Friends of Tony Orlando and Dawn Message Board
We welcome all positive posts and responses related to Tony Orlando, Telma Hopkins, Joyce Vincent and Pam Vincent. Posts may be edited prior to publication.
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Happy birthday Ms. Vincent! |
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Happy Birthday Ms. Vincent! God bless you! |
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Hi Joyce, I hope you have a wonderful birthday!!! I
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Joyce! Happy Birthday! I have to say you keep looking younger in younger in each photo you send. |
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It's Been a Long Time |
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I was only 12 years old when I heard yellow ribbon for the first time. From there I was in love. I followed you all over the place and knew every song that you three sang and some before Dawn. I had over 100 pictures of you all, but then at 19 I got married and everything was thrown away. Now through the internet I was able to find one of your CD's. Of course I bought it. I'm 46 now and I still enjoy you as much as before. I pray that this note find you all well and doing good! Your friend always Dee |
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Tony on Hula Palooza Christmas Luau on CMT |
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Tony will be a guest on Larry the Cable Guy's Hula Palooza Christmas special on CMT this Friday, November 20 at 9:00pm EST. |
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Vincent 11-1-09 6:10 PM |
Photos from Monte Carlo - Former Ladies of the Supremes (FLOS) |
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Julie 11-13-09 2:18 PM |
Re: Photos from Monte Carlo - Former Ladies of the Supremes (FLOS) |
| Wow, nice pictures. Thanks so much for sharing them with us and Best of Luck on all your projects! | |
Vince 12-03-09 4:52 PM |
Re: Photos from Monte Carlo - Former Ladies of the Supremes (FLOS) |
| Great Photos Joyce! It looks like you had lots of fun. Thanks for sharing. | |
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| Pat 10-28-09 10:00 AM |
Happy Birthday Telma! |
| Happy Birthday to you Telma--and to all those who are born today! ;-) | |
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Vincent 10-09-09 10:06 AM |
Update |
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FLOS and I have accepted. Its all been a whirl-wind and I haven't had a
chance to get the up-dates out there. I just returned from Spain and will be
going to Monte Carlo at the end of this month. I am still very much a part
of Tour De 4Force and The Inspirational Voices of FREE and well as the
Vincent Sisters. Whew!, now that's what I call multi-tasking.
Joyce |
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Annette |
Congratulations Joyce Vincent |
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Congrats to Joyce Vincent on joining Scherrie Payne & Lynda Lawrence in the former ladies of the Supremes. |
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Happy Birthday Pam! |
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Pam, I hope you have a
wonderful birthday and I hope all your birthday wishes come true!! Love Ya!! |
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I'll second that. Have a great birthday! |
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Old big Lefty's fan from days in MO |
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Just now found this
entry--almost LIVED at Townhouse 79-84 until birth of daughter end of that
year. We danced through several lineup changes; was THRILLED to see them go
to Vegas. They should remember me; I know that they will remember Big Chuck
the bouncer and the baby (long-divorced from her father)--my how time flies
when you're having fun (remarried and out of MO, thank God). |
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| Patty 08-26-09 6:34 AM |
Joyce Vincent |
| Joyce, I just wanted to tell you what a big fan I am of you. I am so glad you are still performing, and hope you will continue to do so. Do you ever keep in touch with Tony and Telma? I wish you much success with your new group. |
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| Vince 08-16-09 1:07 PM |
Go Back Home |
| I've been listening to "Maybe I Should Marry Jamie" all weekend. What a great song, and a perfect example of just how gorgeous Telma, Joyce and Pam's harmonies can be. | |
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| Joyce Vincent 08-13-09 1:14 AM |
TD4Force Webcast Appearance |
| Tour de 4Force will be performing live tonight, Thursday, August 13th at 8:00 P.M. Pacific Time. The performance will be broadcast live via webcast. Follow this link to www.kulakswoodshed.com and click on the Live Webcast link. | |
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| Patti 07-01-09 10:51 PM |
Message to Tony |
| Dear Tony Orlando, You can't imagine how much you changed my life. Your song Ttie A Yellow Ribbon" was one of the life altering changes for me and my Joe. He was the type of guy to love and let go, but my favorite song was #1 that year and he hung in there for me to hear my favorite song. I'm now 52 years old and you and your beautiful music still makes me so happy. Joe became my joy and husband and I hope to see you in concert soon. Patti |
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Joyce Vincent |
TOUR DE 4FORCE |
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| Patty 5-3-09 5:07 PM |
Reunion!!! |
| What can we fans do to get
a reunion. It would be so great to see you all together again. Joyce, I
was always a big fan of yours. Good luck with all you do...please just keep
singing. Patty |
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| Joyce
Vincent 04-29-09 9:20 PM |
Gosperella |
| Hello All,
Here is the site to the stage play that Pam and I are involved in. http://plazanoir.com/event.html. Check it out and pass it on. Thanks, Joyce |
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| Graham 04-13-09 9:47 PM |
You Just Can't Smile It Away |
| Hi: I uploaded the Vincent
Sisters singing "You Just Can't Smile It Away" onto my Myspace site today.
This is the studio mix and you can hear their voices in great clarity. We
all appreciate your continued support for these beautiful singers. Peace; Graham Dorsey |
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Vincent 04-07-09 12:23 PM |
New Songs |
| I just wanted to inform
you about 4 more new songs that have been added to the Tour De 4Force
myspace page.. Also the song on the Graham Dorsey CD "You Just Can't Smile It Away" is now available as a single and can be downloaded on itunes and amazon.com. |
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| Sharon 04-03-09 6:03 AM |
Happy Birthday Tony |
| Tony, I wish you a wonderful birthday. Have a great day! All your fans love you. Happy Birthday! | |
Ken 4-12-09 11:03 AM |
Many Thanks and Happy Birthday |
| Dear Tony, I have been a fan of yours since I was 13 years old and still am at 48. I have all your CDs, albums, and TV episodes, also I have a unique musical statue at home made of ceramic. I treasure it. The statue is of a girl standing next to an oak tree and it plays Tie a Yellow Ribbon. I look forward to your next show in Conn. I wish it was sooner. I had the pleasure of meeting you in person in the past. I gave you a home made oil painting. It was such a pleasure to meet you--the nicest person you could ever want to meet. Thank you Tony so much I love you and a very Happy Birthday wish to you. your fan for life Ken | |
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| Joyce
Vincent 3-19-09 8:06 PM |
You Just Can't Smile It Away |
| Hello All,
Just wanted to let you all know that You Just Can't Smile It Away can now be purchased on the CD entitled "Brasil" on www.cdbaby.com under Graham Dorsey. http://cdbaby.com/cd/grahamdorsey2 JOYCE |
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| Graham 3-17-09 9:33 AM |
The Vincent Sisters singing You Just Can't.... |
| Hi there: Graham Dorsey here. I wanted to let everyone know that The Mighty Vincent Sisters singing "You Just Can't Smile It Away" will be available for download on 3/18/09 at cdbaby. It is on my new CD titled BRASIL. We did a wonderful remix that brings out their beautiful singing even more. Please check them out. Warmest regards; Graham | |
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| Joyce Vincent 3-18-09 11:18 AM |
New TOUR De 4FORCE songs! |
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I wanted to let you know that TOUR De 4FORCE has three more songs on the group's myspace page.. You will have to scroll down a bit more to get them. Also check out the Press Release below about a company in Chicago that will be doing a documentary on the group. Thanks for your support and I will keep you posted. Joyce |
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Vincent 3-18-09 11:06 AM |
Birth of a Supergroup |
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I'd like our fans to know about an upcoming documentary on TOUR De
4FORCE. Here's the press release:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Chicago-based HUSTLEFILMS has launced the first installment of a multi-part online series on TOUR De 4FORCE, titled "BIRTH OF A SUPERGROUP." In coming weeks, Hustlefilms will present an in-depth look at "the making of" and behind the scenes of TOUR De 4FORCE, as the group prepares to hit the road this summer, following the release of their first single ("Godsend") from their forthcoming CD, "Quiet Moon." This 5 member group is comprised of Scherrie Payne, Joyce & Pam Vincent, Theresa Davis - all former members of well-known and highly successful singing groups - and Jim Gilstrap, who is considered to be one of the most prolific and successful session singers in the industry. Tour De 4Force also gathered the support of many other successful and respected artists on the Quiet Moon CD - including former Temptations lead singer, Ali Ollie Woodson. Woodson's vocals are featured along with the groups on the Gilstrap-penned "Four Walls" and "Heaven Bound," a song originally recorded by Chaka Khan & Rufus under the direction of Quincy Jones. Buoyed by loyal fans who have followed the careers of these talented performers through the years, TOUR De 4FORCE is already enjoying a favorable response to their formation, as evidenced by the multitude of hits to their music playlist on their Myspace page - over 100,000 in only 3 weeks! To read the first installment of the Hustlefilms series
on TOUR De 4FORCE: CONTACT FOR MEDIA AND BOOKING INQUIRIES ONLY: |
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| Bobby 3-8-09 6:39 AM |
Tony Orlando singing I Am, I Said |
| Hello, Are there any videos of Tony Orlando and Dawn in concert? I have their DVDs of the TV show but no concert DVDs. Also, I think Tony performed "I Am, I Said" on their last TV show to air in 1975 or 1976 according to your episode guide on this web site. I remember his performance of this song was amazing. I hoped it would be on the DVD set but it was not. Is there any video of this performance or has it appeared on You Tube? I would like to see this again. Thanks. Bobby |
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Pat 3-13-09 8:45 PM |
Tony Orlando singing I Am, I Said |
| Bobby, I think we all had some favorites that were missing off the 3-DVD set from the show. If there is any video of it floating around, it would be from a bootleg copy, because the show did run for a few years on what was then The Nostalgia Channel and subsequently Good TV. I don't even know if that station still exists any more. Tony also sang that song when they toured during the off season. He did a fine performance then too. |
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| Sarah 03-01-09 5:25 PM |
The Clean Up Woman |
| I just returned from seeing Telma's new play "The Clean up Woman." It was hilarious, family friendly, and Telma sang a beautiful song. Everyone was laughing the whole time. You can go to www.jdlawrencepresents.com to see the tour schedule. I highly recommend seeing this play if you get the chance. | |
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| Joyce
Vincent 2-23-09 2:09 AM |
New Vincent Sisters Project |
| I wanted to let all the
fans know about another project Pam and I are working on. We are part of a new group named Tour De 4Force. We have just finished an album. Please listen to snippets of the 6 songs on the group's myspace page. We are trying to decide on the first single release. We would like all to listen and pick the one that you think should be the first release. We value your opinions. We would appreciate it if you would enter this onto the Message Board. Any feedback is welcome. Thanks! |
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Sarah 2-23-09 11:10 AM |
Re: New Vincent Sisters Project |
| Hi Ms Vincent! My favorite one is "Godsend". It has a nice upbeat tempo. I can't wait for the album! | |
John 2-24-09 9:49 PM |
Re: New Vincent Sisters Project |
| Hi Joyce and Pam. What a
wonderful group! I listened to the songs on the playlist over and over
again. What a hard choice, to pick the first release single. Every
song is so different. My first favorite is: Godsend, Little Things, We Got
Love, Yesteryears, Quite Moon and Four Walls. But I think all the songs are
totally wonderful. Thanks Joyce, Pam, Scherrie, Theresa and Jim for making
music history!! So, since the group is called: Tour De 4Force when will you
tour? LOL . Jim, I did not know that you sang the theme song Good Times!
