LIGHT SINGS : Tribute to the 5th Dimension

[richyz01]

Great song for the time at hand.............I love it

[Bobbipens]

Sharonshay, the world need a big dose of "corny" right now. Their music touched the heart. What beautiful harmonies; and Billy Davis Jr. is such a soul powerhouse.

[cruptbside]

during the late 60's the 5th D was mhy favorite group. that being said, i fell in love with this musical (the me nobody knows) thanks for this important post. it's so up lifting.

[gayboylaca]

I love this tribute. Light Sings by The 5th Dimension is one of their best songs.

[profling]

The joy of this song can make you cry.

[countnnita]

I love this vid and I love and always have love The 5th Dimension. I used to have a huge crush on Ron Townson. After him I have always had a certain kind of love for big men. I am 4'11 and love men who are 5'9 n taller and no less then 190. lol

[maniacmike1114]

God damn the 70s sucked balls!!!!!

[Bobbipens]

@maniacmike1114

Part of the magic was no one would ever say or post such a crass thing. I think you are the one more prone to do such a thing. Turd.

[MyOldiesButGoodies]

This song makes me happy.

[IrisMG]

Does it really matter? Why not just enjoy this powerful song?!

[FurtherReview]

@MsTexas73

Actually, I believe the line you're trying to identify is simply ... "Into the sun."

That would make sense because it's the continuation of what the kids are shouting:

"... the kids start to shout,/'Brothers and sisters, come out/

Into the sun!'"

All part of the song's theme about stepping into the light of the new day.

(P.S. Don't you love the soulful scream at 2:52?)

[MsTexas73]

@FurtherReview Hi...I was trying to get the last line of the FIRST verse..The Brothers and Sisters line is part of the second verse.

btw the line I was not hearing quite well is "And HERE's the sun!"

[FurtherReview]

@MsTexas73 Hi again. Well, that's what I get for reading your request in the wee hours of the morning when my brain was mushy.

However, here's something to consider about the lyrics you were wondering about:

Is it possible that they're doing a bit of wordplay on the theme of light singing ... and that what they're really saying is, "And HEAR the sun"?

When I listen as carefully as my cheap speakers will allow, I just don't hear an S on the end of that word (at 0:36). What do you think?

[MsTexas73]

@FurtherReview Hi, you could very well be right that there is no S on the end. Also, re: Billy's shout...I LURVE when he gets so into a song that he does that. ☺ He does it on the live versions on Stoned Soul Picnic.He does it on the Live album on a few songs. What really gets me is when it's one of the GIRLS who get into a song and they ad lib something or do a little dance step that clearly denotes they are "into it"...My favorite when the group as a whole just breaks it on down is My Song.

[mrsid45]

simply AWESOME!! THANKS for the post!

[oceanbound222]

fabulous !!!!!!!!!! the female voice are soooo distintice 5th dim  :) :)

[Delisle4]

In addition to phenomenal melody....the 5th had the best stage outfits!!

[patiencefibrosi]

How do I find mp3iffy to download this song? I was told to google mp3iffy.

[profling]

Yes, it can make you cry--the enthusiasm and joy are overwhelming here.

[Wolfsky9]

Hard to believe now, but in '71, there was real controversy among some Blacks that these incredible people were not--NOT--BLACK ENOUGH! It just amazes me now, watching them, nearly 40 years later! What voices, & oh Marilyn U were THE most gorgeous lady on the planet. Wolfsky9 [ a nice Italian boy]

[9ballguy]

I always thought the next line is "Enter the Sun"  Don't know for sure.

[MsTexas73]

The sun comes up. The moon goes down. A new day's on it's way. The stars in the sky, are wavin' goodbye. And mornin' is here, bringin in the day!

Then the kids start to shout, "Mother and Father Get UUUUUUP!"

Ok what's the next line before they sing "LIGHT SINGS, ALL over the world!!!" ???

[MsTexas73]

@IrisMG Thanks!

[MrMabb2]

love it!

