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"'''5D (Fifth Dimension)'''" is a song by the American [[rock music|rock]] [[Musical ensemble|band]] [[The Byrds]], written by band member [[Roger McGuinn|Jim McGuinn]].<ref name="allmusic">{{cite web|title=5D (Fifth Dimension) review|publisher=[[Allmusic]]|url={{Allmusic|class=song|id=t2736485|pure_url=yes}}|accessdate=2009-11-28}}</ref> It was released as a [[Single (music)|single]] on June 13, 1966 and reached #44 on the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]] but failed to chart in the United Kingdom.<ref name="timeless3">{{cite book|author=Rogan, Johnny.|pages=544–546|year=1998|title=The Byrds: Timeless Flight Revisited|edition=2nd|publisher=Rogan House|isbn=0-9529540-1-X}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|author=Whitburn, Joel.|page=130|year=2008|title=Top Pop Singles 1955-2006|publisher=Record Research Inc|isbn=0-89820-172-1}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|author=Brown, Tony.|page=130|year=2000|title=The Complete Book of the British Charts|publisher=Omnibus Press|isbn=0-7119-7670-8}}</ref> The song was also included on the band's third album, ''[[Fifth Dimension (album)|Fifth Dimension]]'', released on July 18, 1966.<ref name="timeless3"/> "5D (Fifth Dimension)" followed the release of the band's influential "[[Eight Miles High]]" single and arguably took The Byrds' [[Psychedelic rock|psychedelic]] experimentation to even further extremes than their previous single had.<ref name="allmusic"/>
"'''5D (Fifth Dimension)'''" is a song by the American [[rock music|rock]] [[Musical ensemble|band]] [[The Byrds]], written by band member [[Roger McGuinn|Jim McGuinn]].<ref name="allmusic">{{cite web|title=5D (Fifth Dimension) review|publisher=[[Allmusic]]|url={{Allmusic|class=song|id=t2736485|pure_url=yes}}|accessdate=2009-11-28}}</ref> It was released as a [[Single (music)|single]] on June 13, 1966 and reached #44 on the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]] but failed to chart in the United Kingdom.<ref name="timeless3">{{cite book|author=Rogan, Johnny.|pages=544–546|year=1998|title=The Byrds: Timeless Flight Revisited|edition=2nd|publisher=Rogan House|isbn=0-9529540-1-X}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|author=Whitburn, Joel.|page=130|year=2008|title=Top Pop Singles 1955-2006|publisher=Record Research Inc|isbn=0-89820-172-1}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|author=Brown, Tony.|page=130|year=2000|title=The Complete Book of the British Charts|publisher=Omnibus Press|isbn=0-7119-7670-8}}</ref> The song was also included on the band's third album, ''[[Fifth Dimension (album)|Fifth Dimension]]'', released on July 18, 1966.<ref name="timeless3"/> "5D (Fifth Dimension)" followed the release of the band's influential "[[Eight Miles High]]" single and arguably took The Byrds' [[Psychedelic rock|psychedelic]] experimentation to even further extremes than their previous single had.<ref name="allmusic"/>