Scherrie thanks for your wonderful music and Theresa you got the best of my
love!! Most important thing is when will the CD be released? Thanks Again, John |
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Karen 02-25-09 9:20 PM |
Re: New Vincent Sisters Project |
| Hello Pam and Joyce, Again I must say, "Job Well Done." After listening to all the songs, my 2 favorites were- We've Got Love and Yesteryear. It's hard to choose which one I like the best; however, if I had to, it would be, We've Got Love. The music really turned me on, and I loved the arrangement. Call me laid back and old school!! Look forward to hearing your completed CD and meeting you one day. Have a great day! Karen (Charlotte) |
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Cindy 2-28-09 2:17 PM |
Re: New Vincent Sisters Project |
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new project you are working on. When will the new CD be released?
My favorite songs are, Godsend, We got Love and Little Things. It's
hard to choose because they all are good! I am still waiting for the
CD to come out Can't Smile it Away. Thanks so much! |
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Wanda 3-16-09 6:42 AM |
Re: New Vincent Sisters Project |
| Hi Joyce & Pam its very hard to choose the first Single because they are all good. When will the CD be released? looking forward to seeing and listening to it soon. Keep up the great tunes and love you lots. | |
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New Vincent Sisters Song |
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The Vincent Sisters are the featured vocalists on a new song. The song is, You Can't Smile It Away and you can hear it on the Graham Dorsey page on myspace. When the music player loads, scroll down to #6 on the list. Pam and I are very proud of this work. We would like you to listen to it and post your thoughts here! |
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Ms. Vincent, the song is beautiful. I love it! |
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This song is awesome!! Joyce & Pam are wonderful singers. I can not wait for the CD to be released so I can play the songs in my car. I hope Joyce & Pam will release a CD soon. I always thought that Joyce & Pam should release a full CD of their music, and I know they would be high on the charts, if the CD is promoted right. I always used to hear Tony Orlando on radio talk shows say that Joyce had the best vocals of the group and I think he is right. I hope this song gets air play. Keep singing Joyce & Pam we want to hear more and more!! |
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Deborah 02-16-09 4:10 PM |
Re: New Vincent Sisters Song |
| Thanks John for sharing the new song by Joyce and Pam with me, it was great! listened to it about 6 or 7 times already! I am wondering if you will be making a CD with this song on it anytime soon, look forward to hearing it and hearing more songs from the Vincent Sisters. Would there be any live performances possibly? I will be passing it along to my friends to listen! | |
Karen 02-16-09 4:39 PM |
Re: New Vincent Sisters Song |
| A friend in Charlotte,
N.C. asked me to listen to your new song, "Can't Smile It Away." Oh my God,
I absolutely loved the vocals, words and music was just as fantastic. You
have such angelic voices and it was so soothing to my soul...ears too. That
horn player, Graham Dorsey is a man of much talent, grace and I give him
praise as well. Looking forward to hearing much more from you beautiful
sisters. Blessings, Karen |
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Rick 2-17-09 6:31 PM |
Re: New Vincent Sisters Song |
| Take a thought-provoking title, add some very softly guided instrumentals, then sprinkle in the beautiful vocals of Joyce and Pam. How's that for a song that will have you pondering a cloudy past? Nicely done! Now, where's that box of tissues I had... | |
Wanda 2-18-09 7:44 AM |
Re: New Vincent Sisters Song |
| The song is very nice, like it alot. Is there any plans for the CD to hit stores anytime soon. If so, when will it be released? Thanks for still singing the great songs you sing. May God Bless you always. | |
Elizabeth 2-18-09 8:35 AM |
Re: New Vincent Sisters Song |
| Joyce & Pam, This song is great. Your vocals are unbelievable. I hope you two will release a CD soon. I did also hear Tony Orlando at one of the shows he did a few years back said that Joyce had the best vocals in the group. I have to agree with him. Joyce & Pam, will you please, pretty please, release a CD soon!! Thanks again for pretty music. My God Bless you both. | |
Graham Dorsey 2-18-09 10:03 AM |
Re: New Vincent Sisters Song |
| Regarding Pam and Joyce's
work on this tune, words fail me.
In every sense of the word, I've been convicted by their voices. I had no idea what they were going to do (especially the spoken words by Joyce in the vamp). Warmest regards and peace; Graham P.S. We're working on material for the studio. |
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Re: New Vincent Sisters Song |
| Wow, what a fantastic tune. I love it!!!!!! | |
Mark 2-19-08 9:06 AM |
Re: New Vincent Sisters Song |
| What a great song Joyce and Pam! Graham Dorsey is an awesome sax player. I listened to the others songs on the play list and they were great also. My favorite is the Vincent Sisters song. What wonderful lyrics. Joyce and Pam sing so well together. I hope Joyce, Pam and Graham will do more songs together, with the Vincent Sisters doing vocals and Graham playing horn they are good together. I would love to hear the Vincent Sisters do a more upbeat song. I know that they could sing anything and still sing like there is no tomorrow!! | |
Lesa 2-19-09 10:32 AM |
Re: New Vincent Sisters Song |
| Joyce and Pam, I love the song! The song has a little R/B and Jazz. Pam and Joyce you have wonderful strong vocals. I also like the spoken words by Joyce. I am so glad that Joyce and Pam are still singing and sound better than ever. I bought the Christmas Reunion CD this year on Amazon; what a wonderful treat. I did not know that you all made a Christmas CD until I saw on TV Music Choice and they were playing Christmas In New York. I went on line and there it was. I really love the CD. I really like the song Spirit Of Christmas. Again Joyce and Pam thank you so much for your great music. P.S. I also want to thank Graham Dorsey for such beautiful music!! | |
Bob 2-19-09 2:55 PM |
Re: New Vincent Sisters Song |
| Hi Joyce and Pam. What a wonderful song! Graham Dorsey is unbelievable with his horns! This song really touches me deeply. Will this be released into a CD format? Also Joyce, will you remake Easy Evil and Selfish One, You Are The One! I really can hear Graham Dorsey horns on those songs I really think those songs would be on the charts. I think when you recorded Selfish One, You Are The One and Easy Evil those should have received airplay and they would have been hits. I am sure of that!! Anyways please consider recording those songs again. Well ladies, Thank you for great music and keep singing!! | |
Ken 3-11-09 8:36 PM |
Re: New Vincent Sisters Song |
| Hello Everybody, I have one thing to say Awesome!! General Johnson and Danny Woods say Hello. Thanks, Ken Knox The Chairmen of the Board www.chairmenoftheboard.com |
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Vincent Sisters Valentine's Day performance |
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The Vincent Sisters will be performing with Julius Obregon at the King's Garden Restaurant, 10066 Pacific Heights Boulevard, San Diego, on Saturday, February 14th. Dinner is at 7:00 p.m., the show at 8:30 p.m., and dancing at 10:30 p.m. Ticket prices: VIP $75/65 per person. For more information call (858) 564-2882, (858) 610-8489, or (858) 842-7103 |
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Memories of Long, Long, Ago |
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| Linda "Twiggy" 01-13-09 5:47 PM |
Happy Belated Birthday Joyce! |
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looking things up and your name came to mind and I found this site. It was wonderful to meet you and your sister Pam in Ohio. Thank you for taking those pictures for me. I will email you a copy soon. Maybe one day we can all get together again.... Linda a/k/a "Twig" |
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| John F. 12-16-08 8:24 PM |
TOAD concert date in 1975 question |
| Is there anyway I can find out the date of a concert by TOAD in Summer of 1975. The concert was at the Washington Park horse racing track in the Chicago area. I recall it being in the mid to late weeks of June, but need to recall the exact date. Is there a TOAD archivist who might know that piece of real trivia? | |
Pat 12-16-08 10:52 PM |
TOAD concert date in 1975 question |
| I'll have to check when I get back home. I have several tour schedules from the early years, but it'll take some digging. | |
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| John 12-14-08 8:03 AM |
Happy Birthday Joyce! You Sweetheart |
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hope you have a wonderful day on your Birthday. You are such a sweetheart.
David and I love you alot. Hope to see you soon.
