The 5th Dimension-"Soul & Inspiration" [Streaming-Bell/Legacy]

[Motown Eddie]

Info from The Second Disc.com-

The penultimate album from the original 5th Dimension - and their final album for Arista predecessor Bell Records - finally makes its long-overdue streaming debut this weekend, 50 years after its original year of release. Soul and Inspiration is a happily mixed bag with productions from the 5th's longest-running producer, Bones Howe, as well as John Florez, H.B. Barnum, Richard Cason, and the group members themselves. Their signature champagne soul sound enhances the Mann/Weil-penned title track and Eagles' chart-topping "Best of My Love," while they take on a grittier sound on such tracks as "Harlem" and "No Love in the Room."

Read more here-
The Weekend Stream: September 7, 2024 - The Second Disc

iTunes-
‎Soul & Inspiration [Expanded Edition] - Album by The 5th Dimension - Apple Music

Amazon-
Play Soul & Inspiration [Expanded Edition] by The 5th Dimension on Amazon Music

[carlo]

Thanks for the heads up, Motown Eddie!

I seem to remember seeing a video recently, where one of the producers of this LP were interviewed. They gave insight on Clive Davis's lack of support of the group, at that time.

[carlo]

Ah yes, here it is. The inside story from producer John Florez.

https://youtu.be/6rrqM8nCkCo?si=3cGs0eiJEfZgPKS6

[Motown Eddie]

Thanks for the heads up, Motown Eddie!

I seem to remember seeing a video recently, where one of the producers of this LP were interviewed. They gave insight on Clive Davis's lack of support of the group, at that time.

You're Welcome Carlo and thanks for posting the interview with The 5th Dimension's producer John Florez. Thanks to Clive Davis' lack of enthusiam for the group [because The 5th Dimension would not "suck up" to him], Arista Records lost what could've been a big hit for their label.

[jack020]

Lots of great productions on his YouTube pages;

https://www.youtube.com/@JOHNFLOREZ51446/videos

[Motown Eddie]

Lots of great productions on his YouTube pages;

https://www.youtube.com/@JOHNFLOREZ51446/videos

Wow; John Florez worked with a Lot of Acts and has a lot of stories to tell about the music business. Thanks for posting this Jack.

[RTA6226]

Clive didn't want Billy singing. Just RIDICULOUS!!!