THEY'RE BRINGING THE LOVE ON THIS ONE! First Time Hearing 5th Dimension - Age of Aquarius Reaction!
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- 🎤 About 5th Dimension:
The 5th Dimension is an American pop vocal group, famous for their unique blend of pop, R&B, soul, and jazz, particularly during the psychedelic and cultural revolution of the late 1960s and early 1970s. "Age of Aquarius," also known as "Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In," is one of their biggest hits, encapsulating the hope and spirit of the era with its catchy lyrics and harmonious melodies.
Join us as we dive into the 5th Dimension's "Age of Aquarius" for the first time! This song is a quintessential anthem of the 60s, celebrating themes of peace, love, and spiritual awakening. Watch our reaction to see how this powerful message is delivered through their vibrant and uplifting performance.
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First Impressions: Our immediate reactions to the song's iconic opening and the group's harmonious energy.
Musical Analysis: A breakdown of the song's structure, from its soulful beginnings to its uplifting chorus.
Cultural Significance: Discussing the historical context of the song and its impact as a symbol of the 1960s counterculture.
Legacy of the Song: Reflecting on how "Age of Aquarius" has influenced music and culture, maintaining its relevance over decades.
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I believe “Aquarius” was the opening song for the musical “Hair” and “Let the Sun Shine” was the closing song.
That creates the context. Hair was "The" hippie rock opera. The whole opera has great music and lyrics.
@@markhodge7....it certainly does have fantastic music!
You are correct! 😊
not forgetting the theme song in the middle!! 'hair' was a big hit for the cowsills! worth checking out!!
YUP!
'How popular they were?' This was THE #1 song of 1969 not to mention they had a bunch of other good ones.
They were hugely popular black artists known for rhythm & blues, but crossed over into mainstream contemporary where they became pop royalty for several years.
Great group! Danced to this song often
They had such great harmonies. The 60s-70s was a golden age of music
Anybody who listens to this song even once will forever have hippie blood pumping in their veins. And that's a beautiful and groovy thing baby. #Peace
As a former (very former) teen of the Aquarius generation, this song certainly creates memories. When my grandsons see photos of me at Woodstock 69, my colourful mode of dress now creates something else - laughter. This turns to gasps of disbelief when they notice ol' Gramps was toking pot on those b/w pictures. 😂
The 5th Dimension, Marilyn McCoo, Billy Davis, Florence Larue, Ronald Townsend, and Lamont McLemore. And this song was from the play/movie Hair.
Epic tune! Written for the Broadway musical 'Hair' which was one of the few musicals I ever bought the album for as a kid. The 5th Dimension did a bang up job on this and won record of the year in 1970. It was their most popular tune by far. Two other great tunes by them are 'Up, Up & Away' and 'Stoned Soul Picnic'.
Three other great tunes you should hear taken from the musical by various acts...
'The Cowsills - Hair'
'Three Dog Night - Easy To Be Hard'
'Oliver - Good Morning Starshine'
Cheers.
i liked the film & it was a little strange but the ending was tragic!!
It's the very last Broadway show that ever had a Top 40 Pop hit -- and it had several -- Aquarius, Easy to be Hard, Hair, Where Do I Go?, Good Morning Starshine. The original Broadway album is a MUST HAVE for any self-respecting 1960's album collection.
The lead singer, Billy Davis Jr and Marilyn McCoo the taller of the ladies and which I've always felt is one the most beautiful of women to grace our world, were married and still are to this day. He is 85 and she is 80.
But 5 people that were amazing performers.
I knew when I saw that you were reacting to this that you would most likely really like. I was in high school and loved it.
As we say in Texas; y'all be safe.
...they were certainly not a one-hit-wonder... Between 1967 and 1973 they charted with 20 (!!!) top 40 hits on the Billboard Hot 100, two of which - "Up, Up and Away" (no. 7, 1967) and this one (no. 1, 1969) - won the Grammy Award for Record of the Year. I also still remember their "Wedding Bells Blues" - very catchy!
As you also commented, they were infectiously positive and joyful, and this song was arguably one of about 1/2 dozen anthems, that over-lighted the whole flower-power era.
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Thanks for that, I didn't realise they did Up Up and Away....must listen to it again.
@@mythgreatbritain5634 Jimmy Webb wrote Up, Up and Away and won a Grammy for the song.