P.S. Happy Birthday Have A Happy Birthday Happy Birthday To You It's Your Birthday Have a Happy Birthday To You Joyce! I would sing this song to you but I think you would rather not hear me
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Re: Happy Birthday Joyce! You Sweetheart |
| I'd also like to join in and wish Joyce a very Happy Birthday! | |
Robin 12-14-08 12:46 PM |
Re: Happy Birthday Joyce! You Sweetheart |
| I too want to wish Joyce a happy birthday, as well as share a cute little story. This morning, my mother and I were listening to Christmas music while we ate breakfast. Of course, "A Christmas Reunion" is in heavy rotation at our household. This time of year, our canary is pretty quiet, but he suddenly piped up and began to sing along with the album. Guess what was playing at the time? - Joyce's solo in "Savior's Day"! So even Sandy-Canary wants to wish Joyce a very happy birthday! | |
Sarah 12-14-08 7:05 PM |
Re: Happy Birthday Joyce! You Sweetheart |
| Happy Birthday Ms Vincent! | |
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| Denise 11-26-08 8:57 AM |
If It Wasn't For You |
| Hi there. I seem to remember TOAD recording on one of their discs a song entitled "If it wasn't for you". I lost my husband four years ago and it was 'our song'. It would be wonderful to have the lyrics. I remember the melody. Any help? Thanks | |
Pat 12-14-08 10:14 AM |
If It Wasn't For You Dear |
| The song was from the Ragtime Follies Album--If It Wasn't For You Dear. It is available for download on amazon.com for 99¢ | |
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Happy Birthday Telma |
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Andre |
Alice Cooper |
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Hi, My question is simple...Are they included (the full
Alice Cooper appearance) in the 3-dvd box set? IF YES ...I m buying it
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Sarah 11-01-08 8:09 PM |
Re: Alice Cooper |
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Vocal Group Hall of Fame |
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Congratulations! All our years of voting has finally worked! Tony Orlando and Dawn are going to be inducted to the Vocal Group Hall of Fame November 9th. See article here. Tickets are available through the Chevrolet Center box office, all Ticketmaster outlets, and at The Vocal Group Hall of Fame office at the Columbia Theatre 82 W. State St., Sharon. Tickets are $25, $35 and $45 (plus fee) for each concert. Tables of eight on the floor are available through the Vocal Group Hall at $60 per seat. Call (724) 983-2025. The concert should be outstanding! |
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Tony Orlando & Dawn has been voted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame! The official induction will take place this November in Youngstown, Ohio. See www. vocalhalloffame.com for details. |
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Freddie Prinze |
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Hi, great site! I would like to know how many
episodes Freddie Prinze appeared in and how can I get them? I see 2
episodes in the 1975-76 season. How long did the series run? I was a
little girl back then but I remember watching the show. Is this series sold
on DVD. I could not find it on yesteryeardvd.com |
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Happy Birthday Pam! |
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Pam, I hope you have a wonderful day on your
birthday. I hope you have the best birthday ever. David also Happy Birthday
to you. We love you alot. Hope to see you soon. |
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2008 MDA Telethon |
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Does anyone know the name of the song Tony Orlando
sang to the woman in the audience and then at the end of the song he kissed
her? I want to buy it and hear it again. Thank you. Alan |
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Friar's Club Honors Tony Orlando |
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Rainy Day Man |
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Music Choice cable network the 70's has been playing, Rainy Day Man. I was so surprise to hear them playing that song. Also they been posting new photos of Tony, Joyce and Telma. I spoke to the 70's programming director they said they will also be playing Selfish One on the Jazz station and Easy Evil on the R&B station. They also said they will be playing different songs by them. |
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| Sallie 7-31-08 12:26 PM |
TOAD |
| Congratulations to Telma
on her great new song and the movie as well.
Will Tony and the girls ever get together again to appease their fans? I
know I'm not the only one that would be ecstatic if they did. I enjoyed
them so much when the did "Straight from the Heart" Volume I. I have the
DVD and I understand there is a Volume II but I have yet to find it. If
anyone knows where I can find it I would love to know. |
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Sarah 8-8-08 2:29 PM |
Re: TOAD |
| You can find Straight From the Heart Vol. 2 at Amazon.com. | |
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| Nay 7-16-08 3:07 PM |
Tie a Yellow Ribbon Around The East High Tower |
| I grew up in Denver,
Colorado in the 1970's. That was the best time of my life and I wish that I
could live that decade over again. I love most of the music from the 70's by
some of my favorite singers like Donna Summer, Chi-Lites, Barry White, Al
Green, The Bee Gees, ELO, the Stylistics, Elton John and all disco music. However, Tony Orlando, Telma Hopkins and Joyce Vincent-Wilson's greatest hit, "TIE A YELLOW RIBBON" touched me very deeply. It left such a lasting impression on me that I still listen to it now in 2008. It was such a popular song during the time I was in my junior and senior years at East Denver High School that some talented music student re-wrote the main chorus of the words to fit the East High tower at my high school. It was re-named "Tie a Yellow Ribbon Around The East High Tower." The music and jingle was the same. It was our way of paying tribute to one of the greatest songs of the 1970's. |
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Pat 07-17-08 12:57 AM |
Re: Tie a Yellow Ribbon Around The East High Tower |
| That's a great story Nay. Thanks for sharing it. | |
John 07-26-08 3:42 PM |
Re: Tie a Yellow Ribbon Around The East High Tower |
| What a wonderful story Nay. I still play that song today myself. I am a big Tony Orlando & Dawn fan. I got their Yellow Ribbon Collection that has all of their albums on CD and songs that weren't on LP. Check out the shows on DVD and the Christmas Reunion CD that was released in 2005, if you haven't already. They are a wonderful group. Thanks for sharing your story. | |
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| Joe 07-10-08 4:31 PM |
Tony Orlando and Dawn Fan |
| I have been a fan of Tony Orlando and Dawn for many years. I listen to their music all the time. Whenever I am upset or sad I listen and smile. I forget about the problems in my life. I have many favorite songs "Tie A Yellow Ribbon," "Knock Three Times," "Carmen," "In The Park," "Look In My Eyes Pretty Woman," "Personality," "Ukelele Man" just to name a few. I hope to hear of a new CD in the future. Thanks for the opportunity to share my views. Sincerely, Joe | |
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Telma Hopkins new song |
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Telma Hopkins in new Mike Myers film |
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In 1975, Bell Records in the USA was replaced by Arista Records. Early that year, Bell's final hit was "Look In My Eyes Pretty Woman" by Tony Orlando and Dawn which peaked at #11. TOAD's next single "He Don't Love You" was issued on Elektra and shot up to #1. I wonder if Arista chose not to retain TOAD or if they left Bell/Arista for Elektra on their own. Arista did issue one last original album by TOAD, "Skybird." Did that album consist of unreleased leftovers or did TOAD specifically recorded tracks for that album? |
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Tony Orlando & Dawn chose to move from Arista to Elektra. They were not dropped. You will often read that when Clive Davis took over Bell, he dropped all the acts except for Barry Manilow, Melissa Manchester, and the Bay City Rollers. That statement refers to the acts left AFTER Tony Orlando & Dawn left for Elektra, the Partridge Family ended and David Cassidy moved to RCA, and the 5th Dimension departed for ABC records. Clive Davis was running the show as of 1974 so all releases on BELL in the 1300 series were under his management. That includes "Prime Time". "Skybird" was indeed a collection of tracks leftover from previous recording sessions including the pre Telma, Joyce, & Pam song "Dance to the Music". |
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| Andrea 4-8-08 6:23 PM |
Do You Think There Will Ever Be a New CD |
| Do you think Tony Orlando will ever put out a new CD? I wish he would!! | |
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Toad DVD of all Clips |
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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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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,"
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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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TOAD pix from 70's, 80's and 90's |
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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! |
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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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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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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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Hi Judy, I have scrapbooks too! My old one has 65 pages and dates from 1972 to 1983, with over 300 pictures. My new one has another 300 mostly pics from the net. I met and hung out with Tony when he was at the Holland Tulip Festival 08 where he looked through my old book and told me some stories of the things in it. He wanted some copies of a few things in it. Then he signed it. He loved it! I also got a kiss on the lips and a lot of grateful hugs. He is still so humble and nice and very grateful for ALL of his fans! It was my 35 year old dream come true. |
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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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TOAD on PBS |
| I just finished watching the PBS show, Pioneers of Television; Variety and they showed a few scenes from the TOAD show and talked to Tony as well. You can check your local PBS websites for possible future airdates. | |
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Music Choice. Sounds Of The Season |
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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 12-23-07 9:30 PM |
A call to fans |
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a call to all fans, their family members, friends and acquaintances in the
LA area to participate in a video shoot. They will be shooting a
gospel video of "Altar Call" a song they recently recorded and mixed.
So if you want to see Joyce and Pam perform, chat with them and generally
just hang for the day, here are the details: The shoot date is Thursday Dec. 27th from 10:00am to 10:00 pm at the Church of Christian Fellowship, located at 2085 So. Hobart St. (1 blk. So. of Washington & 2 blks. East of Western) Los Angeles, CA. Water, juice, snacks, a meal, and a good time with the Lord will be provided. All participants should be prepared to be there the entire time and have lots of patience. Church appropriate clothing should be worn. Their is no compensation other than the ability to meet with Joyce and Pam and other members of the choir. |
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| Sallie 12-20-07 6:15 AM |
El Cajon show on December 13th |
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13th. Both my husband and myself were so delighted to be there to see such
a great show. The whole band, including Santa Claus were great. Tony is
such a showman and he has the most beautiful voice. We made our room reservation months ahead of time and counted the days until the tickets came on sale. We were much rewarded. Thank You so much Tony, we can't wait for the next show in San Diego. I did talk to to two of the band members after the show as they were walking through the casino. I was so shocked to see them that I didn't even ask for a Autograph. We waited after the show and asked several people if they knew if Tony would be signing autographs and no one knew if he was nor where it would be. I saw a whole lot of people going up on stage afterwards and think maybe that was the way. Sometimes my wheelchair keeps me from doing things I want to do. I do regret not getting an autograph. I even brought my hardcover book of "Halfway to Paradise" hoping Tony could sign it. I would be forever grateful if someone could tell me the band member's names and what instrument they each play. I have been watching for upcoming shows and only see 4 in 2008. Is this a clue that he is retiring. He does deserve it but I'm not willing to let go yet! Thanks, Sallie |
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| Renee 12-17-07 4:22 PM |
Where can I buy CDs? |
| Where can I find all the albums on CD's? I sold my collection in a yard sale when my husbands mother past away in 1979. I would love to have all them back. | |
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Re: Where can I buy CDs? |
| You can by them on line at the R2 site or you can find them on eBay. Few retail stores carry the full boxed set. | |
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| John 12-14-07 12:15 AM |
Happy Birthday Joyce! |
| Happy Birthday Joyce. I
hope you have a wonderful day on your birthday; you certainly deserve it!
