"As Long As There's an Apple Tree" by The 5th Dimension featuring Marilyn McCoo & Florence LaRue

FOREVER 5th DIMENSION presents...
"I envisioned Bacharach/David's 'As Long As There's An Apple Tree' as an ideal Marilyn/Florence duet in the style of their popular 'The Girls' Song,'" says mega-producer Bones Howe about this unvaulted bonus gem--one of 6 from the recent Soul & Inspiration re-issue CD.

Hi friends, I'm Robert-Allan Arno, biographer of The 5th Dimension and had the pleasure of writing liners about those six bonus cuts featured...the fans felt it was like a whole new 5th Dimension album unearthed! I write the Forever 5th Dimension Blog-Magazine on MySpace at http://www.myspace.com/thesoulofvoice It's a monthly salute to one of the most popular multi-Grammy, Gold & Platinum-winning groups of The Rock n' Soul era...it's all things Marilyn McCoo, Billy Davis, Jr., Florence LaRue, Ronald "Sweets" Townson & Lamonte McLemore yesterday, today...forever! Lots of surprises in store as we celebrate the 40th Anniversary of The Age of Aquarius plus Marilyn & Billy's 40th Wedding Anniversary, too this summer! And please check out the Soul & Inspiration CD and much more at Marilyn & Billy's store at http://www.McCooDavis.com.

I've been covering my 5th Dimension heroes individually and collectively in print or on radio since the '70's, and I truly find that during this electrifying time in our country's history, The 5th's uplifting essence of bringing people together is more relevant than ever! I'm sure you agree!

Look for more videos from the "Forever 5th Dimension presents" series soon!

Love to Marilyn & Billy, Florence, Bones and special thanks to Mr. David Brokaw at The Brokaw Company, my friend, Mr. Randall Jeffries and the visionary Mr. Rob Santos. God's blessings to the worldwide fans of The 5th...your support & enthusiasm is a full-circle Up-Up & Away blessing!

(Forever 5th Dimension, copyright '09 is a production of The Soul of the Voice, Ltd.
Photos are from The Robert-Allan Arno 5th Dimension-McCoo-Davis Legacy Collection, All Rights Reserved.)
Category: Music

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• The 5th Dimension
• Marilyn McCoo
• Florence LaRue
• Billy Davis Jr.
• Burt Bacharach
• Bones Howe
• Hal David
• Dionne Warwick
• Ron Townson
• Lamonte McLemore
• Soul and Inspiration
• Unvaulted
• Bonus Cut
• Forever Fifth Dimension
• Robert-Allan Arno
• Girls' Song
• Mar-Flor duet

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Wow! Where did this come from? Love it. Thought I knew everything they ever recorded - I have loved them like crazy since I was a kid. A treat to find something new, thanks so much!

[robbybobbyoh]

Hi and thanks...a few years back I was honored to get 6 cuts originally planned for SOUL & INSPIRATION and produced by Bones Howe, unvaulted and onto the reissue Collectors' Choice put out...please see this video's liners for more info.

Robert-Allan Arno

Biographer, The original 5th Dimension

[robbybobbyoh]

"Excellent"...as in "spirit of excellence" is the essence of our 5th Dimension heroes...thanks, kind Branner. May I note if you check the extended info provided (on the right) we did get this and 5 other gems unvaulted via the SOUL & INSPIRATION CD plus another on ULTIMATE 5th...but yes, there are some more in those golden vaults...it's thrilling for me when we indeed get them to the fans...like Christmas! Stay tuned! Blessings to you!

[robbybobbyoh]

It's wonderful hearing from you, Bonnie...we loved your work with Sergio Mendes and Bones "back in the day"...and it's even sweeter today...just like you! Be blessed!

[robbybobbyoh]

Yes, super great, Bill...many thanks and blessings to you.

[bsyrmas]

the combination of fifth dimension and burt bacharach and hal davis makes this great

[Gilesism]

WOW! What a gem.

[Warwickology]

I love this Robert! I only had Dionne Warwick's version of '..apple tree', and the 5th version is just as lovely! Thanks for sharing this gem with us!

[chicarocks1]

Cool tribute to the 5th! Linette

[Branner]

Excellent! There should be more unreleased 5th music available.

[mosshammer]

This is great... you really bring us "in"... tells a story - leaves a feeling ---- love it!

...your student, fan and friend, Deb

[julieramos1128]

I love this video -Robert! This song is amazing and I love love the Montage of these BEAUTIFUL PICS! Great Job!

God Bless ! :)