Five of their songs were written by HOF singer-songwriter Laura Nyro, who also had songs that were hits by BS&T and Barbra Streisand, among others.
Yep - remember them well.. also "One less Bell to answer"...
one less bell to answer. another great hit by them
You guys asking if The 5th Dimension were big is like asking if The Doors were big. I was born in 64. I knew them very well as a Kid. The one female is Marilyn McCoo. She is considered one of the greatest female voice of all time!! Other great songs of theirs "One Less Bell To Answer", "Wedding Bell Blues", "Up, up and away", "I Didn't Get To Sleep At All". All big hits! The guy singing solo Let the Sunshine in is Billy Davis Jr. Billy and Marilyn McCoo married in 1969. Wedding Bell Blues song is a fun take on their relationship. In the 70s "Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr." became a powerhouse singing couple. "You Don't Have To Be A Star" was a massive hit! Now a Classic. You guys should watch the movie version of "Hair"(1978).
There were two women in this group, not one.
@@katttaylor5976 Yes indeed. But Marilyn was the standout. Just listen to One Last Bell.
Marilyn was so cute and still a beautiful woman. Marilyn and Billy are still performing
And still married to each other!
Yes she was and still is beautiful
@@myrnafields2075over 50 years now 🎉
And Florence has been the driving force behind the legacy group of the 5th Dimension.
Yes cute and talented. I believe that she and Florence both won beauty contests. I was lucky to see them perform live when they were fairly new. Got Marilyn's and Billy's autographs. I'm 74 and *still* have a crush on both of these ladies 😍 haha
This song spent six weeks at #1 on the Billboard Top 100 in the spring of 1969. It was written for the musical “Hair” in 1967. Fantastic song writers, very successful!
I was in Navy boot camp when this song was popular, always makes me think that of that time.Any company 171 out there?
I was 9 or nearly 9 (May birthday) when this song was a hit and this song was everywhere.
The Wreaking Crew's
Joe Osborn killing it on bass.
Phil, I can guarantee that your mother will know this song and know it well. I'm 77 yrs old and your mom is probably not far off the same age. One of the most popular songs of all time.
She sure did!
They were popular enough to get a TV special in 1971 and regularly appeared on every musical entertainment show during those years.
Never tire of this song. Feeling down? Play this song and dance. Too young when it came out but i heard it on the radio
As a 10 year old kid in '69, this was an awesome song! Great memories of my childhood!
Most certainly a late 60s sound that epitomized the hippy groove. Magic
Classic late 60's anti-war, peace and love song also with the Apollo moon missions going on, space travel. Unique time to grow up. Add Star Trek on TV.
Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr. launched the original 5th Dimension as lead singers and co-founders of this legendary group."The Age Of Aquarius / Let the Sunshine In", released in 1969, became an iconic song well into the 70s! Marilyn and Billy were married, and later began their own duo career. Marilyn and Billy are a seven-time Grammy Award-winning duo, known as "The First Couple of Pop & Soul." They have been married for 53 years! Thanks for this great reaction and trip down memory lane! ✌💙✌
These songs are from the Musical Hair, first performed in 1967 - caused a lot of controversy at the time because of the nudity on stage.
Yes. I Am Thinking 🤔 That The Nudity Would Not 🚫 Go Over Today With These Modern Day Snowflakes!🌨️🌨️❄️❄️😳🧐😱🤯
Who Are Just About Offended By Anything Under The Sun!🌞😳🧐😱🤯
It was also very controversial because of the story line, and the political messages in the lyrics. To say some of it would be considered totally "politically incorrect" today, is an understatement. I'm just sayin'...........I still have my very old original (1968) soundtrack from the Broadway show. I played it to absolute death, but I don't have the heart to throw it away??
@@johnhenryclark911 Didn't go over very well in 1967 either.
@@johnhenryclark911Isn't really an "offended snowflake" issue, more of an issue of basic public decency.
I've seen Hair onstage twice. Once in the 90's - it was a nearby college's Fall musical. The second time was about 10 years ago at a professional theater in a small town. No negative reactions to the nudity whatsoever. But then again, most people who go to see a musical theater production actually understand art, so of course that crowd will actually get it.
The bass line on Let The Sun Shine In is the textbook definition of "groovy".
