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DEL
BUDDHA's Birthday
Friday 28-Apr-2000 19:05:29
Everyone go to www.buddharecords.com and wish Buddha a happy 1st birthday.
While you're there be sure to
ask Buddha for all the Tony Orlando & Dawn albums on CD.
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coachdriver
KNOCK 3 TIMES
Friday 28-Apr-2000 06:51:25
would like a 45 of knock 3 times or cd.where can i find one?
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Jeannette
Gruszka-Przybysz
Tony's Drummer
Thursday 27-Apr-2000 12:41:51
Hi All Haven't
been to a Tony show since 1992 in Vegas at the Golden Nugget.
Is Timothy Pope still drummer?
Thanks!
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Tara
Atlantic City
Thursday 27-Apr-2000 11:41:30
I was a huge fan of Tony's when I was 13 years old. I had pictures of him
all over my bedroom walls every
album whatever I could get my
hands on. The promotional pictures from the record store when his new
albums came out. I dressed like him for Halloween that year and would
never miss a show. I would sit in front of the tv and tape the shows with
my cassette recorder when he was on the Mike Douglas and Dinah Shore
shows. Few years later
I had the opportunity to see Tony perform in Barnum in New York City. I
waited three hours for him to come out but he never did.
Well many years went by married
children so on. Two weeks ago I was reading the paper and I saw
that Tony was appearing at the Tropicana and I said to my husband
"Tony Orlando is in AC this weekend." He said
"Do you want to go?" I said
"Get out of here." He called and we got second row seats.
The two people never came so I sat up front. I thought that I was going to
have a heart attack. My
husband asked the guard if it was possible to see him for an autograph and
he said no. My husband who
knew what Tony means to me and my great childhood memories
kept asking near the stage studio door and I finally got to meet
Tony in his dressing room. I got to the door and saw him and said
"Oh my God it's you." One
of the most happiest moments of my life and I have many.
He was wonderful personable and ever so cute.
Then to find out that Sunday night he was going to be on Vh1
what an Orlando weekend. It
is so great to be able to go back to when you were a kid and fall in love
with him all over again. That
Wednesday my husband brought home a Tony CD and I have not stopped playing
it and I cannot wait to see him again.
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Julie
Tony and Carman
Sunday 23-Apr-2000 14:47:51
I enjoyed listening to Carman's CD Mission 3:16. There was a song on
that CD that Tony sang- it was great!
Will there be any other Christian songs or CDs of just Tony's work
released?
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Dave
Does Tony have a famous brother?
Sunday 23-Apr-2000 13:45:56
Is it true that Geraldo Rivera is Tony's brother.
I thought I heard it one time or
was I dreaming.
Please let me know either way. If it is true
could you let me know where I could find facts to back it up. Thank
You Thank You Very
Much.
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Tony
Sunday 28-May-2000 09:43:33
My girlfriend says that Tony Orlando committed suicide not too long after
Freddie Prince did. Correct her if she's wrong.
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Stella
Tropicana
Saturday 22-Apr-2000 01:25:51
Hi Everyone!
I have to agree with
Del on this one. There's not much more I can add. Although I did get a little nervous when Maria handed him the rose
and he kissed her. For a moment there I thought she was going to pull him
right off the stage. (LOL) I do want to Thank Pat
Sue & Jo for helping to make this a most memorable weekend. It
wouldn't have been the same without you guys.
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DEL
ATLANTIC CITY
Friday 21-Apr-2000 18:50:04
Not much more I can add but
to echo just what a great weekend it was. Tony and the guys were great as
always. It was nice to see all the fans. I was amazed how just how many of
us are turning out for shows and
the group is growing! Didn't get to visit with Tony this time but saw some of the guys after the shows
and I was so thrilled at getting to meet Hank Medress Saturday
night. Can't wait for next time!
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Jo
Tropicana Memories!
Wednesday 19-Apr-2000 23:56:33
Hi Everyone! Well
just as Pat and Sue said Atlantic
City was a blast!!! The weekend began with its own adventure; what was
beginning to seem impossible had a very happy ending. Try finding someone
in Manhattan who you've never met before
talking on a cell phone while the both of you are moving
(on streets occupied by cranes and one way signs!) But do thank goodness for cell phones Pat and I were finally brought together!
What on earth did we all do before cell phones?
