Wedding Bell Blues
The 5th Dimension
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Bill I love you so I always will I look at you and see the passion eyes of May Oh but am I ever gonna see my wedding day? Oh I was on your side Bill when you were losin' I'd never scheme or lie Bill There's been no foolin' but kisses and love won't carry me till you marry me Bill Bill I love you so I always will and in your voice I hear a choir of carousels Oh but am I ever gonna hear my wedding bells? I was the one came runnin' when you were lonely I haven't lived one day not loving you only but kisses and love won't carry me till you marry me Bill Bill I love you so I always will and though devotion rules my heart I take no bows Oh but Bill you know I wanna take my wedding vows Come on Bill Come on Bill I got the wedding bell blues
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Written by: Laura Nyro
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12 facts about this song
Song-Writing Fact"Wedding Bell Blues" is written by Laura Nyro, a prolific composer and singer. Nyro is renowned for songs that blend varying musical styles, including R&B, pop, gospel, and jazz.
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Release FactLaura Nyro initially released the song "Wedding Bell Blues" in 1966.
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Cover FactThe song became a major hit when it was covered by the pop group The 5th Dimension in 1969.
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Chart factWhen The 5th Dimension covered "Wedding Bell Blues," it topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart for three weeks.
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Grammy FactThe 5th Dimension's version of the "Wedding Bell Blues" contributed to their winning a Grammy Award for "Record of the Year" in 1970.
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Song Theme Fact"Wedding Bell Blues" is about a woman who is frustrated that her boyfriend will not propose to her.
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Song Usage FactThe song "Wedding Bell Blues" has been used in multiple films and TV shows, including "The Nanny", "Friends" and "Gilmore Girls."
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Album FactThe song "Wedding Bell Blues" is featured on The 5th Dimension's fourth album, "The Age of Aquarius," which was released in 1969.
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Song Length FactThe 5th Dimension's version of "Wedding Bell Blues" is around 2 minutes and 44 seconds long.
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UK Chart FactDespite its success in the United States, "Wedding Bell Blues" only reached number 16 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Background FactThe song is noted for its 'bill' section, which comedically implies Nyro's distress in waiting for her lover 'Bill' to propose, which became a running joke as one of the members of The 5th Dimension was named 'Billy' Davis Jr.
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Video FactIn The 5th Dimension's music video for "Wedding Bell Blues," the band most humorously directed the song's lyrics towards band member Billy Davis Jr., who was indeed in a romantic relationship with fellow band member, Marilyn McCoo, at the time.
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