Monthly Archives: May 2022

Friday 5th Fun: Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow

Posted on May 20, 2022 | Leave a comment

Dateline May 20: Here’s some nifty “5th this n’ that” with a look at today, tomorrow and yesterday…in that order! Florence LaRue & The 5th Dimension (Patrice, Leonard, Floyd & Sidney) continue their exciting May tour at the Beacon Theater in Hopewell, VA, tonight and at the Palace Theater in Greensburg, Pennsylvania on Sunday. Scroll down for our complete tour story, with ticket links. Special thanks to 5th soprano Patrice Morris for sharing these stage shots:

Steve Rosenblum of #MarilynBilly‘s management team reports the couple’s return to the Waltons, coming this holiday season. McCoo & Davis just shot “The Waltons Thanksgiving” last weekend. Fans, worldwide, enjoy their portrayal of Sister Harriet and Brother William in this revamped version of classic family-oriented television.

And lastly, here’s a flashback from none other than LaMonte McLemore (who is busy with new projects!), he expresses: How many of you remember The 5th Dimension appearing on “It Takes a Thief” with Robert Wagner? I talk all about this unforgettable TV stint in my memoir, “From Hobo Flats to The 5th Dimension.” “To Sing a Song of Murder” is the episode’s title, and each of us took acting lessons with the great Beah Richards, to keep us sharp.

L to R: Ron Townson, LaMonte, Florence, Robert Wagner, Marilyn, Billy

The tunes featured in this intriguing episode are “Puppet Man” and “One Less Bell to Answer,” the latter with three “magical” chords tacked on…for an “explosive” effect!! ~~LaMonte McLemore with Robert-Allan Arno for #TeamMac and #Forever5thDimension

Just in! Special footnote response from Jason Winters of Marilyn & Billy’s management team (Sterling/Winters, KIW):

Great memory! (The characters that) Marilyn and Robert Wagner (portrayed as “Marilyn Lee” and “Alexander Mundy”) engaged in one of TV’s early interracial kisses. 💋 It was filmed and left on the cutting room floor. We are still searching the Universal Studios archives to see if this historic moment can be found.

(Forever 5th Dimension by Robert-Allan Arno, a production of The Soul of The Voice, Ltd., copyright 2008-22, intellectual property, all rights reserved)

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“Mac Memories” of Sinatra: LaMonte McLemore shares…

Posted on May 14, 2022 | Leave a comment

Datline May 14: Remembering the legendary Frank Sinatra who we lost on this day, in 1998. The 5th Dimension were fans of “Ole Blue Eyes” and he was a fervent fan of ours. We toured with him from Radio City Music Hall to Royal Albert Hall and appeared on his TV special, “Francis Albert Sinatra Does His Thing.” Remember that one, where he became “The 6th Dimension” sporting one of our “mod” outfits! (see photos, below) Florence, and #MarilynBilly have so many fond memories that they often share in their own interviews. “Mac” will tell you, he’s the only celeb whose autograph I asked for…and then he asked for mine for his daughter Nancy…who was already a star! Years later, Nancy Sinatra wrote the recommendation for my memoir, “From Hobo Flats to The 5th Dimension” that’s proudly on the book’s jacket, a real full-circle groovy thing. One more thing, Frank seriously considered recording my tune, “The Singer.” It was a great honor. Today we celebrate his generosity of spirit and his unforgettable artistry. ❤

~~LaMonte McLemore as told to biographer Robert-Allan Arno

(Forever 5th Dimension by Robert-Allan Arno, a production of The Soul of The Voice, Ltd., intellectual property, All Rights Reserved, copyright 2008-2022)

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Marilyn & Billy’s Cool n’ Diverse Concert Dates, Just In!

Posted on May 12, 2022 | Leave a comment

#CoolConcertsFirstCouple The 1st Couple of Pop n’ Soul, Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis, Jr. have an amazingly diverse lineup of upcoming concert dates by popular demand, including a Jazz festival in NY, the Cerritos Center in CA, Tulsa, Georgia, S. Carolina, Illinois and an appearance with the Southeast Texas Symphany!! Receiving the best reviews of their career, experience the magic of #MarilynBilly! Go to their website for all the exciting details at www.mccoodavis.com

(Special thanks to the Deniserose Torres Photo Collection, all rights reserved, used by permission; and Steve Rosenblum, Sterling/Winters – KIWW Management)

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Florence LaRue & The 5th Dimension Shine In-Concert (Spring/Summer thru Sept 2022!)

Posted on May 3, 2022 | Leave a comment

Oh, there’s nothing like spending a charming evening with the ever vivacious & glamorous, delightful diva, Grammy legend Ms. Florence LaRue and The 5th Dimension (Patrice, Leonard, Floyd & Sidney). All the Greatest Hits, plus sweet medleys & surprises, cool choreography & chic costuming complete the fun family-oriented event…hey, maybe Florence will bring you onstage to “surry on down!” Here’s their updated concert tour for May thru September including re-scheduled dates at these exciting venues and locations. Special fans & friends, Florence & The 5th always look forward to seeing you!

May 9 -10th, 2022Niagra Falls, ONTFallsview Casino
May 20th, 2022Hopewell, VABeacon Theater
May 22nd, 2022Greensburg PAPalace Theater
Aug 5, 2022Ridgefield, CTRidgfield Playhouse
Aug 7, 2022Annapolis MDRams Head On Stage

September Dates!
SEPTEMBER 7, 2022
 THE VILLAGES, FL
 SAVANNAH CENTER

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022
 SELLERSVILLE, PA
 SELLERSVILLE THEATER

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022
  HAMMONDSPORT, NY
 POINT OF BLUFF CONCERT PAVILION

~~Robert-Allan Arno

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Saying Goodbye to Naomi Judd with a Special 5th Dimension Memory

Posted on May 1, 2022 | Leave a comment

As well as curating the FOREVER 5th DIMENSION blog, I have the honor of coordinating LaMonte McLemore’s social media. I wish to share our thoughts today, as we welcome a new month, and say goodbye to the beloved Naomi Judd (with a special 5th Dimension-related memory):

We’re wishing friends, fans, and family a joyful and accomplished new month of May, on its first Sunday. We are always so pleased on this page, to bring you current events, select history and rare photos…and your response is just the best! We also want to take this opportunity to remember Naomi Judd, who unfortunately passed away yesterday. Before her iconic rise as music royalty with The Judds, you may not know that Naomi worked for Marc Gordon Productions in the early ’70’s, the management of The Original 5th Dimension in their first dozen years. She has fondly talked of this in select interviews, not only assisting “The 5th,” in office, but Tony Orlando & Dawn, who Marc was also managing at that time. Let’s remember Naomi’s beauty, maternal energies, and courage, as we pray for her family and many fans. ~~LaMonte, Mieko and Robert-Allan for #TeamMac

(Forever 5th Dimension by Robert-Allan Arno, a production of The Soul of The Voice, Ltd, 2008-22, intellectual property, all rights reserved)

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