Day by Day by the Fifth Dimension

[TheEnergyMagic]

I love this song - love the voices - they're wonderful.

[AlgaMackinac]

ONE - size - doesn't - fit - all. Tuesday, December 20, 2011 (C.E.), 1:07 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

[Velvet2Rose]

BEAUTIFUL SONG, the lyrics touched my heart...the one who disliked this don't know Jesus. I'm not sure if PM Dawn was singing about God but the lyrics to the song Patient Eyes they could have been.

[MrPeterpc2]

where 5th dimension a proper band or like a studio band /

[MsTexas73]

@MrPeterpc2 Are you referring to the group or the band that backed them up? The 5th Dimension were a real group that record in the studio AND performed LIVE on stage. Florence LaRue is the only original member who still performs with four others AS the 5th Dimension. Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr also still perform as a duet. Back in the 60s and 70s, the Wrecking Crew was their back up band in the studio and many of the musicians also toured with them.

[liversnatch]

I love this song.... nothing more to say really...

[windstorm1000]

I love her voice--the open, fresh and heartfelt quality. She swings, adds nuance and heart to every song she sings--and helped with the Fifth.

[ideniseb]

Billy Davis, Jr., Florence LaRue, Marilyn McCoo, Lamonte McLemore, and Ron Townson. I remember them doing UP,UP AND AWAY on Sesame Street and it was so very special to me. I wish Ron was still alive and all of them got together again;just to make a statement about what group music is all about.

GOOD TIMES,GOOD MUSIC....thanks for sharing it!

[RJLKMRD]

Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Curtis Mayfield, Al Green, and Billy Davis Jr. would make up my top 5

[ThePie1588]

Nice one!

[fatuglybastard]

Yes this is a wonderful song and they have beautiful voices but they should list the 3 things : to see Thee more clearly, love Thee more dearly and follow Thee more nearly

[bevbac]

5th Dimension is the Light of Christ Singing.

[otherdeb1]

One of the best things about the Fifth Dimension was that they never limited themselves to recording stuff from only one genre. Then, again, back when they were recording, that was true of many groups. But Fifth Dimension was always a treat to listen to!

[Branner]

This should have been released as a single--and starting around 3:00 there should have been clapping (as in Let the Sun Shine In). This was another mistake by their record company--who also should have released "Blackpatch" from Individually & Collectively. This group has never gotten is due. It's ridiculous. Marilyn's tone is beautiful here--and the movement into gospel from pop smooth.

[thunderbay63]

A really great cover. Their style is perfect for this song.

[HopeWithPandora]

Thanks no2 Ana : )

[rcentinella]

Touching, moving, inspiring..... beautiful!

[magic1263]

Great song and vocals by the 5th, a timeless classic.

[mikes230]

Music is not performed like this anymore.

[jazzyfayy1983]

i think evelyn from basketball wifes look like marilyn she look like her to me.

[MrRN222]

There are people who can do the style that they do. However , no record label will promote them . Evan if they did the 5th D would still be I very high standard to live up to. It is such a fine sound and to be done by a group . Nice to be able to listen to them again.

[wreepeet]

Well , evevrytime i get depressed i come back and listen to songs like this so after 10 months im back with the 5th D God bless you all old school forever........

[skaha77]

This song... is some kind of prayer. Great ambition... Awesome

[aimeemannfan2010]

Unfortunately, there gone. Which is sad. They've been replaced with classics like "teen mom" and many other reality shows.

[63sawdust]

boy i do miss those variety shows of the late 60s and 70s...seeing groups like the 5th dimension and many others...what ever happened to those days..

[floppybollox3]

@LAngelinaDiMauro Get a life and stop trying to ruin others enjoyment of a great song (because that's what you're really trying to do!)

[bsyrmas]

@LAngelinaDiMauro

take your religious bullshit elsewhere. If you dont want to concentrate on this magic song, then find some other site to do this. music is more powerful than any religion or religious icon. religion is just a myth mankind has invented and we know how clever mankind has been. this world be a far far.......far better place if we just concentrate on music

[skaha77]

@bsyrmas Why don't you take your bag of hate elsewhere instead?