You can thank the incomparable Joe Osborn for that bass line. He played the Fender bass with the same strings for over 20 years and he was always perfect. When asked why he never changed the strings, he replied that he didn’t know he was supposed to.
Killer bass chops!!! Joe must have taken the strings rule from Jamerson!!!! Love it!!!!
This is the moment when you realize that your grandparents were cooler than you will ever hope to be.
The music of the 60's was not only uplifting feel good music but it was thoughtful, diverse and experimental. It said something. Both lyrically and musically. Listen to today's popular music, rap, hip hop or whatever and it says nothing basically. It's completely naval gazing and celebrity centered. It's not thoughtful, pleasant to listen to nor does it say much at all. To listen to that all day long would be an arduous chore. To have a transistor radio and listen to music during the 60's was a pleasure for the most part. Because you never knew what you were going to get. It's like going into the candy store for your ears.
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Absolutely a killer bass line on Let The Sun Shine In.
played by the great Joe Osborn of the Wrecking Crew (backing band on this and many 5th Dimension records)
They took two important songs from the Broadway stage show, "Hair", and made it into a gigantic hit - made it their own. "Hair" addressed many issues of the 60s - including racism - and, Vietnam. They made it into a movie starring Treat Williams. It is one of my favorites, definitely worth a watch if you want a snapshot of that era.
Loved this group !! SO talented !!
Those of who were around back then must balance in memory the good feelings of peace and love messaging of the era with reflecting on the other side of it--the war in Vietnam and resultant protests, cities burning due to the same frustrations we experience today, political and social assassinations, and civil rights being in its infancy. Still, through it all we had some of the best music in the history popular music.
I was in love with Marilyn McCoo being 15 and a hippie in training when this song came out =)
If I ever open a pet store I’m going to call it “The Age of Aquariums”.
Somebody beat you to it!
It’s the Age of Asparagus…
At my age, I'm singing about the Age of Dementia.
When the food is thawing for the last three days
My underwear is inside out
And I'm a terror on the highways
I shake my fist and yell at clouds
This is the dawning...
Listen to Kip Adotta’s song Wet Dreams. Your line might very well be in it. Funny play on words song--all fish
Some of the best harmonies you will ever hear.
For some reason astrology was huge in the 60s and 70s. Every local newspaper gave a daily horoscope, and the Age of Aquarius was dawning at the time, promising an era of peace and love. In spite of all the demonstrations and riots, the 60s was a hopeful time, and the youth believed that better times were on the way.
Famous pick up line..."What's your sign, baby?" lol
I suspect that the rise of astrology and evangelical churches of various religions were a contrarian response to the apparent explosion of successful rationality, as demonstrated by the space race and the moon landings, as well as the growing tensions of the cold war.
Yeah, the consciousness of society was optimistic despite problems and making a living was much easier with opportunities to advance economically. And we carried an air of respect and friendliness for each other that's missing in this day and age.
That’s not a shot at my age, I worked hard to make it to this age so I take it as a compliment.
A song with a similar vibe from that era is Crystal Blue Persuasion by Tommy James & The Shondells.
Many thanks for reacting to The 5th Dimension The Age of Aquarius, with bright 60's designs.
I highly recommend The Jackson 5, for more groove from the 70's and very talented and young brother's I Want You Back and
Who's Loving You. Great live performances. Thanks from Australia. Deidre 😊🇦🇺
I was born in 65, so this kind of music was playing when I was a kid, and it seemed like although the people weren't necessarily happier than now - but there was hope that we were going to move in the right direction to be more inclusive more people centered. The technology and booming economy of the 80s distracted us and we lost sight of what was important.
"we lost sight of what was important
EXACTLY!
Phil, we 60 somethings saw all the great cool bands/artists live!! For instance, I've seen live:
Frank Sinatra
Chuck Berry
Bob Dylan
Paul McCartney
Ringo Starr
The Rolling Stones
The Who
Beach Boys/Brian Wilson
John Fogarty (CCR)
Simon & Garfunkel
Joan Baez
Pink Floyd
Yes
ELP
Genesis
King Crimson
Robert Plant/Jimmy Page (Zep)
Steely Dan
Chicago
Burton Cummings/Randy Bachman (Guess Who/BTO)
Neil Young
Crosby Stills Nash Young
Elton John
Billy Joel
The Four Tops/
The Temptations
Jethro Tull
Kansas
Electric Light Orchestra
Alan Parsons Project
Fleetwood Mac
The Eagles
Santana
Bruce Springsteen & E Street
Tom Petty &Heartbreakers
David Byrne (Talking Heads)
U2
REM
Rush
And many many more
Yes!
