This song reminds me of hot summer days at the Jersey shore, the smell of tanning lotion, seagulls hovering, cool wind, hot skin, and this song in the background. Ahhh.....!!!
One more song written and originally performed by Laura Nyro that became a hit for someone else. It's no wonder that Elton John called Laura his favorite songwriter.
The first time I heard this was when I came out of a coma in the Chu Lai Hosptol in Vietnam. I remember a gorgeous GI nurse standing over my bed with the most beautiful smile I have ever seen or will ever see on a woman. I thought I was in heaven.
Yhis was the best of times because of eevvverrytthiing that was happening then,,Viet Nam, Kent State, Flower Power, the draft, VW buses, afros, Hulabaloo, Make Love NOT War. WOW. We changed the WORLD
I can't believe that their version of 'MacArthur Park' is not posted. I want to hear it again and my only tape of theirs that had the song on it tore up.
@kjohns2001 I wish I could send you MacArthur Park, starring the dearly departed Mr. Ron Townson of the Fabulous 5th Dimension. It's on their "Live" album, I'll bet you already know that. You miss good things.
@doc2skate I can relate to your comment! Also, when this song came out, my dad took me fishing early one morning out to a fishing pier on Indian Rocks Beach, Fl. where a man was battling a huge Tarpon from the end of the pier. A large crowd had gathered, together with the man's two sons. Someone had a transistor radio out there and I vividly remember this song playing on the radio as the man fought the Tarpon for an hour-and-a-half. It weighed 120 lbs! This song reminds me of that event!
Reminds me of riding to my 1st summer job with my great, big brother in his 1967 chevy pickup,with this playing on the AM radio. My sister and I rode with him for free and he got me the job in the first place. He also got us tickets to see The Fifth in concert. I will never forget it. It was the best concert I ever attended. I get a lump in my throat and a tear in my eye every time I hear this song start. The Fifth Dimension is one of my top 3 all time favorites.
1968 - one of the saddest and happiest years of my child hood. When I hear this song I think of good friends family and those fine big ass sist'as we used to dance with. nothing but love.... thanks
@rayjr62 MWHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!! You are SO RIGHT!! Marilyn was/is so beautiful and talented! Anyone tell Beyonce that wearing sky-hi heels and low-cut dresses looks stupid on a pregnant woman?? Did I mention that Marilyn was also extremely intelligent?
@rayjr62 Yeah whe she acquires an adult signing voice, and does the work and practice to become an accomplished singer. My God to even use her in the same sentence as Marilyn McCoo.
@CARLGOLDSBY abba had more hits..but I am partial to the 5thd.....extreme talent...hey chicago isn't in the hall of fame and reon russell is??? tom waites is....what does that tell you... I love this band!
@CARLGOLDSBY abba had more hits..but I am partial to the 5thd.....extreme talent...hey chicago isn't in the hall of fame and leon russell is??? tom waites is....what does that tell you... I love this band!
its amazing how music brings back so many vivid memories. i remember exactly what year this came out and how old i was. it makes me remember my wonderful mother. i luv you momma. i know u are always around. smooch
Ahh, Summer's coming. I can feel it in the air now. This, some Friends of Distinction, some Sly & The Family Stone, a full picnic basket, something chilled, and a nice beach.
We'll be Groovin' on a Sunday afternoon (and probably call in sick to work on Monday, 'cause you all know about Rainy Days and Mondays, right?).
isn`t it great to see a black woman using her god given talent and not flaunting her sexuality? something you don`t see nowadays-the 5th dimension should be in the rock and roll hall of fame for sure!
Marin Town & Country Club, June 1968, with David, Russell, Margie, Nanci, Jeannie, and me! Good times while the world around us was going mad! We were only 18 and enjoyed every minute of it before we graduated from high school.
was listening to this as a kid in brooklyn...sheep's headbay in brooklyn..just before we went for a sightseeing boat ride..ran into a terrible storm at sea...boat almost sank!! remember it like it was yesterday.........
i saw them at a free concert in "cambridge common" ouside boston--(bands like the chambers bros-rare earth-sly and the family stone-all free every sunday)those days are sure gone huh??
