The 5th Dimension - One Less Bell To Answer (Official Audio)

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  • @stevenlageson1868
    @stevenlageson1868 11 місяців тому +144

    Marilyn McCoo and Karen Carpenter. Greatest voices. I sure grew up in a perfect point in time.

    • @martinpeel7489
      @martinpeel7489 11 місяців тому +4

      I agree

    • @alisterfolson
      @alisterfolson 10 місяців тому +4

      Music-wise? Yes it was a perfect time. Everything else, not so much.

    • @paulk9985
      @paulk9985 3 місяці тому +2

      My choices as well... but I add Christine McVie to the list. I grew up the same era. We are fortunate, aren't we?

    • @nassauguy48
      @nassauguy48 2 місяці тому +1

      WHOA, I so agree! These were the two whom I had picked!

    • @dennisjones8622
      @dennisjones8622 2 місяці тому +1

      Marilyn is a huge yes. Karen also. I will suggest Annie Haslam of Renaissance as well. And Whitney of course

  • @Karateka1973
    @Karateka1973 10 місяців тому +15

    I first heard and fell in love with this song back in 1979, when I heard it on a local AM radio station. Forty-five years later, and this song just as good as the first time I heard it.

  • @Jonni1027
    @Jonni1027 Рік тому +73

    Let’s not forget Hal David wrote these lyrics

    • @h2oguy740
      @h2oguy740 Місяць тому +1

      And Burt Bacharach the Melody

    • @EricMccray-h1e
      @EricMccray-h1e Місяць тому +2

      @@Jonni1027 Now that I didn't know!
      What I do know is Hal also wrote for Dionne Warwick as well in the mid- late 1960'sas well. 🤔 You call him Hal David, I thought his name was Hal Davis, either way he's Jewish, we both got that part right. 🤔

    • @pbenson56fran
      @pbenson56fran Місяць тому +1

      Yes they yes they wrote many hits together. Matter of fact there's some information stated that this song was originally written in 1967 and song by someone else. Then in 1969 it was rediscovered. I don't know what the term rediscovered means in the music business but in 1969 it was then song by The 5th Dimension so I'm right along with you Hal David yes yes yes yes yes let's not forget about him

  • @patricking6512
    @patricking6512 2 роки тому +191

    Groups like The Fifth Dimension come along once in a lifetime with that unique sound, and that's very special!

    • @vernabond4124
      @vernabond4124 2 роки тому +6

      You're Most Definitely Correct On That!! ONLY ONCE In A LIFETIME. I Thank God I Was Blessed To Have Witnessed & Jammed To The 70's MASTERPIECE OF MUSIC & ARTIST.

    • @ericmoore7785
      @ericmoore7785 2 роки тому +3

      Speak on it

    • @nathanieldavis5231
      @nathanieldavis5231 5 місяців тому

      Yes , like Earth Wind and Fire too. Boomer music .

  • @daisybravo6526
    @daisybravo6526 10 місяців тому +40

    My 27 year old son is moving out. Lol. I thought of this song. Blessing for the best. At 75 I want a few years alone.

    • @claudineyfatimadossantos6494
      @claudineyfatimadossantos6494 10 місяців тому +2

      Ele será feliz. Acredite!!!❤

    • @montimiller2743
      @montimiller2743 9 місяців тому +5

      You deserve your last years in peace✌️, chillin' the way you like to and having your own space🚀. Congratulations👏!!!

    • @charlesaguilar1708
      @charlesaguilar1708 9 місяців тому +4

      Let's see, I was the last one to move out but, my parents still kept calling me. Apparently they were bored not having us around.

    • @johnbland3642
      @johnbland3642 7 місяців тому +4

      you had a kid at 48? god bless!

    • @JC-id7dj
      @JC-id7dj 3 місяці тому +2

      😂 I feel you!!!!

  • @MVR326
    @MVR326 Рік тому +308

    Wow.. beautiful, powerful, haunting, and so sad. Between McCoo's voice and Bacharach's music, this is truly a masterpiece

    • @jusjellus
      @jusjellus Рік тому +5

      Lutely of abso!

    • @Tomatohater64
      @Tomatohater64 Рік тому +18

      Haunting and sublime. I remember this song very, very well.