Beautiful song. The 5th dimension also did "My beautiful balloon."
1960s tune chords and harmony. There is a reason the Beatles were and still are the best, they wrote half the 60s!
It's called 'Up, up and Away' actually, great tune.
@@rmacdougallaliasdogviticus Yes that's the one! Good call.
Your right yesterdays music was so good and so much fun to listen to, unlike today.
This medley of two songs from the 1967 musical "Hair" was released in 1969 when I was 9. So yes, I'm 64 years young. 😁 Other great songs by them are "Up, Up, and Away" (which someone else called My beautiful balloon), "Wedding Bell Blues", "One Less Bell To Answer", and "I Didn't Get To Sleep At All".
great song love the harmonies back when people thought they could change the world
Times were better. I miss those days.
"In youth and beauty, wisdom is but rare!" ""Youth is the gift of nature, but age is a work of art." "Age is an issue of mind over matter, if you don't mind, it doesn't matter." "You can only be young once. But you can always be immature."
If you're lucky, you spend a much larger percentage of your life being old than you do being young.
The chorography is mostly overlooked here, e.g. Marilyn's graceful dance transitions, first to form the trio and second breaking into Let The Sun Shine In. A professional model with that voice and those moves ! Crushed on her since forever. Pray she and Billy continue to stay strong in both their faith and marriage.
One Less Bell to Answer by Marilyn McCoo. She is in this group.
It was all about peace and love back then. How things have changed. They say everything comes back around, I hope that's true. Great reaction, as usual
These were the years I grew up in and music was so hopeful and very harmonious it was a great time to grow up
Another amazing up song from the 60's is "Good Morning Starshine". These songs are from my childhood. Sometimes when I look around me and see all of the anger, violence, cynicsm, I long for those simpler days.
I'm so glad that you guys addressed the influence of music on our overall society and culture. My brother and I have this conversation all the time (he's in his late 50s, I'm in my 60s). We both believe that the music of today does not carry the same messaging, feeling, and social impact of past music. We miss that in today's music.
My sister was born in May and she got to do fun, outdoor type things (amusement parks, etc). My birthday was in Feb and because it was cold my parents would just take me to a movie. BUT THEN, I heard this song, ,and this little Aquarius felt that this song was written just for me, and its one of my favorites, now that I'm in my 50's.
These were 2 of the well-known songs from the 1968 groundbreaking musical “Hair” (turned into a film in 1979) and this won the Grammy in 1969 for Record of the Year and was probably the biggest hit single of the year. The Fifth Dimension had numerous hits and won numerous awards. They performed many songs written by Laura Nyro, winning a gold record for an album which included many of Laura’s songs. The group was inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2002. They have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, inducted Aug 9, 1991.
It was a most magical time for music! I am in my 60s. I am blessed to see it all go down!!!
The last half of the 20th century was better than the first half of the 21st century.
by a WIIIIIIIDE margin ✌💖☮
This song pairing just blew me away when I was a little kid. The older girls mostly would be out there Dancing in the Moonlight Barefoot to Age of Aquarius and then when it came to an end it was the end of side A of the 45 RPM single, and I would jump up and run over to the tiny little record player they had on an extension cord, and flip it over as fast as I could and put them back down so it would go straight into let the sunshine in. And then we would all just go nuts dancing.
This song was the theme song for the late sixties and the mindset for the time. It was used in much of the antiwar sentiment of the time and had a lot to do with the social process of the time.
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Love this group had some great hits. So much more to explore.
Two members Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis who were married also had a successful solo career.
First!!
That medley won at the Grammys big that year! That group was one of the real hit making machines of the late '60's! By the way, I think the group is still touring!
Never saw this performance but I’ve always loved this song, especially Marilyn McCoo’s beautiful vocals. Love the outfits!
Two of the members who were married Billy and maryln macoo had a hit you don't have to be a star in the late 70s really good tune too
Saw them in Columbia SC about the time this song was charting. When 'Let the sun shine in' started, the house lights came on.