@snaga63 Because the Rock n Roll hall of fame is a sad joke. A pack of aging babyboomers decide to create a "hall of fame" for something as subjective as music? Please. The Fifth Dimension were brilliant and will be remembered as one of the premier soul acts of their day, regardless of what a group of ovder-the-hill rock critics have to say.
@arkady714 you nailed it! i've always thought music hall of fames' a complete sham. they were made for athletics, where there is no dispute who the greats are because of their achievements and statistics.
I got this album for Christmas 40+ years ago....man what a sound.....miss those days. Thanx Fifth for many happy memories, and Great music! Thanx 60otaku3
The 5th Dimension had a distinctive sound and their records were beautifully produced. Great voices and harmonies as well. I can't imagine anyone else doing justice to this song and others like Sweet Blindness, Wedding Bell Blues and Up Up and Away. And if they not in the R&R Hall of Fame yet I'm not sure what the voters are looking for.
@hgross75 YES, the production, esp the arranging, is what creates a great song. My channel is a hall of fame honoring over 350 different artists, like 5D, each with their own playlists. I added this to 1968 in my series of 111 playlists for every year since 1900. Come listen to any year you choose in over a century of pop music ! ! !
This is a bad motha !! My favorite line is ♫ And from the sky comes the Lord and the Lightning . And from the sky comes the Lord and the Lightniiiiinnggg ♫ OWWW THIS SONG IS THAT LAID BACK COOLIN YA HEELS SOUL WOOOO !
Fifth Dimention are my all time favorite group! I love there music, I love there costumes. My favorite song is Puppet Man. It puzzles me as to why this song didn't make it on the top of the charts? It should have blown the compitition off the map!
@oldschoolbx1970 I grew up in Bronx, New York. However, when this was released I was a toddler residing in New York, New York. My family and I moved to the Bronx three years after this was released OR one year after you were born.
BEAUTIFUL!!!
romienomie 2 hours ago
Stoned soul picnic
Jefgg 8 hours ago
i wish music today was like this they knew whatgroup unity was and they had great harmony not like the freaks who have no since of rythum today
istillbdaman 3 days ago
why aren't the new songs this good.This song is a classic.
Isotec1 4 days ago
A beautiful song by a great group.
kanglon 1 week ago
@kanglon agreed; totally
queenyo61 3 days ago
This song reminds me of hot summer days at the Jersey shore, the smell of tanning lotion, seagulls hovering, cool wind, hot skin, and this song in the background. Ahhh.....!!!
talfier1 2 weeks ago
Great song. Thanks for the memories. What beautiful voices.
donlarsen1956 3 weeks ago
You're welcome, donlarsen1956-san!!
Otaku3 (^_^)/
60otaku3 3 weeks ago
Great music.
Great era
differentandalike 3 weeks ago
One more song written and originally performed by Laura Nyro that became a hit for someone else. It's no wonder that Elton John called Laura his favorite songwriter.
raelraven2 3 weeks ago
A lot happened in 1968.
isukaman 3 weeks ago
@isukaman Yes, and most of it not too good. Thank goodness the music was great, because the world around us felt like it was coming apart the seams.
raelraven2 3 weeks ago
Joe Osborn plays an excellent Fender Jazz bass, and in my opinion he blows away Carol Kaye
capitolemiproducer 4 weeks ago
The first time I heard this was when I came out of a coma in the Chu Lai Hosptol in Vietnam. I remember a gorgeous GI nurse standing over my bed with the most beautiful smile I have ever seen or will ever see on a woman. I thought I was in heaven.
maveric23100 4 weeks ago
Yeah baby this is oldies school which these young people of today don't understand ... Old school music will never die......
sa19561 1 month ago
Joe Osbourne playing bass and Hal Blaine drums, what a combo. Something about Joe's bass just gives the songs he plays that "Groove" thing
capitolemiproducer 1 month ago
YouTube had a fantastic live video of Stoned Soul Picnic but it was removed. The other versions don't even come close.
silver873 1 month ago
@silver873 - there is a live version still on.. ..it's a bit quicker than the studio version but fantastic...