The drive down to Atlantic City was another adventure in itself! Being
deceived by Starbucks signs and getting caught up in torrential downpours
let alone watching Pat aim her coins into all those toll baskets!
We arrived at the Tropicana just in time to head down to dinner (with what
I thought was a surprise) with my old pal
Sue D. Seems she knew all about my coming down to AC and all the
while I was thinking I'd be surprising the heck out of her! (I owe you one
guys big time!) With no time
to spare we made it down to
the showroom elegantly
dressed and adorned by very very
beautiful leis flown in all the way from Hawaii! It was nice to say hello
again to Denise Diane
Sue Darlene and Del.
And who could ever imagine that such meaningful friendships were just
beginning with Stella and Marie! (oops
sorry that's
STELLLLLLLLA!) Minutes later that
one and only voice from behind the curtain was welcoming all to Atlantic
City and a very dapper Tony came out singing I've Got Rhythm as only Tony
and The Boys Can followed by
an unforgettable Tie A Yellow Ribbon. You know
no matter how many times you hear Tony sing his "signature
songs" each and every time seems like a first. Tony worked his magic
and began doing his 50's rendition accompanied
by his buddy Johnny Petillo.
Man can these two work a
crowd! And Pat you are so
right in hoping they'd do some West Coast shows together
perhaps they can be convinced to go on the road together from now
on!
Tony was again highly complimented by his band. A new member of the band was introduced
playing piano only adding to the beauty of the Lefty Brothers and as Tony
calls them "The Right
Brothers". Billy does a new solo from the Rolling Stones
which convinced me that Mick Jagger has nothing whatsoever on Billy
but maybe a few years! And hopefully
just as Kerry Tracy and Billy have all had their turns at doing solos
I think it's only right for David to be given his turn at showing
his own magic on those keyboards! What a show!!
Later while waiting backstage
for our time with Tony we had
some special time talking with Johnny Petillo
Hank Medras and Toni (with an i).
We entered the green room singing Happy Birthday to Pat
with Tony joining in and proudly announcing that it was his second
time in singing to Pat only
this time he gave away her age! Tony gave us all his autographs and
posed for some pictures (again with a little lecturing and instruction on
how to take the pictures) and then had to leave as they were closing up
the backstage area.
And speaking about closing; as Pat said
we closed the lounge on Saturday night. Imagine that? Closing a
lounge? At a casino? On a
Saturday night? Go figure. But we didn't close it without sharing some
good laughs with Johnny Petillo and Barbara
David Kerry and Tony's
other brother Steven. We
enjoyed watching many of the casino's night owls in action
especially those fond of dancing and all of the other beauties as
well. Best of all some very
special friendships began while
old friendships grew even closer. If only Maria stayed awake
she could have witnessed my rendition of I Who Have Nothing! (LOL
my knees are still sore!)
Sunday night was just a brilliant continuation (even with just two hours
of sleep!) except that Tony was even more energized than the night before!
Denise Diane
Sue Pat and I all got
our moments in the sun singing along with Tony to "Sweet Gypsy
Rose" and even Denise H's family got their moment while doing the
50's tunes with Tony and Johnny. The crowd was totally taken up with each
and every number and gave Tony a well deserved standing ovation at the
close of the show.
All too soon it was time for
me to head on home but the
memories will live on and on. thanks.
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The
song "Grandma's Hands"
Wednesday 19-Apr-2000 21:28:30
Does anyone know where I can find the song "Grandma's Hands"
that Tony Orlando & Dawn used to sing on one of their albums.
I can't remember which album it was.
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pat@friends-of-toad.com
On the Boardwalk in Atlantic City...
Wednesday 19-Apr-2000 08:38:57
It may be impossible to post this as one
but I will try. It is
difficult to put into words everything that happened in Atlantic City this
past weekend. The three days
turned into one continuous one. It
was a weekend full of friends and fun that will be hard to beat.
What a memorable Birthday!
Friday night I was 45 minutes late for the show as I was stuck in Manhattan waiting for a missing FedEx
delivery at my hotel. That
delayed my departure for 2 hours. It
was a wild ride down to Atlantic City
which included me changing clothes and putting on makeup while
driving. The velour seats
almost defeated me. Luckily
it was dark the roads
were empty and no State Troopers around.
I skipped the nylons though. I
thought that would really get me killed.
I made it albeit a bit
disheveled.