Peace, love, and specially forgiveness must be recover in our lives. Lov U guys.
VANCOUVER 1969. We were so happy and optimistic about a better world. Awesome song. Great reaction. Thank you. Now please look at ratatata.... Because it also themes about breaking down walls and barriers between cultures. Love with a giant disco ball. Optimism still reigns. Baby metal and electric callboy. My new age of aquarius. PEACE 🙏💕
Great comment. UBC 71 and things were awesome and so optimistic. And lol.... Baby metal with electric cakjbit is definitely the latest theme. Especially by the disco ball at the end. Keep rockin
The bass guitar in the 2nd half is KICKIN'. Classic, amazing song. I needed this one tonight.
Under appreciated group. Great rabbit hole. I played the 8 track of their greatest hits until it was broken ❤
Check out the rest of their legendary music and songs❤🎶
This song was The Fifth Dimension's biggest hit song ever!!! The song stayed at the #1 spot for 6 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 during the spring of 1969. The beautiful lady with the awesome voice singing lead is Marilyn McCoo. The guy with the other awesome voice is Marilyn McCoo's husband, Billy Davis, Jr. The song is no doubt a definite banger!!!
'The music of the day will reflect the society of the day' fits very well into your outro thoughts. We've lost our way.
Bass player's having a blast during the "Let the Sunshine" part. :)
I remember singing this is concert choir! Their harmony is beautiful!
That great bass line in the second song was provided by the great Joe Osborne....he was a member of the Wrecking Crew, which was a loose collective of American session musicians based in Los Angeles whose services were employed for a great number of studio recordings in the 1960s and 1970s, including hundreds of top 40 hits......Hal Blaine was a session drummer in the Crew and was thought to be among the most recorded studio drummers in the music industry, claiming over 35,000 sessions and 6,000 singles. His drumming is featured on 150 US top 10 hits, 40 of which went to number one.
Great performance!! Ladies were absolutely gorgeous 🥰
The lead singer at the end took it to Church, reminds me of Otis Redding a bit
This is 1967 Summer of Love, the Musical Hair which was huge. The younger generation that started embracing Dylan, Beatles, Byrds, then Jefferson Airplane, The Mamas and Papas (the 5th Dimension was in essence the African American version of the Mamas and Papas), Grateful Dead etc were the COUNTERCULTURE, and with the long hair, the clothes, the more open shex, and yes, the drugs, it was a drastic change from the Big Band and crooners of the 40s and 50s and even from the Rock n Roll of Elvis,Chuck Berry, Roy Orbison and Buddy Holly. The world went from black and white to Technicolor circa 65-66.
perfect timing 2 stop!, vos vocals, rmebr vis on v radio whn a child, vos vocals, bringing joy into our ears n hearts
One of my all time favourites. #untouchable ❤
Powerful, eternal message...if only all people could open their heart the world would be a better place
Loved your reaction and your comments were pretty much on point. And as others have mentioned, The 5th Dimension have a number of songs you'll love. Songs like Wedding Bell Blues, Up, Up and Away, Stoned Soul Picnic, One Less Bell to Answer, I Didn't Get to Sleep and others. Would love to hear more reactions to their songs. Also, Billy Davis, the one singing lead in Let the Sunshine In, and Marilyn McCoo the taller of the 2 ladies, got married in 69 and are still going strong. And guys, I'd love to hear what your mom has to say about The 5th Dimension.❤
Great pop group. They had a couple dozen hits over about a decade. They sang a variety of songs by Laura Nyro ("Stoned Soul Picnic", "Wedding Bell Blues', "Sweet Blindness", "Save the Country"), Bacharach/David ("One Less Bell To Answer"), Jimmy Webb ("Up, Up, & Away"). Two were married Marilyn McCoo (the taller woman) and Billy Davis (The guy with the mustache); they eventually went out on their own.
This was such a great song at the time it came out, in some ways it was a voice of hope in the turbulent times of '68 through '72. Loved hearing then as a kid.
As others have noted it launched so many great careers.
