A Special Tribute by Robert-Allan Arno, Biographer of The Original 5th Dimension
Dateline March 18: Happy 87th Birthday to renowned Producer extraordinaire, Mr. Bones Howe whose concept for the gone-platinum Medley: “Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In” not only garnered him and The 5th Dimension respective Grammy’s but defined the “tone” of a generation. A gentle visionary with “ears of gold,” a special man who personally mentored and encouraged me as biographer of The Original 5th Dimension and in general, time and again…yes, our work on “The Ultimate 5th Dimension” CD among many things, will always be cherished. May I share that during the 911 tragedy and while living one neighborhood away, to cheer me, Bones gifted me with the vaulted cuts from The 5th Dimension’s “Soul & Inspiration” album…6 which we eventually got released, 2 that we still have not gotten out there (one day, we promise!) 🙂 With our worldly concerns today, I am especially thinking of such kindness and in a similar way, we’re hoping to bring you some cheer with “LaMonte’s Music Mondays,” now featured weekly on LaMonte McLemore‘s Facebook page. God bless you, Mr. Bones​! His savvy advice, a “think about it” motto for those in the arts is: “Never say ‘no’ until you’re too busy to say ‘yes’!” Today we say “yes” to keeping creatively innovative and harmoniously uplifting during these troubling times, just like Bones’ productions.
–Robert-Allan Arno
Exclusive! The Stars of The Original 5th Dimension with Reflections of Bones
Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis, Jr. jointly recounted to FOREVER 5th DIMENSION: “Although we were constantly on the road touring or on TV, recording was of utmost importance to us, our priority…and Bones’ productions were unmatchable!”
Florence LaRue told REWOUND RADIO: “Bones always found songs for us we would have never considered, special gems like ‘Stoned Soul Picnic,’ and ‘Workin’ on a Groovy Thing.'”
LaMonte McLemore told FOREVER 5th DIMENSION: “Bones is easy-going and a genius! Where our many hits were concerned, I always told him to ‘Keep doing what you’re doing!'”
Forever 5th Dimension by Robert-Allan Arno, a production of The Soul of The Voice, Ltd., copyright 2008-2020, intellectual property, all rights reserved
“Forever 5th Dimension” feels there is no better time to experience the hopeful joy of a new, faith-based song as performed by the renowned Pastor Billy Davis, Jr. and Marilyn McCoo, their Soldiers for the Second Coming ministry choir & musicians in collaboration with the Joshua Experience “God’s Big Band.” Produced by Randy Breedlove, enjoy the “Coming2Gether” project’s sunny first single, “Every Day is a Beautiful Day” on YouTube, at this link:
LaMonte & his lovely wife Mieko, thank each & everyone of you for your support, he’s doing great in his continued recovery and is looking forward to “Music Mondays” and more adventures, too!
Accompany “Mac’s Music Mondays” with his hip, hit memoir, “From Hobo Flats to The 5th Dimension,” recommended by Johnny Mathis, Nancy Sinatra, Neil Sedaka and McCoo/Davis, available on Amazon, here: 
FOREVER 5TH DIMENSION 
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