David Soul grandfathers were evangelists. Dr. Solberg was also Senior Representative for Lutheran World Relief during the reconstruction of Germany after the Second World War from 1949 until 1956. Because of this, the family moved frequently during Soul's youth. Soul attended Augustana College, University of the Americas in Mexico City and the University of Minnesota. At 19, he turned down a professional baseball contract with the Chicago White Sox in order to study political science. While in Mexico, inspired by students who taught him to play the guitar, Soul changed his direction and decided to follow his passion for music. His first
Greatest Hits (Soul City) with Bell Records. "Greatest Hits" remained in print until replaced by Bell Records' 1972 compilation album, "Greatest Hits on Earth" which confirmed The 5th Dimension's enduring popularity by charting at #14 in the year of its release. "Greatest Hits on Earth" remained in print for decades. Of note: Side One Side Two Greatest Hits (Soul City) Greatest Hits is the first compilation album by American pop group The 5th Dimension, released in 1970 by Soul City. It includes all but two of their charting singles to date: "Go Where You Wanna Go", their first Top 20 record in the USA,