    • @vernabond4124
      @vernabond4124 Рік тому +10

      Yes! Indeed. Every Lyric She's Singing In This Song Reaches From The Depths Of Her Heart & Soul. I Will Always Love This Song. When My Husband Passed Away in 2015 After 41 Years Of Marriage I Asked That Same Question Why Did He Go?.

    • @anthonydavella8350
      @anthonydavella8350 Рік тому

      I believe you will be together again, my condolences@@vernabond4124

    • @user-kb6iu4pc6f
      @user-kb6iu4pc6f Рік тому +2

      Very clever!@@jusjellus

  • @jvandervest2578
    @jvandervest2578 Рік тому +142

    Who did not fall in love with Marilyn McCoo hearing this song?

    • @dontbeasucka.61
      @dontbeasucka.61 Рік тому

      Only people that care about Only their genre of music and could care less about any other genre of music

    • @vernabond4124
      @vernabond4124 7 місяців тому

      I Was 13 Years Old When I First Heard This Song. My Older Sister Bought It on A 45 Record. Fell In Love With It Instantly!! Still Listens To It & Cries In 2024. I Can Relate To It. I Lost My Husband of 41 Years To Cancer In 2015.😢

    • @richardmorris964
      @richardmorris964 Місяць тому

      It’s impossible not to. I always thought she was beautiful and a wonderful singer.

  • @dawndiglio264
    @dawndiglio264 2 роки тому +139

    When I was in my teens, a friend and I had the pleasure to meet Ms. McCoo and Mr. Davis after a concert and Ms. McCoo graciously invited us to be their guest at the following night's performance. At intermission, they sent over refreshments to my friend and I. They were so gracious and I'll never forget how their kindness made me feel. Great talent and even greater kind people!

    • @andyman10
      @andyman10 Рік тому +7

      Doubt that any singer or band nowadays would do the same thing. Unfortunate tho.

    • @tybeesmith5021
      @tybeesmith5021 Рік тому +8

      That is such a beautiful story for your memories.

    • @frankcastillo8609
      @frankcastillo8609 Рік тому +6

      Wow !

    • @1jimifox
      @1jimifox Рік тому +7

      I love that. They made a memory for you for life...

    • @stephenbright1982
      @stephenbright1982 Рік тому +3

      I’m so glad you shared this…and experienced it!

  • @ivanfranco1550
    @ivanfranco1550 Рік тому +41

    Burt Bacharach and 5th Dimension a perfect marriage in this great song

  • @hillelcohn6362
    @hillelcohn6362 Рік тому +134

    Marilyn McCoo's voice is extraordinary! Reminds me of rich velvet. Truly one of the greatest singers of the 20th Century.

  • @vernabond4124
    @vernabond4124 2 роки тому +411

    This Song Right Here Is A "MASTERPIECE"!!! My Husband Passed Away in 2015 After 41 Years of Marriage & Everytime I Hear This Song I Think About All The Things I Once Did For Him I'll Never Do Again. RIP🌹😇🌹 Mr. Patrick Bond. You Were Loved & Will Never Be Forgotten 😢

    • @barneshomestead1240
      @barneshomestead1240 2 роки тому +27

      Couldn't ask for a better song to remember him by. Sorry for your loss!

    • @vernabond4124
      @vernabond4124 2 роки тому +8

      @@barneshomestead1240 Thank You.

    • @ellexking681
      @ellexking681 2 роки тому +18

      My Deepest Heartfelt Condolences for the loss of Your Husband 😔🙏🏾

    • @vernabond4124
      @vernabond4124 2 роки тому +6

      Thank You.

    • @ellexking681
      @ellexking681 2 роки тому +4

      @@vernabond4124 Anytime 🙏🏾🙏🏾

  • @lizjones5338
    @lizjones5338 10 місяців тому +51

    At 70 years young - I adore the music of the 60's and 70's - will never be a time like it again. My Spotify lists are overflowing with memories both happy and sad - This absolute treasure sends me 🎆🌠💕🎶 Thank you Marilyn and The Fifth Dimension 👏❤

  • @bkelly5570
    @bkelly5570 5 місяців тому +85

    Nobody ever talks about Marilyn McCoo. She had a voice for a generation.

