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Florence LaRue: From the 5th Dimension Gives Tips on Aging Gracefully

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Florence LaRue is an American singer and actress, best known as an original member of the 5th Dimension.

In 1966, LaRue was approached by Lamonte McLemore and Marilyn McCoo to join their recently formed group the 5th Dimension. LaRue nearly always sang female lead on one song per album, with McCoo taking the lead on one song as well; otherwise she sang the alto voice parts along with McCoo's soprano, being featured prominently on Stoned Soul Picnic, or shared the lead with McCoo on songs including "Blowing Away", "Puppet Man", "Save the Country", and "Sweet Blindness". After McCoo's departure, LaRue was lead singer on hit songs including "Love Hangover" (1976). As a member of the 5th Dimension, LaRue received six Grammy Awards, including Grammy Award for Record of the Year for "Up, Up and Away" (1968) and "Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In" (1969).

Today she talks with MNM about her new book: Grace in Your Second Act: A Guide to Aging Gracefully. Filled with lessons learned over fifty years as a performer and lead singer for the legendary group, The 5th Dimension, Florence LaRue reminds us that it's never too late to start being the best you that God meant you to be happy and healthy, as well as physically, mentally and spiritually beautiful.

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