According to McGuinn, the song's lyrics were an attempt to explain [[Albert Einstein|Einstein]]'s [[Special relativity|theory of relativity]] and were directly inspired by the book ''1-2-3-4, More, More, More, More'' by Don Landis.<ref>{{cite web|title=Fifth Dimension|publisher=ByrdWatcher: A Field Guide to the Byrds of Los Angeles|url=http://ebni.com/byrds/lp5d.html|accessdate=2009-11-28}}</ref> In a 1966 interview with ''[[Hit Parader]]'' magazine the guitarist stated "It's sort of weird but...what I'm talking about is the whole universe, the fifth dimension, which is height, width, depth, time and something else. But there definitely are more dimensions than five. It's infinite. The fifth dimension is the threshold of scientific knowledge."<ref name="timeless">{{cite book|author=Rogan, Johnny.|pages=177–179|year=1998|title=The Byrds: Timeless Flight Revisited|edition=2nd|publisher=Rogan House|isbn=0-9529540-1-X}}</ref> Talking to Michael Ross of ''[[Creem]]'' magazine in 1970, McGuinn further explained the song's meaning: "'5D' was an ethereal trip into metaphysics, into an almost [[Muslim|Moslem]] submission to an [[Allah]], an almighty spirit, free-floating, the fifth dimension being the 'mesh' which Einstein theorized about. He proved theoretically - but I choose to believe it."<ref name="hjort">{{cite book|author=Hjort, Christopher.|page=95|year=2008|title=So You Want To Be A Rock 'n' Roll Star: The Byrds Day-By-Day (1965-1973)|publisher=Jawbone Press|isbn=1-906002-15-0}}</ref>
According to McGuinn, the song's lyrics were an attempt to explain [[Albert Einstein|Einstein]]'s [[Special relativity|theory of relativity]] and were directly inspired by the book ''1-2-3-4, More, More, More, More'' by Don Landis.<ref>{{cite web|title=Fifth Dimension |publisher=ByrdWatcher: A Field Guide to the Byrds of Los Angeles |url=http://ebni.com/byrds/lp5d.html |accessdate=2009-11-28 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090504212934/http://ebni.com/byrds/lp5d.html |archivedate=2009-05-04 }}</ref> In a 1966 interview with ''[[Hit Parader]]'' magazine the guitarist stated "It's sort of weird but...what I'm talking about is the whole universe, the fifth dimension, which is height, width, depth, time and something else. But there definitely are more dimensions than five. It's infinite. The fifth dimension is the threshold of scientific knowledge."<ref name="timeless">{{cite book|author=Rogan, Johnny.|pages=177–179|year=1998|title=The Byrds: Timeless Flight Revisited|edition=2nd|publisher=Rogan House|isbn=0-9529540-1-X}}</ref> Talking to Michael Ross of ''[[Creem]]'' magazine in 1970, McGuinn further explained the song's meaning: "'5D' was an ethereal trip into metaphysics, into an almost [[Muslim|Moslem]] submission to an [[Allah]], an almighty spirit, free-floating, the fifth dimension being the 'mesh' which Einstein theorized about. He proved theoretically - but I choose to believe it."<ref name="hjort">{{cite book|author=Hjort, Christopher.|page=95|year=2008|title=So You Want To Be A Rock 'n' Roll Star: The Byrds Day-By-Day (1965-1973)|publisher=Jawbone Press|isbn=1-906002-15-0}}</ref>


The song's abstract lyrics were largely interpreted by the band's audience as being about an [[Lysergic acid diethylamide|LSD]] [[Psychedelic experience|trip]], much to McGuinn's dismay.<ref name="timeless"/> The notion that the song was about [[Psychedelic drug|drugs]] was given further credence when it was singled out, within a month of its release, by ''[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]'' magazine as one of a recent spate of [[Pop music|pop]] songs containing references to illegal drug use.<ref name="timeless"/> As a result of these allegations, the song was banned by some radio stations in the U.S.<ref>{{cite book|author=Hjort, Christopher.|page=97|year=2008|title=So You Want To Be A Rock 'n' Roll Star: The Byrds Day-By-Day (1965-1973)|publisher=Jawbone Press|isbn=1-906002-15-0}}</ref>
The song's abstract lyrics were largely interpreted by the band's audience as being about an [[Lysergic acid diethylamide|LSD]] [[Psychedelic experience|trip]], much to McGuinn's dismay.<ref name="timeless"/> The notion that the song was about [[Psychedelic drug|drugs]] was given further credence when it was singled out, within a month of its release, by ''[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]'' magazine as one of a recent spate of [[Pop music|pop]] songs containing references to illegal drug use.<ref name="timeless"/> As a result of these allegations, the song was banned by some radio stations in the U.S.<ref>{{cite book|author=Hjort, Christopher.|page=97|year=2008|title=So You Want To Be A Rock 'n' Roll Star: The Byrds Day-By-Day (1965-1973)|publisher=Jawbone Press|isbn=1-906002-15-0}}</ref>
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The [[master recording]] of "5D (Fifth Dimension)" was [[Magnetic tape sound recording|taped]] on May 24 and 25, 1966, during [[Studio recording|sessions]] for the ''Fifth Dimension'' album, with [[Allen Stanton]] serving as [[Record producer|producer]].<ref name="timeless2">{{cite book|author=Rogan, Johnny.|pages=620–621|year=1998|title=The Byrds: Timeless Flight Revisited|edition=2nd|publisher=Rogan House|isbn=0-9529540-1-X}}</ref> The song features the [[Johann Sebastian Bach|Bach]]-influenced [[Electronic organ|organ]] and [[electric piano]] playing of Los Angeles [[composer]], [[arrangement|arranger]], [[record producer|producer]], and [[session musician]] [[Van Dyke Parks]].<ref name="timeless2"/><ref>{{cite book|author=Rogan, Johnny.|year=1996|title=Fifth Dimension (1996 CD liner notes)}}</ref> "5D (Fifth Dimension)" was a favorite of The Byrds' [[Bassist|bass player]], [[Chris Hillman]], who described it as "one of the greatest songs McGuinn has ever written."<ref name="hjort"/>
The [[master recording]] of "5D (Fifth Dimension)" was [[Magnetic tape sound recording|taped]] on May 24 and 25, 1966, during [[Studio recording|sessions]] for the ''Fifth Dimension'' album, with [[Allen Stanton]] serving as [[Record producer|producer]].<ref name="timeless2">{{cite book|author=Rogan, Johnny.|pages=620–621|year=1998|title=The Byrds: Timeless Flight Revisited|edition=2nd|publisher=Rogan House|isbn=0-9529540-1-X}}</ref> The song features the [[Johann Sebastian Bach|Bach]]-influenced [[Electronic organ|organ]] and [[electric piano]] playing of Los Angeles [[composer]], [[arrangement|arranger]], [[record producer|producer]], and [[session musician]] [[Van Dyke Parks]].<ref name="timeless2"/><ref>{{cite book|author=Rogan, Johnny.|year=1996|title=Fifth Dimension (1996 CD liner notes)}}</ref> "5D (Fifth Dimension)" was a favorite of The Byrds' [[Bassist|bass player]], [[Chris Hillman]], who described it as "one of the greatest songs McGuinn has ever written."<ref name="hjort"/>