MrChubbleyWarner 1 month ago
doulos58,
Because you posted the teasing comment to the viewers who rated lower this video, I deleted it and also blocked your account.
60otaku3
60otaku3 1 month ago
They play this at my work and the first time I heard it I was like, "why the HELL do the just keep saying 'celery' over and over!?!?!?!?"
But now I learn it's 'surry'.
Somehow, it doesn't make much more sense than 'celery'
Tardis1217 1 month ago
first platinum single for this LA based band
jekiwe 1 month ago
god why dont we have music like ths now when we need it?
notgnidda53 1 month ago
This song takes me back to our senior class picnic the day after the prom in June of 1968! Good times and great memories!
OldSchoolRules96 2 months ago
this cut brings back very fond childhood memories
sassie313 2 months ago
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checkout "Stoned Soul Christmas" nice little take of this tune......
mightylittle729 2 months ago
@mightylittle729 Not funny clown. Quit ruining my natural high with your drug induced high.
rayjr62 2 months ago
@rayjr62 moonshine man-made...NOT natural
mightylittle729 2 months ago
classic
Isotec1 2 months ago
Trio skating! Love this song. Great harmonizing!!!!
twigshots 2 months ago
Love you Laura
Bultacojack 3 months ago
Yhis was the best of times because of eevvverrytthiing that was happening then,,Viet Nam, Kent State, Flower Power, the draft, VW buses, afros, Hulabaloo, Make Love NOT War. WOW. We changed the WORLD
edabeat 3 months ago
JUST WONDERFUL!!
willie7554 3 months ago
I can't believe that their version of 'MacArthur Park' is not posted. I want to hear it again and my only tape of theirs that had the song on it tore up.
kjohns2001 3 months ago
That’s a shame...
Most of their songs are blocked by YouTube for copyright protection in a lot of areas.
Otaku3 (=_=;)
60otaku3 3 months ago 2
@kjohns2001 I wish I could send you MacArthur Park, starring the dearly departed Mr. Ron Townson of the Fabulous 5th Dimension. It's on their "Live" album, I'll bet you already know that. You miss good things.
uKooKu 2 months ago
this group harmonizes SO WELL.....can any of these groups today do that? sadly no
chrisporter61 3 months ago
@doc2skate I can relate to your comment! Also, when this song came out, my dad took me fishing early one morning out to a fishing pier on Indian Rocks Beach, Fl. where a man was battling a huge Tarpon from the end of the pier. A large crowd had gathered, together with the man's two sons. Someone had a transistor radio out there and I vividly remember this song playing on the radio as the man fought the Tarpon for an hour-and-a-half. It weighed 120 lbs! This song reminds me of that event!
johnwoa 4 months ago
I've been loving this song and group since 10th grade. I had no idea what sassafras was, lol!
tsujoy 4 months ago
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isukaman 4 months ago
You're welcome, isukaman-san!!
Otaku3 (*^_^)b
60otaku3 4 months ago
MIMI88998899,
Because you posted the comment about a specific singer unrelated to this song, I deleted it.
60otaku3
60otaku3 4 months ago
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isukaman 4 months ago
I find these album covers in every used records shop on the internet.
Otaku3 (^_^)b
60otaku3 4 months ago
I remember the party....Surry Down To the Stone Soul Picnic,,,go to a cookout
at the projects,,,with some fine young men to look at you and you at them..What a
time What a time
shop4sue 4 months ago 7
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MIMI88998899 4 months ago
Looking at the still picture in this video while listening to the song is like looking at 1968. That picture IS worth 1,000 words.
isukaman 4 months ago
Great song from a geat group. Unfortunately, this group did not get the credit for their music that they deserved.
pickydeer 4 months ago
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isukaman 4 months ago
beatiful tranquil butter. check out roy ayers version...
joeycaraturo 4 months ago
CHICAGO....IN THE 60'S WAS FABULOUS! THE SUMMER OF MY YOUTH...
jfromdachi30 4 months ago
Fantastic 5th Dimension singing another Laura Nyro composition; we miss you Laura!