I left the car with the valet and went straight to the showroom.
Billy was doing his Rolling Stones number when I walked in.
My seat was still open and surprisingly it was right next to Sue D. I had the advantage in
this case of knowing what she
looked like from the Millennium celebration page on this site and
surprised her when I turned to her and said
"Oh come on Sue get
into it." She said she
knew it the moment she saw the color of my fingernails.
It was a weekend of surprises.
The part of the show I saw was great. The opening night audience
was full of energy as was
Tony. After the show everyone who waited went backstage
visited with Tony and
took photos.
That night backstage Tony
sang a rousing chorus of Happy Birthday to me just before midnight since
my birthday was now rapidly approaching.
Conversations in the room ran the full gamut.
We covered serious subjects like the Elian Gonzales issue and
Tony's surgery as well as
humorous ones. Mike
the backstage security guard did his Jay Leno impressions
which inspired Tony to tell us a story about Jay Leno and Tony's
son Jon. LOL!!!
Too too funny. He went
on telling more true-life funny stories that night! He even showed everyone his scar from his recent gall
bladder surgery. The scar
looks well healed. No one
else volunteered to show theirs even
though some other people had the same surgery.
LOL!!!
I had the opportunity to speak for a while with Toni Mason
from the William Morris Agency who is currently working with Tony.
She was updating me on the progress of the new CD.
We will release further information when it is available.
Toni was a member of the Angels. Most of you will remember their
hit song "My Boyfriend's Back."
She did an impromptu version of the song following the show and Sue
and I did a darned good job of the background clapping part of the song
for her while she was singing. Toni
was concerned that I had to drive back to Manhattan for a meeting in the
morning but I assured her that I would have no problem
especially since my body clock was in a time zone 6 hours earlier.
Right now though I
have to admit that my body clock doesn't know where I am!
Later Sue and I went out for
a light snack before I hit the road back to Manhattan. It took the hotel 40 minutes to find my car though.
Apparently there was some confusion on my arrival and dash to the
showroom. I had a ticket for
the car but first they tried
to give me a new BMW (with the sticker still in the window--tempting) and
then a Jeep Cherokee. Finally
they came over and asked me what kind of car it was and its license plate
number. On a rental? I
may be good with numbers but I don't memorize rental car license plates.
I gave as much info as I could remember and they went off looking
again. Anthony
the doorman and a
native New Yorker kept me company and we chatted while waiting for the
car. He gave me excellent
directions back to Manhattan and I arrived in time to grab a quick 2-hour
nap before my meeting.
Later that afternoon I picked up Jo at Penn Station for the drive back
down to AC. It was truly a
comical afternoon--me driving around the streets of New York talking on a
cellphone with her on another cellphone
each saying--"So where are you now?"
This went on an extraordinary amount of time as it must have been "Let's Block the Streets with
Cranes Day" in New York--there were cranes blocking 7th Avenue and
also W 34th and on top of everything else it was raining. Oh Boy! was this going to be a fun day!
Happy Birthday to me…I finally pulled into the curb in front of a
Chinese restaurant and waited for Jo to find me.
It's best not to have two moving objects trying to locate one
another. We eventually found
each other and headed on down to AC.
Jo had no clue I was in AC the night before so we chatted about
general things along the way. What
a joy it was to see gas prices well under $2 a gallon.
I was thrilled every time I had to fill up at $1.45 a gallon. It was exciting for me!!!
But the Toll Roads!!! Come
on now. How can you get
anywhere if you have to keep stopping every few miles along the way?
I was getting pretty good at shooting the coins into the basket.
Jo would have been proud of me; on the way back it was taking less
time for the light to turn green.
I had leis flown in from Hawaii for my Birthday--which was the missing
FedEx package mentioned earlier and pulled one out to bring to Sue who was
waiting in the Lobby. We ran
into Tony's Aunt Ena and Uncle Chi Chi in the elevator who spent the ride
down admiring the lei. They were backstage that night as well and we ran
into them again later that night and had a chance to talk for a while. In fact people were stopping me along the way to see it.
We found Sue in the lobby; I gave her a traditional lei
presentation and that's when Jo heard the story about Friday night.