They had a large catalog, even a TV show
another tidbit; the 5th Dimension were playing in New York at the Americana Hotel and while out on a shopping trip Billy Davis Jr., the guy you called the lead singer, lost his wallet. It turns out he’d left it in a taxi and the next passenger in the cab found it and returned the wallet to Davis. As a sign of his gratitude he invited the honest guy and his wife to that evening’s performance at the hotel. The gentleman in question happened to be a producer of Hair and in return invited the band to watch it on Broadway. They were blown away by the opening number ‘Aquarius’ and resolved there and then to record it....
besides the awesome vocals, also the groovy bass lines in Let the sunshine segment is dope! Kudos and greetings from Rio!
In some ways, this song feels a bit like the Moody Blues "Days of Future Passed" translated to the Broadway stage, and given some Latin rhythm and Motown stylings. Of course, the ending part goes gospel.
As for the era, the first song transmitted via television over satellite to the world was the Beatles singing "All You Need Is Love," live.
“It’s gonna really change my mood in a positive way.” Very astute comment. Salute.
We are in the age of Aquarius right now it happened a couple years ago so hopefully people are Awakening and peace and love will rule the planet eventually.
"Up Up and Away" is another
harmonic #1 hit of theirs 🎈
I'm old enough to remember this one playing on our groovy new HiFis!~ The album containing _Aquarius, Wedding Bell Blues, Workin' on a Groovy Thing_ was HUGE and a staple in everyone's house.
Great commentary in your reaction. This song medley is always so uplifting!
Congrats, you two...that was a very thoughtful and accurate analysis of the way in which musical styles can influence our individual moods and our whole culture. The music of the late 60s both reflected what was going on in our world and also had a huge impact on it. This was my FAVORITE reaction of yours so far...and you picked a perfect song for it!
The instrumental track was set to tape at Wally Heider's Studio 3 in Hollywood by the Wrecking Crew members 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. It also featured strings, winds, and brass instrumentations. However, the vocals were recorded separately in Las Vegas, where the 5th Dimension was performing at the time, using only two microphones for the five singers. Davis' solo during "Let the Sunshine In" was improvised during the session; songwriter Jimmy Webb, who happened into the studio during the recording, remarked to Howe, "My God, that's a number one record." WIKI
It was the heart of the psychedelic era.
These two songs were both from "Hair" the first rock-musical/on-stage nudity/ assorted other Broadway firsts. Neither was long enough to run as a single on the radio on its own, so they put these two songs together to cash in on the "Hair" craze.
Just want to let you know that I was 19 years old when I heard this song and it was so beautiful and moving of my soul and continues to this day and I’m glad that you have listened to it
Marilyn McCoo(the one in the yellow and purple) was the host of the "Solid Gold" music countdown show in the early 1980s and she was still a stunner.
Marilyn Mc Coo is one if the legendary voices of all time. please listen to more.
You’re right. When I was a kid growing up in the old days there were tons of great variety shows with awesome celebrities and musicians great time to grow up watching the tube.
The 5th Dimension has a deep music library all are great,most of their music is performed by the wrecking crew and they performed a lot of tunes written by Laura Nyro!
Man I remember when this was released, it gave me a warm feelings and the song is timeless. It was a new kinda sound that at least partially summed up the flower power era. BTW the music back then did not revolve around entertainer cuteness to be in a band. It was talent and cohesiveness of the groups that made them successful, as well as great song writing. Thank God they didn't just have to have the looks like they have to today and many great talents are on the back-burner and never even get into bands. Yeah the music was awesome back in the 60'/70's.
Always loved this song.
Between 1967 and 1973 they charted with 20 Top 40 hits on the Billboard Hot 100, two of which - "Up, Up and Away" (no. 7, 1967) and the 1969 number one "Medley: Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In (The Flesh Failures)" - won the Grammy Award for Record of the Year. Other big hits include "Stoned Soul Picnic" (no. 3), "Wedding Bell Blues" (no. 1), "One Less Bell to Answer" (no. 2), a cover of "Never My Love" (pop no. 12/Easy Listening no. 1), "(Last Night) I Didn't Get to Sleep at All" (no. 8), and "If I Could Reach You" (pop no. 10/Easy Listening no. 1). Three of their records reached the top ten of Billboard's Rhythm & Blues/Soul chart. Five of their 19 top 20 hits on the Easy Listening chart reached number one.
One of my favorite songs from their catalog is "Love's Lines, Angles and Rhymes."
I'm a child of the 60s and I am so happy that I grew up doing this music era to me that produced legendary longevity music I know all their songs❤