Marilyn McCoo once confessed that she did not want the group to record this song--she thought it was "too sweet."
Also, no on ever said to Ell Fitzgerald or Sarah Vaughan: You sing too "white." There's a lot of jazz in the 5th's sound. Their harmonies are tight and they swing. We should admire them for their talent and not pigeonhole them (or anyone else) into sounding "black" or "white."
@Heidibud This is the best song on a really excellent album. It has such a positive vibe and it brings back memories of summers past. I heard an updated more hip hop version a few years ago. It didn't even come close to the 5th's version. I would think your parents wrote many great songs!
@Heidibud Your parents sure wrote a great tune here. So many warm memories for me with this song from a very special period of my life. Please give them a very special thanks and thanks to the 5th Dimension for a great performance.
@Heidibud That is really incredible! I have always been a fan of The 5th and discovered this song around 10 years when their albums were released on cd. It quickly became my favorite. Your parents wrote an amazing song!
One of the great 5D gems that was not a hit. I first saw this performed on a Sinatra special in 1967 and it showcased the great harmonies that made this group fantastic.
Marilyn McCoo once confessed that she did not want the group to record this song--she thought it was "too sweet."
Also, no on ever said to Ell Fitzgerald or Sarah Vaughan: You sing too "white." There's a lot of jazz in the 5th's sound. Their harmonies are tight and they swing. We should admire them for their talent and not pigeonhole them (or anyone else) into sounding "black" or "white."
Branner 5 months ago
@Branner Well said!!! I'd give you 100 stars for this post if I could. :)
MsTexas73 2 months ago
@Heidibud This is the best song on a really excellent album. It has such a positive vibe and it brings back memories of summers past. I heard an updated more hip hop version a few years ago. It didn't even come close to the 5th's version. I would think your parents wrote many great songs!
richiguy 7 months ago
My parents (Denny McReynolds and Karen O'Hara) wrote this catchy little song. Brings back a lot of good memories for me.
Heidibud 10 months ago 4
@Heidibud Your parents sure wrote a great tune here. So many warm memories for me with this song from a very special period of my life. Please give them a very special thanks and thanks to the 5th Dimension for a great performance.
SwingAge22 9 months ago
@Heidibud That is really incredible! I have always been a fan of The 5th and discovered this song around 10 years when their albums were released on cd. It quickly became my favorite. Your parents wrote an amazing song!
kgmaj 3 months ago
@Heidibud It really is a GREAT song. Positive and full of GREAT energy!
MsTexas73 2 months ago
Fifth Dimension It´s a great Life! Beautiful music and lyrics...so....
go for today.. love will come if you ´ve got love to give!!! Stick with your dreams and you´ll find your way! Don´t wait to give love (real love)!
Roselysla 10 months ago
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StanBennet 11 months ago
what a great feel good song!!!
thanks for putting this up.
love it, love it, love it!!!!!
dennisfan83 1 year ago
Any idea who wrote this one? I know Jimmy Webb wrote most of their piece, did he do this one too?
samk1101 1 year ago
@samk1101 No, Jimmy Webb didn't write this one, McReynolds & O'Hara did.
MsTexas73 1 year ago
just made me smile =)
koolSrCRA 1 year ago
One of the many favorites of my teen years!!
franceseattle 2 years ago
One of the great 5D gems that was not a hit. I first saw this performed on a Sinatra special in 1967 and it showcased the great harmonies that made this group fantastic.
ruedydude 2 years ago
Awesome ! Really positive ! We all need that now ! Love Zootsutti
zootsutti 2 years ago 7
Good song to wake up too! Along with Day by Day that is. This is my morning "alarm" song.
MsTexas73 2 years ago
@MsTexas73 two really good choices
fred5399 1 year ago
This is indeed a gem, in full stereo. Check it out in headphones.
efwhite 2 years ago 2
RIGHT! It sounds FABULOUS with the headphones.
MsTexas73 2 years ago
What a CUTE video!!! Nice job!
MsTexas73 2 years ago
Lovely, lovely. Still sticking with my dreams.
ashakuka 3 years ago
love it!
ra86226 2 years ago