You are such a wonderful and sweetheart of a person. Love Ya!! John & David |
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Re: Happy Birthday Joyce |
| Joyce, I hope your special day is filled with fun times, good friends and happy memories. You are the best! | |
Sarah 12-14-07 10:05 AM |
Re: Happy Birthday Joyce |
| Happy Birthday Ms. Vincent! | |
Julie 12-14-07 3:31 PM |
Re: Happy Birthday Joyce |
| Joyce, I hope you have a wonderful day! | |
Brant 12-14-07 6:25 PM |
Re: Happy Birthday Joyce |
| Oh, the golden voice is celebrating another birthday...so HAPPY BIRTHDAY 2 U! I've been listening to your "Christmas Reunion" masterpiece and remembering what a great time we had in Nashville during the recording sessions. I know I'm biased, but I think it's one of the best Christmas CDs out there. Michael Omartian did an amazing job producing it. I know I speak for all fans when I say we can't wait to hear more from the Fabulous Vincent Sisters! So, "Selfish One"...have a great day and may this be your best year EVER! Lots of love from Uncle Branty : ) | |
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| Mark B. 12-8-07 1:14 PM |
You Can Be More Than You Are |
| I know it was brought up a few years ago, but does anyone know of a CD or MP3, or any recording still extant, of "You Can Be More Than You Are", which was included with a brochure on vocational training as part of a public service program - I think by the US government, sometime in the early to mid seventies? There was a TV ad that played constantly and a toll free number to order it. Tony Orlando and Dawn sang the song on one side and did a spiel about training on the other. I imagine it is even public domain, in that it was given away. Any insight would be greatly appreciated! Thanks. | |
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Re: You Can Be More Than You Are |
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Joyce and Pam performing with IVF at Victoria Secret Fashion Show! |
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| Pat 10-28-07 9:05 AM |
Happy Birthday Telma! |
| Telma, Happy Birthday to you! I hope that you are having a wonderful day and that the future brings you much more joy! | |
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Re: Happy Birthday Telma! |
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| Pat 10-06-07 9:15 PM |
Our Heartfelt Condolences to Pam and Joyce |
| Please join us in extending our heartfelt condolences to Joyce and Pam Vincent on the passing of their father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all of your family. | |
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Re: Our Heartfelt Condolences to Pam and Joyce |
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sorry to hear about your father's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with
you during this difficult time. John and David |
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Re: Our Heartfelt Condolences to Pam and Joyce |
| Pam and Joyce, I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. You are both in my thoughts at this time. Julie |
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Re: Our Heartfelt Condolences to Pam and Joyce |
| My condolences to you both. | |
Mark 10-07-07 7:25 PM |
Re: Our Heartfelt Condolences to Pam and Joyce |
| I am sorry about your loss. | |
Tammy 10-07-07 8:04 PM |
Re: Our Heartfelt Condolences to Pam and Joyce |
| Condolences to you both. | |
Carol 10-07-07 11:17 PM |
Re: Our Heartfelt Condolences to Pam and Joyce |
| I will keep you both in my prayers. | |
Sarah 10-08-07 3:51 PM |
Re: Our Heartfelt Condolences to Pam and Joyce |
| I am so sorry to hear about your loss. You are in my prayers. | |
Ann 10-08-07 4:03 PM |
Re: Our Heartfelt Condolences to Pam and Joyce |
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Happy Birthday Pam |
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Re: Hau`oli Lā Hānau Pam |
| Pam, I hope you are enjoying your Birthday Hawaiian Style! I'm sorry our schedules didn't match. | |
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| Rob 09-03-07 11:54 AM |
TELETHON hosting |
| I listened to you speak of your ring bearer and his ultimate demise to MD. Very stirring. Tony, you are such a great American; a great singer; and a great host for MDA. God love you for all you do and keep singing the wonderful songs you have today. | |
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| Megan 08-28-07 7:26 PM |
Tony in Auckland , New Zealand |
| Saw Tony last night in Auckland, New Zealand . I was blown away he was fantastic - I took my Mum for her birthday and knew a little bit about him but not a lot. That Man can sing - and seems such a nice guy as well. Best concert I have ever been to. | |
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| Sallie 08-20-07 11:59 AM |
The Ultimate Collection Vol. 2 |
| Does anyone no if there will be a Vol. 2 and maybe 3 and who knows how many they could do? | |
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Re: The Ultimate Collection Vol. 2 |
| There are currently no plans for a Vol 2, although I'm sure you will find tremendous agreement here that it would be a wonderful thing. | |
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| Pat 08-18-07 10:40 PM |
Joyce and Pam at Sunset Junction, Sunday August 19th |
| Pam, Joyce and Windy Barnes will be singing background for Thelma Jones at Sunset Junction, Sunday, August 19th at 5:30 p.m. Also on the show: Millie Jackson and the O'Jays. | |
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| Andy 08-13-07 3:44 PM |
Tony's Hair |
| Do you think he will ever grow his hair back out long like he had it in the 70-80? Did he have a perm in his concert in 1978? It looks it. | |
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| Sallie 08-08-07 11:31 AM |
Straight from the Heart, Vol 1 |
| I am so happy to get this
DVD. It is fantastic. To see the 3 of them together again after so many
years was wonderful. TheY haven't lost a thing. Such great voices.
The harmony that Telma and Joyce have is so beautiful. Tony you're right on, period! I hope to meet you in December at Sycuan Casino. Looking so forward to seeing your Christmas show and hope you will be back soon after that and sing the songs you wrote for Mamita and Papito. If anyone knows of any other DVD's, please let me know! Thanks, Sallie |
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| C. Canzano 08-09-07 2:38 AM |
Nice to Be With You |
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| While it is possible he did sing the song sometime or other, he was not known for singing it, nor did he record it. The song was recorded and made a hit by Gallery. | |
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| Noreen 8/1/07 7:07 PM |
Appearing Where ? |
| Heard an announcement on the radio that Tony Orlando would be appearing in Reno, Nevada during Hot August Nights. I haven't been able to find anything to confirm this. | |
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Casablanca Records |
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In the early 80's Tony had some singles and 12" inches out on Casablanca Records. Did they ever go anywhere on the charts? |
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"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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| Rea 07-13-07 6:24 PM |
Where did Dawn Go? |
| I just heard a radio commercial for a new music theatre in Sevierville, TN. It said Tony Orlando would be performing. Where did Dawn go?? Are they not together anymore? | |
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| Andre 07-13-07 4:56 PM |
Tony Orlando Concerts |
| Does anyone know if Tony
Orlando plans to do any concert around the New York, New Hampshire or
Vermont? Or any where else that would be close by? I'm from Vermont. How does a person get lucky enough to meet him in person. He sounds like such a nice guy!!!!! I hope one day I finally get to meet him in person. That would be a dream come true!!!! |
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| Harold 06-28-07 8:33 AM |
Hard Rock/Hollywood, Florida |
| Saw Tony perform last night at the Hard Rock Hotel/Casino in Hollywood, Florida. Fabulous show. Not only was he so entertaining, one of his keyboard players did some tunes and was great. Sold out arena. Also met him before the show and he was very very cordial. | |
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Re: Hard Rock/Hollywood, Florida |
| I just wanted all of you to know what a kind and talented man Tony still is. I had the pleasure of seeing him last night at the Hard Rock in Hollywood Florida. What a showman; he was awesome. His band is terrific he did a two hour set one song better than the next. I hope he keeps on touring. | |
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| Doreen 06-25-07 3:14 PM |
Tony Orlando New Zealand Tour |
| Hello everyone out there, A note to let you know how very excited a lot of people are in little ole New Zealand, Tony O has a concert here August 27th, being held @ the Pettigrew Arena in Taradale, Napier, Hawkes Bay. (I can see the Arena from my kitchen window). I think we are just so privileged to have someone so TALENTED in our midst. I heard him being interviewed on one of our local radio stations this morning. We look forward to seeing him in the flesh !!!!!!!! 1st time.... |
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Re: Tony Orlando New Zealand Tour |
| Hey! We are real excited that Tony is touring New Zealand for the first time, bring it on! Looking forward to the show. Regards Gary (Kiwi fan) |
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Re: Tony Orlando New Zealand Tour |
| I wish I lived in New Zealand! | |
Shirley 07-25-07 3:00 PM |
Re: Tony Orlando New Zealand Tour - Haere Mai Tony |
| Haere Mai Tony and welcome
to New Zealand. I hope you will enjoy your trip. Looking forward
to your show in New Zealand, where all the old groups have gone. Rock
on tony..... Kia ora, Shirley... |
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Hank Medress |
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Knock Three Times Rocks! |
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To Be With You |
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Concert Dates for Tony Orlando |
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Will Tony Orlando ever come to Vermont and play? I hope so I would love to see him in concert!!! |
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Songs that Tony wrote |
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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. |
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Tony Orlando Meets Bowie |
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Check out Pam in Sister 2 Sister Magazine, June 2007 |
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| John 05-15-07 9:40 PM |
Telma: Dancing With the Stars |
| Dancing with the stars showed Telma in the audience clapping after Joey - Jive performance. Telma looked great. Who knows Telma might be dancing next time. Thanks Pat for the information. If you want to see Telma go to abc.com then go to Dancing with the Stars and then go to Joey - Jive performance. I want to see Joyce and Pam next time in the audience or on the stage. | |
