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"(Last Night) I Didn't Get to Sleep at All" – The 5th Dimension

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Top Ten hit in the US, Canada, and Australia, recorded by the popular American vocal group, the 5th Dimension.

Songwriter Tony Macaulay first pitched "(Last Night) I Didn't Get to Sleep at All" to the Carpenters. They told Macaulay they loved the song and initially agreed to record it, but later had second thoughts because it mentioned the use of a sleeping pill. The songwriter subsequently edited out the reference.

However, Macaulay was unhappy with the change, and when he was contacted the following week by the 5th Dimension’s record producer, he offered the song to the group. They performed it as it was originally written.
I’m not much of a Carpenter’s fan, so secretly happy that we have a nice 5th Dimension song instead. 😸🎶

Thank you, sleeping pill. 😜
Rutterman · 46-50, M
@Vivaci Oh, I'm sorry. 😬

Idk, she might have.

The Carpenters (Richard and Karen) didn't like their clean-cut image, from what I understand. I suspect it was their record producer or manager who was responsible for their "second thoughts" on the song. They had readily agreed to do it when it was first presented to them.
@Rutterman Aah!!! Thank you for the thoughtful response, Pah. ❤️
Rutterman · 46-50, M
@Vivaci You're very welcome. 😊
I love this song. Cannot imagine the Carpenters would have done a better job with it. Is that Marilyn McCoo singing lead? I am singing to it now, Rutterman. Thank you for this musical posting.
Rutterman · 46-50, M
@PoetryNEmotion Karen Carpenter was a fine singer and I'm sure she would have done a good job with the song, but I agree that it couldn't have been any better than the 5th Dimension's performance. They were perfect for the song, in my opinion.

Yes, that is Marilyn McCoo singing lead.

You're welcome. Thank you for your comments. 😎
Dino11 · M
One of my favorite groups from the 60's.
Rutterman · 46-50, M
@Dino11 Mine too. I never get tired of listening to their music.
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Lilymoon · F
Great song I like when she sings "Won't you marry me Biiiiiiilllllll" 😅

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Rutterman · 46-50, M
@Lilymoon I love Marilyn McCoo's voice. She sings so clearly that there's never any problem understanding the lyrics. This isn't true for a lot of singers.

Oh yeah, "Wedding Bell Blues" is a classic. 😎 🎶
Lilymoon · F
@Rutterman Defo..

 
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