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#MarilynBilly: An Intimate Evening

Posted on June 15, 2025 | Leave a comment

FOREVER 5th DIMENSION reports special fans are attending from around the world for this “intimate” but truly dynamic (duo) event! The First Couple of Pop n’ Soul…Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr. are “just two hearts, beatin’ out loud!!”

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Marilyn, Billy, Toni & Daryl

Posted on May 29, 2025 | Leave a comment

#MarilynBilly‘s 1977 appearance on the Captain & Tennille’s variety show remains a fan favorite classic with Marilyn, Billy and Toni trading powerful vocals on “You’re All I Need to Get By” and Daryl providing soulful keyboard orchestration. It’s on YouTube courtesy of our friend DeniseRose/In Celebration and we’re featuring this moment at FOREVER 5th DIMENSION for #ThrowbackThursday. ENJOY!

Bonus shot! Marilyn presents with the Captain & Tennille at the America Music Awards circa the 80’s, while Marilyn was hosting “Solid Gold”

Forever 5th Dimension by Robert-Allan Arno, copyright 2008-25, intellectual property, all rights reserved, a production of The Soul of The Voice, Ltd.

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Marilyn & Billy Summertime Concert Events!

Posted on May 17, 2025 | Leave a comment

🔥 This summer, our favorite 7x Grammy Award-winners, the First Couple of Pop n’ Soul, Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr. return to the intimately posh Catalina Jazz Club! Join them for these live special events…

FRI & SAT, AUG 15 & 16 at 8:30pm. Dinner begins at 7:00pm.

Get Your Tickets! Online at https://CatalinaJazzClub.com or @TicketWeb

#catalinajazzclub#Jazz#MarilynBilly#McCooDavisCatalinaJazz

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The Passing of Harry Elston of The Friends of Distinction–A True Friend To Many

Posted on March 4, 2025 | Leave a comment

We are so sorry to note the sudden passing of music legend, Harry Elston of The Friends of Distinction. More than that, for six decades he was LaMonte McLemore of The 5th Dimension‘s very best friend, and as well, a close, cherished friend to Marilyn & Billy @mccoodavis. Please join us in prayer for Harry’s wife, Yukari and his family, and for all—colleagues & friends—who loved and cherished Harry for his joyful optimistic manner, and the kindness, honesty and witty humor that were his trademark. Like his timeless musical legacy of “Grazin’ in the Grace” and so much more, his spirit will live forever.
—Robert-Allan Arno

Marilyn & Billy share with Forever 5th Dimension this texted cute story in honor of their dear friend: “Hi Robert, thanks for your condolences and for honoring Harry on Forever 5th. He was in the group (The Hi-Fi’s) in the beginning when we toured with Ray Charles before The 5th Dimension formed. After The 5th got together and had some hits (‘Up-Up and Away,’ and our first Grammy), Harry said ‘I can do that!’ So, he formed The Friends of Distinction. They recorded ‘Grazin’ in the Grass’ (a major hit for them) and they took off! We all stayed in touch with one another. So sad…”

My personal reflection posted on Harry’s Facebook page: “Soar high, honored friend. Great memories and chats, both the Vegas book launch of LaMonte‘s memoir 10 years ago that we co-hosted onstage, and then the “Black is Beautiful” event last year where you MC’ed masterfully and brought us all up for a speech. Your kindness, honesty, and wit will not be forgotten, and your writing style whether a hit legacy song or the review of Mac’s memoir proudly in “our” book’s insert was stellar…a smart soul you were and continue to be, now with the angels. Just sayin’ (your slogan!)…with #Respect.” —Robert-Allan

(Pictured in Collage above: Top: A recent photo of best pals, Harry and LaMonte, The Friends of Distinction, Harry’s memoir, Bottom: The Hi-Fi’s with Harry left, Marilyn & LaMonte, right. Below: The Friends of Distinction ’73, The 5th Dimension ’70)

READ MORE ABOUT HARRY:

Our good friends at Soultracks present this consummate tribute to Sir Harry and his artistry with The Friends of Distinction including his “intersection” with The 5th Dimension, here: https://soultracks.com/news-friends-of-distinction-founder-harry-elston-dies/?fbclid=IwY2xjawI0WSpleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHQXWo8XeO2BhCzh9CD3ot0Cap-CtqCW2XsUfZB2dx9Gy1J9uZSqWyWAaUQ_aem_2mZ8es-P3BtlGRLzWuX21Q

Forever 5th Dimension by Arno, a production of The Soul of The Voice, Ltd., copyright 2008-25, intellectual property, all rights reserved.

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Honoring “The Sweet Man,” Ron Townson

Posted on January 29, 2025 | Leave a comment

Dateline January 29–Today we honor the birthday of a gentleman of song who stood for dignity, artistry, pride in bridging musical genres…and making history as a member of The Original 5th Dimension, Ron “Sweets” Townson. There’s not a day that goes by, that dedicated fans of The 5th Dimension don’t smile at the memory of Ron. FOREVER 5th DIMENSION presents our comprehensive tribute to him with song links and quotes from Florence, LaMonte, Marilyn & Billy, his son Kyle, plus fan and management remembrances and exclusive interview memories with Ron at this link: https://forever5thdimension.com/2014/01/

–Robert-Allan Arno

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Marilyn & Billy in Concert, Outdoors on Aug. 13…Free of Charge!