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and SQUEED. (I love DWTS - my guilty pleasure.) I've heard talk that
potential stars do attend tapings to scope out whether they want to do the
show themselves in the future - wouldn't it be awesome if our Telma got a
chance to cut a rug? And oh, oldtimers who used to attend tapings of TOAD in the 70's... do you remember how the show's choreographer used to stand just off-camera and "do" the steps so Telma and Joyce could follow along? A fun and funny memory. |
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| Diane 05-15-07 9:03 AM |
Make Believe--Wind |
| I'm trying to find the song on a CD--Make Believe--by Wind. Does anyone know where it's available? Please help. Thanks. Diane | |
Pat 05-16-07 1:22 AM |
Re: Make Believe--Wind |
| I don't know that this was ever re-released on CD. You can often find it on vinyl on ebay. | |
Del 5-21-07 10:21 AM |
Re: Make Believe--Wind |
| "Make Believe" was released on a compilation CD called "Laguna Tunes" a collection of songs Kenny Laguna was involved with as performer and/or producer. Kenny Laguna sang the Frankie Valli like parts on "Make Believe". The CD is no longer being made, but can be found second hand through ebay or used CD shops. | |
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Re: Make Believe--Wind |
| Make Believe by Wind was also issued on a CD titled "Jukebox Hits Vol. 2 of 1969". I have seen it for sale on Amazon. | |
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Tony Orlando & Dawn |
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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
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Tied 100 Yellow Ribbons |
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| John 04-02-07 12:35 PM |
Happy Birthday Tony |
| Have a wonderful Birthday Tony. I hope all your wishes and dreams come true. Hope to see you and Joyce, Telma and Pam this year. Also I want more new tunes of TOAD. I had a wish that came true that in 2005 in Las Vegas and in Los Angeles that I met you and the girls. I was on cloud ten and still am. I hope this will be the best birthday ever. Take care and God Bless you and your wonderful family. Hope to see you all soon. | |
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| Toni 8:35 AM 3-27-07 |
"HCTS & TTWAFG" lyrics |
| Does anyone have the lyrics for "Here Comes the Spring" and "That's the Way a Wallflower Grows"???? | |
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| Del 3-20-07 9:49 PM |
Vote for Candida |
| The About.com website is
having a contest between "Candida" and "Nice to be with You"..Right now we're behind...just for fun, all of the fans should cast their vote and then Candida would win!! Here is the website address.. http://oldies.about.com/blpollprevious.htm |
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| Rick 2-6-07 1:43 PM |
Dreamgirls Dance Project |
| I could not be doing the
Dreamgirls Dance Project without the immense support of Pam and Joyce
Vincent. We're close to having this record out, although from the looks of
things, it will be out in the UK first! You can keep up with the status on
the website. www.DreamgirlsDanceProject.com. You must see Pam and Joyce with Scherrie debuting her re-issued single of "One Night Only." You can find it on the DDP website, and it is a link to you tube! Take care, all. |
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John "Dreamboy" 2-7-07 2:44 PM |
Re: Dreamgirls Dance Project |
| Hi Rick, Hope you are doing well. I really enjoy watching the live performance of Joyce, Pam and Scherrie. I will buy this CD when it comes out. The girls look pretty as always. This music on the Dreamgirls Dance Project sounds awesome. I hope the Dreamgirls Dance Project gets well advertised, because the TOAD Christmas Reunion CD did not and it is an awesome Christmas CD not to be well advertised. Joyce, Pam and Telma's voices are unbelieveable. I am sure all the TOAD fans will help support this CD. Also I hope it gets radio play and on all cable and satellite stations. I just love those girls. I will help to support them all the way, because I am their dreamboy. (HA HA) P. S. I hope they do more live shows. John |
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| Debbie 1-6-07 7:37 PM |
Las Vegas |
| Hi, I am new to the
website and was browsing through the messages would like to comment on a
few, but this one caught my
eye because I am thinking about going to see Tony's show in Las Vegas this
May.
I was a huge fan growing up and saw the group several times. I just saw Tony's "Santa and Me" Show in Atlantic City, and actually got to meet him for the first time after the show. I have been searching to see when he may be appearing in my area again, and am drawn to Las Vegas in May. Maybe some of the TOAD fans can give me some insight as far as the casinos. I think he is listed to appear at Suncoast at the end of May and another one in the beginning. I have only flown twice in my life also, as I read in the comments, but I definitely am ready to fly to see Tony again. I feel myself ready to go on and on so I better just cut myself off now, we all know he is just a great person. I plan on filling out the survey and writing about my meeting with Tony. It has been a month now since I met him, and I am still on my cloud--I plan on staying on it!! I would also just like to say hi to all the TOAD fans--I know exactly how you feel about the group. Thank you. |
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Re: Las Vegas |
| Hello and welcome Debbie.
I've been to the Suncoast to see other performers and it really is very far off the strip. It's a small, somewhat intimate showroom, with table seating, but I have enjoyed all the shows I've seen there. Personally, I only stay in the higher end properties in Vegas, so I can't help you with any information about the hotel. As far as the casinos, they are the same wherever you go. They all want your money; some more friendly than others. Vegas lacks many floor services you find in other areas. The early May dates are down in Laughlin which is a very long drive from Vegas; over 90 minutes. I enjoy Laughlin as it has a small town atmosphere and you can easily walk from one casino to the next. It's usually warmer than Vegas, so be prepared if you go. If you get tired of Nevada, you can cross over the Colorado river and instantly be in Arizona. |
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| Bernd from
Germany 1/1/07 10:10 AM |
Happy New Year 2007 |
| Hello, I would like to wish you all a Happy and a Healthy New Year 2007. Best wishes Bernd |
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Pat 1/1/07 3:00 PM |
Re: Happy New Year 2007 |
| Bernd, Wishing you the same Bernd, as well as to out all the friends out there. |
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| Michael 12-27-06 1:28 PM |
DVD TV Movie with Telma |
| How to Murder a Millionaire, a made for TV movie, starring Telma Hopkins and Joan Rivers is now available on DVD. I don't know if anyone has posted this information or not. It is $5.98 on Amazon. | |
John 12-28-06 11:00 AM |
Re: DVD TV Movie with Telma |
| Thanks Michael for the
information. I will have to get that DVD. I never saw that movie. I
love anything that Telma, Joyce and Pam do. I hope you have a wonderful
holiday season and enjoyed playing the TOAD A Christmas Reunion CD. The
Christmas CD is great. Again thanks for the post. Take Care John |
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Julie 12-29-06 8:26 PM |
Re: DVD TV Movie with Telma |
| I've seen it many times and it's really good - in a "Lifetime - movie of the week" sort of way :). Telma is very funny in it, as she always is, and I think she and Joan Rivers made a good comedy team. I see it's also listed on Ebay for as little as 55 cents... although you have to add shipping. For fans of Telma's work, I think it's a great addition to your collection. | |
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| D-Town 12-24-06 1:44 PM |
Joyce and Pam on Dreamgirls project |
| Hello again - I've heard about Joyce and Pam's involvement with a project that's kind of related to the Dreamgirls movie. It's an album of dance music - all songs from the Broadway musical and screen versions-that will be released early in 2007. I've heard some preliminary mixes of tracks featuring Joyce's and Pam's beautiful and creative background harmonies with their good friend Scherrie Payne, formerly of the Supremes. The Dreamgirls dance project will include some of the "Former Ladies of the Supremes," The Vincents, Merry Clayton, Hodges James and Smith and others. Noticeably missing are Telma Hopkins (who would have been perfect for this project in my opinion), Freda Payne and a few other dream singers that I could name, but it still should be good. A Happy belated birthday to Joyce Vincent and Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all. |
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Pat 12-24-06 2:15 PM |
Re: Joyce and Pam on Dreamgirls project |
| D-Town thanks for
reminding me...here are two tracks from the recording sessions which you can
view (and hear) on youtube:
Look for Pam conducting and Joyce singing background vocals throughout both videos. |
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John 12-28-06 10:51 AM |
Re: Joyce and Pam on Dreamgirls project |
| I viewed the videos on the
Dreamgirls project. The song called And I'm Telling You, I can not
stop playing that song. I really love that song and Joyce and Pam look
awesome. I also like the song Move. My favorite is And I'm
Telling You. I hope the Dreamgirls project goes far. The music awesome I
love the dance music of the songs. Thank you Pat for the site so that the
TOAD fans can view the videos. Joyce and Pam really stay busy. I hope
I can see Joyce, Pam and Telma again. They are wonderful and talented
people. I hope 2007 will be the best year ever. I also hope all the other
TOAD fans had a wonderful holiday. Take care, John |
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| Bernd 12-22-06 8:08 AM |
Christmas Wishes |
| Hello, I know it is a little bit early, but I like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2007. Best wishes Bernd |
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Pat 12-23-06 11:52 PM |
Re: Christmas Wishes |
| Wishing the same to you Bernd! | |
Sarah 12-24-06 114:49 AM |
Re: Christmas Wishes |
| Merry Christmas everyone! | |
John 12-28-06 11:04 |
Re: Christmas Wishes |
| Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you Bernd! And to all the TOAD fans. We hope 2007 will be the best for Joyce, Telma, Pam and Tony. | |
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| Pat 12-14-06 12:01 AM |
Happy Birthday Joyce |
| Joyce,
Wishing you the very best today on your special day! I hope it is a day full of fun and joy for you. Pat |
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John 12-14-06 6:36 AM |
Re: Happy Birthday Joyce |
| Happy Birthday Joyce.
David and I love you very much. I hope all your birthday wishes come true.
