watch though.
Also Godspell and JC Superstar
And Godspell!
The songs on the Original stage album make an interesting listen . The issues they are bringing up are still with us .
Many thanks for playing The 5th Dimension, Aquarius from the groovy 60's and recommend the Jackson 5 from the 70's with bright young talented brothers, live performance of I Want You Back and Who's Loving You. Thanks from Australia. Deidre😊🇦🇺
Many thanks for playing the iconic 80's band, Duran Duran, great Wild Boys film clip, with lead singer Simon LeBon' s great vocal performance and recommend Planet Earth for another great 80's dance song. Thanks again from Australia. Deidre😊🇦🇺
Thanks for playing another great Abba song, Waterloo, that really gave them their first international hit.
I really also recommend another great upbeat 70's song by Abba, called ROCK ME, with great denim outfits and Bjorn shows his rock voice, as well. Thanks from Australia. Deidre 😊🇦🇺
Being an Aquarius, this song was HUGE for me when I was young. So ethereal and harmonious. So glad you reacted to this one!
Ditto!! I felt like it was MY song. :D
Yes!! Finally! I knew Amber would love this total hippie vibe!!!
6 weeks at #1 in 1969!! Ranked as one of the greatest songs of all time!! Even as a little little kid, I loved this song!!
The 5th Dimension are epic and their catalogue is amazing and filled with hits.
Amber, you’re no wannabe! You’ve got the spirit, the love.
The bass player is on fire! And the harmonies!! This is my JAM!!!!!!!
The late, great Joe Osborn of The Wrecking Crew. 😎
A "master class" for bass. Fantastic!!!
I’m 74 and lived through these wonderful times and music. Marilyn McCoo (tallest of the two beautiful women) and her husband Billy Davis (lead singer) have been married for 55 years now. “Aquarius” was mysterious and psychedelic and “Let the Sun Shine in” was funky soul. The Fifth Dimention were hugely popular. Amber, you ARE of my generation. You get it! 😊 By the way, Janis Joplin was an immediate hit with all of us back then. We had never heard anyone like her before. You both have great taste in music!
Jimmy Webb, who was producing The 5th Dimension at the time (and a great songwriter too) issued a simple instruction to Billy Davis Jr. when the group recorded the 'Let the Sunshine In' section: "Take it to church, Billy." That's all he had to say; Davis understood what this meant and responded with great intensity and spontaneity that lifts the song to another level
Awesome ❤️
Jimmy Webb didn’t play a role in Aquarius. This story is true but it was their producer Bones Howe who told Billy to “take it to church”.
He took it to church alright. All the way down the aisle and back right out the door to the street.
He wrote up up and away? Correct?
@@keithhicks3006 yes
I loved these guys. I can still name all 5 of them: Billy Davis, Jr, Marilyn McCoo, Florence LaRue, Lamonte MacLamore, and Ron Townsen (spelling might not be correct).
Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis are still married and going strong!
I was a new teenager when this song came out. Everything was psychedelic and this was our groovy anthem.
These guys were HUGE back in the 60's and 70's.
One of my all-time favorite songs! If you’re ever feeling down just blast this one a few times and the mood with change guaranteed. Marilyn McCoo was (and still is) so beautiful - I wanted to be just like her when I was little. Thanks for doing his one. And Amber, I can identify with the inner hippie in you, my brother-in-law always told me I was born in the wrong era because I would’ve made a great hippie, lol!
Sooo Good!👍🏻❤️☮️🎤
Omg! Marilyn McCoo was my hero! Took me forever to realize this was the same Marilyn from Solid Gold!
The bass on the "Let the Sunshine In" part is INSANE! Damn that's slick.
Had to look up who it was. It was Joe Osborn, who also played on "Bridge Over Troubled Water" by Simon and Garfunkel and "Ventura Highway" by America, among a whole lot of others. He was in the Wrecking Crew, who I was sure did the session work on this. Sadly passed away in 2018.
One of the absolute BEST bass lines to come out of the ‘60’s!
My top favorite bass line followed only by Paul McCartney on Lovely Rita.
@@ericwincentsen587 I believe that Glen Campbell was the most famous musician to come out of the Wrecking Crew, correct?
@@anitaaviles7203 Yes. Very good. If you're a bass fan, I feel Louis Johnson aka Thunder Thumbs of The Brothers Johnson was the best bassist ever. Check out their hit Stomp. He was so good that Quincy Jones had him play bass on all of Michael Jackson's albums, Off The Wall, Thriller, and he's recorded with some many famous artists-- huge resume. He earned the moniker Thunder Thumbs as it was well known that he often broke the bass strings with his fingers from hitting them so hard. Try to break a bass string; it's extremely difficult. I can't do it.
I'm 68. I remember when Hair came out. Hair was a rock opera.
Blessings to All!
Aquarius was about celebrating Peace. Let the Sunshine In was a protest about the Viet Nam war. If you ever get the chance or opportunity, please listen to the entire opera
i am 60 years old and i just want to move in with you guys!! lol .. i adore the way the two of you draw off of each other and just "feel" the music !!! i would love to be around people like you all day long!! you two just make me happy!!