[SIGNALSTAT]

a whole lot better version than the hippies from godspell.

[aimeemannfan2010]

@wreepeet, thank you as well.

[aimeemannfan2010]

@bullmoose556, I couldn't have said it better. Thank you.

[wreepeet]

You can tell the young people how geat these songs were and will always be, but they would actually have to have been there to get the full effect of their significants LAngelinaDImoron you need to quit drinking that MD 20/20 and try drinking something light like Merlot or Carbernet, sounds like you mind is getting fried., and leave that damn crank alone ............... Idiot

[wreepeet]

You can tell the young people how geat these songs were and will always be, but they would actually have to have been there to get the full effect of their significants

[ee353402]

Love the old clothes...

[bullmoose556]

@LAngelinaDiMauro Go find a forum somewhere else to make an ass of yourself on, this one is for the fifth dimension!

[EG2691]

@LAngelinaDiMauro NO!!!!!! PRAISE THE LORD!!!!! JESUS PAID IT ALL!!!!!!!!! THAT'S WHAT WE WILL BE CELEBRATING NEXT SUNDAY, KNOWN AS EASTER OR RESURRECTON DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!

[wreepeet]

Countless hit after hit in the 70's , very underated singers , i read somewhere that in they debue they were booed i guess because of their style of singing but looked how they evolved and made hit after hit Aquarius was a smash.

[jennifer19652011]

I absolutely love the 5th Dimension! I am a child of the 60's and their music reminds me of my childhood.

[pkappel006]

@jennifer19652011 I was 16 in 1968, I still listen to all 60's tunes

[deakalmel]

@pkappel006

dang, i was born in 66, my older sisters and brother had all these cool albums around the house and i grew up loving this, still do, a classic NEVER goes out of style.

[pkappel006]

@deakalmel good for you......god bless PKMan

[Mr01271976]

@deakalmel i do agree classics never goes out of style

[danw1374]

This is magnificent life giving soul inspiring music

[Factmaster2020M]

This group was chastised by blacks as being too white.  lol

[aimeemannfan2010]

Just brilliant!!

[lwmson]

Oreos!

[iwasanangryyoungman]

I'd like to see the Glee cast render this one!!!

[laiosto]

@iwasanangryyoungman why?That show is aural vivisection.They should hooked up to headphones playing bagpipe music at deafening volume for the musical crimes on that show.They actually make hate songs I previously liked after those squeaky voiced fags perform them.

[EmpressOfWyoming58]

I love them. I love God Spell. I never knew they recorded this. Groovy.

[MrVideogreg]

I am so happy that the past eras have been been recorded and immortalized. To think that anyone, any age at any time can experience this wonderfull music really makes me so thankfull. What Music. This is real candy for the ears and comfort food for my tired brain and weary soul.

[JazzCat60]

@MrVideogreg Totallly, hear you on the tired brain, weary soul thing. Music is the one thing that can give me some solice. Especially this older stuff from the 60's and 70's. This music was/is hopeful.

[StanBennet]

How come I can listen to these guys/gals all day long and not the Beatles?

[rpminc12]

@StanBennet Not sure !!

[EmpressOfWyoming58]

@StanBennet Everyone has preferences. 

[ra86226]

@StanBennet I am the same way. I know the Beatles were popular, but the 5th Dimension doesn't grate. Same goes for Beach Boys. Love them too. But I think more instruments were used with Beach Boys and 5th Dimension than with the Beatles.

[454SD]

The Beatles were influential to be sure but there was too much going on musically in the 60s to say they set the tone; especially for Black America. The Beatles were great in their genre; but couldn't have pulled off a performance like this.

[martinjp1958]

It's just about possible to avoid recent pop music [the last 30 odd years I mean], if one tries hard enough, and just revel in this kind of stuff from an era that valued harmony etc.

