𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝟱𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 | 𝗔𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗥𝗜𝗨𝗦 - 𝗟𝗲𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗜𝗻 REACTION

[@soakedbearrd]

That bassline on the second part. I love both parts so different but completely tied together.

[@dianeouellette3571]

THANK YOU for this Tim. This is "groovy", "outta sight" sixties music at its best. This was one of the first songs that combined rock with Gospel and became a HUGE MEGA HIT for a very very troubled time with the Viet Nam war and everything. Thank you for bringing it back to life❣️

[@DanielleGillmoreJohnson]

Yes!

[@britendarkk8337]

❤

[@countenanceblog]

If you go down the 5th D rabbit hole, you'll notice that their early hits are group harmonies, but the later you get and get to their later hits, they're going to be Marilyn McCoo centric. She has to be on the Mount Rushmore of underrated great voices ever.

[@elizabethstarrlilly5746]

I’ve only ever heard of Marilyn McCoo when I watched Solid Gold as a young child. I had no idea she was in 5th Dimension. Thanks for the info!

[@roslynclifford5983]

I love that you compared 5th Dimension to The Beach Boys. The harmonies are beautiful. One of my fav songs from when I was a little girl.

[@loadedorygun]

If you haven’t seen Questlove’s doc Summer of Soul, please find it. 5th Dimension perform among a number of all time greats, all for free in the park on the weekends during the summer of 71. The best part of the doc is showing it to the artists who mostly hadn’t ever seen the footage. Two of the members of this band are still married and they teared up. Moving and also a total get down. Thanks for this!

[@whitneyporter6393]

Excellent documentary.

[@debbywilkins2239]

I saw it ! Great documentary

[@debbywilkins2239]

Marilyn & Billy Davis Jr would be happy to see you jamming & enjoying their music ❤

[@kelliatlarge]

Amazing documentary!

[@ekayaniperforms]

1969

[@vgordon596]

I remember this song! This song feels like summer! You feel like going on a picnic, putting on a maxi dress, and sipping lemonade! Love your reaction! 🙂 Welcome back! 🤗

[@blockklocker]

The choir sang this at H.S. graduation. Honest it was the first time the auditorium rocked!

[@FRUGALNISTA]

Best song EVER ☀️♒️✌🏽harmony and understanding❤❤❤❤❤that down beat leading into let the sunshine in? Perfect!!!

[@lorilori3]

Love this group and all of their songs!

[@karencolley-smidt864]

Wish y'all could see my parrot dancing to this song...🤣 I have loved the 5th Dimesion every since I was a little bitty girl. Marilyn McCoo's voice is one of a kind!

[@maryannturton9830]

Smart parrot,knows great music!🦜🕺💃

[@karencolley-smidt864]

@@maryannturton9830 that's very true!

[@jodiwilliams6616]

So you know these two melodies are from the 60s musical Hair - the first and final songs. The 5th recorded them together like this and it was a huge hit. I think you’d love the entire song track. The musical is a microcosm of the hippie culture and anti war movement of that time. Thanks for posting this and letting that sun shine in and out of your heart!

[@kev7161]

Although "Let the Sunshine In" is fine on it's own, it takes on a whole new level when seguing in from "The Flesh Failures".

[@elysehfm8797]

This was used in the movie Hair, which also has an incredible song by Cheryl Barnes - Easy To Be Hard. It's so moving. You would LOVE it.

[@wendywoodruff2871]

Treat Williams who starred in Hair just passed away recently. He was so dynamic in that film. ❤️

[@elysehfm8797]

@@wendywoodruff2871, true. He was my first real crush. 💜

[@alfia6690]

My mom had that album and we used to listen to it and act it out all the time. That and Jesus Christ Superstar.

[@elysehfm8797]

@@alfia6690, your mom sounds fun! I know Godspell better than JCS, but I know Hair frontwards and backwards.

[@mimime5326]

RIP Treat Williams. ❤️

[@christinedavis9796]

I definitely agree with you about Let the Sunshine In. It’s what I need to hear in the lonely times.

[@neldablanco1663]

Such uplifting song. You can feel it in your soul. ❤ They are great good-vibe group! Listen when you're down, or when up...😊

[@dianeouellette3571]

Could you plz do "Up Up and Away"? It's such a feel good song and their voices together are beyond compare.

[@Day1onDay1]

Yassssss, please!! 🎈

[@margaretgonzales-charles4972]

Two of the singers, Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr went on to have hits of their own. Definitely worth a look. Welcome Back!!

[@janinegarnett8026]

They were husband and wife ❤

[@paulwagner688]

@@janinegarnett8026 They ARE husband and wife. 54 years strong.

