Adrian
03-27-08
8:48 PM

Toad DVD of all Clips

Hi ALL

I am in Australia, hard to locate Toad music.

I am very interested to know is there a DVD available of the collection of music clips Tony Orlando and Dawn made in the 70's. I remember seeing a few on the tv when I was a kid and they were GREAT. Any advice, leads where I can pick up a dvd please let me know. Thanks.

Pat
03-28-08
12:31 PM

Re:  Toad DVD of all Clips

Welcome Adrian!  TOAD released a 3-DVD set of their TV show in 2005.  You can find it on line for purchase on several on line sites, including R2 and eBay.

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Danielle
03-25-08
7:28 PM

Does Tony Remember Union City NJ?

Back in the late 50s/early 60s Tony lived in Union City, NJ for several years. My family lived in the apartment above him at 706-29th Street (he lived in 2E). I'm sure if he reads this, he'll remember my horrible piano lessons overhead! His grandparents lived next door to us on the 3rd floor. We have memories of when Tony was a hit with "Bless You" ... and all the girls who'd come to our street and yell upstairs for "Toneeeeeee," including the Hicks Sisters, who I went to school with!

I also remember his sister Rhonda and his parents, and seeing Tony often in the hallway or on the porch. He scared me!!! lol! I was just a kid then, now I'm an adult but I and my family and neighborhood friend Dawn F. never have forgotten you, Tony! (but you never knocked three times on our ceiling!!!) Danielle Fry

Pat
03-27-08
12:17 AM

Re:  Does Tony Remember Union City NJ?

Tony often mentioned Union City, NJ during his shows in that area.  There is usually someone from the audience from there.  You should show up and give him a shout out on one of his local gigs.

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Joe
3-21-08
7:21 AM

TOAD pix from 70's, 80's and 90's

THANK YOU SO MUCH for posting those pictures of TOAD from all the decades. I wish they could be shared for personal use especially those that are all together on stage in Las Vegas and the billboard text. VERY nice!

Warmly, Joe Kort

Pat
03-23-08
11:23 PM

Re:  TOAD pix from 70's, 80's and 90's

Joe, I don't really understand your comment about sharing the photos.  The fact that people allowed us to post them on line is indeed sharing these rare photographs.  We are indeed very grateful those who opened their private collections to us.

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Joyce
03-21-08
5:11 AM

Tony and Dawn singing

I always loved to hear Tony Orlando and Dawn sing and was sorry when they broke up.  I have downloaded some of their songs and play them all the time now.   They were very good.

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Judy
2-21-08
3:39 PM

Tony is still "looking good".

I saw Tony on a commercial for a diet plan. He said he is now 62, but he still makes my heart go bumpity-bump. I have been in love with him since the 70's. I have a picture of him and I together when he did a concert at a local casino.  He also autographed by scrapbook I started back in the 70's.  The picture is framed and sets on my wall unit along with family photos. He is really a great guy.

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Vince
1-25-08
10:42 AM

Good Old Songs

I just ordered the Prime Time CD off of Amazon for a low price. This is one of the TOAD albums I didn't have the first go around in the '70s, so many of the old songs are "new" for me.  I especially like My Love Has No Pride.  And the CD has 7 bonus tracks!  Great listening from a group like no other! 

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John
12-30-07
7:02 PM

Music Choice. Sounds Of The Season

I am so glad that Music Choice cable TV network has been playing alot of the  Christmas Reunion CD. They been playing Savior's Day, Christmas In New York, This Christmas, Christmas Time Is Here and Mary's Born Child. On channel 523 and 500. Please email Music Choice and still request more of their songs to be played. They will play  Christmas music all the way to New Year's Day.

Happy New Year Tony, Joyce, Telma, Pam and all the TOAD fans.

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Pat
10:00 PM
11-14-07

Joyce and Pam performing with IVF at Victoria Secret Fashion Show!

Pam and Joyce will be performing with the Inspirational Voices of Free at the Victoria Secret Fashion Show which will be aired on Tuesday December 4th on CBS.  Check your local listings for the time in your area.  They are in rehearsals right now.

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James
07-27-07
4:22 PM

Casablanca Records

In the early 80's Tony had some singles and 12" inches out on Casablanca Records.  Did they ever go anywhere on the charts?