Agreed!
Beautiful harmonies and just beautiful voices. You have to remember this was the 60s. We were dealing with Vietnam, Student uprising, women's liberation and the shift from the "picture perfect" 50s. A decade that ended with Woodstock. The moon landing, RFK, MLK Jr assassination. Tumultuous and the music reflects that. My first decade of life was the 60s and it is memorable!! God bless you and America 🇺🇸 🙏🏻
Also this was the hippie era when love and peace were the goal to perfection
I loved your reaction to this song and somebody (Amber) let thier inner hippie out knowing what the age of aquarius is alot of people dont know and dont understand it lol I am glad that you did know it is always important that you know what your listening to or reacting to the harmonies in this song are so good
The Sunshine in has one of the most amazing improve bass lines ever.
You get it! ❤ This song brings tears of joy to my eyes, every time I hear it! I was 7 when this song came out. It reminds of a simpler time. This song will never get old. The Fifth Dimension and their music, was all about peace and love. This was 1969, it was a time of peace and love, despite what was currently going on in the world. And we sure need it today! Thank for listening to this song! I really love your reaction to it also.
1) 5th Dimension is fantastic. Their entire body of work is worth your time. ❤️
2) couple of decades ago I got to be part of a local theater production of the hippie musical HAIR. Closing the show each night with this song was one of the most joyful experiences of my life. Keep doing great things, friends. 👍
When I was attending classes in Broadcast Specialist School, at the Defense Information School, located at that time at Ft Ben Harrison, Indiana, from Sep - Nov 1968, during the Vietnam War, this song was very popular and my group chose it as our theme song in our big final project before graduation. We had students from the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force and Coast Guard, all mixed together in those classes. We were training to be broadcasters for Armed Forces Radio Network, across the globe, and with the sailors, on ships across the world.
This song was pretty much the beginning of the New Age movement. Anyone who has ever seen Good Morning, Vietnam, with Robin Williams, we were training to do that job, to bring music to our troops wherever they were serving.
This song! Over the years "Let the Sunshine In" and another song called "I Can See Clearly Now" by Johnny Nash have never failed to lift me up from a dark place.
Peace from Phoenix, AZ.
I am 55 years old, and this song was among the most popular. I remember that they played Age of Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In at noon every day on the radio when I was a little kid. I still have the vinyl my brother and sister gave me somewhere stashed away. This song is one of my favorites and makes me think of happier memories. :)
THE 5TH DIMENSION MUST HEAR CLASSICS,, "I DIDN'T GET TO SLEEP AT ALL",, "ONE LESS BELL TO ANSWER",, "STONED SOUL PICNIC",, "WEDDING BELL BLUES",, "PUPPET MAN" & "UP,, UP AND AWAY"
Speaking of “Hair,” you should add Cheryl Barnes’ version of Easy to Be Hard to your Female Fridays. It’ll knock your socks off. Her voice is so powerful. The fact that she never became a star is mind-boggling.
Totally agree! My favorite version of Easy to be Hard!
What a great song, good call
Jennifer Warnes did an amazing version, she was in the West Coast cast IIRC
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Yes yes yes, I love Cheryl Barnes' version in the movie it is just heart-rending.
The Best of 70❤❤
The hippie generation's message of peace and love. I was a small child at the time, but I still try to live by that motto. Also, Marilyn McCoo & her husband Billie Davis Jr. (married 50+ years) had a romantic hit titled "You don't have to be a star" you should check it out sometime.
Two other Fifth Dimension songs I like are "Wedding Bell Blues" and "One Less Bell to Answer" (written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David). They really showcase the voice of Marilyn McCoo.
"Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In" is from the Broadway counter culture musical "Hair". I you want to hear more from that musical, I suggest the Cowsills' version of the title song "Hair".
Those are 2 hits that are favorites. However, you should try to listen to Up, Up, and Away, my personal favorite, and was one of their first hits and won the Grammy Award for Song of the Year.
This is a medley of two songs from the rock musical Hair, which broke new ground in 1967 in so many ways. Amber would love it; it's the ultimate hippie show - though it's not all uplifting, it's a reflection of the good and bad of the 60s.
My sister and I were watching the movie once and my mother who grew up in the 60's was watching a scene and then said, "you know, looking back on it, hippies were annoying." LOL. She also use to complain that she was never a hippie in the 60s and somehow she ended up with a kid who was more than a hippie than she ever was.
And this song/songs won the Grammy Award in 1969 for Song Of The Year !!
I saw Hair right after leaving the Army in 69. People booed and walk out during the number "Red White Blue and Yellow." It was a very anti war show that illustrated every liberal cause of the day, had a nude scene, and the music was great.
@@larryross9492 the woke society is now bitching about the new top gun , I was also in the army but much later than you where . Why do people have to bitch and whine about every single thing , today EVERYTHING about political correctness.
