Live, No autotune. Marilyn was among the best in her day.
@MrDarkMagnus11 ай бұрын
My friend, I was 14 when this came out. My friends were already listening to the Stones and Led Zep. I was square listening to the 5th Dimension. I also had a massive crush on Marilyn. Little mayonnaise while boy in the middle of 99% white NH just thought she was the most beautiful woman he'd ever seen. Plus, the vocals are crazy good.
@yesorlando056 ай бұрын
Music from the 60's/70's/80's is absolutely unmatched in terms of talent, insane songwriting, and creativeness. Today's music can't even remotely come close. What a time period. Prayers for you of the loss of your dad.
@Lion-xm5xp Жыл бұрын
Doesn't get any better then this!! Sing it girl,,!!!
@jungleghostsurvival8 ай бұрын
I love this song for years the BEST IN THE WORLD EVER!
@tommuscatello5999 Жыл бұрын
Agreed. Stunning. So many of their songs bring tears to my eyes. Such a masterpiece of a song, music and lyrics. What a voice. The harmony. Grateful that I have witnessed their greatness in my 64 years of life.
@danparker8254 Жыл бұрын
Bacharach is a master songsmith.
@SaverioP2 жыл бұрын
These vocals were definitely live, but this version is just as good as the studio version.
@timp303511 ай бұрын
Pure Gold.............
@darrylmccants72805 ай бұрын
No it’s SOLID GOLD!
@timp30355 ай бұрын
@@darrylmccants7280 I agree, Pure Class. Thats the difference between now and then.
@timp30355 ай бұрын
@@darrylmccants7280 Thats when Music had real meaning not like todays crap.
@cweefy8 ай бұрын
Oh Marilyn. One of my first crushes as a little boy 🥰
@J.Fro908 ай бұрын
She is stunning
@joannerichards17502 жыл бұрын
Yes, we understand your reaction to this song. Marilyn can touch all of us with her voice and power. When I think of Marilyn McCoo's great talent, I think of this song.
@jameshealy84022 жыл бұрын
I love Last Night I Didn't Get To Sleep At All by them . What a talent . If only it was like that now
@shwicaz2 жыл бұрын
The power of music to make us 'feel' is amazing. Marilyn's soaring harmonies and touching performance are genuinely moving. Her and Billy Davis Jr. are still performing today. I remember listening to them on 8-track tapes in my dad's car as a child...and I got to see them perform in the area (boston area)--at the wilbur theater a free show at 'the big E' and they still sound AMAZING. I'm sorry to hear of your dad's passing, I can't imagine the emotions and feelings you are going through. Please take care of yourself, good sir. Reach out to those around you if needed.
@J.Fro902 жыл бұрын
Yea I'd love to see them live, I enjoy their current interviews on youtube so they seem like they'd just be a fun time to see on stage with each other. And thank you so much, this is definitely 1 of the hardest losses of my life so far, and mutually music, doing these reactions & other projects are really helping me find joy & things to look forward to & expression in so Im grateful for it all & interacting with folks like yourself Ron :)
@neldablanco16632 жыл бұрын
Love this song...and this group! MORE!!! ❤
@J.Fro902 жыл бұрын
You got it! Thank you!
@Herman47 Жыл бұрын
*I gave the thumbs up as soon as I heard Jarryl say, "Billy, you better hug her, you better hug Marilyn!"* !!
@J.Fro90 Жыл бұрын
HAHA I absolutely appreciate that & MEANT IT LOL
@ButchMSLPig2 жыл бұрын
It just makes your skin tingle, don't it ? One of many reasons she is my favorite vocalist of ALL TIME .. she makes me feel what she sings .. all the time .. If I could reach you will do the same thing to you .. Sorry to hear of your loss .. It doesn't get easier but songs like this that bring up those emotions & those tears I find help me to deal with things better .. It is very cathartic for me at least ,, LOVE & LIGHT
@J.Fro902 жыл бұрын
IT REALLY DOES!!! Sorry for the late reply, your comment I meant to respond to right away. I definitely can underatand you giving her that title from just this, so much emotion in it, and that's what I require in my favorite singers as well I gotta feel the emotion of the song no matter the singer or songs subject. And thank you so much I really appreciate the words & the love & light, it means alot. Any more 5th Dimension, Billy & Marilyn or solo Marilyn you'd like to recommend?
