When Marilyn & Billy showcased “Blackbird” as part of the Beatle’s medley in their “Up-Up & Away: A Musical Fable” onstage retrospective a few years back, Ms. McCoo re-defined the classic tune as a soulmate to Billie Holiday’s “Strange Fruit.” And now presenting its recording*: A passionate, graceful approach makes for a multi-layered message from Marilyn…a breathtaking title song for the 1st couple of Pop & Soul’s upcoming Lennon/McCartney project, available for pre-order at Amazon. ~~Robert-Allan Arno
From Founding member of The 5th Dimension:
“One of Marilyn’s all-time best. My forever friends & former Original 5th Dimension colleagues, McCoo & Davis just keep getting better & better…pay attention young artists!” ~~LaMonte McLemore
Friends & Fans, listen to ‘Blackbird’ right now on YouTube…
*LINK to “Blackbird”: https://youtu.be/Yg5FZJ3AZww
Just in to FOREVER 5th! From Grammy-winning producer of The Original 5th Dimension, Bones Howe:
Robert, please convey that Bones and I wish Billy and Marilyn love, and success with their new album. ~~Melodie Johnson Howe
Bonus! Watch Marilyn & Billy talk about The 5th Dimension legacy & their new recording on CBS SUNDAY MORNING, taped 2/29/21, at this link: https://youtu.be/qfPJfM9R450
Pre-Order Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr.’s “Blackbird: Lennon/McCartney Icons” CD at Amazon, here:
Blackbird: Lennon-McCartney Icons by Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr. on Amazon Music – Amazon.com
And a very special message from Jason Winters of Marilyn & Billy’s Management:
Thank you, Robert for loving and protecting each member of The 5th Dimension. Your relationship with LaMonte (& Mieko), Marilyn & Billy, and Florence is special and precious. Thank you for honoring the legacy of these iconic artists. Imagine the history just made. This week, the 5th Dimension returned to the top of the charts for the first time in 50 years. A miracle. We are all excited about the “Blackbird” project. Whenever we mobilize the support of one (or in this case two) for all and all for The 5th, we have #Victory! Limitless gratitude for all you bring to The McLemore’s during these times and to Forever 5th Dimension each day. You are a hero and blessing. Always, Jason, Erik, Jon, Stephen, Steve and Kathy
(Forever 5th Dimension by Robert-Allan Arno, a production of The Soul of The Voice, Ltd., copyright 2008-2021, Intellectual Property, All Rights Reserved)
FOREVER 5TH DIMENSION 
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