    • @winthebaldrige8098
      @winthebaldrige8098 5 місяців тому +5

      McGoo had a four-octave voice. The only one I know that could match her was Freddie Mercury

    • @mambobodega7028
      @mambobodega7028 5 місяців тому +1

      @@winthebaldrige8098 Absolutely ... Criminally Under-Rated!

    • @TheRichNewnes
      @TheRichNewnes 5 місяців тому +3

      Yep. Awesome vocalist!

    • @lawerncedriscoll801
      @lawerncedriscoll801 4 місяці тому +3

      Absolutely terrific!

    • @DonLovelace
      @DonLovelace 4 місяці тому +3

      and so beautiful

  • @Black_Daniels679
    @Black_Daniels679 2 роки тому +94

    Her voice was absolutely majestic

  • @wayne6969able
    @wayne6969able 3 місяці тому +28

    Marilyn McCoo, Karen Carpenter, Natalie Cole and Dionne Warwick....God's wonderful creation to humankind....

    • @808michiganjedi3
      @808michiganjedi3 3 місяці тому +1

      Hands down!❤❤❤❤❤

    • @martincalwell4852
      @martincalwell4852 2 місяці тому

      True Karen carpenter she did have a lovely voice but it was no match to the daughters of zion .

    • @davidrogers6287
      @davidrogers6287 2 місяці тому

      Which god?

    • @jcgreek11
      @jcgreek11 Місяць тому

      @@davidrogers6287 life's

  • @KT-kb8kh
    @KT-kb8kh 3 місяці тому +34

    She had it all. Beauty and a magnificent voice. And married 55 years. And they still perform.

  • @johnbowen9775
    @johnbowen9775 2 роки тому +144

    Marilyn McCoo - one of the greatest (and most underrated) vocalists of her generation!

    • @dontbeasucka.61
      @dontbeasucka.61 Рік тому +4

      Very underrated...they practiced singing back then and it showed...I really don't like to bash the young lady singers of today. But the industry just wants another pretty face out there and they rush to get their music out to the public...particularly the R&B Girls we have today but not just them, but most of the music today...but after about 2010 the R&B music is just going through the motions. But jmo

  • @BrendaShabazz-x3f
    @BrendaShabazz-x3f Рік тому +12

    It will be One Year February 2nd, He passed away after 20 years of marriage ❤
    will forever be my heart, my life and my blessing. Rest In Peace My Love

  • @EricMccray-h1e
    @EricMccray-h1e 4 місяці тому +36

    This ONE LESS BELL TO ANSWER should be a classic, if you ask me. 👍🏿🤔

    • @leostawicki7283
      @leostawicki7283 Місяць тому +3

      It is a classic....what planet do you live on?

  • @kylestoddard2881
    @kylestoddard2881 3 роки тому +222

    Marilyn McCoo has such a soaring voice! The most under rated pop singer of all time! Just amazing!

    • @reginaldweeks3738
      @reginaldweeks3738 2 роки тому +8

      DEFENITELY!!!

    • @pierrerouge8620
      @pierrerouge8620 2 роки тому +7

      I agree 👍

    • @michaelsilveira3495
      @michaelsilveira3495 2 роки тому +15

      And a beautiful lady elegant in this performance

    • @broccolihart1
      @broccolihart1 2 роки тому +6

      I think everyone here will echo that same statement

    • @dianespicer9877
      @dianespicer9877 2 роки тому +6

      I Love ❤️ this song. I remember my mother bought me the 45 as a little girl.
      My sister has this exact album
      Brings back memories

  • @donaldallen9804
    @donaldallen9804 2 роки тому +71

    It's amazing this song is half a century old and it's still to this day sounds absolutely amazing

  • @jeffreybass7420
    @jeffreybass7420 2 роки тому +74

    Another masterpiece by Burt Bacharach, sung brilliantly by Marilyn McCoo

    • @deborahsimmons3370
      @deborahsimmons3370 Рік тому +1

      Surprised that Dionne Warwick didn’t get this song from Burt Bacharach as she was his singer for so many of his songs. Even Barbara Streisand sang “ One less bell to answered“ I didn’t like it at all.