Following its release, the song was performed sporadically during The Byrds' 1966 [[Rock concert|live concerts]], but was abandoned for most of the rest of the group's lifespan.<ref>{{cite book|author=Rogan, Johnny.|pages=591–614|year=1998|title=The Byrds: Timeless Flight Revisited|edition=2nd|publisher=Rogan House|isbn=0-9529540-1-X}}</ref> However, the song is frequently performed by McGuinn during his solo concerts and consequently appears on his 2007 [[live album]], ''Live From Spain''.<ref>{{cite web|title=Live From Spain product information|publisher=[[Sundazed Records]]|url=http://www.sundazed.com/product_info.php?products_id=886|accessdate=2009-11-28}}</ref> In addition to its appearance on the ''Fifth Dimension'' album, "5D (Fifth Dimension)" also appears on several Byrds' [[Compilation album|compilations]], including ''[[The Byrds' Greatest Hits]]'', ''[[History of The Byrds]]'', ''[[The Original Singles: 1965–1967, Volume 1]]'', ''[[The Byrds (box set)|The Byrds]]'', ''[[The Very Best of The Byrds]]'', ''[[The Essential Byrds]]'', and ''[[There Is a Season]]''.<ref name="allmusic"/>
Following its release, the song was performed sporadically during The Byrds' 1966 [[Rock concert|live concerts]], but was abandoned for most of the rest of the group's lifespan.<ref>{{cite book|author=Rogan, Johnny.|pages=591–614|year=1998|title=The Byrds: Timeless Flight Revisited|edition=2nd|publisher=Rogan House|isbn=0-9529540-1-X}}</ref> However, the song is frequently performed by McGuinn during his solo concerts and consequently appears on his 2007 [[live album]], ''Live From Spain''.<ref>{{cite web|title=Live From Spain product information |publisher=[[Sundazed Records]] |url=http://www.sundazed.com/product_info.php?products_id=886 |accessdate=2009-11-28 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090103024806/http://www.sundazed.com/product_info.php?products_id=886 |archivedate=2009-01-03 }}</ref> In addition to its appearance on the ''Fifth Dimension'' album, "5D (Fifth Dimension)" also appears on several Byrds' [[Compilation album|compilations]], including ''[[The Byrds' Greatest Hits]]'', ''[[History of The Byrds]]'', ''[[The Original Singles: 1965–1967, Volume 1]]'', ''[[The Byrds (box set)|The Byrds]]'', ''[[The Very Best of The Byrds]]'', ''[[The Essential Byrds]]'', and ''[[There Is a Season]]''.<ref name="allmusic"/>


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"5D (Fifth Dimension)" is a song by the American rock band The Byrds, written by band member Jim McGuinn.[1] It was released as a single on June 13, 1966 and reached #44 on the Billboard Hot 100 but failed to chart in the United Kingdom.[2][3][4] The song was also included on the band's third album, Fifth Dimension, released on July 18, 1966.[2] "5D (Fifth Dimension)" followed the release of the band's influential "Eight Miles High" single and arguably took The Byrds' psychedelic experimentation to even further extremes than their previous single had.[1]

