They are best-known during the late 1960s and early 1970s for popularizing the hits "Up, Up and Away", "Wedding Bell Blues", "Stoned Soul Picnic", "One Less Bell to Answer", "(Last Night) I Didn't Get to Sleep at All", and "Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In", as well as the eponymous 5th Dimension and The Magic Garden LP recordings.
The five original members were Billy Davis, Jr., Florence LaRue, Marilyn McCoo, Lamonte McLemore, and Ron Townson. They have recorded for several different labels over their long careers. Their first work appeared on the Soul City label, which was started by Imperial Records/United Artists Records recording artist Johnny Rivers. The group would later record for Bell/Arista Records, ABC Records, and Motown Records.
Some of the songwriters popularized by The 5th Dimension later went on to careers of their own, especially Ashford & Simpson, who wrote "California Soul". The group is also notable for having more success with the songs of Laura Nyro than Nyro did herself, particularly in the cases of "Wedding Bell Blues", "Stoned Soul Picnic", and "Save the Country" The group also covered music by well known songwriters such as the song "One Less Bell to Answer", written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David. And perhaps best of all, they became great interpreters of the songs and music of Jimmy Webb, who penned their original mega-hit "Up, Up, and Away", including an entire recording of memorable Webb songs called The Magic Garden.
Go Where You Wanna Go
The 5th Dimension Lyrics
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You gotta go where you want to go
Do what you want to do
With whoever you want to do it with
[Chorus]
You don't understand
Three thousand miles, that's how far you'll go
And you said to me "please don't follow"
'Cause you gotta go where you want to go
Do what you want to do
With whoever you want to do it with
[Chorus]
You don't understand
That a girl like me can love just one man
You've been gone a week, and I tried so hard
Not to be the cryin' kind
Not to be the girl you left behind
[Chorus x3]
The 5th Dimension's song Go Where You Wanna Go has a simple message of empowering listeners to follow their dreams and desires. The chorus emphasizes the importance of making choices based on personal desires, rather than conforming to the expectations of others. The repetition of the lines "You gotta go where you want to go, do what you want to do, with whoever you want to do it with" serve as a reminder to prioritize personal happiness and freedom.
The lyrics also touch on the struggles of maintaining a long-distance relationship, with the singer expressing their longing for a loved one who is physically distant. The line "Three thousand miles, that's how far you'll go" highlights the immense distance and separation between them. The plea to "not be the girl you left behind" shows the effort the singer is putting into maintaining the relationship despite the distance.
Overall, Go Where You Wanna Go is a message of empowerment and a reminder to prioritize personal desires and happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
You gotta go where you want to go
You must follow your own path and choose your own journey
Do what you want to do
You should do what makes you happy and fulfilled
With whoever you want to do it with
You have the freedom to spend time with whomever you choose
You don't understand
You are not comprehending my feelings and thoughts
That a girl like me can love just one man
I am capable of loving just one person, despite what you may believe
Three thousand miles, that's how far you'll go
You are willing to travel great distances to find what you are looking for
And you said to me "please don't follow"
You are asking me not to follow you on this journey
'Cause you gotta go where you want to go
You are emphasizing the importance of following your own path
You've been gone a week, and I tried so hard
You have been absent for a week, and I have been making a conscious effort to be strong
Not to be the cryin' kind
I have been trying not to cry and show my vulnerability
Not to be the girl you left behind
I am trying to move forward and not be defined by the fact that you left me
Chorus
Reiterating the importance of personal freedom and chasing one's dreams
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOHN EDMUND ANDREW PHILLIPS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Penelope Pitstop
I just heard this group on the radio. This band is it. Marilyn McCoo has a beautiful voice. In fact, they all do. So glad I found them on here!
MJ H
They`re really fab
Stephen DeBarre
The 5th Dimension are the “best” group! Their harmony is outstanding!
Apex Joe
I just 😍 Marilyn McCoo !
Dennis Johnson
Back in the day I saw this group at least 3 times and I can tell you both ladies looked great....as a matter of fact the whole group ROCKED.
richie gonzalez
The greatest singing group of all time!!!!
Therone Dawson
Yes Marylin McMcoo is stunningly beautiful and Florence LaRue is not bad on the eyes.
shuroom57
So glad you're satisfied. By the way, you DO know that this is a MUSICAL upload, don't you?
Donna Lombardo
Love the fifth dimension my favourite group
Timothy Flyte
Thanks to Johnny Rivers , signing this group to his label and bringing the Jimmy Webb .