    • @kevinwatkins6615
      @kevinwatkins6615 4 місяці тому

      Burt write about a man leaving him?

  • @marb7463
    @marb7463 Рік тому +60

    RIP Burt Bacharach. Great musicianship vocal and singing by Marilyn and the band .

    • @morrisparrish76
      @morrisparrish76 Рік тому +4

      Wherever Burt is; i hope he’s restin at ease!

    • @anthonydavella8350
      @anthonydavella8350 Рік тому

      He is right here, his music will go on @@morrisparrish76

  • @seattlepainter
    @seattlepainter Рік тому +49

    Such a great song! No four letter words or special gimmicks. Just pure talent, from the songwriting to the singing. A song like this is forever.

  • @tybeesmith5021
    @tybeesmith5021 Рік тому +195

    R.I.P. Burt Bacharach 🙏🏾. You were simply a song writing genius❤️. I listened to this song over, and over and over again as a preteen; way before my first broken heart. A song for the ages. God bless you 🥲

    • @benjamincarter1884
      @benjamincarter1884 Рік тому +6

      I didn't know Burt passed. My goodness.
      Every time I look around one the greats are gone. Since 2020 they've been going.
      But was a great songwriter and possible more

    • @geribrunskowski4070
      @geribrunskowski4070 Рік тому +4

      As I am adding it to my playlist I’m remembering how young I was and wondering how weird that was.. 🫠then saw your post! I was 10 when it came out and I absolutely loved it.

    • @stevethompson950
      @stevethompson950 Рік тому +8

      This is a masterpiece by an unforgettable group. Oh how it brings back my late teenage days. Steve Thompson

    • @chrishowgill888
      @chrishowgill888 Рік тому +5

      I did not know this was Burt/Hal! God what a combo! Marilyn/Florence & Burt/Hal
      Jesus I feel old

    • @1karina
      @1karina 7 місяців тому +4

      Ohhh he also made this song?? No wonder I love it so much. He was a genius

  • @darrenjames7901
    @darrenjames7901 3 роки тому +35

    When music was REAL!

  • @anthonypranckevicus2417
    @anthonypranckevicus2417 2 роки тому +32

    Another masterpiece by Bacharach and David. And given to to be sung by the voice of an Angel.

  • @richardsanchez5089
    @richardsanchez5089 2 роки тому +63

    Damn 50 years later and this song and the voice of Marilyn M still brings a tear to my eyes. So damn sad

    • @kimhuonghuynh6617
      @kimhuonghuynh6617 2 роки тому +3

      Never be wrong in expressing that kind of feeling which I'm feeling the same (at 70). The voice and the music are going so deep into the heart and soul of one. Thanks

  • @scottmessner3773
    @scottmessner3773 2 роки тому +30

    Bought the 45 in 1970, and played it so much it turned grey! Beautiful song, by a great singer! I'm now 69, and this is still a great song! Cmon kids, wake up and LISTEN to your music, not just play it!

    • @stevenlageson1868
      @stevenlageson1868 11 місяців тому +2

      Played this at my dad’s roller rink until it turned grey also. Great song for a Moonlight dance.

  • @dianag.thomasmba5416
    @dianag.thomasmba5416 Рік тому +16

    I'm so glad I was born when these AWESOME song writers, singers and bands made the most beautiful music in world.

  • @lindastrzelczyk8614
    @lindastrzelczyk8614 Рік тому +33

    Marilyn McCoo's voice just gets into your soul on this song. Her voice is magnificent! Burt Bacharach wrote, and produced, some of the most beautiful contemporary music. May he rest in peace.

  • @blue97488
    @blue97488 11 місяців тому +5

    Great song. Bacharach and a great vocalist. That album art is incredible.

  • @dongray6834
    @dongray6834 2 роки тому +24

    "One Less Bell to Answer" is a song written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David. Originally written in 1967 for Keely Smith, the song was rediscovered in late 1969 by Bones Howe, the producer for the 5th Dimension.

    • @shammitt2001
      @shammitt2001 3 місяці тому

      Dionne Warwick did a great job covering this amazing song, as well.😊

  • @billyblais
    @billyblais 10 місяців тому +97

    Marilyn McCoo and Karen Carpenter are two of the most underrated singers of all time.