skypilot722 4 months ago
Even Jesus likes this song!
doulos58 4 months ago
Can you surrey can you picnic...can you surrey can you picnic...red yellow honey sassafrass and moonshine..,,,they don't make em like this anymore!
mrusmcdoc53 5 months ago
Reminds me of riding to my 1st summer job with my great, big brother in his 1967 chevy pickup,with this playing on the AM radio. My sister and I rode with him for free and he got me the job in the first place. He also got us tickets to see The Fifth in concert. I will never forget it. It was the best concert I ever attended. I get a lump in my throat and a tear in my eye every time I hear this song start. The Fifth Dimension is one of my top 3 all time favorites.
wmden1 5 months ago
Another good cover of a Laura Nyro song by the Fifth Dimension. Thanks otaku!
tdell1275 5 months ago
You're welcome, tdell1275-san!!
Otaku3 (^o^)/
60otaku3 5 months ago
I want to go on a stoned soul picnic!
1960sgirl1 5 months ago 2
@1960sgirl1 PLEASE....take me with you...and....may I have the first dance...please!
ferroxian 5 months ago
@ferroxian Yes I'll take you - let's go! Love, Peach and 60's ... Nancy
1960sgirl1 4 months ago in playlist 1960sgirl1's favorites
@1960sgirl1 You honor me.....Greatly!
ferroxian 4 months ago
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@ferroxian Yes I'll take you - let's go! Love, Peace and 60's ... Nancy
1960sgirl1 4 months ago in playlist 1960sgirl1's favorites
1968 - one of the saddest and happiest years of my child hood. When I hear this song I think of good friends family and those fine big ass sist'as we used to dance with. nothing but love.... thanks
kingGokthe1st 5 months ago
This was one of the baddest song of the soulful 60's. Thanks!
havebold123 5 months ago
You're welcome, havebold123-san!!
Otaku3 (*^_^)v
60otaku3 5 months ago
25411959,
Because you posted the teasing comment to the viewers who rated lower this video, I deleted it and also blocked your account.
60otaku3
60otaku3 5 months ago
I was around 8 when this came out and it reminds me of my mom taking us to the Detroit zoo in the summer. I just love Marilyn MaCoo. She's the best.
cathynapril 6 months ago
@cathynapril save it for someone who cares. faggot.
FriendlyPopo 6 months ago
@cathynapril save it for someone who cares. faggot.
FriendlyPopo 6 months ago
Very Cool,Thanks,:) :) :) :) :)
Mothersball 6 months ago
You're welcome, Mothersball-san!!
Otaku3 (^o^)/
60otaku3 6 months ago
This is so beautiful. Thanks for posting.
ThomasMorton99 6 months ago
You're welcome, ThomasMorton99-san!!
Otaku3 (*^_^)/
60otaku3 6 months ago
I love this song!!!!!!!! They don't make songs like this anybody. They were hippy
808kmb 6 months ago
Marilyn is so lovely,but I'll make Florence eggs&bacon anyday!
TheTherese3 6 months ago
They were so hippy !
TheTherese3 6 months ago
the year i got married what good songs
dennisleecluckey 6 months ago
This song is so beautiful it makes me cry every time I hear it. Man would I have loved to be young in the 60s.
snopbox 7 months ago
@snopbox So that your ass could have been shipped to southeast Asia?
Alikah1 6 months ago
@Alikah1 Let it go, please! Just enjoy the music.
tmh2939 6 months ago
What on earth happened to Black music?
Rap just makes them look like apes , This is along with bands
like Earth Wind and fire , Stevie Wonder and many more proclaimed
true music , its a shame its gone.
vegasshowgirlshoes 7 months ago 2
@vegasshowgirlshoes YOU are so right,it's a lost art.
4959jtl 7 months ago
@vegasshowgirlshoes uh who is them...?
eurekadoniel 3 months ago
summer of '68, it was on the jukebox at the pool...played it over and over...is still tied
with Jr. Walker's, "What Does It Take" as my favorite pop song of all times...loved
the arrangement of Laura Nyro's tune with the Hammond B-3/Leslie, combined with the piano...
