The Fifth Dimension, also known as The 5th Dimension, is an American popular music vocal group, whose repertoire also includes R&B, soul, and jazz.
The Fifth Dimension were best-known during the late 1960s and early 1970s for popularizing the hits "Up, Up and Away" and "Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In."
The five original members were Billy Davis, Jr., Florence LaRue, Marilyn McCoo, Lamonte McLemore, and Ron Townson. They have recorded for several different labels over their long career. Their first work appeared on the Soul City label, which was started by Imperial Records/United Artists Records recording artist Johnny Rivers. The group would later record for Bell/Arista Records ABC Records and Motown Records.
Some of the songwriters popularised by The Fifth Dimension later went on to careers of their own, especially Ashford & Simpson, who wrote "California Soul". The group is also notable for having more success with the songs of Laura Nyro than Nyro did herself, particularly in...
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Track listing: (Last Night) I Didn't Get to Sleep at AllStoned Soul PicnicOne Less Bell to AnswerWedding Bell BluesSave the CountryPuppet ManUp, Up and AwayNever My LoveTogether Let's Find LoveLight SingsIf I Could Reach YouOde to Billy Joe (live)Workin' on a Groovy ThingSweet BlindnessGo Where You Wanna Go
Track listing: Up, Up and AwayAnother Day, Another HeartacheWhich Way to NowhereCalifornia My WayMisty RosesGo Where You Wanna GoNever Gonna Be the SamePattern PeopleRosecrans Blvd.Learn How to FlyPoor Side of TownI'll Be Loving You ForeverTrain Keep on Movin'Too Poor to Die
Track listing: Up, Up and AwayGo Where You Wanna GoStoned Soul PicnicSweet BlindnessCalifornia SoulWedding Bell BluesOne Less Bell to AnswerPuppet ManSave the Country(Last Night) I Didn't Get to Sleep at All
Track listing: Up, Up and AwayStoned Soul PicnicWedding Bell BluesWorkin' on a Groovy Thing(Last Night) I Didn't Get to Sleep at AllLove's Lines, Angles and RhymesOne Less Bell to AnswerAnother Day, Another HeartachePaper CupCalifornia SoulLiving Together, Growing TogetherGo Where You Wanna GoSweet BlindnessPuppet ManOn the Beach (In the Summertime)Ashes to AshesSave the CountryThe Girls SongIf I Could Reach YouCarpet ManBlowing Away
Track listing: Up-Up and AwayGo Where You Wanna GoLearn How to FlyAnother Day Another HeartachePaper CupCarpet ManStoned Soul PicnicSweet BlindnessCalifornia SoulWedding Bell BluesWorkin' on a Groovy ThingBlowing AwayThe Girls SongWorst That Could HappenOrange AirI'll Be Lovin' You Forever
Track listing: One Less Bell to AnswerPupper ManSave the CountryMedley: The Declaration / A Change Is Gonna Come / People Gotta Be FreeDimension FiveOn the BeachLight SingsTime and LoveNever My LoveTogether Let's Find Love(Last Night) I Didn't Get to Sleep at AllIf I Could Reach YouBlack PatchLiving Together Growing TogetherEverything's Been ChangedAshes to AshesFlashbackNo Love in the Room
Track listing: Last Night I Didn't Get to Sleep at AllStoned Soul PicnicOne Less Bell to AnswerWedding Bell BluesSave the CountryPuppet ManUp Up and AwayNever My LoveTogether Let's Find Love
Track listing: Puppet ManOne Less Bell to AnswerFeelin' Alright?This Is Your LifeA Love Like OursSave the CountryMedley: The Declaration / A Change Is Gonna Come / People Gotta Be FreeDimension 5iveOn the Beach
Track listing: Blowing AwaySkinny ManWedding Bell BluesDon'tcha Hear Me Callin' to YaThe HideawayWorkin' on a Groovy ThingLet It Be MeSunshine of Your LoveThe Winds of HeavenThose Were the DaysLet the Sunshine In (Reprise)
Track listing: Sweet BlindnessIt'll Never Be the Same AgainThe Sailboat SongIt's a Great LifeStoned Soul PicnicCalifornia SoulLovin' StewBroken Wing BirdGood NewsBobbie's BluesThe Eleventh SongEast of Java
Track listing: PrologueThe Magic GardenSummer's DaughterDreams/Pax/NepentheCarpet ManTicket to RideRequiem: 820 LathamThe Girl's SongThe Worst That Could HappenOrange AirPaper CupEpilogue
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