[hitomusic]

She really rips off a nice line starting at 0:39, especially the last half of that vocal run. (As it she closes it at 0:43). Wow, that was nice - my ears just loved that.

[MsTexas73]

@hitomusic Yes!

[hitomusic]

@MsTexas73 MsTexas73, these songs are truly among the greatest recordings of all time aren't they. The music is just so good. The great vocalists/vocalist groups could do this; sing an original hit(rendition) and completely do it in their own way. Marylin M.s working of this song and the 5th's group remake is fabuuulous.

[MsTexas73]

@hitomusic They are FAB songs indeed. With this particular tune...I love Marilyn's lead off...then her blend with Flo...ALMOST as if one voice there...then Billy's lead on the final verse and chorus is just the cherry on top...PERFECTO!

[MsTexas73]

@hitomusic And then...the backing vocals...the harmonies...such a joy to hear them.

[thejazzman210]

Billy Davis has got some serious soul in his delivery of every song he sings.

[MsTexas73]

@thejazzman210 I couldn't agree more.

[snowtiger1201]

lamont is alive and well. he retired from the group is married and back into photography.

[wreepeet]

yeah i don't know what happen to Lamont , some one else is taking the pictures now , i don't think he passed away , i don't hear about him anymore .

[belladeballe]

I didn't know the 5th Dimension did a cover of this song. It's nice, but I prefer the original moreso.

[wreepeet]

why isn't there talent like tis anymore? The music today has gone to the dogs its really depressing.....

[362chop]

@wreepeet Beyond going to the dogs....Yeah it's really bad thank god for the oldies.

[wreepeet]

YOU KNOW LAMONT WAS THE ONE TAKING THE PICTURES OF THE JET CENTERFOLDS FOR THE LONGEST. I LIKE THE VERSION BY GODSPELL TOO.

[puddin6010]

@wreepeet Wow..that's right, I forgot about that....Their were out of sight...:)ing...One of the Best in the business...Peace....

[hitomusic]

Life is good when music is this good.

[MsTexas73]

What I like aside fomr the wonderful harmonnies in this...the three leads of Marilyn, Florence, and Billy...it just WORKS. And how each one comes in and blends back...LOVE IT!

[RJLKMRD]

love this adaptation!

[jba2323]

MARILYN  MCCOO IS A GODESS

[kariebeez]

Most beautiful lyrics in this Godspell song. The 5th Dimension's version of it is also very moving

[stalkingwolf1954]

Your right about Marilyn McCoo's voice. This is a lovely rendition of this song. But this is not an original Fifth Dimension song. It came from the Godspell.

[fd4519]

fd4519.Great sound ,composition and music that surroun our lives.We are going to dream with the future that brings light,passion,love,confidence,­truth and much,much love.Marilyn McCoo as the lead singer in this woundrous Fifth Dimension.The per formance of the group is wounderful.Listening this great composition,we dream with the Earth in the Universe created by God,our father that brings much love and health for us.Congratulations.Thanks.

[MsTexas73]

Every day I have to play this song. I really does make the day just a little more brighter.

[smilesimilie]

GREAT SONG!

[kennpierce43]

marilyn mccoo is awesome alot better than singers out today she is heavenly

[tomk773]

I haven't heard this song in such a long while -it was a big hit when I was growing up..

[alves777tube]

Day by day is real life forever.

[Halo101st]

The Fifth Dimension most accurately set the tone for the '60's than any other group because they were the forerunners of the flower children and their philosophy done so beautifully in music. This was a fabulous group and I used to look forward to every new song. Later, when drugs, etc. took over, the beauty of this sound was lost to the grinding heavy metal and incoherent noise, in many cases. The '60's seemed to destroy so many good things it came in contact with during it's time. Too bad.

[BlogShag]

@Halo101st ..Sorry but have to correct you on that one. It was the Beatles that set the tone for the 1960's, and this is clearly evident by all the artists of the time that copied their style with both fashion and music. 5th Dimension were a Muzak reprieve from the hard grinding stuff that was starting to emerge. Even the The Supremes were a little bit too raucous at times.