"there'll be trains of trust, trains of golden dust..." Magical!
Buckspring95 7 months ago 2
Yeah, how come you don't hear tamborine anymore?
56captvideo 7 months ago
Marilyn McCoo is indeed a major BABE!
WytZox1 8 months ago
Beyonce WISHES she was Marilyn McCoo.
Dream on.
rayjr62 9 months ago 17
@rayjr62 ~YES!!!!!
edwardjames50 3 months ago
@edwardjames50 Name em!
lvive57 2 months ago in playlist Oldies
@rayjr62 MWHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!! You are SO RIGHT!! Marilyn was/is so beautiful and talented! Anyone tell Beyonce that wearing sky-hi heels and low-cut dresses looks stupid on a pregnant woman?? Did I mention that Marilyn was also extremely intelligent?
acecat44 3 months ago 3
@rayjr62 Yeah whe she acquires an adult signing voice, and does the work and practice to become an accomplished singer. My God to even use her in the same sentence as Marilyn McCoo.
Sybenett 2 months ago
laura nyro wrote this song and also has a great version with her singing
pauljeffreymiller 9 months ago
Groovy baby ;-)
Psychadelic60sFan 9 months ago
Enjoy...
michaelsmorrison 9 months ago
Songs like this remind me of my early teenage years in the 60's. I liked good singing and clean music. What has happened to music?
MrFredWills 9 months ago
@MrFredWills ~ I know..sure do miss those days ~
anais43 7 months ago
Why they're not in the R&R Hall of Fame but ABBA is reeks of injustice
CARLGOLDSBY 9 months ago
@CARLGOLDSBY abba had more hits..but I am partial to the 5thd.....extreme talent...hey chicago isn't in the hall of fame and reon russell is??? tom waites is....what does that tell you... I love this band!
mightybeeb 9 months ago
@CARLGOLDSBY abba had more hits..but I am partial to the 5thd.....extreme talent...hey chicago isn't in the hall of fame and leon russell is??? tom waites is....what does that tell you... I love this band!
mightybeeb 9 months ago
Great song from late great 1968 ! amid the chaos, turbulence and upheaval of that year, the Fifth Dimension provided a brief respite.
Gage1960 9 months ago
its amazing how music brings back so many vivid memories. i remember exactly what year this came out and how old i was. it makes me remember my wonderful mother. i luv you momma. i know u are always around. smooch
akilah49 10 months ago
This song was written by the late great songwriter Laura Nyro who should be inducted in to the Rock Hall of Fame.
not2shy2say 10 months ago
They were nothing short of smooth.
rosmia2 10 months ago
Me too. Family down the shore. I was 7 when this came out!!
brynfuck 10 months ago
Such a classic.
litchick13 10 months ago
This brings back such great memories of being with my family at the Jersey shore. I was 8 when this song came out - thank you for posting!!
nycdweller 10 months ago 13
You're welcome, nycdweller-san!!
Otaku3 (*^_^)v
60otaku3 10 months ago
@nycdweller
I was too young to know they were singing about drugs... lol
HollyCarmichael 9 months ago
@nycdweller I'm like you ,the song brings back great memories also 1968 was a great year and my friends and I stayed at the Jersey shore :)
motownfan5 9 months ago
Stunning music, thank you for this
stepenwolf7 10 months ago 3
You're welcome, stepenwolf7-san!!
Otaku3 (^_^)b
60otaku3 10 months ago
Ahh, Summer's coming. I can feel it in the air now. This, some Friends of Distinction, some Sly & The Family Stone, a full picnic basket, something chilled, and a nice beach.
We'll be Groovin' on a Sunday afternoon (and probably call in sick to work on Monday, 'cause you all know about Rainy Days and Mondays, right?).
roadwarr 10 months ago 4
@roadwarr Can I get an "AMEN"!!!!!!!!
peady64 10 months ago
I was looking for a song that reminded me of my childhood...awesome song!