We went into the coffee shop and talked story (as we say in the
Islands). After everyone had
their usual we went up to my
room to get ready for the show. Sue
was the official countdown timekeeper for us as she was ready to go
but we had lots to do. She
kept us on time. Thanks again
Sue! We all went down to the
showroom dressed to the nines and wearing our leis--I had on mine as well
as the leis for Tony and Toni (I had promised one to her the night
before).
I waited to give Tony his lei until after the concert spot because leis
wouldn't survive being crushed repeatedly.
There is no telling what someone in the audience will do.
After the Herculean efforts I went through to get them there
find them when they were lost
and keep them alive I
wanted them to have a chance. He
wore it for the rest of the show and even if I do say so myself
he looked fantastic! Picture
to follow. Toni commented
that it even matched the handkerchief in his tux pocket.
This was the first time I had the chance to see Johnny Petillo perform in
the show. What a fabulous
voice and great entertainer! He
sure can work that stage! I
loved the additional songs in the show too--You Belong to Me
Tears On My Pillow Silhouette.
I wish Johnny would consider doing some of the shows on the West
Coast too! Now we just need
to get Tony to work in Bless You and Halfway to Paradise into the show!
Saturday was full of Birthday Wishes from everyone there that I knew (and
some that I didn't) and after the show we went backstage for conversation
and pictures. Tony again sang
Happy Birthday to me--commenting to everyone proudly that he was the first
to do so last night. Backstage
it seemed that everyone--band members
crew hotel employees
went out of their way to tell me what a wonderful touch and fabulous idea
the leis were. Most had never
seen real ones so I was kept busy explaining how they were put together.
I often forget that it is a rare sight on the Mainland.
Johnny and his wife Barbara joined our little party after the show each
night. Two more great friends
I made over the course of this weekend.
All readers in the Atlantic City area should definitely watch for
Johnny's TV show which will
debut on May 25th. Sue Jo Stelllllllllllllllllllllllllllaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
(we all loved saying that) Maria and I were also joined by David Kerry Tony's
brother Steve and others who
stopped to talk and hang out for a while in what turned into a perpetual
birthday celebration. We
closed the bar down that night. Can
you believe they close the bar in a Casino? Unbelievable!
Jo and Sue headed home after that and I went back to the room to
work for a while. It was
still too early for me.
It seemed every corner I turned on Sunday I was running into people
who were still extending birthday wishes.
When I was headed out to the store later that morning I ran into
Johnny Petillo and Tracy Cole (almost didn't recognize him in his
civvies). While I was waiting
for my car Tony and the guys came out and were headed to Brigantine for
lunch and an impromptu get together at a steakhouse owned by Joey P. of
The Emeralds. I heard later
that it turned into a doo wop afternoon there--lots of singing.
Barbara came out to wait for her car also and while we were waiting
she invited me to come along. That
was very sweet of her but I
had errands to take care of. I
thanked her for the invite but
declined. Twenty minutes later when I went to drop my film off I realized
that I had left it in my room. Yikes!
I went back to get it. Barbara
was still there waiting for her car.
It was her turn to play--let's find the lost car.
She said they drove her around the parking garage until she spotted
her car. They were just
bringing it to her as I came back from the room.
She invited me to come along again but I had to get my errands
finished.
I ran into Stelllllllllllllllllllllllaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa and Maria at the
store. They were waiting for
their photos when I dropped mine off.
Two more great new friends that I met this weekend!
Sunday's show was the best! Smaller
crowd but definitely filled with friends fans and people
who wanted to party! Having
spent the prior two nights with Tony after the show I asked David to bring
my birthday picture back for an autograph and he graciously agreed.
What a sweetheart! Again
Jo Sue
Stelllllllllllllllllllaaaaaaaaa and I had a party after the show
and were joined by Billy Johnny
and David and others as well. We
closed the bar down again that night and then hit the casino with a
stockpile of gambling tips given to us that night.
David and I had several conversations over the course of the weekend about
the Friends of TOAD websites and he gave me his backstage pass from the
Tropicana for a giveaway on the site.
Now we have to come up with a contest for someone to win his April
14-16 Tropicana Backstage Pass (obviously no longer valid folks--strictly
a collectible item). I've
been running on very little sleep these past few days and I'm a little
foggy as I write this so I can't quite think of a contest at the moment
(any suggestions?).
All in all it will be very hard to top this Birthday celebration!
Now I've got to catch up on my sleep!
