The Fifth Dimension – The Fifth Dimension Live

The Fifth Dimension – The Fifth Dimension Live

Experience the polished harmonies, soulful vocals and infectious pop sound of one of America's most celebrated vocal groups with The Fifth Dimension – The Fifth Dimension Live. This live collection captures the group's dynamic stage repertoire, bringing together a mixture of soul, pop and contemporary vocal classics alongside songs closely associated with The Fifth Dimension's celebrated career.

The Fifth Dimension rose to prominence during the late 1960s with their distinctive combination of soul, pop, R&B, sunshine pop and sophisticated vocal harmonies. Their ability to cross musical boundaries made them one of the defining American vocal groups of the era, scoring major international successes with songs including “Up, Up And Away,” “Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In,” “Wedding Bell Blues” and “One Less Bell To Answer.”

This live set demonstrates the breadth of their repertoire. The opening “Going Out Of My Head” leads into a spirited version of Aretha Franklin's “Respect,” followed by “Going Through The Motions” and the familiar pop favourite “The Beat Goes On.” The group then moves through material including “Ode To Billie Joe,” “Use Your Head” and “Monday, Monday,” showcasing the tight vocal arrangements that became a hallmark of The Fifth Dimension sound.

The second side continues with a mixture of romantic ballads, upbeat pop and soul-influenced performances. “The Way I Feel About You,” “Everybody Wants To Call You Sweetheart” and “You Never Cry Like A Lover” highlight the group's softer vocal side, while “Shake Your Tambourine” brings a more energetic, rhythm-driven feel to the performance.

The closing run of “If That's The Way You Want It,” “Be Good To One Another,” “Know It Like Your Name” and “Hurry Sundown” gives the album an appealing mixture of contemporary pop and soulful vocal performance. It is a particularly enjoyable set for listeners interested in the group's live sound rather than their better-known studio recordings.

For collectors of The Fifth Dimension, classic soul, vocal harmony, 1960s and 1970s pop, R&B and vintage live recordings, The Fifth Dimension Live offers an entertaining overview of the group's stage repertoire. With familiar favourites sitting alongside deeper album tracks, it provides a fascinating snapshot of a group renowned for bringing sophisticated vocal pop to a mass audience.

Tracklist

Side A

1. Going Out Of My Head
2. Respect
3. Going Through The Motions
4. The Beat Goes On
5. Ode To Billie Joe
6. Use Your Head
7. Here We Are Falling In Love Again
8. Monday, Monday

Side B

1. The Way I Feel About You
2. Everybody Wants To Call You Sweetheart
3. Shake Your Tambourine
4. You Never Cry Like A Lover
5. If That's The Way You Want It
6. Be Good To One Another
7. Know It Like Your Name
8. Hurry Sundown