Posted on July 29, 2024 | Leave a comment

It’s Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr. in concert, outdoors, free-to-the-public, on Tuesday, August 13, 8pm at the 101st Season of the Redlands Bowl Performing Arts Summer Music Festival!…

The Redlands Bowl, Redlands, California welcomes the iconic duo behind such hits as “You Don’t Have to be a Star (To be in My Show),” “Your Love” and “Shine on Silver Moon.” The two have received seven Grammy Awards and multiple gold and platinum records, performing at sold-out concerts worldwide, all following their years as part of the iconic group, The 5th Dimension, whose hits include “Up, Up & Away,” “Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In,” “One Less Bell to Answer,” and “Wedding Bell Blues.”   

Get set to celebrate the great Rock and Soul duets of the ’60s, ’70s, and beyond! 

Our Forever 5th Dimension West Coast Fans & Friends, and those flying in, go here for more information:

Upcoming Performances

Concert Photo Courtesy Deniserose Torres, Forever 5th Dimension by Arno, a production of The Soul of The Voice, Ltd., copyright 2008-24. All Rights Reserved.

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July Dimensions

Posted on July 1, 2024 | Leave a comment

Happy New Month, Fans & Friends…July promises to be a memorable one! Let’s see, besides celebrating “The 4th & The 5th” (*inside joke among fans, see link below!), later this month FOREVER 5th DIMENSION enters its 17th year, while #MarilynBilly celebrate their 55th wedding anniversary…and Florence & The 5th Dimension (Patrice, Floyd, Sidney & Shane) have a mini–West Coast tour at these venues:

—On Fri. July 19th, Florence LaRue & The 5th Dimension appear at The Coach House in beautiful San Juan, Capistrano. Tickets at this link:

https://thecoachhouse.com/concert-schedule/

—On Sat. July 20th, Florence LaRue & The 5th Dimension perform at Yoshi’s Oakland, California. Get tickets here:

https://yoshis.com/events/buy-tickets/the-5th-dimension-2/detail

*Here’s the link to our “Happy 4th & 5th” celebration feature, with some historic and fan-favorite music, cool details, and simply 5th fabulous fun: https://forever5thdimension.com/2023/07/04/the-4th-the-5th/

Forever 5th Dimension by Arno, copyright 2008-24 a production of The Soul of The Voice, Ltd., intellectual property, all rights reserved.

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Black History Month ’24: A New Book for LaMonte, a New Show for Marilyn & Billy, and a Joyful Birthday for Florence

Posted on January 31, 2024 | Leave a comment

February 2024: For the stars of The Original 5th Dimension, Black History Month is full of excitement.

LaMonte McLemore’s new coffee table book debuts for Valentine’s Day. “Black is Beautiful” features the “Beauty of the Week” models he photographed over 50 years. The high-toned art book, with fiercely elegant images of women of color that jump off the page, is totally fresh while underscoring Mac’s trailblazing eye. (Pre-order at Amazon, here: Amazon.com: Black Is Beautiful: JET Beauties of the Week: 9781648230479: McLemore, LaMonte, Murray, Chris: Books)

For starters, LaMonte is the cover story for the February edition of Las Vegas Black Image Magazine, available free of charge throughout Las Vegas, and online at their website starting Feb 1. Mac talks about the secrets of his photography, read it here, online:  https://lasvegasblackimage.com/…/02/LVBI-February2024.pdf

The First Couple of Pop n’ Soul, Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis, Jr. debut their electrifying autobiographical new musical show, “When a Man Loves a Woman” at the glorious McCallum Theater in Palm Desert on Saturday, Feb 10, 8pm. See all the details, including link to purchase tickets at Forever 5th Dimension, here: McCoo & Davis star in New Show: “When a Man Loves a Woman” | FOREVER 5TH DIMENSION

And the lovely Delightful Diva, Florence LaRue celebrates her birthday on Sunday Feb. 4. Florence’s energy shines, as she tours and leads today’s 5th Dimension in concert through the year, throughout the country. Her book, available on Amazon, “Grace in Your Second Act” promotes Florence’s message of mature good health–physically and spiritually. Read Forever 5th Dimension’s comprehensive tribute to Ms. LaRue, including fan favorite “Florence solos” at this link: Florence LaRue: Celebrating a Delightful Diva’s Birthday | FOREVER 5TH DIMENSION

For Black History month, 2024, the spirit of The 5th Dimension and its original stars is current…and forever! –Robert-Allan Arno

Forever 5th Dimension by Arno, a production of The Soul of The Voice, Ltd., copyright 2008-24, intellectual property, all rights reserved.

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#MARILYNBILLY AT THE GRAND, Galveston Island!

Posted on June 6, 2023 | Leave a comment

The 7-time Grammy winning original stars of The 5th Dimension, Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr. @mccoodavis will be on @GalvestonIsland for a spectacular concert on Saturday, June 17 as part of the community’s Juneteenth Celebration. Tickets are on sale now! At this link:

https://thegrand.com/marilyn-mccoo-billy-davis-jr-original-5th-dimensions-in-up-up-away-a-musical-fable/…

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Marilyn & Billy Countdown for Fans on Sirius!

Posted on February 26, 2022 | Leave a comment

#WeekendCountdown 

Here’s a treat, our 1st Couple of Pop & Soul, Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis, Jr. are co-hosting Sirius radios’ “70’s Soul Superstars Countdown.” And they’re having so much fun DJ’ing with the cool, engaging info they provide for this incredible Top 50! Find them at this link* below, it’s available by special podcast (see Shows & Episodes) as well as airing live (replays Sun 2/27 1pm ET) so those with Sirius can tune in at your convenience…but don’t wait too long! 🙂

~~Robert-Allan Arno

P.S. Find out what #’s “One Less Bell to Answer” by The 5th Dimension and “You Don’t Have to be a Star” by MarBill came in at!!

*LINK: https://player.siriusxm.com/query/70’s%20on%207

 #BlackHistoryMonth

(Special thanks, Steve Rosenblum, Sterling/Winters Management, KIW)

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