Aquarius - Let The Sun Shine In/The Girls Song/Stoned Soul Picnic/The Worst That Could Happen-Wedding Bell Blues/California Soul/Up Up & Away/Blowin' Away/Carpet Man/Workin' On A Groovy Thing/Paper Cup/Sweet Blindness
The first compilation album from the pop-soul group The 5th Dimension, covering their sixties hits. There are more comprehensive collections available today which also include their many seventies releases. (US:5)
"The 5th Dimension were able to release music that encompassed not only soul but also R & B plus a little vocalese as well. All of this tied together with a perfect pop sensibility. Take a look at the song selection and you'll see what I mean. Composers such as, Jimmy Webb and Lauro Nyro plus more. For the most part each song is extremely well performed and the musicianship is first-rate."
"A great compilation from a truly great (and under-appreciated) vocal band. This group deserves far more recognition for its influence on some great pop music that followed."
"This superb LP captures the all the great hits by this fabulous singing group. Listening to their Laura Nyro (Wedding Bell Blues) and Jimmy Webb (Up Up & Away, Paper Cup and Carpet Man) brings you back to the great music era of the late 60s when the music made you feel good."
"The songs feature wonderful harmonies on great songs written by Laura Nyro that make me feel all sunny and happy like I'd had two non stop pitchers of Kool-aid. This is feel good pop music at some of its best. I've always dug Marilyn McCoo's vocals and still feel she is a Foxy Lady. The arrangements and production had a style and feel that spoke so much of the time period and yet it sounds like its own creation. This is must have feel good music."
"These are the original arrangements and recordings that caused folks like me to love the 5th Dimension. Their musical blends, harmonies, and arrangements are a rare find these days. This is an excellent compilation if you are a fan of the group."
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