A dinner/dance Saturday at the Chattanooga Convention Center promises an interesting celestial event: The group that promoted “Let the Sunshine In” will be in concert at the Harvest Moon Ball.
Florence LaRue and The 5th Dimension will perform at the fundraiser for Alexian Brothers Senior Neighbors, which serves Chattanooga’s aging population.
LaRue, an original member, has kept the quintet active since 1975 when the departure of original members Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr. began an ever-evolving lineup of personnel.
In its heyday, 1966 to 1976, the group had a string of Top 40 hits, including “Up, Up and Away,” “Stoned Soul Picnic,” “One Less Bell To Answer” and “(Last Night) I Didn’t Get To Sleep at All.”
“Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In” was one of two No. 1 hits for the group, according to Billboard charts (along with “Wedding Bell Blues”).