Sweeeetwhtfem 10 months ago
In a time of such turmoil, this beautiful song appeared. It remains one of my favorites. Sincere thanks for the upload.
35150Alabama 10 months ago 6
You're welcome, 35150Alabama-san!!
Otaku3 (*^_^)/
60otaku3 10 months ago
how great...10 yr old boy memories. =)
mvdl57 11 months ago
Lovely, lovely memories of beautiful summer days and my wonderful mother when I was a very little boy...Thank you very much 60otaku3-san!! :)
1christophercc 11 months ago
You're very welcome, 1christophercc-san!!
Otaku3 (*^o^)/
60otaku3 11 months ago
Id like to "surry down" to Marilyn's apt...
Cromag99 11 months ago
@Cromag99 Crackin' me up, dude!
takemeback2 11 months ago
She's always been quite classy as far as I can tell. And all their music speaks for itself. Just fantastic.
takemeback2 11 months ago
isn`t it great to see a black woman using her god given talent and not flaunting her sexuality? something you don`t see nowadays-the 5th dimension should be in the rock and roll hall of fame for sure!
davelwelch 11 months ago 23
Marin Town & Country Club, June 1968, with David, Russell, Margie, Nanci, Jeannie, and me! Good times while the world around us was going mad! We were only 18 and enjoyed every minute of it before we graduated from high school.
Kevierae 11 months ago
love , love, give me a fix :)
domo
MrBuckwilliam 11 months ago
Dou itashimashite (You're welcome), MrBuckwilliam-san!!
Otaku3 (^o^)/
60otaku3 11 months ago
was listening to this as a kid in brooklyn...sheep's headbay in brooklyn..just before we went for a sightseeing boat ride..ran into a terrible storm at sea...boat almost sank!! remember it like it was yesterday.........
exgroupiefromelmont1 11 months ago
I can really dig these guys man!
CaptainKoozmack 11 months ago
A sweet reminder of my childhood, watching my parents grooving!!
izolde59 1 year ago
classic!!!
doctafonk101 1 year ago
i saw them at a free concert in "cambridge common" ouside boston--(bands like the chambers bros-rare earth-sly and the family stone-all free every sunday)those days are sure gone huh??
davelwelch 1 year ago
A true classic song from my Junior high days! :)
tenor175 1 year ago
Pack the coolers and autos, heading down to Rock Creek Park, in DC. which'in the grow folks jamm'in.
mygeechie 1 year ago 2
What does your comment mean??
...Otaku3
60otaku3 1 year ago
@mygeechie reminds me of family reunions when i was a kid in the 70s... uncles and aunties breaking out the oldies...nothing better.
noizefloor 11 months ago
Love it! Laura Nero :)
ddv1323 1 year ago
so beautiful. Love the 60's music
mydoka1 1 year ago
why can't someone start a petition for the group to be inducted into the rock and roll hall of fame?
snaga63 1 year ago 31
@snaga63 Because the Rock n Roll hall of fame is a sad joke. A pack of aging babyboomers decide to create a "hall of fame" for something as subjective as music? Please. The Fifth Dimension were brilliant and will be remembered as one of the premier soul acts of their day, regardless of what a group of ovder-the-hill rock critics have to say.
arkady714 8 months ago
@arkady714 you nailed it! i've always thought music hall of fames' a complete sham. they were made for athletics, where there is no dispute who the greats are because of their achievements and statistics.
TheZeke165 7 months ago
@snaga63 You mean they're not in there? All the hits they gave us.
amberfwn 7 months ago
This song is making me cry tears of joy...what of today can do that? I ask you. This music had magic and sparkles. Thank you!
BartelDoo 1 year ago
You're welcome, BartelDoo-san!!
Otaku3 (^o^)/
60otaku3 1 year ago
Ahhhh, what a sound. It's been awhile since I've heard that (great) memory. THANKS.
clarityy 1 year ago
You're welcome, clarityy-san!!
Otaku3 (^o^)/
60otaku3 1 year ago
2:04 to 2:11 are heaven
marksmail2 1 year ago
I got this album for Christmas 40+ years ago....man what a sound.....miss those days. Thanx Fifth for many happy memories, and Great music! Thanx 60otaku3
poopermax 1 year ago
You're welcome, poopermax-san!!