    • @lindaalmeida4138
      @lindaalmeida4138 9 місяців тому +1

      agreed

    • @LanceABoyle
      @LanceABoyle 9 місяців тому +2

      Add K.D. Lang to that list.

    • @PuffKitty
      @PuffKitty 9 місяців тому +3

      They are iconic so I would hardly call them underrated 🤷🏻‍♂️

    • @johnelphinstone1933
      @johnelphinstone1933 8 місяців тому +2

      Except that neither of them were underrated and both are still regarded world wide as two of the best ever - not really "underrated"

    • @christopherjames9843
      @christopherjames9843 7 місяців тому +1

      Are you kidding? Karen Carpenter especially is acknowledged as maybe the top female pop singer in history.

  • @janetkatz7502
    @janetkatz7502 Рік тому +22

    I followed this link from Burt Bachrach's obituary in the NYT and THIS is making me cry, it's so beautiful

  • @chuck6469
    @chuck6469 2 місяці тому +6

    Several female vocalists covered this but this one belongs to this artist.

  • @DaveLL500
    @DaveLL500 Рік тому +37

    One less musical great among us now. Thank you Burt Bacharach. And thank you Marilyn McCoo for your beautiful vocal interpretation of one of his many gems.

    • @benjamincarter1884
      @benjamincarter1884 Рік тому +2

      No disrespect to your comment but
      It was never Marilyn McCoo and The Fifth Dimension or The Fifth Dimension featuring Marilyn McCoo. Even though Marilyn McCoo sang lead vocalist on just about all their songs. And yes she had that right kind of voice.

  • @jimtumino
    @jimtumino 10 місяців тому +3

    Used to hear this in the back of my father's station wagon on the way home from Chicago. Seems like a century ago.

  • @rollinmark8952
    @rollinmark8952 3 роки тому +44

    Marilyn has the greatest voice EVER!

  • @tammieellis9281
    @tammieellis9281 8 місяців тому +18

    One less EGG to FRY and all I do is CRY!! 😢😢😢

  • @rjlnell88
    @rjlnell88 2 роки тому +31

    Released 1970,I’m 68 now,Great Song,Amazing isn’t it ?…..❤️

  • @jeffdawson2786
    @jeffdawson2786 Рік тому +56

    This group and their arrangements were so good that you forgot who wrote the song. OK, Burt Bacharach / Hal David. Marilyn McCoo, one of the greatest voices of all time.

    • @bockaudio
      @bockaudio Рік тому +2

      Do not forget producer Bones Howe.

  • @jeffreymiller9808
    @jeffreymiller9808 Рік тому +28

    RIP Burt Bacharach…what a beautiful song 💕✅

  • @stephenvincent4989
    @stephenvincent4989 Рік тому +14

    Thank you Burt “One Less Bell to Answer”.

  • @beverlymounts8869
    @beverlymounts8869 7 місяців тому +14

    I still cry every time I hear this.in 1967 we had only been married for two years and my husband was having an affair.

    • @margaretgrady9836
      @margaretgrady9836 6 місяців тому

      😢😢😢😢

    • @ellexking9136
      @ellexking9136 5 місяців тому

      😪

    • @jeffreydavid4546
      @jeffreydavid4546 4 місяці тому +1

      I too was married in “65” 20 years later divorced, 20 years single and finally 15 years married to my soul mate. May the Lord grant you peace

  • @tommorales8725
    @tommorales8725 5 місяців тому +12

    Good song a true classic will never hear music like this again

  • @baconbap
    @baconbap 2 роки тому +15

    The greatest female singer of all time.

  • @jamesconnelly1570
    @jamesconnelly1570 Рік тому +5

    I remember my mom played this song so often and every time I hear it I think about her --- she passed away 4 years ago

  • @jflow5601
    @jflow5601 Рік тому +31

    I love this song. Marilyn is awesome.

  • @ralphpomm4943
    @ralphpomm4943 2 роки тому +35

    This was a time when people put there heart and souls into there music 🎶. I love her voice ❤️

  • @JimcDJ1
    @JimcDJ1 Рік тому +4

    64 years young today and still listening to this great classic. I was 11 when I heard this the first time. I always loved this tune.

