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It’s Time for Cool Croonin’, dedicated to The Original 5th Dimension, Recommended by #MarilynBilly

Dear FOREVER 5th DIMENSION global fans & friends,

At this heartwarming holiday time of year, may I present the release of my new Pop-Jazz CD*…and ALL its proceeds go to the America to Africa Higher Education Foundation (AAHEF)…

*COOL CROONIN’ by Robert-Allan Arno, featuring 10 tunes including “Do Nothin’ till You Hear from Me,” “Rio de Janeiro Blue,” “The Nearness of You,” “Summertime,” “Skylark,” “What a Wonderful World,” “Nuit et Jour (Night and Day),” “Where or When” (Dedicated to The Original 5th Dimension), and just in time for Christmas, “Santa Claus is Coming to Town,” more.

The cost is $25.00, all CDs personally inscribed, available at this easy Stripe link:

https://buy.stripe.com/bJe8wPenwaVCeUI5sK5kk00

7-time Grammy winners Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr. say, “Robert-Allan is adventurous, taking notes where he wants them to go, he’s free where he places his feelings, making the listener feel it, too. Makes us think of some of the great legends —Herb Jeffries, Louis Armstrong in some places. Wonderful jazz inflections. A beautiful deep voice which catches the ear.”

Again, the cost is $25.00, and 100% of the profit goes to AAHEF. Available at this Stripe link:

https://buy.stripe.com/bJe8wPenwaVCeUI5sK5kk00

LaMonte McLemore adds, “Robert sings with a whole lotta Soul. Mieko and I love to listen to COOL CROONIN’ in our home, ‘Rio de Janeiro Blue” is one of our favorites!”

“From my living room to yours, I’m so pleased to share these ‘favorite to sing with a jazz trio’ 10 tunes, with all proceeds going to a very special cross-cultural foundation.”Robert-Allan Arno❤

Cover Art by: Ephraim David Udoka

Forever 5th Dimension Celebrates Black History Month ’25

In honor of Black History Month, Forever 5th Dimension will bring you a number of “exclusives” throughout the month. First, we proudly present this curated 21-song playlist. Songs of Soul, Blues, Gospel, Jazz and even Opera, performances of inspiration, energy and artistry, reflecting hope, peace and unity by The 5th Dimension and McCoo/Davis, including solos by Marilyn, Florence, Billy and Ron, plus unvaulted treasures. —Robert-Allan Arno

Press the player here, for uninterrupted listening:

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

A Merry 5th-Mas Top 10 Playlist

Marilyn & Billy deliver a poignant “Silent Night” as part of their appearance on “The Waltons Homecoming.” Sing along with them here:  https://youtu.be/gBZUhZl5svk

Florence & The 5th Dimension (Patrice, Leonard, Sidney & Floyd) present this charming version of “Winter Wonderland,” a treat for the ears & eyes! Watch here:  https://youtu.be/j7kY9Tot6eU

Billy & Marilyn featuring Soldiers for the Second Coming bring a swingin’ “It Wouldn’t Be Christmas” as they remind us about “the reason for the season,” at this link: https://youtu.be/1fauCVAixwU 

Florence warmly sings “My Grown-Up Christmas List” live on West Coast Praze:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Cj1g-RkVks

Marilyn’s recording of “Oh Holy Night” is a fan favorite: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXq_BErKL1Q

A powerful “Solid Gold” duet with Marilyn & Donna Summer, “Oh Come All Ye Faithful”:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_WC7v4PlXU

Marilyn shared with us:  “This performance of ‘Sweet Little Jesus Boy’ in Washington, DC was a cherished moment.” Watch here:
https://youtu.be/S9xNbCT0Cyc

Marilyn & Bily were thrilled to perform 2 tunes with Jazz great Mel Torme:

Jingle Bells:  https://youtu.be/Z-c8QPROsJc

Sleigh Ride:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzg66UYG1ZE

Dick Clark presents Marilyn & Billy’s soulful Christmas Medley from ’78:

Christmas & New Year Blessings to our favorite stars, Marilyn & Billy, Florence, and LaMonte, remembering the beloved Ron, and to loyal fans & golden friends, the world over! —Robert-Allan Arno

Forever 5th Dimension by Arno, a production of The Soul of The Voice, Ltd, copyright 2008-2023, all rights reserved.

Valentine’s Music & Message from #MarilynBilly


#ValentinesDay
 What a lovely time so many special fans and friends like LaMonte & Mieko McLemore had with the 1st Couple of Pop n’ Soul, Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis, Jr. this weekend in Vegas! Today, we bring you their new Valentine’s video*, “Silly Love Songs.” With a poignant message, Marilyn & Billy express, “We lift our voices in honor of those whose voices have been silenced. When people become iconic in death, we fail to appreciate the great loss of happy, loving moments. Their joy and laughter are forgotten. This music is for the ‘Silly Love Songs’ our ‘blackbirds’ of every color will never be able to sing.”
~~Robert-Allan Arno, Forever 5th Dimension