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For all the secular success Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis, Jr., have enjoyed through the years- 7 Grammy awards, 15 gold, and 3 platinum albums, plus starring roles on television and stage, and sold-out concert, their relationship with God has much more importance to them. Their strong faith has guided them for many years, resulting in a 31-year marriage that is still going strong.
As lead vocalists of The 5th Dimension, they enjoyed success with such timeless classics as, "Up, Up, and Away," "Stoned Soul Picnic," "Worst That Could Happen," "Wedding Bell Blues," "One Less Bell To Answer," and "Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In." Yet, after a decade with the group, Marilyn & Billy had the courage to leave that security and set out on their own. Their second release as a duo, "You Don't Have To Be A Star," not only became a #1 hit, but also earned them a Grammy for Best R&B Vocal Performance by a Duo. The album, "I Hope We Get To Love In Time," was quickly certified gold.
That success peaked network television interest and CBS premiered the "Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis, Jr. Show" as a prime-time summer series in 1977. Marilyn & Billy roared into the 1980s as an international success. They headlined in Las Vegas, Lake Tahoe, and Atlantic City, played to SRO crowds in concerts across the country, and won the prestigious Grand Prize at the international Tokyo Music Festival. Back home, they were sought-after guests on every major television show.
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| I loved hearing you sing at Nurnburg, Germany, March 16, 2006 |
| Reviewer: Dennis Boyer
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I have thought often of that beatiful voice I heard singing "A rose in spanish harlem" in 1963 when I was in the Army w/53rd Ordinance Co. and a young man who we called Willie sang so beatiful and all my life since I've wanted to thank him for the joy in my heart that I have from that one song and how it has been my favorite song and wonderful feeling that I enjoy to this day. you inspired me for live at that enlisted club at Merrill Barracks.
Thank you and God Bless.,
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| MARILYN MCCOO BILLY DAVIS JR., October 9, 2010 |
Reviewer: LINDA A.FLORENCE
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| I saw you last night at THE SCHUSTER CENTER here in DAYTON OHIO(10-08-2010@8:00PM.It was one of the BEST times as an adult I'VE ENJOYED.I was completely SHOCKED at how "strong,rich,&beautiful" your voices ARE.I loved the "energy & passion" flowing from your performance.I could barely stay seated.I kept choking back "happy" tears.Even though I was born April 5 1962,I was singing almost every song right along with you.I'M a CHRISTIAN,I "truly" LOVE OUR LORD "JESUS"& OUR WONDERFUL FATHER "GOD".Thank you for the Curtis Mayfield song(you don't need no ticket,you just THANK the LORD)a CHANGE is coming.& MR DAVIS,SAM COOKE is smiling at how "GOOD" you sang his song."AWESOME"Here's my favorite 3 songs you sang last night,How do you keep the music playing?,Stone SOUL picnic,and I LOVE,LOVE,LOVE you for singing my "favorite" One less BELL to answer.Oh my "GOD" you guys ARE great.I was riding with my friend(KAY WILSON) who was sick(but came anyway)so I couldn't stay to see you or buy a CD.But I'M still singing & seeing you in my mind.My "HEART" WILL ALWAYS "LOVE" YOU.THANK YOU.May "GOD" continue to "BLESS & FAVOUR" YOUR LIVES...LINDA ANN FLORENCE |
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