[@donnak7974]

How could you not just feel happy after hearing this song 💜

[@aramisproductionsllc.4412]

"You are FEELING GOD my brother!!" 🙌🙌🙌🙏🤍✨️(I am 56 and this song is still DIVINE). 🙋‍♂️✌️

[@brentgunderson1349]

This was a huge #1. "One Less Bell To Answer", "Wedding Bell Blues" and "(Last Night) I Didn't Get To Sleep At All" are other big hits of theirs. So glad you're back, missed ya!

[@cherubimbean8320]

Besides from singing like an Angel, Marilyn McCoo is also an Angel of Beauty.

[@HawksVox]

Saw them in concert in the late sixties (and I had been to many, many concerts of great groups and artists by then) and the Fifth Dimension were far and away the most entertaining, personable group I had the pleasure to witness. Not just good music, but all around good people singing it. I will remember them for the rest of my life.

[@hannejeppesen1809]

Was lucky enough to see them in Central Park in NYC, they were giving a free concert. I just happened to go to the park that Sunday afternoon. Aquarius is my sign and I'm of that generation so have always loved this song.

[@magdalenahernandez6840]

Whatever happens always keep music in your heart even if it is just for you.

[@samanthao5018]

Great choice!! Never get tired of hearing this song or Marilyn McCoo's beautiful voice or 5th Dimension's perfect harmonies. They made this song so hugely popular in the late 60s, early 70s that high school marching bands across the country were performing it, including mine. So different.

[@patriciamurfitt4590]

Forgot about highschool band😅 this song and Smoke on the water were done by every highschool band in Indiana 😅

[@francesmartinez2708]

I LOVE this song!!! I grew up listening to this song. I was born in 72, but this song was played by my family during our family gatherings.

[@micahrichards4787]

Classic. Love this song! Their harmony is 💯!!

[@JohnDavis-zo4xl]

It does this old man's heart good to see you kids react the same way when we heard Aquarius the first time. This was pretty much our anthem. Summer of love. Good times.

[@teresacoico616]

Hi Tim. Welcome back!! You were missed!! I love the 5th Dimension!! That song is wonderful as is One Less Bell to Answer and Up Up snd Away. They were one of the best groups from the 60's!!

[@art3mis290]

💯🔥Decades since I danced all across my livingroom to this! Closed my eyes and the years disappeared as I sang along!🎤🎼

[@JudyStJohn-fz2dp]

I have this song on multiple playlists that I listen to at home and in the car. ❤ it so much!

[@thebeardedseeker5633]

That brought a tear to my eye. I feel that way when I hear certain 80s songs. ❤

[@G02372]

Biggest and best bass switch up ever! 😊❤

[@mmjsstav]

So impressed by the way you reacted to "Let the Sunshine In." It hits everybody,. I was a pre-teen kid in ultra-white Vermont when the song came out, bad household, but the song just gave me hope and joy. Looks like you got a piece of that emotion too.

[@Son_of_Aragorn]

This song has always come in HOT...especially when "Let The Sunshine" part comes in!!!! So epic even in 2023

[@janedoe1776]

Amazing how these five sound like a whole chorus. This is one of my all time favorite oldies songs. Thanks for reacting to this one :)

[@whitneyporter6393]

It's so great to see you enjoying another iconic classic! It is impossible to listen to this and not smile. 🌞

[@traciesommerville3819]

Funkiest bass line!

[@GentleRain21]

Remember when you see 65+ folks, THIS was what we listened to and it helped to make us great.,,and pretty cool.

[@robynhurley5119]

And me....56

[@fatovamingus]

It's impossible Tim to not feel what you're feeling when you listening to the second half of this song because it's talking about the world might turn its back on you but open up your heart. When you're lonely open up your heart it's just an emotional exciting feeling to listen to this song even all these years later. God bless you and your brother man

[@susanmacdonald4288]

This came out when I was a little kid, and it's always been a part of my musical life. I love it...what a fabulous song to listen to again!

[@kinakerst7085]

Harmonies! The two songs were always sung together. I don’t think I ever heard them separately.

[@keithbates598]

Tim, we remember that song, beautiful man peace baby!!! Thank you for bringing this song to us!!! Wonderful memories ❤❤❤ Keith said the "hippie in him is coming out"!!!! Thank you 😊 Joan and Keith 😊

[@PLSTruth]

I so enjoy watching your reactions to songs from so many years ago. Thank you! Harmony, such talented people, masters at their vocal skills

[@Hillers62]

I had this 45 record when I was 8 years old...a white boy in Dallas...I had never heard anything like it...I played it so many times I almost wore the grooves on the record out!!!!

[@Katwiccan]

Here's where the song came from, the movie musical Hair. Sadly, Treat Williams, the guy with the dark curly hair that burns his draft notice, was killed last week while riding his motorcycle. It's actually a great movie and it still appropriate today. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pYOzf4ucpqZ_hdE

[@naudianeels1328]

They let their black loose at the end. God bless 'em. Love this song ❤️

[@loriloretta7639]

greaT SONG, Great review - glad you felt it

[@Waverly91898]

This was a song of peace, love and understanding. During the vietnam war peace songs were abundant.

