Soul & Inspiration is the ninth studio album by the American pop group the 5th Dimension. It was released in October 1974. "Soul & Inspiration'" reached No. 55 on the Billboard U.S. Hot R&B chart, but did not place on Billboard's Top 200 Album Chart. The album was the last 5th Dimension recording released on Bell Records, and also marked the end of the group's association with their longtime producer Bones Howe. The album tracks were produced by various people, including The 5th Dimension members themselves. With the exception of a few songs such as "Harlem," "My Song," and arguably "No Love in the Room," much of the album's production leaned heavily towards the adult contemporary and easy listening music genres. The inclusion of six previously unreleased tracks on the compact disc edition greatly improved the offering.
The 5th Dimension Marilyn McCoo - Soprano voice, lead vocals (track A3, B1, B2, CD track 14), background vocals Florence LaRue - Alto voice, lead vocals (track B4), background vocals Billy Davis Jr. - Baritone voice, lead vocals (tracks A4, B3, B5), background vocals Ron Townson - Tenor voice, lead vocals (CD track 15), background vocals Lamonte McLemore - Baritone and bass voice, background vocals
Hal Blaine – drums, percussion John Myles – drums, tambourine, percussion (track A1) Joe Osborn – bass guitar Artie Butler – piano, electric piano Dennis Budimir – electric and acoustic guitar Louis Shelton – electric guitar Bud Shank – alto saxophone Bob Alcivar – conductor
