Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In (Medley) - The 5th Dimension (1969)

"Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In" (commonly called "The Age Of Aquarius" or "Let The Sunshine In") was a medley of two songs written for the 1967 musical "Hair" by James Rado & Gerome Ragni (lyrics), and Galt MacDermot (music), released as a single in 1969 by The 5th Dimension. It was one of the most popular songs of 1969 worldwide, and in the United States it reached the number one position on both the Billboard Hot 100 (for six weeks in April and May) and the Billboard Adult Contemporary Chart. The single became the first medley to top the American pop charts and was eventually certified platinum in the U.S. by the RIAA. The recording won both the Grammy Award for Record of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Performance by a Group for the Grammy Awards of 1970, after being released on the album "The Age Of Aquarius" by The 5th Dimension, and also being released as a seven-inch vinyl single record. "Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In (Medley)" was listed at #57 on Billboard magazine's Greatest Songs of All Time. The lyrics were based on the astrological belief that the world would soon be entering the "Age Of Aquarius", an age of love, light, and humanity, unlike the then-current "Age Of Pisces". This change was presumed to occur at the end of the 20th century; however, major astrologers differ extremely widely as to exactly when. The 5th Dimension (also sometimes written as The Fifth Dimension) is an American popular music vocal group, whose repertoire also includes pop, R&B, soul, and jazz. Originally known as The Hi-Fi's, The 5th Dimension changed its name in late 1966, and was best-known during the late 1960s and early 1970s. The five original members were Billy Davis, Jr., Florence LaRue, Marilyn McCoo, Lamonte McLemore, and Ron Townson. They have recorded for several different labels over their long careers. Their first work appeared on the Soul City label, which was started by Imperial Records/United Artists Records recording artist Johnny Rivers. The group would later record for Bell/Arista Records, ABC Records, and Motown Records. Some of the songwriters popularized by The 5th Dimension went on to successful performing careers of their own, especially Ashford & Simpson. This channel is dedicated to all the great 'old school' R&B music I grew up with, the stuff that originally made me tap my feet and want to be a DJ. Funk, soul, disco, R&B, dance, hip-hop, pop . . . 60s, 70s, 80s . . . whatever you call it, it's all 'Old School' and it's all here!

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[xenatikkanen]

One of my fave songs ever! I need it for my ipod! I think I have it on LP not CD. Thanks so much for posting the song and the cover art!

[microminiskirt]

BUT I ALSO REMEMBERED THIS SONG VERY POPULAR IN 69.

[microminiskirt]

I LIKED THAT SONG "COULDN'T GET TO SLEEP LAST NIGHT BY THE FIFTH DIMENSION.

[dogloverNV]

Great vid! One of my favorite songs! Thanks. :)