According to McGuinn, the song's lyrics were an attempt to explain Einstein's theory of relativity and were directly inspired by the book 1-2-3-4, More, More, More, More by Don Landis.[5] In a 1966 interview with Hit Parader magazine the guitarist stated "It's sort of weird but...what I'm talking about is the whole universe, the fifth dimension, which is height, width, depth, time and something else. But there definitely are more dimensions than five. It's infinite. The fifth dimension is the threshold of scientific knowledge."[6] Talking to Michael Ross of Creem magazine in 1970, McGuinn further explained the song's meaning: "'5D' was an ethereal trip into metaphysics, into an almost Moslem submission to an Allah, an almighty spirit, free-floating, the fifth dimension being the 'mesh' which Einstein theorized about. He proved theoretically - but I choose to believe it."[7]

The song's abstract lyrics were largely interpreted by the band's audience as being about an LSD trip, much to McGuinn's dismay.[6] The notion that the song was about drugs was given further credence when it was singled out, within a month of its release, by Variety magazine as one of a recent spate of pop songs containing references to illegal drug use.[6] As a result of these allegations, the song was banned by some radio stations in the U.S.[8]

The master recording of "5D (Fifth Dimension)" was taped on May 24 and 25, 1966, during sessions for the Fifth Dimension album, with Allen Stanton serving as producer.[9] The song features the Bach-influenced organ and electric piano playing of Los Angeles composer, arranger, producer, and session musician Van Dyke Parks.[9][10] "5D (Fifth Dimension)" was a favorite of The Byrds' bass player, Chris Hillman, who described it as "one of the greatest songs McGuinn has ever written."[7]

Following its release, the song was performed sporadically during The Byrds' 1966 live concerts, but was abandoned for most of the rest of the group's lifespan.[11] However, the song is frequently performed by McGuinn during his solo concerts and consequently appears on his 2007 live album, Live From Spain.[12] In addition to its appearance on the Fifth Dimension album, "5D (Fifth Dimension)" also appears on several Byrds' compilations, including The Byrds' Greatest Hits, History of The Byrds, The Original Singles: 1965–1967, Volume 1, The Byrds, The Very Best of The Byrds, The Essential Byrds, and There Is a Season.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c "5D (Fifth Dimension) review". Allmusic. Retrieved 2009-11-28.
  2. ^ a b Rogan, Johnny. (1998). The Byrds: Timeless Flight Revisited (2nd ed.). Rogan House. pp. 544–546. ISBN 0-9529540-1-X.
  3. ^ Whitburn, Joel. (2008). Top Pop Singles 1955-2006. Record Research Inc. p. 130. ISBN 0-89820-172-1.
  4. ^ Brown, Tony. (2000). The Complete Book of the British Charts. Omnibus Press. p. 130. ISBN 0-7119-7670-8.
  5. ^ "Fifth Dimension". ByrdWatcher: A Field Guide to the Byrds of Los Angeles. Archived from the original on 2009-05-04. Retrieved 2009-11-28. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  6. ^ a b c Rogan, Johnny. (1998). The Byrds: Timeless Flight Revisited (2nd ed.). Rogan House. pp. 177–179. ISBN 0-9529540-1-X.
  7. ^ a b Hjort, Christopher. (2008). So You Want To Be A Rock 'n' Roll Star: The Byrds Day-By-Day (1965-1973). Jawbone Press. p. 95. ISBN 1-906002-15-0.
  8. ^ Hjort, Christopher. (2008). So You Want To Be A Rock 'n' Roll Star: The Byrds Day-By-Day (1965-1973). Jawbone Press. p. 97. ISBN 1-906002-15-0.
  9. ^ a b Rogan, Johnny. (1998). The Byrds: Timeless Flight Revisited (2nd ed.). Rogan House. pp. 620–621. ISBN 0-9529540-1-X.
  10. ^ Rogan, Johnny. (1996). Fifth Dimension (1996 CD liner notes).
  11. ^ Rogan, Johnny. (1998). The Byrds: Timeless Flight Revisited (2nd ed.). Rogan House. pp. 591–614. ISBN 0-9529540-1-X.
  12. ^ "Live From Spain product information". Sundazed Records. Archived from the original on 2009-01-03. Retrieved 2009-11-28. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)

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