[Halo101st]

@BlogShag I think you are probably right there. I was never much of a Beatles fan and looked elsewhere. There was such a variety of sound in the 60's that once you settled on one you tended to think they were the influential group. The Beatles definitely were THE heavyweights, however.

[bgwcl]

What year did this cover come out?

[MsTexas73]

@bgwcl Hi, the 5th Dimension did their version in 1973 on the Living Together, growing Together album ☺

[xenafan234]

@bgwcl 1965

[musiclover59]

The original song was lovely, but the Fifth Dimension, as they nearly always did, produced a cover that was better, and a much better one at that. In fact, I would say this is Billy Davis Jr's finest recording: his outro vocal is just breathtaking.

[kariebeez]

@musiclover59 I agree. Billy with his sense of timing and range brings the slight gospel feel to an already beautiful song.

[martinjp1958]

They always had such wonderful arrangements [and songwriters] to work with. With a team like that how could they fail. Superb vocals, and a sublime song - with one of the nicest set of chord progressions ever assembled.

[carolerory]

pop music at the highest level...

5th Dimension was so smooth...

love the positive vibe of the group..

[Inger49]

Such beautiful singing ! Makes me quite sentimental ... Thanks for posting !

[MEthistime]

How wonderful it was to be a child when they appeared on television-to hear their positive songs!

[cpayton314]

My favorite song of all time!!!

[Starlitblond]

I have still have their albums... what a wonderul song.. wonderful time.

[goldenbug22]

love this version, thanks for post it.

[tagbop]

What a fine version of this song by one of the great vocal groups of the sixites

[nusylrae]

This is the best version!!! Marilyn is a true angel!

[ra86226]

Doris day sang a version in her special. Very close in arrangement. Excellent too, but 5th D nails it. The original cast recording from the show and movie is very flat

[vampyros1]

@ra86226 You're right, Robin Lamont could barely sing, but God forbid you mention that in the comment section of the original cast recording where I practically got crusified, and then deleted! And I was civil about how I did it too, but indeed, the 5D nailed nearly everything they touched. And w/Nyro & Webb, it was an unbeatable combination! One of the best vocal groups ever.

[Court2596]

AWesome song!!!

[Branner]

This should have been released and promoted--it would have been a hit (at least on Adult Contemporary). The move from ballad to pop to gospel is amazing.

[MsTexas73]

ICAM...there were MANY songs by the 5D that were "album" cuts that should have been released as singles IMO.

[dearmalika]

Love the 5th Simension! Wonderful song!

[hershko55]

What a great song, what a great band!!!!

[MsTexas73]

It's my birthday...MUST play this.

[MsTexas73]

What a spirit filled song....I listen to this EVERY day....once when I get up..and it's the last song I play before I go to bed.

[Quartermaine4Ever]

I ageee with you!!

[Quartermaine4Ever]

I started that ritual too!! Makes for a better day/night!!

[MsTexas73]

It DOES indeed!

[xjfop]

Memo to mcor223

It's a "60's" group..don't distort history

[vicdanafan44]

A stand out track from their 1973 Bell label album LIVING TOGETHER, GROWING TOGETHER. This was a fantastic album which produced the minor hits ASHES TO ASHES and the title track).

[mcor223]

one of my all time favorite 70's group. i love all music but i think the 70's managed to produce the best groups and the most unforgettable songs!!!!

[SIGNALSTAT]

it dont matter what color this group sounds like.they were beautiful and loved by all races of people.

[Autumwithoutu]

Mark Strong, i Still think of you and Costa Rica 1972

[myroseaccount]

Why?

[trottier2000]

now that they have gone apart they are missed

[myroseaccount]

Special!

[mrbuster1964]

Marilyn McCoo ANNOUNCIATES EVERY WORD IN HER SINGING!!!! VERY WHITE SOUNDING!!! She should put a bit of SOUL in her VOCALS!!!