  • @seanmcmillan472
    @seanmcmillan472 2 роки тому +28

    Love Marilyn's vocals on this song. Also she was then and still is F-I-N-E

  • @CaptainAmerica-jw2xh
    @CaptainAmerica-jw2xh 6 місяців тому +12

    This has to be the BEST song from this group: The 5th Dimension.

    • @markberryhill2715
      @markberryhill2715 5 місяців тому +1

      Wedding Bell Blues

    • @CaptainAmerica-jw2xh
      @CaptainAmerica-jw2xh 5 місяців тому

      @@markberryhill2715 That's got to be one of the WORST songs by The 5th Dimension. 👎

    • @muhammadsteinberg
      @muhammadsteinberg 3 місяці тому

      ​@@CaptainAmerica-jw2xhLOL!!!
      Compared to One Less Bell it doesn't stand a chance.

  • @escaperoomleander1948
    @escaperoomleander1948 3 роки тому +57

    One of the great vocals of all time.

  • @cmkrowel
    @cmkrowel Рік тому +15

    What a beautiful song. Remember them as a child. Love them. Marilyn MaCoo's voice love it.

  • @myrnajay2785
    @myrnajay2785 2 роки тому +10

    Sounds from growing up! On the radio on top of the fridge or the AM (FM yet?) in the car ; )

  • @lawrenceedmiston3509
    @lawrenceedmiston3509 Рік тому +11

    I read somewhere that the 5th Dimension's "One Less Bell to Answer," after being an album track on the "Portrait" album for several months, became an unexpected hit after it was featured on an episode of the old TV show "It Takes a Thief" (starring Robert Wagner).

    • @chrisgraham4595
      @chrisgraham4595 Рік тому +2

      I discovered The Fifth Dimension on It Takes a Thief . Loved them ever since. I think I have certainly most if not all their albums. Unfairly labelled Middle of the Road or Easy Listening basically as a put down! I’ll take them anytime. Such class !

  • @cindydavis2612
    @cindydavis2612 2 роки тому +27

    What a gorgeous song, voice and harmony! I love the way Marilyn sings "I end each day" emphasis on day. Beautiful.

  • @vincenteoppolo9025
    @vincenteoppolo9025 2 роки тому +23

    Bob Alcivar, Bill Holman and Bones Howe …
    These 3 put together one of my favorite songs.
    Their 1970 arrangement of the Bacharach / David song for the 5th Dimension brings me into complete ecstasy. Put on head phones and listen to those harmonies and strings….. angelic perfection

    • @barneshomestead1240
      @barneshomestead1240 2 роки тому +1

      Although I didn't understand a lot at the time...looking back they brought joy to my childhood & like a fine wine it just gets better with time. It's a shame...you don't realize what a good thing you had going on when you first heard this.

    • @gabrielnavarro3833
      @gabrielnavarro3833 Рік тому

      Why just Bill Holman? What about Bud Shank and Jim Horn?
      When you mentioned Bill, I thought you meant he had something to do with the arranging (Buddy Rich, Stan Kenton, etc.) or conducting the orchestra. I just see him as one of the many musicians.

  • @KUqdah
    @KUqdah Рік тому +5

    My Mom and aunts would play this song and I've always loved it...Marilyn McCoo's voice is soothing....true talent that's missing today....
    RIP Burt Bacharach.....

  • @FatSal619
    @FatSal619 Рік тому +10

    Shes tha most famous marilyn…even after 45 yrs later i still get goose bumps,also hair rises on back of my neck everytime… ❤👰🏽‍♀️

  • @martianshoes
    @martianshoes Рік тому +8

    Another of magical and splendid voices we had in the’70s….

  • @richstwart2079
    @richstwart2079 26 днів тому +1

    A sad, beautiful song, one of love had and forever painfully lost….one of the most painful experience a human can endure 😢

  • @johnzabrenski6327
    @johnzabrenski6327 2 роки тому +13

    I remember hearing this song on the low fidelity PA system at our local pool when I was 16. I had no understanding of the meaning of the song, but loved the harmony and lyrics. Since then, I have become a big fan of Ms McCoo who I feel is one most underrated d singers of the era. There is no one around who can touch her talent and artistry now.