You are such a sweetheart and I think the world of you. I love the Christmas
Reunion CD. It is awesome your voice is unbelievable. I hope you and
Telma and Pam would do a solo CD or another one with Tony. Well I hope you
have a wonderful day today and I love you alot and miss and hope to see you
soon. Love John and David P.S. Happy Birthday. Have A Happy Birthday. Happy Birthday To You. It's Your Birthday. Have A Happy Birthday To You Joyce. |
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Sarah 12-14-06 2:36 PM |
Re: Happy Birthday Joyce |
Happy Birthday Ms. Vincent. |
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Mary 12-15-06 6:41 AM |
Re: Happy Birthday Joyce |
| Hi Joyce, Happy belated birthday!! Hope you had a special day. I'm still loving the TOAD X-mas CD. My favorite TOAD album is "To Be With You" but this one is a close second. What is fun about the Christmas CD is that my kids are enjoying it with me. A new generation of TOAD fans!! Love it! Mary |
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| Pat 12-13-06 4:30 PM |
Tony's Show from Bally's on Fox New Year's Eve special |
| I have heard that Fox Television is sending a crew to Bally's in Atlantic City next week to tape some of Tony's show for the network's New Year's Eve special. If you are going to the show, smile pretty for the camera. :) | |
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| Mike 12-12-06 5:09 AM |
The Christmas CD |
| Just another word of thanks to Tony, Telma, Joyce, Pam, Michael Omartian (producer) and Brant Berry for the Christmas CD. This year as I sort through my Christmas CD collection, of well over 100 CD's, I am drawn to TOAD's "A Christmas Reunion" time and time again - it is my all-time favorite. The songs are brilliantly arranged and sung and the song-choices reflect the spiritual side of Christmas, which touches my heart. So much of the Christmas music product these days is all about Santa, presents and "keeping warm with your honey." It's such a gift (to the fans) to have "A Christmas Reunion" which is perfect in its mix of the secular and the sacred. Thank you to all involved for creating a classic! | |
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| Bernd 12-10-06 3:16 PM |
A Biography from Tony Orlando? |
| Hallo, I have a question. Do any of you know about a Biography or even an Autobiography from Tony Orlando? Is there one in the German Language? Best Wishes Bernd |
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Pat 12-10-06 6:36 PM |
Re: A Biography from Tony Orlando? |
| Tony Orlando's biography, Halfway to Paradise, was released in October 2002 and is available through amazon.de. I do not believe it has been translated into German. Currently, it is available in English only. | |
Bernd 12-10-06 4:47 AM |
Re: A Biography from Tony Orlando? |
| Hello Pat, Thank you for that Information. I think it s a little bit sad, that there is no translation in German. But anyway, thank you, once again. Best wishes Bernd |
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| Brant 11-26-06 12:47 AM |
Telma News - Bosom Buddies! |
| It looks like "Bosom
Buddies" is finally making its way to DVD. This is my favorite of Telma's
sitcoms - and what an amazing cast with the lovely Ms. Hopkins, Tom Hanks,
Peter Scolari, Holland Taylor, Donna Dixon and of course, the late-great
Wendie Jo Sperber. Here's the link at TV Shows on DVD for more info on "BB":
http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/newsitem.cfm?NewsID=6632 Hope you're all listening to TO&D's "A Christmas Reunion"! Brant |
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Pat 11-27-06 1:16 AM |
Re: Telma News - Bosom Buddies! |
| Brant, good to see you back at the board with some great news too! | |
John 11-27-06 7:28 PM |
Re: Telma News - Bosom Buddies! |
| Hi Brant,
What wonderful news. I will have to get a copy of the DVD. That was one of my favorite shows of Telma's besides the TOAD show. I love all the things that Telma does. I hope that TOAD will release a new CD. I just love to hear Joyce,
Telma and Pam singing; they rock. I been playing the Christmas Reunion CD at
least once a day the past 365 days. Now I can turn up the volume.
During the other months I had the CD playing at a lower volume so the
neighbors won't think I am nuts play Christmas music in the summer time.
Now the whole neighborhood hears the TOAD Christmas Reunion CD. Thank you
Brant for the update. Hope to hear from you soon. |
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Brandt 11-30-06 6:36 PM |
Re: Telma News - Bosom Buddies! |
| The "Bosom Buddies" DVD
has now been officially announced by Paramount for release on March 13,
2007. The set will include all 19 episodes from the first season (478
minutes.) The episodes are:
1. Pilot Peace! Brant |
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| Patricia 11-26-06 11:26 PM |
Show at Harrah's in KC |
| Just got home and had to drop a quick Thanks to Tony for the best show we have seen yet at Harrah's KC. Good clean entertainment. You were always a class act Tony!!! | |
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| Julie 11-25-06 11:12 AM |
Cherokee, NC show |
| The Nov. 24th concert in Cherokee was fabulous!!! Tony is an amazing and gifted performer!! My parents were in the audience celebrating their 59th wedding anniversary--the same way they celebrated their 25th anniversary--watching Tony perform. They were thrilled!!!! Tony thank you for sharing your gifts and time with all of us! You have made lasting memories for our family! God Bless you and your family! | |
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| Pat 11-24-06 10:18 pm |
Victoria's Secret Fashion Show |
| Following all the women modeling lingerie on this show, Joyce and Pam will be singing with Wendy Barnes at the end of the Fashion Show, which airs on December 5th on CBS. Check your local listings for your time zone. | |
John 11-28-06 10:43 AM |
Re: Victoria's Secret Fashion Show |
| I cannot wait to see Joyce
and Pam on the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. They will rock the house
down. Love Ya!!! John |
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Happy Birthday Telma |
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Happy Birthday Telma. I hope you have a wonderful
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Tony as always |
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Ed Ames guest appearance on TOAD |
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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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| Tony 10-10-06 12:42 AM |
Are these correct lyrics "When We All Sang Along" |
| Not sure I heard every
word correctly. Any good ears in here? Thanks. Tony Something beautiful inside of me is gone Don't know why or what went wrong Sky is blue, maybe for you, but not for me Things ain't like they used to be CHORUS: When we all sang along together Every day outside the back door where we used to play You, me, the hummingbird, sang a happy song Those were the days when we got along. Nighttime dies, the day is born Happens all the time. Sun isn't blind and you're not mine Memories are all I have of you and me alone You thought of us, you thought of home. CHORUS INTERLUDE: We sang every night and day, hey, hey, This can't be the end Let's make up, let's start again. I know you know there is a better way. CHORUS REPEAT CHORUS AND FADE |
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| Jim 09-21-06 1:57 AM |
Other |
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| John 09-18-06 12:01 AM |
Happy Birthday Pam! |
| Pam, David and I wish you
a Happy Birthday and I hope you have a wonderful day. We miss you alot and
hope to see you soon. Happy Birthday, Have A Happy Birthday, Happy
Birthday To You. It's Your Birthday, Have A Happy Birthday Happy Birthday To
You Pam. We (Love) you alot. John & David |
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Pat 09-18-06 1:03 AM |
Re: Happy Birthday Pam! |
| Pam, Happiness and many blessings on your birthday! | |
Del 09-18-06 3:44 PM |
Re: Happy Birthday Pam! |
| Wishing Pam the best Birthday ever! | |
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| Aida 09-16-06 8:23 PM |
Songs and Lyrics |
| Hi! I would like to know the title of a song. It starts with a phrase "to be with you", "When I'm alone, I still feel the touch of your lips". The dj said that the title of that song is To Be With You, but when I search for the lyric of the song it's different song and artist. Can you help me in getting the real title of the song and lyrics. Thanks a lot. | |
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| Noelle 09-14-06 7:10 PM |
Tony Orlando Radio Interview |
| Tony was interviewed on
September 9/06 on The Drew Marshall Show. It's a great interview, over an
hour long, check it out. http://www.drewmarshall.ca/listen2006.html#060909 Noelle |
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| Rose 08-23-06 4:51 PM |
Dreamboat |
| Hi I am new to the
internet. I am searching for some old favorite songs. I remember Dream Boat
by Tony Orlando and Dawn. Anyone know where I might get this song in MP3?
Also does anyone know "Heaven on the 7th floor" I do not know who the author
was. It was on a record I had in the 70's. I am now 40 Oh my God time
flies!! Rose |
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Re: Dreamboat |
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| Elizabeth 08-17-06 7:26 AM |
Frankenmuth Concert |
| I attended Tony's concert
yesterday (08/16) at Heritage Park in Frankenmuth, Michigan. I just want to
say that Tony was absolutely fabulous. Tony appears to have lost a lot of
weight, especially since I saw him in Connecticut in December of 2005. It
never mattered to me what his size was, but I just want to say that it
really looks like he has been taking care of himself. I think the world of
him. Just a note to say that a gentleman named David has now taken the place of Jim on guitar in the Lefty Brothers' Band. I will miss Jim! Also, at the concert yesterday, my mother heard a rumor that Tony is coming to Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. Also, I heard a rumor at work that Tony was doing an appearance at Soaring Eagle and Resort on August 27 and that it was announced on the radio. I called Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort during my break time on my cell phone. Management at Soaring Eagle and Resort said, "Sorry, we do not have Tony coming to the Soaring Eagle and we are looking all the way into November, 2006"...."We really wished we did though." I do too! Have a good day! Elizabeth |
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| Elizabeth 8-14-06 1:38 PM |
Interview on 96WHNN - FM |
| I took my radio to work
today in hopes of listening to Tony's interview on 96 WHNN with Johnny and
Blondie (08/14 at 8 a.m.). Tony is coming to Frankenmuth, Michigan for a
concert at Heritage Park and did an interview. After arriving at work, I
found out that I had a bad reception. So, I called my mom and asked her to
turn on my radio at home and put the telephone up to the speaker of the
radio, so I could hear the interview. The radio station played Tony's "Make
Believe". Tony talked about his new book entitled, "Tie a Yellow Ribbon".