[MackerelCat]

that's a bit of a lame comment - white sounding, that's just the way she sings. And as for soul - she was in the 5th dimension...........

[pkappel006]

orchidislander, what can we say...............a group from that time and era that really stood out with their song/style/vocals.......God Bless Them........Amen

[cub68134]

God, yes!

[joeruffin1]

soulful in their own way, unmatched in harmony and vocal content, this group could sing the phonebook and you'd love it!

[joeruffin1]

HEY HITOMUSIC! I hear ya. Throw down some steady handclap to that. mmhmm!

[TheCrimsonSkull]

I Love the 5th Dimension

Good times, better days.

Glad to see it on YouTube.

[Jerryson09]

never heard this version of a song i loveTHANKS!!

[sakeena12]

why only on u tube can i find someone who likes the same music as me

[bearnurse1]

Love this version of this song. BTW, what is the name of the more heavy set man in the group?

[jameca101]

His name is Ron Towson.

[fretaboutitdd]

Marilyn McCoo is one of the best pop female vocalists-as soon as she starts singing, you know who it is. Same for Karen Carpenter.

[ashakuka]

Get crazy listening to their music. The word GREAT is not enough to describe their compositions. Fifth Dimension, i love you DAY BY DAY to my last breath.

[ishredu]

"bones howe" was responsible for the horns strings and rhythm section as was the great bill holman

[Tony7840]

"Bones" Howe, PRODUCED their albums. Bill Holman was responsible for the arrangements. Hal Blaine was the drummer on ALL of their "sessions."

[ishredu]

correct bones howe hired many if not all of the musicians. holman wrote the charts.

and yep Hal was on all of their recordings in fact now that I'm thinking about it ? Hal was on almost EVERYTHING in that decade including Jack Jones "wives and lovers" that one really shocked me.

[EG2691]

I know you're right!!!!!!!!!! I am about to learn how to play the piano, and one of the first songs you're gonna hear on it is DAY BY DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[hitomusic]

Jus love this song. The swinging groove is happenin' , mon. tock! -- tock! -- tock! -- tock! That is one sweet groove, man. Limme jus start movin' to that. Throw down some steady hand-clap to that.

[lazarogerardo64mail]

I have been recently to San Antonio and i thank my LORD for comming back safe!!! Day by day my dear, thanks for posting it whoa great!!!! Gerry

[welchsa]

Can anyone tell me which album this song is from.  I'd love to get it!

[snuffelsuf]

this is on "living togather growing togather" i love the 5th ...they are such beutifull young people offering such beutifull music

[musiclover59]

Another glorious Fifth Dimension cover. Their covers usually easily surpassed the original. One of Billy Davis' greatest performances. Unforgettable ending.

[zzzzz87]

This is one of the greatest songs and vocal performances in the history of music.

[mysterytrax]

LightZings.....You have delivered here in a BIG way. I have looked for years, trying to find this song; which I had and wore out in the 70's, on an 8 track. I saw them perform this "live" at the RIVIERA Hotel main showroom

in Las Vegas, October of 1974. Marilyn and Billy "killed' this song and the audience stood up and went wild with appreciation. Thanks for posting this and bringing back that great performance memory; thus putting an end to my 30 year search. This means a lot

to me.

[mxmikol]

I also saw the 5th perform this song a couple of times in the mid 70's. It was sung just before a break in the show. Will never forget Marilyn McCoo's clear and on point vocal lead and the astounding power of Billy Davis' voice. Brings back amazing memories. Thanks for the post.

[sakeena12]

what an uplifiting song its full of praise i wish we could sing this in my local church

[sakeena12]

wow thank you thank you

[Branner]

Great vocals and arrangement. The song moves from pop to soul to gospel without missing a beat.

[RussellK9]

I couldn't say it otherwise LightZing & mccoofan, Marilyn certainly was/is the shining light.♫♪♫♪☺

[mccoofan]

So excellent -- haven't listened to this 5th Dimension song in a long, long time. Just great!