Otaku3 (*^_^)/
60otaku3 1 year ago
What a class act they are!!. and all I can say is WoW to the quality of good vintage analog recording!
texasjohnnyboy 1 year ago
I've spent the better part of 2 hours listening to your music selections. Thank you for bringing me back to a much better time and place.
chefmarco34668 1 year ago
You're welcome, chefmarco34668-san!!
I am so glad you enjoyed my music selections.
Otaku3 d(^o^)b
60otaku3 1 year ago
Wonderful memories......life was so much freer then.
tripodwolfe 1 year ago
stone soul woooooo ooooo from the lord and lightn stone soul oooooooo!!!!!!!!
were are they now ?
jkp924m 1 year ago
I wonder how EnVogue would do with a re-make of this song. They re-did "Yesterday" and if I was Paul McCartney, I'd never sing it again!
Larrymh07 1 year ago
thank you
joelperronful 1 year ago
You're welcome, joelperronful-san!!
Otaku3 (^o^)/
60otaku3 1 year ago
this is such a great song
ejp42 1 year ago
I have no clue why i like this..But its pretty nice
TheDman216 1 year ago
The 5th Dimension had a distinctive sound and their records were beautifully produced. Great voices and harmonies as well. I can't imagine anyone else doing justice to this song and others like Sweet Blindness, Wedding Bell Blues and Up Up and Away. And if they not in the R&R Hall of Fame yet I'm not sure what the voters are looking for.
hgross75 1 year ago
@hgross75 YES, the production, esp the arranging, is what creates a great song. My channel is a hall of fame honoring over 350 different artists, like 5D, each with their own playlists. I added this to 1968 in my series of 111 playlists for every year since 1900. Come listen to any year you choose in over a century of pop music ! ! !
chkjns 1 year ago
Love this song....but what exactly does surry mean?
jjgeorgia1985 1 year ago
@jjgeorgia1985
surrey......like stroll
b30307 1 year ago
Surry Down Surry down LOL I LOVE that ..I had know Idea what they were saying back then ...I was only about 9 LOL
BIGPREZY 1 year ago
This is a bad motha !! My favorite line is ♫ And from the sky comes the Lord and the Lightning . And from the sky comes the Lord and the Lightniiiiinnggg ♫ OWWW THIS SONG IS THAT LAID BACK COOLIN YA HEELS SOUL WOOOO !
MJRookieRook 1 year ago 2
I only ever herd up up & away & Aquarius , By this group but love all these tracks .
Very summer sounding .
Something needed in this part of the world (LOL)
TheDjmurray123 1 year ago
I think this is the best song to show the range of their voices. This is the best harmony I've ever heard from the Fifth Dimension.
BuddyNovinski 1 year ago
Fifth Dimention are my all time favorite group! I love there music, I love there costumes. My favorite song is Puppet Man. It puzzles me as to why this song didn't make it on the top of the charts? It should have blown the compitition off the map!
mustangmooney21 1 year ago
I was born two years after this came out and I fell in love with it after my moms played it.
oldschoolbx1970 1 year ago
@oldschoolbx1970 I myself was a mere four (4) years old when this song was released. I have memories of this song back then, still.....
Logic1914 1 year ago
@Logic1914 I hear that,bro. What city did you grow up in?
oldschoolbx1970 1 year ago
@oldschoolbx1970 I grew up in Bronx, New York. However, when this was released I was a toddler residing in New York, New York. My family and I moved to the Bronx three years after this was released OR one year after you were born.
Logic1914 1 year ago
@Logic1914 I'm from The Boogie Down,too. I live blocks from where Beat Street was filmed. I've been within that area since days after I was born.
oldschoolbx1970 1 year ago
@oldschoolbx1970 I resided in the south Bronx for over 20 years. I now reside in central Bronx but I am not far from the south Bronx at all.
Logic1914 1 year ago
@Logic1914 Long live the Boogie Down.
oldschoolbx1970 1 year ago