I still haven't purchased it, but I would like to. I will be traveling to
Frankenmuth on Wednesday to see the concert at 3p.m. at Heritage Park. I
can't wait!! I am really excited!! I am sorry I missed Tony on (08/12) on channel WABC in New York City. I used to listen to that radio channel as a teenager and was thrilled to pick up a channel from New York City. Elizabeth |
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| Leslie 08-12-06 7:36 AM |
Tony Orlando to be on WABC Radio, Saturday, August 12th |
| RADIO INTERVIEW Tony
Orlando is scheduled to be this week’s guest on “Saturday Night Oldies,” a
radio show on WABC 770 AM, New York City. Mark Simone's show airs Saturdays
from 6 until 10 pm ET. Mark plays the hits from the 50’s to the 80’s, with
all-star guest line-ups. |
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| John 07-25-06 9:56 PM |
Happy Anniversary |
| Hi,
I can't believe that it has been a year since David and I were in Las Vegas. I had a dream come true finally meeting the wonderful group. I am depressed today. I wish I could turn back time and do it all over again. I had a wonderful time in Las Vegas, and finally met all the other TOAD fans. It was also nice to finally meet Pat who does this site and meeting Charlene, Del, and the R2 Team who put TOAD back together. Hey Pat, let's play the slot machines and let Mario be our waiter, HA HA. Pat did you have a great time in Las Vegas last year? I really enjoyed us eating dinner with Joyce, Pam, Charlene and Joyce and Pam's family. Also the next day, of course, the main event was to see Tony, Telma, Joyce and Pam sing live for the first time in my life and also the VIP after party. I hope they will do more shows together again. I hope they will get together this year. Meeting Joyce, Pam, Telma and Tony made me feel like I've known them forever. They are wonderful people and awesome singers. They sing so well together. P.S. I got the TOAD blues. I wish I was in Las Vegas and seeing TOAD. Pat I will meet you at slot machines. If it wasn't for TOAD I would have never been on a airplane, I flew twice last year in July and in August to see TOAD and I would fly again and again to see that wonderful group. I am a true TOAD fan. |
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Pat 07-25-06 9:58 PM |
Re: Happy Anniversary |
| Cheer up, cheer up, they
say....today's another day... Thanks for the reminder of what a great time we all had last year at the Bellagio! Despite being Vegas in July, it was truly a wonderful couple of days. I forgot about the slot machine luck. That money has long since been spent. There's nothing keeping you from visiting your friends John. Get your behind on a plane. Remember you can always collect on the promised dinner. Ob-la-di, ob-la-da, Life goes on... |
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John 07-25-06 10:46 PM |
Re: Happy Anniversary |
| Hi Pat. David and I still have the two dollar bills that you gave us at the restaurant that you signed and dated July 26, 2005 and Joyce and Pam also signed. I will keep that forever. Miss Ya!!!!!! John |
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Pat 07-25-06 11:20 PM |
Re: Happy Anniversary |
| LOL!!! John, I forgot about those $2 bills. I handed out a lot that night at the table! (More than Mario probably got in all his tips combined). You know, I don't think I got one signed by everyone that night. What a special memento though. | |
Julie 07-26-06 5:35 AM |
Re: Happy Anniversary |
| Hi John, Just remember these words... "Don't be sad that it's over, be happy that it happened." You have wonderful memories that many people who weren't there would love to have. Cherish them. Perhaps it won't be the last time you see them. Pam and Joyce are really quite fond of you, you know. ;) Julie |
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David 07-26-06 10:22 PM |
Re: Happy Anniversary |
| I would also like to say a
special thanks to Brant Berry for putting TOAD back together and letting
David and I have the chance meeting them and also watching them perform live
in front of our eyes for the first time. Brant thanks for everything hope to
see you in the near future. John |
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Abe |
Tony Look-a-likes |
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He and Freddie Prinze looked alike. They could have passed for brothers. |
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Collectable Album? |
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Lyrics |
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| John 07-05-06 7:20 AM |
Today Show |
| I enjoyed watching Tony
and the band on the Today Show. They sounded awesome and looked great.
I also spotted Del in the crowed; what a great shirt that Del wore for the
Fourth of July. The only thing I was disappointed in was that Joyce,
Telma and Pam were not with Tony singing. It just seemed funny; Tony
singing Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Ole Oak Tree and their other hits
without the girls. Hopefully that they will do more promotional
appearances together again. They are so awesome together. Their
voices blend so well together. I hope Tony and the girls will release
more hit records because the Christmas Reunion CD sound better than ever. I
was wondering since Telma's show Half & Half wasn't picked up by the new
merged CW network, if Telma, Joyce and Pam will go back into the recording
studio and do more Las Vegas shows. They would be very well received.
I am a BIG TOAD fan. I will support you all the way, and so would other TOAD
fans. So get back in the recording studio. Love you all very much. John |
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Elizabeth 07-05-06 8:40 AM |
Re: Today Show |
| Dear Pat, Were you able to catch Tony and the Lefty Brothers Band on NBC's Today Show on Tuesday, July 4? I thought that Tony really looked nice, as usual. I thought that he really put his all into shaking hands in the crowd and signing autographs. I was happy to see so many young people, who had come out to see Tony. Both, Frannie and Jenny, were in the crowd. Frannie is a beautiful woman and Jenny is becoming a very beautiful young woman. Tony spoke about his new book. I would like to order a copy. |
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| Arthur 06-19-06 2:02 AM |
Looking For Image |
| Hello I'm wondering if anyone has seen a picture that is just Tony's face with one side in shadow. I know I've seen it, but it was so long ago I can't remember if it was an album cover or not . | |
Pat 06-19-06 6:40 AM |
Re: Looking For Image |
| Hi Arthur, welcome to the site. I'm afraid that we would need some additional descriptive information to help you out, including an estimate as to the decade, as his career has spanned 5 decades and during that time there have been thousands of images. | |
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Robin S. 06-15-06 10:45 AM |
YouTube is a wonderful thing! |
| Inspired by Pat's recent
linkage to a vintage TOAD clip found on the wonder that is YouTube, I went
poking about myself in search of buried treasures. And oh, what I found! First up is this clip (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvR0oxoXH40) of Tony, Telma and Joyce singing (well, lip-synching to) "Knock Three Times." In net-vernacular... OMG. Circa 1971, Tony's upper lip is mustache-free, but the ABUNDANT and proudly displayed chest hair makes up for it. Telma and Joyce swing-and-sway on either side, but at one point Joyce flashes a piece of bling on her hand that I'm sure could be seen from outer space. I have NO IDEA of the setting, but since the crawl mentions the UK, and the group was bigger in Europe at that time than in the US, I wonder if the outdoor setting is somewhere in England. And next on Flashback Theater, let's travel to 1973 for "Tie a Yellow Ribbon"! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCmKC1vYXyo) This features full-mustache, shoulder-length-hair Tony, and there is an easy, almost laconic mood to his delivery that I don't think I've ever seen him express during this song. Interesting and different. But what's up with making Telma and Joyce SHARE a microphone? I mean, how much could another PROP MIC (because, lip-synching, after all) have cost the production budget? This one is a proto-music video since the performance footage is interspersed with stock shots of bus trips, to give the appropriate, "I'm comin' home, I've done my time" feel to the straight-off-the-album cut being played. There are a couple other clips on YouTube that I've been able to locate, both of which have been ripped from the variety show DVDs: one of Jerry Lewis's guest appearance, the other of Neil Sedaka performing "Bad Blood" (and that one's on there for the mockery value, alas; then again, Neil does look a bit chicken-danceish in his choreography, God bless 'em). There may be more and I'm still searching. BTW, know what I'd kill to see placed on YouTube? - those early "Dawn" (pre Tony's name-above-the-title) lip-synchs from comedian Jonathan Winters' half-hour syndicated variety show. Does anyone else remember those? I bet Tony, Telma and Joyce themselves don't! I'm sure it was a day's work - bring several changes of clothing, stand on the set, lip-synch to YET ANOTHER CUT from "Tuneweaving", lather-rinse-repeat until several appearances were in the can, thank you very much and where can we pick up our paycheck? But those multiple appearances are part of how and where I fell in love with them, back in '73, and it's why I love "Jolie" (Tuneweaving version) to this day. Happy viewing! |
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Pat 06-15-06 7:17 PM |
Re: YouTube is a wonderful thing! |
| Great review Robin. It's too bad that they took down the clip with the Candida/Knock Three Times/What Are You Doing Sunday medley video. That was the best! The WAYDS performance is really rare! | |
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| Pat 5-26-06 10:00 PM |
Tony on This Week with George Stephanopoulos |
| Don't forget to catch Tony on This Week with George Stephanopoulos Sunday on ABC. Check local listings for time. | |
Pat 5-28-06 7:23 AM |
Re: Tony on This Week with George Stephanopoulos |
| For those of you who missed the appearance, you can watch the video on line here. Be sure to watch both the version that aired and the version that was taped. The links are on that page. The taped version is titled "Extended Voices -- The Greekorican. | |
John 05-28-06 8:01 PM |
Re: Tony on This Week with George Stephanopoulos |
| I watched Tony today on
the talk show he did a wonderful job. I was glad that they showed a TV clip
of Joyce, Telma and Tony singing Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Ole Oak Tree.
Don't forget to put your American flag out tomorrow, and Tie A Yellow Ribbon
On The Ole Oak Tree. Take Care, John |
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Elizabeth 06-05-06 1:22 PM |
Re: Tony on This Week with George Stephanopoulos |
| Dear Pat, Thank you for setting up the link for everyone to see Tony's segment on George's show. I enjoy clicking on the link, during my break time at work, and watching both versions. What a wonderful job Tony did. In addition, as he gets older, he just keeps getting better. Thank you, Elizabeth |
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| Robin S. 05-26-06 7:35 AM |
The best road-trip box set EVER! |
| I took a brief vacation
earlier this month, driving from where I live in the "South Bay" of Southern
California, to Pahrump, Nevada, to visit a friend. My beautiful rental car
had a CD player, so of course I stocked up on road music. First choice was,
of course, "The Yellow Ribbon Collection." As I pulled onto the 405 freeway
a couple blocks from home, I popped in Disc 1 and began to sing along with
"Candida"... and, hours later, as I pulled into the Best Western parking lot
in Pahrump, Tony was finishing up with his post-Dawn solo hits on the "To Be
With You" CD. Perfect timing! And it really brought me back to those road-trip days to Vegas in the 70's, when we'd pop in our cassettes and/or 8-tracks and sing our way through the Cajon Pass as we sped along I-15. (Except of course the car-stereo sound wasn't so good then, and gas wasn't $3.00+ a gallon.) All joking aside, if you have a long trip coming up over summer, I wholeheartedly recommend taking along the box set, and then playing the CDs in order. The time and miles just sped by, and I think I smiled the whole way. You will too. |
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Pat 05-26-06 4:25 PM |
Re: The best road-trip box set EVER! |
| Robin, your road-trip
memories sound just like mine, although we were driving down to Vegas from
San Francisco (much longer drive and not over the best roads) with the
8-track blaring all the way. I still remember portions of 58 where the
roadbed had sunk so low in the sand that at high speed you took some air
coming off of the top of the rise. It was a very long rollercoaster
ride. Memories of 2 lane roads at high speeds in the dark and sunrise
in the Tehachapi Mountains set to the strains of TOAD music. To anyone on the road out there this Memorial Day Weekend, don't forget to pack your TOAD CDs! |
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John 05-28-06 8:48 PM |
Re: The best road-trip box set EVER! |
| Hi Pat and Robin. I
like hearing about your road trip stories. I always have A Tony and
Dawn CD in my car at all times. I still play the Christmas Reunion CD
almost every day. I went to pick up some lunch on Monday, went to the
drive thru and had the Christmas CD playing pretty loud. As I got to
the window to pay, the lady said, "I can't believe that you're still listing
to Christmas music." She asked what Christmas song was playing and I
told her it was called Spirit Of Christmas. I played some of the
other songs from that CD and she said she will have to get a copy of the
Christmas CD this year. All of the sudden the car behind me started to
blow the horn, so I asked the girl if she was working tomorrow and she said,
"Friday. I will see you then." I got her the Christmas Reunion
CD. She was so happy. This time I went inside because I didn't want to
hold up drive thru. There were some customers in the diner and she showed
them the Christmas CD and they did not know that TOAD was back together and
made this Christmas Reunion CD. They said that they will go on line to get
the Christmas CD and the DVD. I also told them that all of their
albums were now on CD and one of the ladies said that she wanted the CD that
had Pick It Up and Dreamboat. I told her the name of the CDs that had what
she was looking for. I just love TOAD. They are great people. And again
thanks Brant Berry and the R2 team for putting TOAD back together again.