Greg
08-22-07
11:15 PM

Re:  Casablanca Records

"Sweets for my Sweet" (single) charted at #54 in July 1979. According to the books I have on billboard, that's the last appearance on the Hot 100 Singles for Tony Orlando. No albums charted after "To be with you" in 1976

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John
06-24-07
9:19 PM

Hank Medress

So sorry to hear that Hank Medress has passed away. He was only 68 years old. He passed away from lung cancer. He was a wonderful and talented person. He got Tony to record Candida and that's what started Tony Orlando and Dawn. May God bless Hank's family and Tony, Joyce, Telma, Pam and Toni.

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Mickey
06-20-07
6:29 pm

Thank you Tony

Thank you Tony for that beautiful song you gave me when I attended your party in Rosemont. My Uncle was your record promoter at the time. I love you, Telma and Joyce.  I recently met Tony again in Las Vegas, he's a very humble, sweet man. I wish that more people are as kind as Tony; the world would be a better place. Thanks Tony

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Stacy
06-15-07
7:41 PM

Knock Three Times Rocks!

Hey Tony Orlando you rock and Dawn does too! I love your song Knock Three Times! It's the best song ever.   Bye!  I'm at school.

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Dawn
06-14-07
12:44 PM

I am Dawn Too!

Hi
I am dawn too!  But I am only 1!  Not two!  Anyone know when they will be in Montana!  I just love Tony Orlando and Dawn!!!  Please send me any information on the concert site nearest Montana!  I don't get to travel much since my bike broke down.  Are both Dawns still alive?

Dawn in Billings

Re:  I am Dawn Too!

Unfortunately, Tony Orlando and Dawn aren't currently touring.  Both Telma Hopkins and Joyce Vincent (who were known as Dawn later in the groups career) are alive and well.

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Quenchie
06-12-07
7:10 PM

To Be With You

I am in search of a song TO BE WITH YOU... Can somebody please tell me where I can get a copy.  Thanks in advance

desperate

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Andy
06-06-07
6:22 PM

Concert Dates for Tony Orlando

Will Tony Orlando ever come to Vermont and play?  I hope so I would love to see him in concert!!!

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Kathy
06-06-07
3:09 PM

Michael Jackson

Is Mike still with Tony?  And does anybody know when Tony will come up to the South Bay or Northern California???? We need him desperately!!!!!!!!!!!!

Re:  Michael Jackson

Is Reno close enough?  As part of Hot August Nights, August 11th at the Grand Sierra Resort Casino.

Sallie R
06-06-07
12:43 PM

Songs that Tony wrote

In Tony's book, Halfway to Paradise, chapter 30, he talks about a beutiful song he wrote for Papito-"Papito Plays the Trumpet".  Also a song called "Harmonizing Nights".  He also wrote one for Mamita,  "Caribbean Jewel".  Can anyone please tell me where I can find them?  I've looked through all of the Albums and don't see them.

Carolyn
07-18-07
2:42 PM

Re:  Songs that Tony wrote

Those songs are not on any CD or albums.  But he does sing them at his shows.

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Jackie
06-03-07
5:30 AM

Tony Orlando Meets Bowie

Hi,

Bowie fan here. I've just stumbled over here from Google (where I was looking up some David Bowie info), and spotted your question about when and where DB and Angie were in the audience for a Tony Orlando performance.

The event was the 'Grand Gala du Disque', in Amsterdam, on 15th Feb 1974. The Dutch broadcast company was AVRO, and I believe the whole event was shown on Dutch TV at the time.

Hope this helps, and that you manage to track down that DVD you're after. :)

Jackie

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John
05-25-07
11:09 PM

Check out Pam in Sister 2 Sister Magazine, June 2007

Pick up your June 2007 Sister 2 Sister magazine and see Pam Vincent in the magazine with Aretha Franklin from the 70's singing with two other ladies. Pam photo is on page 37. Pam still looks the same. You can buy this magazine at Walmart by the check outs.

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Rich
05-25-07
08:45 AM

Lefty Bros. Band

Is the Lefty Bros Band still with Tony?  I used to be a big fan of their in Springfield, Missouri--Kerry and the group.  Would luv to see them all together again.

Re:  Lefty Bros. Band

Yes.

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Sallie
5-11-07
1:22 PM

Tony Orlando & Dawn

The three disc DVD "The Ultimate Collection" is the best thing that ever happened to me, such charisma, talent, variety and just plain fun.  I could go on and on but I'm sure you all feel the same way as I do so, I guess I could say no more, but I can't stop.  I especially love Tony's Dream segments.  It amazes me just how much he can sound exactly like the person he is imitating. Is there anything that Tony can't do?  I don't think so.  The acting ability and humor Telma, Joyce and Tony had and still have, I understand, is so great to watch.  They were a match made in heaven.  I hope to see them together again in the future. 