Another song from the play made the Pop charts as well. The title song Hair. The Cowsills covered the song and it went to 2 on the charts. The Cowsills were a family who inspired the 1970s television show The Partridge Family.
The song came out at a time when just a few years earlier we had stop segregation. There was still the Vietnam war going on however in the United States we finally started to come together as a country. The song itself is very idealistic but so are young people . The song really promotes no matter what time it is what we can be as a country if we choose to.
The Let The Sun Shine part always makes my eyes tear up. It's a musical explosion of joy, reconciliation, acceptance, beauty, and love. One of my favorite songs of all time
I haven't heard this song in a long, long time. I remember dancing to this song in 1969 as a 9-year thinking it was the best song in the world. IT STILL IS!! Thank you for the retro trip. You made me feel young again!!
Right there with you. Love this!
As an Aquarius, this is the world I long for - this has always been one of my favorite songs ♒
My Dad was born Feb 14th a true Humanitarian. Always helping others. That's your wee quest in life, water bearer. 😊❤💐
I remember many times sitting on the beach in Santa Monica southern Cal and hearing sounds from the 5th Dimension coming from the parked cars.
The FIfth dimension- STONED SOUL PICNIC
THIS IS YOUR JAM AMBER !
Amber if you enjoyed the Woodstock concert film, Questlove from the Roots produced a documentary last year about a series of concerts in Harlem that also took place in the summer of 1969. It contains performances from Stevie Wonder, Gladys Knight and the Pips, The Fifth Dimension and Sly and the Family Stone among others. The footage sat unused in a warehouse for over 50 years until Questlove discovered it and made a documentary called Summer of Soul. It is on Hulu, and I think you both would enjoy it immensely.
Loved this documentary.
Oooh I'm gonna put that on right now - thank you!
Came here to say this. That documentary and the concert footage was INCREDIBLE. Highly, highly recommended.
I happened to catch it by mistake flipping thru channels. Sad that it took so long for it to be recognized.
So much this!!
Everyone needs to hear this song , this band , these harmonys , it is just like a rite of passage ! Cool band , cool sound , just groovy ! 😍😍
Just think back and imagine being a young teenager listening to this music. I feel sorry for the teens today because they don't have this kind of cool music that we had.
I'm 72 years old and enjoyed this song when it first came out. I didn't understand the meaning of it till I listened to it when I awakened in 2012 and that's when I understood what the song was saying! That's why they called themselves the 5th Demension!
Arguable the most underrated group there is. I wore out my mothers 8 track listening to their greatest hits. Marilyn McCoo can sing with anyone.
Marilyn McCoo is absolutely gorgeous and has an amazing voice. Such a great talent. Florence is great, too.
This song remains a monument to the movement of Peace, Love, and Understanding. The 5th Dimension was an amazing group.
Marrylin McCoo. The most underrated singers ever.
This is the perfect pop song in every aspect.Vocals, instruments, arrangements, production, mixing...this is the holy grail Rob Squad.
They have a GORGEOUS song mainly sung by member Marilyn McCoo called "One Less Bell To Answer", and her vocal performance is so beautiful. I think Amber would love it!
Wedding bell blues...:)
I love your reaction, your smiling faces. It appears you got the message. Aquarius is peace and 5th dimension is Heaven. Sister you nailed it's meaning. I grew up with this music. I am 61 and it moves me more now than ever. What a wonderful time to be alive!!
One of the great songs of all time.
You are entering a fabulous rabbit hole here, you can't go wrong with the Fifth Dimension. Also one day please try Sergio Mendez and Brazil '66. You will love them too. I don't know why very few have reacted to them. Love love love your channel.
Exactly. Can't go wrong with anything by this group.
I'm smiling ear to ear while you guys are listening to this. Our music growing up had so many different sounds and Vibes.
The transition between the two songs in the medley is probably one of the best sounding and most simple segues ever recorded. It is like a drumroll shifter that puts the whole song on a new footing, without losing the beat from the original. Perfect.
Saw Godspell in the 1970s in DC. and this was a part of the show. Brought down the house.
This version came out in ‘69. In ‘70 I was 13 and our 65yo choir teacher let us sing it! We loved her 💗🎵🎶
I am now 64 and I really appreciate that she did that for us and some other songs of the time.
This was one of the few groups that I had an album of. I didn't have much money, but I bought this album. It was definitely a change in our society going on when this music came out.
The music that was being produced when I was baby from 1967 to 1972 was amazing,
One of the greatest songs of that era - late 60s/early 70s
An unbeatable combination of a great vocal and the best of The Wrecking Crew on the instrumentals, including Hal Blaine on drums, Joe Osborn on bass, Larry Knechtel on keyboards, Tommy Tedesco and Dennis Budimir on guitars and Tony Terran on trumpet.
Fascinating to know. I've been learning and following the Wrecking Crew for a while now, so it's nice to get some examples unknown to me.
Most people have never heard of say, Larry Knechtel, or know, as I'm sure you are aware, that he also was a member of the group Bread.