  • @chaldanish8886
    @chaldanish8886 2 роки тому +17

    Absolutely haunts me ever since I first heard it, a true classic, thanx Burt !!!

  • @josenamoseley2994
    @josenamoseley2994 3 роки тому +9

    I learned this song in 1972!

  • @joecoppola2747
    @joecoppola2747 3 місяці тому +4

    The great thing about Marilyn and Billy is that they both occasionally do a concert. If you ever get the chance to see them where you live go, see them. They both still have it! Oh, and for my record Marilyn is the greatest female singer of all time, no contest!

  • @billlackey5158
    @billlackey5158 10 місяців тому +5

    During this time when I was listening to this song and I was 20 years old I was dating a beautiful girl named Danny and I love that girl

  • @Elwrt455
    @Elwrt455 2 роки тому +13

    I stumbled on their Soul Train performance of this Burt Bucharach classic. McCoo's rich & heartfelt vocals is haunting

  • @apollosolo1582
    @apollosolo1582 3 роки тому +14

    One of the most hauntingly beautiful yet depressing songs, I've ever heard and all in 3:32 minutes. . Thanks for posting

  • @barneshomestead1240
    @barneshomestead1240 2 роки тому +12

    The layering of their voices was unique & I haven't heard Florence's group yet...but I can't imagine them duplicating the original five.

  • @ikaikamaleko8370
    @ikaikamaleko8370 6 місяців тому +6

    I remember my mother playing this, I was six years old. Miss you mom, RIP♥️🙏♥️🙏

  • @clicks59
    @clicks59 3 роки тому +50

    The 5th Dimension crushed this classic. Let’s not for Burt Bacharach for writing this treasure.

    • @rollinmark8952
      @rollinmark8952 3 роки тому +9

      ......and Hal David

    • @dougmontgomery4851
      @dougmontgomery4851 2 роки тому +5

      It is ironic to me that the marriage of my Mom and my stepfather, which was failing, ended not long after this song was played on the radio. It was a low point in Mom's life...but she bounced back and flourished. 😊

    • @barneshomestead1240
      @barneshomestead1240 2 роки тому +3

      @@rollinmark8952 Those two gentlemen defined the pop music of the 60's and 70's.

    • @rollinmark8952
      @rollinmark8952 2 роки тому +3

      @@barneshomestead1240 Yeah u rite! I get goosebumps whenever I hear a Bacharach/David tune. Especially with the likes of Dionne Warwick and Marilyn McCoo's voices.

  • @WilliamFox-o9j
    @WilliamFox-o9j 21 день тому +1

    Rich,. Pungent. One of the timeless masterpieces . Miraculous treatment
    of Bachrach/David . 'Lest we forget . . ..

  • @TheRabajohn
    @TheRabajohn 11 місяців тому +2

    When I want to listen to a beautiful song, I always turn to this gem first! Marilyn has that voice that is surreal and richly smooth and I do believe that this song has the most amazing and flawless set of harmonizing that I have ever heard. Has great emotional pull ❤

  • @gma602
    @gma602 2 місяці тому +10

    Marilyn McCoo’s voice is sublime. 😊

  • @BluebirdFrank
    @BluebirdFrank Рік тому +8

    Wonderful song beautifully sung - Thank you Burt Bacharach for so many timeless classics

  • @joyflows
    @joyflows 2 роки тому +31

    This song is a timeless classic that has such an elegant flow and is so mesmerizing. And Marilyn McCoo sounds so amazing . Long ago when I was a kid my mom told me this was one of her favorite songs. Decades later she passed away . And everytime I hear them sing those words : 🎶 Onnnnnne less bell to annnnnswer. 🎶 towards the end of the song with a haunting , mello flow , i think of her and now i have one less bell to answer . From her calling me on the phone to her being at my door. She was a wonderful woman that was always there for me.
    I miss her sooooo much😇❤.

  • @jeffreychandler8666
    @jeffreychandler8666 9 місяців тому +5

    I can remember the 1970 release of this classic song. The enchanting, beauty of Marilyn, and Florence, certain enhanced the effectiveness. The precision and dynamic performances of the entire group is eternal.