@ButchMSLPig2 жыл бұрын
@@J.Fro90 Hey J .. I too must apologize for my late response .. MARILYN, I don't believe gets the type of recognition that she deserves .. With the 5th, her & BILLY have 6 grammys (4 for Up Up & Away in 1968 & 2 for Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In in 1970) .. Both songs won grammy's for Record of the year & it was the First Time any group or artist won record of the year twice . it has happened I think 7 more times .. They won a 7th Grammy for Best recording by a Group or Duo in 1977 for "You Don't Have To Be A Star" .. That Grammy was from their first duo album after leaving the 5th & It got them their own Variety TV Show that following summer .. They are still the ONLY BLACK MARRIED COUPLE to have their own show on TV .. MARILYN won her 8th Grammy in 1992 for being part of the choir singing Hallelujah Chorus .. By the way, If U have never heard "Handel's Messiah: A Soulful Celebration" produced to perfection by Quincy Jones in 1992, Listen to it NOW .. .. They won the TOKYO MUSIC FESTIVAL in 1977 singing "The Two Of Us" .. ===> kzbin.info/www/bejne/oHyZoZ-iotZoq6M She is currently 78 & Billy is 83 .. They just released BLACKBIRD - Lennon & McCartney ICON - .. They reinterpret everything & make it fresh & new .. She sounds amazing on Blackbird, Long & Winding Road & they sing a duet, the last song on the album .. I LOVE HER .. I think nothing they have EVER SUNG together truly shows their LOVE for each than this duet ===>.kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3eZppSifJeNgdk. There R so many videos of her on youtube where U can appreciate her LIVE VOICE & the range & control she has .. I will send U some of the video URL's on here of her in another message .. cheers
@earlpitman2792 жыл бұрын
This song can choke you up cause it's so emotional. You got to listen to the other versions like the Soul Train version and the movie version with Robert Wagner. I can play this song over and over and over. And Marilyn is soooo beautiful.
@guitarpikchik2710 Жыл бұрын
She is sooooo beautiful!! I used to wish I was a woman of color like her! Breath taking!
@glennjoselane16902 жыл бұрын
I am so sorry to her about your Dad, J.Fro90. I can see how this song could easily touch your heart. Yes, it is a beautiful song actually written by Burt Bacharach with lyrics by Hal David. They composed many songs for Dionne Warwick in the '60's and 70's including "I Say A Little Prayer" and "Walk On By." Much love coming your way!!!
@jazzmaan7072 жыл бұрын
So sorry for the loss of your father. When Marilyn sang from her soul, you could feel it, as she touched the inner most part of your heart.
@jeromematthews3814 Жыл бұрын
This is great! These songs, this era, when song composition, arrangements, harmony were the "norm" to great music. I'm glad to see this generation discovering music with feeling, whether jazz, rock, contemporary, funk or country. Too bad there wasn't digital recording/mastering and the recording time restraints of anolog records (about 22 min/side) but now digital remastering is making these recordings more dynamic than ever. Over the last 20 years music, although some good stuff, some, made it fun, the majority of the music sucks. It's repetitive, little to no composition and lacks real talent, especially singing. However, they've got "the look" and flashy packaging. I've never heard so many of today's music icons with no talent, mundane production and music with the "shelf life" of milk. 😄 Gives a new meaning to "about to drop!" Again, its great to see many rediscover these classics, or maybe more appropriate timeless music. Keep it up and "Don't Fake The Funk!" 😉
@rodneywarren645 Жыл бұрын
1 Her voice fits this song perfectly and the harmony is fantastic.
@ellisisland13749 ай бұрын
Well put.🙂
@vegaswillie2 жыл бұрын
It just doesn't get any better than that.
@TheMike_I2 жыл бұрын
❤ Marilyn McCoo 😍
@MrDarkMagnus11 ай бұрын
Also, the style of music is called a torch song. It is a metaphor for a love that you can't get over. ( carrying a flaming torch means you can't easily get rid of it.)
@valeriejohnson4204 Жыл бұрын
Oh my brother you hit the nails on the head the harmonies her voice her delivery it's just perfect while I'm glad you enjoyed this I'm just a song with you really thoroughly analyzing the song thank you young man thank you 🤭🤗 Marilyn and Billy in Florence are still doing well they live in Los Angeles area Beverly hills they're doing very well
@sharonstark10142 жыл бұрын
FIFTH DIMENSION had so many hits in the 60s and 70s. Listen to "Workin on a Groovy Thing", and "Stoned Soul Picnic" both great songs.
