Up, Up and Away
The 5th Dimension
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Would you like to ride in my beautiful balloon Would you like to ride in my beautiful balloon We could float among the stars together, you and I For we can fly, we can fly Up, up and away My beautiful, my beautiful balloon The world's a nicer place in my beautiful balloon It wears a nicer face in my beautiful balloon We can sing a song and sail along the silver sky For we can fly, we can fly Up, up and away My beautiful, my beautiful balloon Suspended under a twilight canopy We'll search the clouds for a star to guide us If by some chance you find yourself loving me We'll find a cloud to hide us We'll keep the moon beside us Love is waiting there in my beautiful balloon Way up in the air in my beautiful balloon If you'll hold my hand we'll chase your dream across the sky For we can, fly we can fly Up, up and away My beautiful, my beautiful balloon Balloon Up, up, and away
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Written by: Jimmy Webb
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22 facts about this song
Authorship"Up, Up and Away" was composed and written by Jimmy Webb.
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PerformersThe song was performed by the 5th Dimension, an American popular music group known for their vocal harmonies.
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InstrumentalistsThe instrumentalists on "Up Up and Away" were The Wrecking Crew, an influential group of session musicians.
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Grammy Awards"Up, Up and Away" was a major commercial and critical success. It won four Grammy Awards, including Record of the Year and Song of the Year in 1968.
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Chart SuccessThe song reached the Top 10 in the music charts of several countries, peaking at number 7 on the U.S Billboard Hot 100.
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InterpretationAlthough many consider the song to be about the joy of flying in a hot air balloon, Jimmy Webb has stated that it is actually a metaphorical song about escape and the pursuit of happiness.
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Pop Culture Reference"Up, Up and Away" has been heavily referenced in pop culture, including being featured in movies, TV shows, and advertising campaigns over the years.
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Album Title"Up, Up and Away" was not only a single but also the title of the 5th Dimension's debut album.
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Cover VersionsSeveral artists have covered the song throughout the years, including Frank Sinatra, Andy Williams, and Diana Ross & the Supremes, indicating its timeless appeal.
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Song DurationThe original recorded version of "Up, Up and Away" runs approximately 2 minutes and 40 seconds long.
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Song GenreThe song is categorized as pop, R&B, soul, psychedelic pop, and sunshine pop.
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Public Reception"Up, Up and Away" was received positively by the public and critics alike, with Billboard describing it as "an ultra-modern disk for the youngsters with enough story interest for the adults".
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Songwriting and Production"Up, Up and Away" was written by American songwriter Jimmy Webb. It was one of the first songs that brought him to prominence in the music industry.
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Artist PerformanceThe song was performed by the pop group The 5th Dimension. This music group was known for their unique blend of pop tunes, soulful harmonies, and psychedelic influences.
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Recording MusiciansThe studio recording of "Up, Up and Away" was backed by the renowned group of session musicians known as The Wrecking Crew. This group was responsible for many of the biggest hits from the 60s and 70s.
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Release Data"Up, Up and Away" was released in 1967 as part of The 5th Dimension's album of the same name.
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and it topped the Adult Contemporary chart in the USA.
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Critical Acclaim"Up, Up and Away" won multiple Grammy Awards in 1968, including Record of the Year and Song of the Year. It was also nominated for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals.
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Cultural ImpactThe song has been often used in popular culture, especially in anything involving air travel, due to its uplifting and airy feel.
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Cover VersionsNumerous artists have covered "Up, Up and Away," over the years, including Frank Sinatra, Dionne Warwick, and The Supremes.
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Song InspirationJimmy Webb was apparently inspired to write "Up, Up and Away" after seeing a hot-air balloon advertisement.
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Signature SongDespite The 5th Dimension having many other hits, "Up, Up and Away" is often considered their signature song due to its immense popularity and recognizability.
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