I don't get out much except close by my home, due to illness.  I am hoping they will do a new DVD together.  What entertainers they are.  I feel I have missed so much over the years that it saddens me.  When I was not ill, I could have possibly tried to see them again and maybe again and again.  As my Husband use to say, "You can't cry over milk that's on the floor already".

I lost track of them after the TV Show but always remembered how much I love them.  I have several of their LP's and have just ordered Tony's CD "Halfway to Paradise"  I play the DVD at least every day and sometimes more often.  Such Talent!  I also want to say I am reading Tony's life story in his book "Halfway To Paradise" for the 5th time and I know I will read it many times more.  Such a great book!  It was so poignant and all telling.  It made cry on many occasions, it made me laugh, It made me feel good and it made me feel bad.  Thank You Tony for writing it all down for us to read.  I am so happy I have it.  I will be going to see Tony in December in San Diego County.  I can't wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks for letting me talk,
Sallie

Julie
5-16-07
5:20 AM

Re:  Tony Orlando & Dawn

Great story, Josie. Thanks for sharing.

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Dean
05-08-07
12:08 PM

Here Comes the Spring

Hi

I just love those songs on Prime Time -- if anyone has passed on the lyrics I would love a copy too, especially for Here Comes the Spring.  Thanks heaps :)

Dean

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Josie
05-06-07
12:06 PM

Tied 100 Yellow Ribbons

When I was either 4 or 5 years old (1974 or 1975), my mom used to watch the Tony Orlando and Dawn Hour, me too of course. Her husband was away over seas for a while (he was in the navy), and I guess I would hear hear her reading his letters to her friends and sometimes she'd be upset, well I guess he was going to be coming home to retrieve his things because he didn't know the status of their relationship. Well my mom had tied 100 yellow ribbons all along the stairway. They were big yellow ribbons so that everyone could see them especially her husband.  My mom played TOAD's albums all day, and later on that day all I heard was my step dad yelling out my moms name (Grace) and running up the stairs, and there was alot of stairs. I still remember them standing in front of the doorway hugging and kissing.  And the rest is history.

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Megan
04-25-07
12:25 PM

In search of a song

I'm 38 and loved Tony and the girls when I was a kid. I have been searching for the song "Delta Dawn" and have had no luck-  please help, what album is it on?

Pat
04-25-07
7:30 PM

Re:  In search of a song

TOAD didn't record Delta Dawn.  For more information on the song, here's a link to Wikipedia

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Lin
04-15-07
12:42 AM

Tony's First Appearances

Seems like yesterday when 17 year old Tony sang "Halfway to Paradise" at the Hillside Theater in Jamaica, NY.  His aunt sat next to me in the audience and later introduced him to me and my friends. My parents owned a nearby restaurant and Tony ate lunch there one day... I can still remember he was wearing a light blue suit...well it was the style then.  The photos have been lost over the years but the memories live on.  Happiness to you always Tony. 

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John
10-28-06
6:49 AM

Happy Birthday Telma

Happy Birthday Telma. I hope you have a wonderful birthday. We hope to see you soon. Love Ya!! and miss you.
Love,
John and David

Pat
10-28-06
7:00 AM

Re:  Happy Birthday Telma

T--You're the best.  I wish you all the best on your special day (that you share with another special person).  Happy Birthday!!!!

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Pamela
10-28-06
5:08 PM

Tony as always

Hello all,
Just came on to have a look around.  Great site and thanks for all the info. You're all the best.  Tony is the greatest; love him and his family.
Pamela from Florida

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Audrey
10-27-06
6:58 PM

Ed Ames guest appearance on TOAD

Hi, I looked all through the Episode Guide and could not find the episode when Ed Ames was a guest. I was looking for the date and song(s) sang by Ed Ames.  I know he was a guest on TOAD. I remember seeing the show on a rerun in the middle of October 2002, but it is not listed in the guide.  Can anyone help me with the information. 

GOOD TV use to have the TOAD show on every Friday night.  I wrote to GOOD TV and told them how much we enjoyed the show and they said they would put them back on but they never have.  We miss not seeing them any more.  Audrey

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