While Recording This #1 Hit, They Had No Idea The Song Would Happen In Reality! | Professor of Rock
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- My favorite married couple in music history Billy Davis Jr. and Marilyn McCoo who were in the 5th Dimension together in the 60s recorded this funny Laura Nyro song about the female singer (McCoo) asking a guy named Bill to marry her. Wedding Bell Blues! Life imitated art, as after they recorded it, Billy and Marilyn got married and then the song became a #1 hit. A great story that will bring a smile to your face!
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It’s time for another episode of our series Revelations where artists and bands give us unique insight into their greatest songs and albums. Today we have legendary music couple Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr. They were in the 5th dimension together and got married in 1969 after storming the charts for years with such hits as Aquarius Let the Sunshine, Up Up and Away and today’s #1 hit Wedding Bell Blues.
The song was composed by Legendary songwriter Laura Nyro who as solo artist had a 3 octave mezzo soprano vocal range. Here songs were so renowned they are recorded by everyone from Barbra Streisand to Blood Sweat and tears, Three Dog Night and Peter Paul and Mary. She was idolized by many icons including Elton John
The 5th Dimension recorded several of Laura’s song and made them huge hits including the aforementioned Wedding Bell Blues which went to #1, Stone Soul Picnic with went to #3 and Blowing Away that went to #21 Coming up Marilyn and Billy tell us the story of first meeting Laura Nyro and the story of recoding these classic songs including Wedding Bell Blues that is a song near to their hearts:
Laura wrote the lyrics from the perspective of a woman whose boyfriend has not yet Proposed to her, and who wonders, "am I ever gonna see my wedding day?" The song carries brilliant dual themes of adoring love and frustrated lament at the very moment That Billy and Marilyn recorded this song they were in the same situation It was Art imitating life.
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Leave us a comment about Billy Davis Jr. and Marilyn McCoo, who every 80s kid remembers form Solid Gold. what an elegant and entertaining couple. Tell us your memories of these songs.? Let us know in the comments below. Make sure to subscribe below and hit that bell. That way you’ll never miss out. We’re a daily channel, so there will always be something good coming your way. Until next time, three chords and the truth my friends. Talk to you soon.
Poll: What is your pick for the greatest male/female blend in music history? The two voices that sound best together?
i'm a white guy in Alabama who fell in love with Marilyn the late 60s as a teenager and I still love her...and always will!
Laura Nyro is one of the great "forgotten" talents of that era. There's a very sad saga regarding her son as well. RIP.
Those harmonies are hard to beat even today. I love classic and hard rock, but I'll always have a place for the 5th Dimension.
As an 80's kid Marliyn McCoo is the host of Solid Gold to me. I don't think of her as being a part of a very successful band.
Oh my God as a male , how can anybody black , white, pink, or purple not fall in love with Marilyn McCoo.? On a scale of 1 to 10 she's 100 .
My parents had a 5th Dimension 8-Track and it would play in my Dad's pickup. Just love them. And watched Marilyn on Solid Gold. I would love them to tell the story behind You Don't Have to Be a Star; my late Mom loved that song and had the 45. Laura Nyro didn't get the credit she truly deserved; her songs brought so much joy to many of us. Marilyn and Billy are still together and still singing, one of rock and pop's greatest couples.
Another great interview that went more like a friendly conversation. They are great people with a great relationship. 50 years of marriage and they are still happy! No wonder they made such good music. You have a knack at bringing out the best of their personalities and presenting it to us. Thank you, Adam!
In the early 70's, as a 10 year old white kid growing up in the 'burbs, I adored their music. I played the Fifth Dimension LP "Greatest Hits on Earth" constantly. That was FIFTY years ago! I knew every second of every song. In High School, had it on 8 track; in College, cassette. Then CD. Thank you Marilyn, Billy, Florence, LaMonte and Ron for the soundtrack of my life. Thanks Adam. Dinner's cooking, wanna guess what I'm listening to?
Love The 5th Dimension, Marilyn & Billy's voices blend so effortlessly & beautifully.😊❤️ Thank you Professor ✌️ Great interview 😊
I met Billy and Marilyn when I was a kid in St. Louis. My family had gone to The Chase Park Plaza for Brunch after Church and they were seated near us. Billy actually knew my dad since my dad used to work for KATZ Radio as a news director, so my older brother and I got introduced to them. I remember shaking Billy's hand and Ms. McCoo kissing my cheek and telling me I was a good boy. Then she gave both of my parents a hug and kiss on the cheek as well and they left. My dad laughed later that they had paid our bill as they left. So he doubled the tip for our server. This was in I think 1975 or 76.
Marilyn and Billy were legendary duets too!
Good lord. How could you not fall in love with this couple. Leaves a lot to aspire to.
When Marilyn complimented you, it seriously gave me goosebumps.
Great one! Marilyn is still so beautiful and both a class act. Thank you.
Remember watching Andy Gibb and Marilyn McCoo on solid gold back in '81. such a wonderful performance.
I had just left school December 1969. Wedding Bell Blues was a hit. From that month I have fell hopelessly in love with Marilyn. I'm 72 now and still love her. The memories are intoxicating.
Adam - just watched the Harlem Music Festival from 1969. Billy and Marilyn were featured prominently and looked GREAT!
I've always loved the Fifth Dimension's vocal harmonies, but the harmony of Billy and Marilyn's souls are even more beautiful. You could post a daily interview with them and I wouldn't complain. Marilyn, you look amazing!
Love the 5th Dimension and Marilyn & Billy! They were part of the amazingly great music of my childhood and still love their music today! Really sweet interview!