Best remembered today for their early-'70s Columbia hit "We've Got to Get It on Again" and for writing the Association/Fifth Dimension hit "Never My Love." Don Addrisi and Dick Addrisi actually date back as a musical team to the 1950s. Their parents were part of a family acrobatic act, the Flying Addrisis, but Don and Dick chose music as their career, and by the mid-'50s, with the help from comedian Lenny Bruce, who was a fan, they got their first professional representation. The family was initially lured out to California by the prospect of Don and Dick getting parts on The Mickey Mouse Club -- that didn't work out, but they were eventually signed to Bob Keane's Del-Fi label, where they recorded a series of singles that veered from Everly Brothers style rock & roll to somewhat more cloying teen-pop numbers.
After further attempts at recording success on Imperial and Warner Brothers, they turned their attention to songwriting -- both were natural musicians and Don was a music school graduate, and they were signed to Valiant Records. During this period, they signed up a new vocal act called the Association, who eventually recorded "Never My Love," an Addrisi Brothers original that went to number two on the charts and put them permanently on the map of songwriters.
They re-emerged briefly as recording artists in their own right in the early '70s with a one-off hit single for Columbia entitled "We've Got to Get It on Again," and were probably most visible during that period as authors and singers of the title theme to the ABC series Nanny and the Professor -- their harmony singing was as good as ever. They continued working together until Don's death from cancer in 1984. -- by Bruce Eder
Hi Richard & Friends, I'm pleased to announce our latest, The Girls' Song Edition of FOREVER 5th DIMENSION--the monthly Blog-Magazine on my page. I feel this is one our best issues ever as we wave banners for those amazing women of The original 5th...as beautiful & vocally dexterous as ever, always giving 300% on stage & to the community-at-large with class & Godly grace.
You'll find a special salute to Marilyn McCoo's upcoming birthday (Sept. 30th) with lots of fun including "The One Less Egg to Fry Challenge" plus a Q & A and the link to our exciting new McCoo YouTube! And we check in with FlorenceLaRue, that Delightful Diva on stage with today's 5th!
Vince is being featured in the current issue of Country Weekly in the Listen Up! section.Also, as part of being featured they are letting all his fans download "Walkaway Joe" from their website. If you would like to purchase more songs by Vince Melamed you can do so on www.adroitrecords.com
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Thank you for the wonderful quote you provided for the all-new FOREVER 5th DIMENSION ANNIVERSARY EDITION as we celebrate both our first year of our globally popular Blog-Magazine and more importantly, Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis, Jr.'s 40th Wedding Anniversary!! Join the fun & festivities with rare photos, celebrity wishes, and even take "The Marilyn & Billy Name that Tune Challenge!"
We'll also link you to our latest YouTube featuring the un-vaulted version of "Soul & Inspiration" as part of our tribute to the dynamic duo! It's all at the Blog section on my page...see ya there...and THANKS for your support, enthusiasm and friendship...
You are truly part of a full-circle "Up-Up & Away" blessing,
FOREVER 5th DIMENSION presents our SUMMER SUNSHINE EXCLUSIVE: "Sound-sculpting with Mr. Bones & The 5th!" It's an ALL-NEW in-depth Q & A with The 5th's mega-producer, Bones Howe as we talk about the Grammy-winning quintet's most beloved Summer songs...of course the secrets behind Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In but fan favorites, too like Marilyn's "Open Your Window" and Billy's "Summer's Daughter!" Lots of rare photos, too. So surrey on down to the Blog section on my page and enjoy our Champagne Soul picnic! Blessings, Robert
How can I say thanks? Your awesome response to "Marilyn & Billy--From the Heart" was unprecedented! In the spirit of The official 40th Anniversary of The Age of Aquarius, we keep up the vibe of "harmony & understanding" that The 5th Dimension represents to this day by proudly presenting our latest GRACEFUL SOUL edition of FOREVER 5th DIMENSION, featuring a rare & unique archival interview with the lovely & candid, Miss Marilyn McCoo.
If you enjoyed our last edition, I think you'll savor our latest..it's "a groovy thing" (with rare photos & updated info too!). So "surrey on down" to the Blog section on my page and "let the sunshine in!"
Hey! Thank you for supporting my music. Check out my web site at www.vanessathompson.net and my music videos at www.youtube.com. One of my youtube videos is below for you to hear. If you like it, feel free to put it on your page and share it with your friends. There are also some banners on my page if you want to use them on your page. If you have Facebook, please add me. Some are putting me in their top friends. The support is really appreciated. Hope you like the new cover on Hollywood Celebrity Magazine. If you like my music, please add it to your play list for others to hear. Thank you :)
FOREVER 5th DIMENSION, the monthly tribute is proud to present the interview so many of you have requested... MARILYN & BILLY--FROM THE HEART!
With a feeling of harmony & unity in the air and some Valentine’s magic too, McCoo & Davis talk music, marriage, their faith & about Obama! The secrets of so many of the hits you love like "Wedding Bell Blues"...the dynamic duo even holds a mini Master Class in singing technique for this special interview!
So take a "beautiful balloon" to the Blog section on my page for a charming visit with Marilyn & Billy--from their hearts to yours!
"Soft & Warm, Wise & Wonderful, Oooooh, our Mystical, Magical, Nanny! Is there any magic in the things she does or could it be that nanny is in Love! (Ooh, is it magic?)" Man that Show and its Theme Song still knocks me out!
Glad for the Add, on an "Autumn (er, WINTER) Afternoon"...! (R.I.P. Don...!)
Hi Richard...Wishing you Christmas Peace & Blessings...From Robert & your good friends at FOREVER 5th DIMENSION--the Holiday Edition...where "Never My Love" is mentioned yet again!!
