Blowing Away
The 5th Dimension
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You ole fire, I'm mad with desire, You're my favorite one. You got me cookin' with the fever, Got me runnin' for the sun. Uh-huh, runnin' for the sun, I feel so high, I feel like I may Go blowin' away (go blowin' away) blowin' away. Blow, blow, blowin' away (blow, blow, blowin' away). My well meaner, my day fancy dreamer Oh, what can it be? Well, it's something like a power, Like a hold, and it's holdin' me. Uh-huh, and it's holdin' me, I feel so high, I feel like I may Go blowin' away (blowin' away) blowin' away. Blow, blow, blowin' away (blow, blow, blowin' away) Blow, blow, blowin' away. My long laster, my soft-hearted master Ain't been born and bred. But he's standin' in my doorway in my mind Up above my, up above, up above my head, Up above my head, up above my head, I feel so high, I feel like I may Go blowin' away, blowin' away, (blowin' away) Blowin' away, blowin' away, blowin' away Blow, blow, blowin' away, (blowin' away, blow, blow, Blowin away, blow, blow, blowin' away), blowin' away, Blow, blow, blowin' away, blow, blow, blowin' away, Blow, blow, blowin' away...
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Written by: LAURA NYRO
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10 facts about this song
Artist OriginLaura Nyro, the songwriter of "Blowing Away," was an acclaimed American singer-songwriter from the Bronx, New York, known for her distinctive blend of pop, jazz, and soul.
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Songwriter CredentialsLaura Nyro is renowned for her creative prowess, having written many songs throughout the 1960s and 1970s that became hits for other artists, including "Blowing Away."
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Album Fact"Blowing Away" was a part of the 5th Dimension's 1969 album "The Age of Aquarius," which peaked at number 2 on the US Billboard 200 and was one of the top albums of that year.
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Chart Ranking"Blowing Away" was a successful single for The 5th Dimension. It reached the top 20 in the US Billboard Hot 100 and peaked at number 21 in the charts.
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Member RecognitionThe 5th Dimension, a five-member group, includes Billy Davis, Jr., Florence LaRue, Marilyn McCoo, Lamonte McLemore, and Ron Townson - all of whom gave voice to "Blowing Away."
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Genre"Blowing Away" falls under the genre of pop and soul, and it is widely recognized for its upbeat and powerful vocal harmonies, emblematic of The 5th Dimension's style.
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Cover SongThe 5th Dimension's rendition of "Blowing Away" is a cover, as the song was originally penned by Laura Nyro, featuring in her 1967 debut studio album "More Than a New Discovery."
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Award-winning Singer-SongwriterLaura Nyro was posthumously inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, highlighting her significant contribution to music, which includes memorable songs like "Blowing Away."
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Additional Covers"Blowing Away" was also covered by Barbra Streisand on her 1970 album "ButterFly," demonstrating the song's appeal among various music artists.
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Widespread InfluenceDespite not gaining significant commercial success as a singer, Laura Nyro's artistry and songwriting skills, evident in tracks like "Blowing Away," significantly influenced many popular musicians of her generation and beyond, including Elton John, Joni Mitchell, and Todd Rundgren.
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