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Phil
Phillips
Admiration
Sunday 16-Apr-2000 21:03:08
Tony I watched a show on VH1
tonight. and was very moved by it. I'm a singer from NY now working in Vegas. Have had some of the same
experiences. From one entertainer to another
from one man to another I
think you're outstanding.
Keep those chops up!!
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Sue
Tony in Atlantic City!
Sunday 16-Apr-2000 10:05:37
Well its been one of the most
incredible weekends that I can remember.
Tony is looking and sounding better than ever.
We had a terrific time on Friday night and a very special person
showed up to spend the weekend with us.
The band is hotter than ever and Tony is terrific.
The shows have been fabulous and still have one more to go tonight. Tony came out singing "I got Rhythym" and he sure
does. We were able to visit for awhile backstage at the Tropicana with
Tony on Friday night. There
are alot of new people touring with Tony and it was nice to meet them and
talk to them. I asked Tony
about his emergency surgery and he said that he is feeling great and was
up and around in no time. I
got to see alot of friends that I have become very close too this weekend
and it has been so wonderful to me. I
also got to meet some new friends and hope we continue to keep in touch.
Tony has always been an important part of my life and I have made
very lasting friendships with other fans that I will always cherish.
Sue
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Kris
Article in Star
Saturday 15-Apr-2000 21:54:46
I seen a article in the Star about different 1970 groups maybe having a
reunion tour. It mention Tony Orlando and Dawn. Does anyone know if this
is true or not? It would be wonderful if it was true. I think a lot of
people would love to see them together again. I think if they did have one
they would have a sold out show every night. If anyone knows of them going
on tour could you please post it on the site as soon as you know. I would
not want to miss this and I know a lot of other Tony Orlando fans would
not want to miss this either. I just wanted to thank you for such a
wonderful web site you have on TOAD. You have done a lot of hard work on
this site. I am sure everyone agrees with me.
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sharon
Tony Orlando
Friday 14-Apr-2000 16:06:38
To DHem3:
Was off line for awhile now hope you see this message from me. Have been a
fan of Tony since he had tv show Tony Orlando and Dawn. Never missed a
show. How long ??????? years. Saw him on tv not too long ago as he is now.
What a thrill. He is so nice.
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DEL
BUDDAH REPLIES---better sign from BMG
Wednesday 12-Apr-2000 19:40:39
I received a reply in regard to an e-mail requesting Tony Orlando &
Dawn reissues. BUDDAH says "Patience is a virtue"
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Telma
on The Hughleys
Friday 7-Apr-2000 23:05:56
I hope everyone got to see Telma on The Hughleys tonight.
This time her character was more like the old Telma--rather than
the serious lady she played on previous episodes. Way to go Telma!
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DEL
GOOD SIGN FROM BMG
Thursday 6-Apr-2000 00:42:06
BMG-owner of Arista-is releasing 5 original 5th Dimension albums this
month on their Buddah reissue label. Buddah reissues sell around 12.99 and
have gotten good reviews for quality. Tony Orlando & Dawn can't be too
far behind! Stop by www.buddahrecords.com and e-mail your requests now.
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Mary
Tony's Birthday
Monday 3-Apr-2000 14:19:33
I want to wish Tony a very happy birthday!!! God Bless you for making my
life filled with such pleasure. I've been a huge fan for 25 years now (I
can't believe it's been that long). Whenever
I see him on T.V. even after all these years
it still brings me back to when I was thirteen.
I still get excited when I read about him or see him.
I have had the pleasure of meeting him a few times and those times
I will never forget! Tony..you're not getting older
you're getting better!!
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Julie
Happy Birthday Tony!
Monday 3-Apr-2000 13:17:04
Happy Birthday to Tony from all of us at the Friends of Tony Orlando and
Dawn web site!
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Dahloan
Happy Birthday
Monday 3-Apr-2000 07:49:18
I suppose everyone knows that today is Tony's birthday. Here is wishing
him a wonderful day spent
with family and those who care for him. He deserves it!
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Jerry
To the Point
Sunday 2-Apr-2000 18:29:20
Just wanted to congratulate you on your site and the recent style changes.
I don't need to look elsewhere for information on the group
it's all here. One
question though where oh
where have the girls gone...oh where oh where could they be?
Any chance they'll be appearing somewhere soon?
Oh and thanks also for
keeping your message board to the point:
Tony Orlando and Dawn a/k/a TOAD.
:) that's a good one!
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