@J.Fro902 жыл бұрын
Awesome, I have a reaction for Stoned Soul Picnic, but I haven't heard Workin On A Groovy Thing so I can say that'll likely be my next video of theirs
@grizzliegator4 ай бұрын
godspeed JFro90 you got dis! ButchMSLPig i Salute You and your heart wrenching, brutal honesty sharonstark1014 is on it w/Stoned Soul Picnic LP: California Soul, the Eleventh Song, Good News or try Blowin' Away on Age of Aquarius LP
@marcobenneti9664 Жыл бұрын
Hi J, im from Chile, the first time i heard this song, like one year ago, i ended up crying my eyes out. I mostly listen to electrónica or house, but im so grateful that sometimes music like this come across our way. I totally understand what this song made you feel, we have all felt that emptiness moment by losing someone we loved. This is a true jewel, timeless, beautiful. Saludos desde Chile 🇨🇱
@kevindorenbach70822 жыл бұрын
I was e,even years old when I first heard this…I still marvel at the beauty and power of this song
@dantean2 жыл бұрын
"Wedding Bell Blues" is another of their bigger hits of the period where Marilyn REALLY lets her voice out and that I think you will love. Thanks.
@mookeychase09072 жыл бұрын
I love all three but check out the one of them in the studio with Bones Howe bro you shed a tear. Her voice th chorus her expressions her energy wow… Im 57 heard it many times and she makes me feel it every time I listen espcially in the studio version.
@michaelg30742 жыл бұрын
It's OK. Many of us have, and still do (I'm 65) "Get choked up over this." Here's a hug {{{{{{{ }}}}}}
@ButchMSLPig2 жыл бұрын
J .. One more thing .. Back in 'May of '87 my younger brother JAMES was in the NAVY on the US STARK .. The ship was bombed "accidentally" by IRAQ & my brother was one of 39 sailors that were killed .. 3 weeks later I received a letter he had written be4 the tragedy so even thou I knew he was dead, I had this letter .. That August I went to UNIV of WYOMING for Grad School .. The 1st FB player (I was a University ATHLETIC TRAINER for 30 years) .. FB was one of the teams I worked with when I was there .. DAVE SCHUTT, The very 1st FB player that invited me into his circle of friends, he filled empty spot in my heart where my brother had been .. The next summer in JUNE we were at the bars etc & most of us went home .. the next morning around 7am, someone was banging on our door, in the early morning DAVE was foolin around on the train tracks & somehow was hit & killed instantly .. or me, it was like my brother had died all over again .. I was such a mess .. That is when I made a cassette tape of songs i had that reminded me of my brother or DAVE or just spoke of loss .. When things got unbearable griefwise for me, I would listen to the tape & just cry my eyes ut for however long it took to allow me to feel less overwhelmed .. I have since changed some of those songs but the ones I have allow me to get in touch with those emotions that are so painful .. I always send a CD copy of most of those songs to any friend who loses someone important in their life to help their grieving process .. I have told this long story specifically because i would like to send U some of the songs in that playlist & if only 1 or 2 of them hit home & help U, then thats or 2 more than U had be4 .. How can I send these to U for your benefit .. U never know why we meet people or come into each others life .. I know that in the end, my life's struggles & pain allowed me to become an empath .. Let me know how to do this .. LOVE & LIGHT
@pilesovinyl Жыл бұрын
Stunning is right. This is why I rank Marilyn as one of the best female vocalists of all time. Check out her vocals on Last Night I Didn't Get To Sleep At All, If I Could Reach You, and Wedding Bell Blues. Yeah, she was the real deal...loved your reaction.
@kathylee1261 Жыл бұрын
Grief is real. I hear you. Loss is loss. Much love.
@ellisisland13749 ай бұрын
Classic elegant soul song!❤🙂
@kennethroy29112 жыл бұрын
try Roberta Flack The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
@J.Fro902 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU, I definitely gotta add Roberta!
@jollyj32852 жыл бұрын
Love this song!!!!!!
@jungleghostsurvival8 ай бұрын
LIKED AND SUBSCRIBED
@philoakley2216 ай бұрын
You should listen to the soul train version. Much more powerful.
@joecampos56242 жыл бұрын
When my brother died my mom played this song..I can't even hear it
@J.Fro902 жыл бұрын
It's possibly 1 of the safest songs I've ever personally heard, like it had a profound affect on me beyond sitting there on camera, like it's so beautiful but I can't go there often or just willy-nilly you know?
@sirudc2613 Жыл бұрын
Sorry about your dad
@tesorl5986 Жыл бұрын
She's singing live but everything else is canned.
@jamesowensxx26786 ай бұрын
I had such a big crush on her, my whole childhood. I was so in love with her. She is the perfect woman to me and I it’s all I could take for every girl I always went out with her loved always was compared to her
@jamesowensxx26786 ай бұрын
You got admit it you gotta admit it you fell in love with her just like I did and I can see it in your face buddy she’s a beautiful woman and her voice is just so beautiful God’s gift to the world