  • @nathanieldavis5231
    @nathanieldavis5231 6 місяців тому +3

    Great as this 1:04 song is , nothing beats the French horn in the beginning, what a haunting sound. One of the most beautiful songs ever written , in the history of the world.

  • @sandydaley6339
    @sandydaley6339 Рік тому +14

    Absolutely overlooked and underrated,

    • @gabrielnavarro3833
      @gabrielnavarro3833 Рік тому

      By who? You've got to be kidding.

    • @sandydaley6339
      @sandydaley6339 3 місяці тому

      @@gabrielnavarro3833 I MEANT was they are far better than singers like Beyonce', Taylor Swift etc.,

    • @sandydaley6339
      @sandydaley6339 2 місяці тому

      @@gabrielnavarro3833 .learn to read and understand words. They never got the attention they deserved.

  • @georgegriendlingjr3218
    @georgegriendlingjr3218 Рік тому +33

    Marilyn McCoo's voice is smooth and beautiful.

  • @Kevin-lk9pb
    @Kevin-lk9pb 7 місяців тому +5

    This song is not only One of the Best "Heart Broken" Love Songs..only one thing is better...how I learned it. I was 13 years old and my Mother had broken up with apparently the love of her life. She played this song endlessly 😅. I guess that's where I get my sensitive side. I'll Always Love My Mama (ALICE IRWIN ❤)

  • @jhpbeachboy
    @jhpbeachboy Рік тому +10

    Marilyn McCoo… Lovely and astounding voice PV in a class all of her owb😊

  • @michaelleroy9281
    @michaelleroy9281 5 місяців тому +8

    One of the best of 1970

  • @francam853
    @francam853 13 днів тому

    This is one of the many fabulous songs that are not played on 'oldies' radio stations. They just play Rolling Stones, or other (white) male rockers.

  • @Mulavi
    @Mulavi 3 роки тому +16

    I remember seeing the Fifth Dimension on the Flip Wilson show.

    • @oscarsanchez8601
      @oscarsanchez8601 3 роки тому +2

      Me too and I also remember seeing Geraldine Jones on the Flip Wilson.

  • @errolbarnes6682
    @errolbarnes6682 3 роки тому +18

    This song takes me back to a time if nice memories.

  • @timgreene8403
    @timgreene8403 Рік тому +4

    One of the greatest sad love songs of the century, a timeless masterpiece Marylyn owns this piece making any listener feel every note

  • @RondaBond-i8b
    @RondaBond-i8b Рік тому +2

    Bacharach 's lyrics were phenomenal! They represented a bygone era of love, simplicity and normalcy

  • @BettyBland-rg1hw
    @BettyBland-rg1hw 4 місяці тому +2

    The 5th Dimimineson is the inspiring R &B group in the early 70's

  • @PatriciaAyers-q3j
    @PatriciaAyers-q3j 3 місяці тому +3

    I AM 57 YEARS OLD AND I REALLY LOVE THIS GREAT SONG ❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @arthurfernandez5525
    @arthurfernandez5525 2 роки тому +13

    That voice and the harmony, incredible!

  • @eaglestirreth
    @eaglestirreth Рік тому +5

    I also heard the version by Rosemary Clooney…Both really outstanding versions..!!! Wow !!!

  • @christinecronin2778
    @christinecronin2778 2 роки тому +7

    Best feel good break up song

  • @petersmith2379
    @petersmith2379 2 місяці тому +3

    One of the Greatest Songs Ever Sung...What a Voice...what Beautiful Backing Singers...not forgetting the Composer...Made in Heaven ...Thank you.

  • @Skynyrdforever
    @Skynyrdforever Рік тому +10

    Marilyn McCoo's voice is simply beautiful. How sweet it always sounded.

  • @henrywilson3544
    @henrywilson3544 Рік тому +1

    God allowed one of his angels to come to earth and sing with the 5th dlmension,dimension, what a voice!!

  • @lindaburns5817
    @lindaburns5817 3 роки тому +37

    Timeless!!! Beautifully done. Yesteryear of real music. Memories ⚘💕😊🌹🦋

  • @Investinyourselfdarling
    @Investinyourselfdarling Рік тому +2

    This song was on my mind today 1/26/2024.My patents played music all the time❤