OT: Fifth Dimension - Love Hangover

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   I assume their version of the Diana Ross hit was a single-only release at the time, because I didn't see it listed on any of their albums on Discogs. It's listed on several VA comps, with various different running times. A promo 45 exists with a long version on the B-Side, so I'm wondering if anyone here knows if the single or extended promo version exist anywhere on CD. I have this strange feeling that at least some of those appearances on the VA comps might be re-recordings. Thank you for any help with this. I'm also surprised that this song has never been on any of their compilations. 

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thecdguy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Music Fan Joined: 14 August 2019 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 4	Post Options Post Reply Quote thecdguy Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: OT: Fifth Dimension - Love Hangover Posted: 24 June 2020 at 7:43am
	I assume their version of the Diana Ross hit was a single-only release at the time, because I didn't see it listed on any of their albums on Discogs. It's listed on several VA comps, with various different running times. A promo 45 exists with a long version on the B-Side, so I'm wondering if anyone here knows if the single or extended promo version exist anywhere on CD. I have this strange feeling that at least some of those appearances on the VA comps might be re-recordings. Thank you for any help with this. I'm also surprised that this song has never been on any of their compilations.
	Dan In Philly

LunarLaugh Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Music Fan Joined: 13 February 2020 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 9	Post Options Post Reply Quote LunarLaugh Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 24 June 2020 at 5:27pm
	Their version was actually released on the same day as Diana Ross' version. It's believed that Motown only put out Diana's recording of "Love Hangover" because The 5th Dimension had recorded it for single release and they didn't want an outside record label having the hit with their artist's song. Of course, Diana's version of it was the big number one hit and The 5th Dimension didn't even crack the top 40 (peaking at number 80), which was quite an embarrassment for their hot streak and is probably why it's not on any of their compilations. I don't think the flipside, "Will You Be There", has seen a proper digital release either. It's about time there was a "Complete Singles" compilation for The 5D.
	Listen to The Lunar Laugh!

Santi Paradoa Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Music Fan Joined: 17 February 2009 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 21	Post Options Post Reply Quote Santi Paradoa Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 24 June 2020 at 5:55pm
	There is a three disc singles CD compilation that Real Gone Music released at the end of 2016. That compilation omits this song for two reasons. It only covers 1966-1975 plus the "Love Hangover" 45 was released on the ABC label (when the vocal group was no longer on Bell).
	Santi Paradoa Miami, Florida

ChicagoBill Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Music Fan Joined: 06 November 2019 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 12	Post Options Post Reply Quote ChicagoBill Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 25 June 2020 at 7:57am
	Just in case it ever gets a CD release... My white label 'Promotion Copy', ABC-12181, lists 'Long' as 5:46, and actual 5:44. The other 'A' side does not designate it as 'Short' but lists as 3:40, and actual 3:41. -Bill.