[@bleedingheartland9]

I listened to this song quite a bit when I was going through a very difficult time in my life. Even when you are depressed it is impossible not to be a little be uplifted by Let the Sunshine In.

[@joy88867]

This is from my favorite musical Hair! Worth watching!

[@mimi-wy7nw]

Esto era música de verdad, cantantes de verdad. Ole ole y ole

[@MoonChild-1994]

Yea they got real positive vibes and others they have like that our Up and Away and Stone Picnic, a hella hippie soul sound!

[@carolpruden5919]

I'm sitting here crying like a little kid. My dad was a drummer, actually played with Little Richard, Air Force Jazz Band and others. He used to set his drums up on our porch, play this song and jam. Everyone on the block would come out and we would have a party in the street. He is 84 now, has cancer and recently had a heart attack. This brought back the sound, smells, love and energy of my childhood. Thanks for that.

[@upat65]

One of the best songs EVER!!! ☀️☀️My childhood favorite. Thanks Tim

[@chandraimpactchange]

I could tell you needed that.... I needed that too... I love this song.... It lifts me up.:)

[@veronicamartin3663]

TIM, LOOKS LIKE THIS (SONG) TOUCH (YOU) DEEPLY. TEARS WERE ABOUT TO (FALL), ARE (YOU) ALRIGHT???? LET GO AND RELEASE!!!! WE (ALL) LOVE YOU ❤️. TILL NEXT ⏲️ TIME

[@terryhorowitz7076]

This is from the show "Hair", a wonderful show that was very much tuned into those times. The Fifth Dimension's voices weave together into a perfect fabric of music. Thank you Tim! So glad u dig it!

[@MsWDWFAN1]

Good music right there! Their voices blended so well together! You can feel it in your soul!

[@warrenhughes911]

Great reaction again.. Yessir..1969.. Peace Love Dope.. Talent.,!!!

[@teripeters6096]

I'm so glad to see you back !!

[@melanniebaedor6507]

I saw this video at the right time. Love “let the sunshine in.” ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@jacdez3520]

One less bell, marry me bill, great group, up up and away,

[@gillianl7621]

Both songs originally from the Broadway musical HAIR in 1967. Beautiful medley!

[@ronlynnsnively5323]

Big song from when I was a kid. Thanks for the blast from the past!

[@jakerazmataz852]

Damn, I'm old, and this is when I was little child. I still know the words.

[@azscratchers8596]

That was awesome! That was a trip back to the spring of 1969 when I was in 5th grade, Loved this one! 🎯

[@originalcin8153]

So glad you’re back❣️

[@Chamarita357]

Wow, this song sure takes me back to my childhood! Baby boomer here! Love love this song! It was playing on all the radio stations! Great memories!! Thanks for appreciating such great talent!! 😊

[@patriciameadows3703]

Wow! I was in Jr. High. Loved coming of age in the 60’s and early 70’s. Such a revolutionary, colorful and radical time with the best music.

[@traciesommerville3819]

I was in elementary school. We sang it in third grade class. RIP Ms. Elizabeth Eller.🎶

[@paulwagner688]

Marilyn McCoo is perhaps the most beautiful woman ever. And her voice. Listen to the comments "One Less Bell To Answer". Then you see her at her very best.

[@lisagoedert936]

This was in the peace, love, Woodstock and waterbed era. Good vibes

[@mindfulnessmovementmusic9661]

Loved this song as a pre-teen. I even made up a dance to go with it. Gosh, I still remember it and started dancing almost on autopilot hearing this from all those years ago. Thanks for that! The 5th Dimension sang beautiful harmony. There are those who say we are in the Age of Aquarius. The combo of the songs is perfect for that.

[@dianeouellette3571]

Boy would I ever love to see that dance! Bet it's filled with all those sixties grooves! 😀

[@mrs.c9174]

Glad you enjoyed it! I lived it! 💃🏽

[@kindoe66]

For me personally, music from the 60's through the 80's is the best hands down. 😊❤

[@52robebop]

It’s a medley from the stage play “Hair”.

[@SK-lk3iu]

This song is from the famous 60's "hippie" musical Hair. The Beach Boy vibes you got might be because of those 60's harmonies....

[@Julieroo28]

This is one of the first songs I ever heard. My parents played it all the time. 😊

[@juniperlea5693]

From the musical HAIR! I was in a revival in the 80s. You would love so many of the tunes!

[@moondancejackson5081]

This is music from one of the best plays I ever saw in New York -- "HAIR"

[@andrewleavenworth2309]

"Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In is a medley of two songs written for the 1967 musical Hair by James Rado and Gerome Ragni (lyrics), and Galt MacDermot (music), released as a single by American R&B group the 5th Dimension. The song spent six weeks at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 pop singles chart in the spring of 1969 and was eventually certified platinum in the US by the RIAA."