[carolinewong1]

my favorite 5th dimension song!

[fivemile13]

Okay, let's get this all straight. First of all, this clip is from "The 5th Dimension Traveling Sunshine Show," which was an ABC-TV special in 1971. The guests were Merle Haggard, The Carpenters, and Dionne Warwick. The original show, "The Me Nobody Knows," with music by Gary William Friedman and lyrics by Will Holt, opened off-Broadway in 1970 and ran 208 performances. It featured Northern Calloway, who played David on Sesame Street (David). Bob McGrath never appeared on or off-Broadway.

[Delisle4]

If there was ever a song to bring you up when you were feeling down....this is it. Thanks for posting!!!Namaste.

[ticket88]

Love this one! Thanks!

[cruptbside]

Thanks so much for this post. I have searched all over for versions of Light sings, especiall a video by the 5th. I don't know how you found this gem, but, tnks a million.

[MysticRubyFaerie]

It says it's a tribute for them but why are they doing a tribute for themselves? Do you know?

[MysticRubyFaerie]

She's pretty

[jameca101]

If todays kids listened to music like this on their ipods and MP3 players, do you think there would be less violence in the world? Just a thought.

[Delisle4]

Absolutely!!! 1000% yes!!!!

[cruptbside]

@jameca101

yes, i do.

[sharonshay]

I know this is corny, but looking at the images and listening to this song got me emotional and I started crying!

[68NYC]

Not corny

Just human. :)

Be Glad.

[Delisle4]

It's not corny it's just that true happiness was entering your heat and you were crying tears of joy!!

[Delisle4]

@sharonshay

It's okay, you probably cried because you could hear the love and sincerity in the music and this touched you at the depth of your soul. Everything that they were singing about in the 60s is about to come true....then you can bawl your eyes out!

[mrsid45]

@sharonshay

wow! me too!  AWESOMELY talented group and FABULOUS song!

[Factmaster2020M]

@sharonshay Backs must hate this wholesome fantastic music! lol

[HMFORCESSC]

@sharonshay thats because it,s sheer beauty and happyness

[HMFORCESSC]

1.50 billy davis jnr blows it apart what an awesome voice

[sgcim]

I haven't heard this song in probably 40 years!

I have no idea where I heard it, but I thought the words were "I see the whole world".

Does anyone know who wrote it?

Did anyone else record it?

There's nothing corny or contrived about this one.

[sgcim]

I did a little research on it, and it came from the Musical "The Me Nobody Knows" by Gary Friedman.

[cruptbside]

Durn, I was hoping to showoff my music trivia knowledge, but, sgcim beat me to it.

All true. The Me/Knows was the original production. It won an Obie award. (off Broadway) The original cast included a young Irene Cara, and the guy who plays Gordon (Is he the white guy?) from Sesame Street. I saw a college production of the show. It's gr8. Has a lot of other good songs like "If I had a Million Dollars." Hope this info helped.

[MsTexas73]

Gordon is black...and which Gordon are you talking about ...Matt Robinson? or Roscoe Orman?

BTW the White guy is Bob *McGrath**

[cruptbside]

o.k.

I think Bob McGrath was in the origional "Me Nobody Knows." Thanks 4 clearing that up.

[MsTexas73]

Sure...no problem.

[68NYC]

Yes...

Another lovely track.

[greennleafy]

light sings is one of my favorite 5th dimension songs, mostly for that solo by billy davis. strong, thrilling voice with a powerful gospel-style delivery. and he's too cute for words. yeah, i said it!

[jzoren64]

i still have the 8 track of them with this song on it i love it wud love to find it cd im afraid the 8 track will break 1 day lol thanks 4 posting this

[phillydisco]

This was a great special. Before my time, but I was lucky to get it on VHS (I think Rhino also put it out on DVD). There are a few weak moments like the Opera part and Merle Haggard (unless you're a fan of country music). I think this was filmed in Canada. The end credits said it was commissioned by CTV, which is a Canadian network.

[floppybollox3]

Couldn't agree more!