With No. 1 songs including “Up, Up and Away,” “Wedding Bell Blues,” “One Less Bell to Answer,” “Last Night I Didn’t Get to Sleep At All,” and the iconic “Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In,” The 5th Dimension is recognized as one of the most prolific R&B groups in musical history.

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The 5th Dimension

Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts

Florence LaRue, an original and continuing member of The 5th Dimension, knew from the beginning that what they had was something special. “The moment I got into the group, I believed there was hope and promise, “she told American Songwriter. “I didn’t want to be a part of anything that was just for fun.”

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In 1967, a little-known vocal group called the 5th Dimension recorded the song “Up, Up and Away” which catapulted the group to instant stardom. Countless magazine covers, world tours and several Grammys later, The 5th Dimension is recognized as one of the most prolific soul, R&B groups in musical history. They have made over 25 million in sales with 22 Top 40 hits and five No.1 songs, including “Up, Up and Away,” “Wedding Bell Blues,” “One Less Bell to Answer,” “Last Night I Didn’t Get to Sleep At All,” and the iconic “Aquarius/ Let the Sunshine In.

The 5th Dimension

Nov 22, 2024