[@mimime5326]

OMG I love those clothes! Brings back memories of my own yellow bell bottoms! Groovy!

[@greganderson1445]

They took it to church at the end didn't they?! I needed and felt that too!

[@sylvanaire]

Wow, great reaction! Sometimes we all need an upbeat, feel good song to lift our spirits. Another fun one by the 5th Dimension is, Up, Up, & Away. My high school did a special performance at year’s end & some of the kids built a paper mache balloon for the number. I had to be no more than 8 yo, but I still remember it vividly! Check out some of their other songs too, they had scads of hits in the ‘60s. 😄

[@mattj376]

bass player absolutely in the zone

[@Debra_Hasatheory]

You're so cute!

[@johnnyparis10]

This was a big hit on the radio and jukeboxes in 1969. These two songs are from the Broadway musical “Hair” The song “Hair” was another huge hit and the musical was made into a movie. All about hippies and squares. It also made history for the actors taking off their clothes on stage. Big scandal back then….

[@Cheryltwin2012]

This song is from the rock musical "Hair", which hit Broadway in 1969 (I believe). Other groups had hits from the soundtrack, but only The 5trh Dimension took one to Number One! I love the choreography, the costumes, the singing, the horns, all of it. Great, great voices in that group.

[@scarlettg6136]

Great music, great times.💣

[@angelado3]

♥♥♥🔥🔥🔥 i so loved this group !!

[@Birdsong-A]

Loved the group and this was a favorite. Soul to soul... uplifting vibe, beautiful voices & harmony. Let the sun shine in. Gonna get this back on my playlist. Thank you! 🌟

[@FallopianDismay]

Such a delight to hear this song and always to see you enjoying it. I need to hear it today too. ❤

[@shericampbell-husband2528]

One of the most joyous musical expressions ever recorded! You canNOT hear it and not feel better. Thanks for reacting to this one!

[@JaquelineGoodspeed]

So glad you felt the song. Thats the point of the song yet so many miss it.

[@bmcagent]

Loved watching your reaction to this awesome group!!

[@alfia6690]

Classic from my childhood

[@elysehfm8797]

Tim! If you want more 5th Dimension, try One Less Bell To Answer or Stoned Soul Picnic.

[@dianeouellette3571]

Ahhh Stoned Soul Picnic...YAASSS...I totally forgot about that one.

[@elysehfm8797]

@@dianeouellette3571, surrey, SURREY! 😂. Love this song. How have you been doing, Diane? Long time.

[@dianeouellette3571]

It's one of those songs that makes me feel all's right in the world while I'm listening to it. 🤗

[@elysehfm8797]

@@dianeouellette3571, exactly. ☺

[@dianeouellette3571]

Been doing OK although I've really missed Tim's reactions. The break helped me realize what a greedy fan I've become...always wanting MORE. 😅 He's built such a loving community. I really enjoy myself here. Hope all is well with you too❣️

[@doloreskrisky7710]

Your appreciation of different types of music is amazing!💕

[@jackieodum-eu9ou]

Those were 2 songs from the Broadway rock musical "Hair," later made into a movie. They were always sung together.The original Broadway musical launched very talented very young unknowns who became famous later, including Meatloaf, Melba Moore, and Ronnie Dyson. The featured vocalist on "Let the Sun Shine In" is Billy Davis Jr. and the woman singing "One Less Bell to Answer" is his wife of Marilyn McCoo. They have been married since 1969! They later left the group and recorded as a duo and hosted a musical variety show on TV. Both are still living and married, and recording. They released an album just 2 years ago.

[@beverlysmith8025]

Greatest song!

[@beautifulwreck7296]

I have heard these songs in passing since this was probably around the time I was born....so I never knew who sang these 2 songs and honestly this is the first time listening to the lyrics....I'm a lyrics person....and I love the lyrics and have a whole different outlook about these 2 songs. I would have been such a hippie girl if I was a teenager back then but I was 80's teenager and times and music were different. I needed to hear these 2 songs and I could see that spark in you light up again and I loved seeing that again. Soooo glad you are back. ✌❤🎶

[@lisaknell1809]

This was one of my favorite songs when I was a child in the 70s. I always loved Marilyn’s voice and thought she was so beautiful. She still is! My parents had this on vinyl and I played it over and over!

[@thebibagirrrlshow]

Welcome back! So glad to see you! It’s hard to come on here when we are going thru life’s stuff, but bringing us together through music helps a great deal! I needed to hear this song today, thank you!

[@MsRedsphere]

I hear you.

[@elysehfm8797]

I wish the end of the video was still them singing. They were singing their souls!