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Forever 5^th Dimension is proud to present this curated “21-plus” playlist in honor of African American Heritage Month, 2023. Songs of soul, inspiration, peace, unity, and artistic versatility by The 5^th Dimension and #MarilynBilly, including unvaulted treasures.  Please press this YouTube link to begin the playlist (song list posted below):

 Forever 5th Dimension Honors African American Heritage Month 2023 – YouTube

Song list:

1. Black Patch (The 5^th Dimension, solos: Marilyn, Florence, Billy, Ron, LaMonte)
2. Stoned Soul Picnic (The 5^th Dimension)
3. Dontcha Hear Me Callin to Ya (The 5^th Dimension, Billy solo)
4. Hi-De-Ho (from the vaults by Forever 5^th Dimension, courtesy Bones Howe, Billy solo)
5. Soul & Inspiration (alternative version, from the vaults by Forever 5^th Dimension, courtesy Bones Howe, Marilyn/Billy duet)
6. All Kinds of People (The 5^th Dimension, Florence solo)
7. Blackbird (Mike City Mix,, McCoo/Davis, Marilyn solo)
8. A Change Is Gonna Come/People Gotta Be Free (video by Forever 5^th Dimension, Billy solo)
9. Harlem (The 5^th Dimension, Bobby Goldsborro Show)
10. Ticket to Ride (McCoo/Davis, Billy solo)
11. California Soul (The 5^th Dimension, Forever 5^th Dimension extended mix)
12. Save the Country (The Original 5^th Dimension live)
13. Your Love (McCoo/Davis, Tonight Show w/ Johnny Carson)
14. Nothing Can Stop Me (McCoo/Davis)
15. You Make Me Feel Brand New (McCoo/Davis, video by Forever 5^th Dimension)
16. All in Love is Fair (The 5th Dimension, Florence LaRue, solo)
17. Motherless Child (Marilyn McCoo)
18. Recitar Vesti La Giubba (Pagliacci) (The 5th Dimension, Ron Townson solo, Travelling Sunshine Show)
19. Dimension 5ive (The 5th Dimension)
20. Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In (The Original 5^th Dimension, Billy solo, the Arsenio Hall Show)
21. Nobody Knows the Trouble I’ve Seen (The 5th Dimension, soundtrack, Burt Bacharach in Shangri-La)
22. Day by Day (The 5^th Dimension, Marilyn solo, Marilyn/Florence duet, Billy solo)

Forever 5th Dimension by Arno, a production of The Soul of The Voice, Ltd., copyright 2008-23, all rights reserved. Photos: The Arno 5th Legacy Collection.

Dateline Jan 29: FOREVER 5th DIMENSION honors the birthday of the beloved original member of The 5th Dimension, Ron “Sweets” Townson. In this comprehensive and updated for 2023 tribute to Ron, we hear from his fellow musical stars, family members, and the special fans…plus we count down his top 5 (plus!) solos. Ron’s soaring operatically influenced vibe, his robust dignity, and touching pride will never be forgotten. Please join us at this special FOREVER 5th link: https://forever5thdimension.com/2014/01/

#DeepCuts Friends & fans, go to this link and enjoy 39 YouTube-curated “deep cuts” by The 5th Dimension, amazing tunes like “Dont’cha’ Hear Me Callin’ to Ya,” “Black Patch,” “The Singer,” “Viva Tirado,” “Day by Day,” “A Change is Gonna Come,” “Leave a Little Room,” “Sailboat Song,” “Light Sings,” “On the Beach,” “Orange Air,” “Then You Can Tell Me Goodbye,” “I Just Wanna be Your Friend,” “Skinny Man,” “Summer’s Daughter,” “Together Let’s Find Love,” “Poor Side of Town,” “Dimension 5ive”…yes, 39 in total! Have a “5th Deep Cuts Listening Party!” As we usher in 2023, it’s “Forever 5th Dimension,” indeed! ~~Robert-Allan Arno

Link: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrdm5Z-sci_pIXVmaQJDHzkIomTrg6hHG

Special Mention: Thank you to our friends at the #1 internet oldies radio station, REWOUND RADIO and Program Director Allan Sniffen. The 5th Dimension placed 3 iconic tunes in this year’s Top 77 of all time, “Wedding Bell Blues,” “Up-Up and Away,” and Medley: “Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In.”

(Forever 5th Dimension by Robert-Allan Arno, a production of The Soul of The Voice, Ltd. copyright 2008-23, intellectual property, all rights reserved, Photo montage: Arno 5th Legacy Collection, and courtesy Michael Collopy and where otherwise noted)