Hope we hear more new tunes in the near future. Love and Take Care John |
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Del 06-09-06 9:17 PM |
Re: The best road-trip box set EVER! |
| John, I wish I could hire you!!! | |
Julie 06-11-06 6:34 AM |
Re: The best road-trip box set EVER! |
| You'll have to get in line Del, I'd love to hire him to sell my artwork! LOL ;) | |
Pat 06-11-06 7:05 AM |
Re: The best road-trip box set EVER! |
| As I have said time and time again, John, you are the Energizer Bunny of PR for TOAD! | |
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TOAD's Christmas - in May! |
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With the unusually cold weather we're having right
now in Missouri, I thought it would be fun to pop the TOAD Christmas CD in
and take a drive with the windows down tonight. Even in the spring, this CD
is still awesome! Okay, now I guess I'll put it away again for the real cold
weather .... :) |
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Liz 08-13-06 1:29 PM |
Re: David Bowie and Dawn |
| Hi Thanks for letting me know the clip of Bowie and Dawn is on Youtube. I have a clip from TV, but what I'm trying to establish is where and when exactly this event took place. Since it appeared recently on BBC TV I assume the program, or part of it, is still in existence, so I was hoping to try and track it down if it has appeared on DVD somewhere. |
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Tie a Yellow Ribbon |
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| Helen 4-20-06 8:10 PM |
A Special Event |
| I just came across a very
good program of TOAD's. It is called A Special Event and the program cost
$2.00. I believe it is from 1976 from either Hampton, Va. or Busch Gardens,
Williamsburg, Va. It is autographed by Tony, Joyce, Telma, James Harbison,
Buck Clarke '76, & Win Winfree and says Thanks Tony.....in their
handwriting. Can anyone identify date, location and who is Harbison, Clark and Win Winfree. |
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Pat 04-22-06 10:37 AM |
Re: A Special Event |
| Hi Helen and welcome.
The program you mentioned was sold at all of their road shows from 75-77.
It could have been purchased at any venue during that time period.
As for the other autographs, the only one I recognize is that of Buck Clarke who played congas for the group during that time period. There is a picture of Buck in our Celebrating the Century 70's pages at: Photo 1 and Photo 2 |
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Helen 04-23-06 2:37 PM |
Re: A Special Event |
| Pat, thanks for your reply. | |
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| John 04-16-06 7:42 PM |
Happy Easter! |
| Happy Easter to Joyce,
Pam, Telma and Tony I hope you had a wonderful holiday and also to all the
TOAD fans. I was playing the Christmas Reunion CD today in the car going for
Easter dinner, I just think the CD is awesome. I hope they will release a
new CD this year. I am so grateful that I had a opportunity to meet TOAD
last year and also the guy that put TOAD back together Brant Berry and the
R2 team what wonderful people. I hope to see everyone this year Pat, Julie,
Charlene, Brant, John, Nate, Del, and also the main event TOAD. They just
rock. Love and God Bless John |
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| Newsom 04-16-06 12:24 PM |
Make Believe mp3? |
| Hi, I have desperately been trying to find an mp3 of the old song by Tony Orlando and Wind called Make Believe. Does anybody know where I can find it? Thanks |
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Pat 04-17-06 10:24 PM |
Re: Make Believe mp3 |
| I don't know about an mp3 but you can always get the album on eBay and rip your own. | |
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Shows |
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Going to see Tony in Vegas |
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My names is Rita & I live in Maui, HI. In the 90's I interviewed Tony when he was living in California. I went to the opening of his theater in Branson. I was sad to learn that he no longer has it. I am planning to go see Tony in Vegas on May 7th and am hoping I can get back stage at the Suncoast to give him a hug. Our birthdays are 3 days apart-my was on April 6th. On our 48th birthday, I went backstage to his dressing room and he sang "Happy Birthday" to me. That was a moment I will always cherish. |
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Midland Theater Concert |
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My mother and I recently attended Tony's concert on
April 8 at the Midland Theater in Newark, Ohio. We drove nearly two hundred
miles one way from Michigan to Ohio. This was a magnificent performance. I
can never hear enough of Tony's stories about his career nor his music. My
mother was surprised at how well the Lefty Brothers Band can sing. They are
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Happy Birthday |
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Pat 4-3-06 7:49 AM |
Re: Happy Birthday |
| Happy Birthday and wishes for many more. | |
Mary 4-3-06 6:30 PM |
Re: Happy Birthday |
| Happy Birthday Tony!! You are the best!! Thanks for wonderful memories...keep going strong!! | |
John 4-3-06 8:22 PM |
Re: Happy Birthday |
| Happy Birthday Tony! I
hope you have a wonderful birthday. I enjoyed meeting you Joyce, Telma and
Pam during the promotional tours last year. I hope to see the group back
together again this year and forever. Also I hope the group will release a
new cd this year. As you can see I am a big TOAD fan. Happy Birthday!! John and David |
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Need To Hear "Knock Three Times" |
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Hi everyone... I have desperately been searching the
internet to hear the song "Knock Three Times" by Tony Orlando and Dawn. I
have not been able to find any site that lets me hear the song. |
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TOAD of course |
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Hello everyone!!!!!!!!!! Hope each and everyone of
you are enjoying the spring and the great sounds of Tony Orlando & Dawn. I
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Hi Renee. I also feel the same way about TOAD I just
love their music and I think that they are wonderful people. Did you enjoy
their Christmas CD? I still play the CD in my car and also at home. Take
care. |
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Renee 04-16-06 10:34 AM |
Re: TOAD of course |
| Hey there John, No I still have not gotten my copy of their CD. I have looked and have been unable to find it. I am still looking. Last resort will be e-bay. The last time I saw Joyce was a couple of months ago at work and she indicated that the CD did good. She was quite happy about it. I am hoping that I run across her soon. I miss her. |
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Pat 04-17-06 10:19 PM |
Re: TOAD of course |
| Renee, you will not be able to find he Christmas CD in retail stores right now. Most stores remove holiday stock until the next season. | |
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TOAD Show original airdate 4/16/75 |
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My girlfriend and I were the audience members chosen for the closing segment to sing "High Hopes" with Frankie Avalon and Tony Orlando. I would love a copy of this show. Any idea how I can get one?? |
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Elena 04-11-06 8:47 PM |
Re: TOAD Show original airdate 4/16/75 |
| This is an episode I would be interested in having, as well. I remember Tony & Frankie doing a duet on "Two of a Kind" that I absolutely loved! As I recall, this was one of TOAD's best shows. | |
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Mauro |
Tony Orlando and Dawn Tabs for Guitar |
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Hello Please can anybody help me I am looking for
the Guitar tabs of Candida, Knock Three Times, Vaya Con Dios, Tie a Yellow
Ribbon Round the Old Oak Tree. I hope someone there can help me? |
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Vincent 2-20-06 9:52 PM |
Jimmy Kimmel Live |
| Hi Everyone, Just a quick hello to let everyone know that TOAD will be performing on the Jimmy Kimmel Live show on Thursday February 23. I'm not sure how many markets its shown in, so check your local listings. I spoke w/John, and he said they don't get this show in his area, so be sure to check. Also I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas season and a slammin' Valentines Day. Take care all, and I'll talk to you soon. Joyce |
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Pat 2-20-06 11:10 PM |
Re: Jimmy Kimmel Live |
| Joyce, what terrific news!
A reminder to all, since this show is taped on the 23rd, it may actually air on the 24th in some markets that air the show after midnight. My affiliate starts the show at 12:06 am. |
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Pat 2-22-06 3:23 PM |
Re: Jimmy Kimmel Live |
| I heard from Brandt today that TOAD will be performing with the house band throughout the show and promoting the DVD and CD collection releases. | |
CJ 2-24-06 9:10 AM |
Re: Jimmy Kimmel Live |
| I MISSED IT!!! I fell asleep waiting for it to come on. It was on way past my bedtime. Someone please post all the details of their appearance. Thanx, C.J. | |
Julie 2-25-06 7:10 PM |
Re: Jimmy Kimmel Live |
| Wow, I am so tired tonight after staying up half the night last night waiting for the show. All in all I thought it was great. Wonderful to see TOAD together, of course. I knew their performance would be broken up since they would be singing with the band throughout the show but what disappointed me more than anything was - since they knew they only had a minute or two to get a song in, why wouldn't they have started further into the song so the voices of the ladies would get some decent airtime too? The audience members got the whole show but we at home only got bits and pieces so we missed out on a lot of that lovely TOAD sound. But, hopefully each performance together will pave the way for another one and then another and another.. ;) | |
John 02-24-06 10:30 PM |
Re: Jimmy Kimmel Live |
| I didn't see them. But I heard them. I don't get Jimmy Kimmel in my area. I asked my friend to call me when it comes on in their area in CA and they called at 3:00 A.M. in NC. They sounded awesome. Also I hope they go on Jay Leno and David Letterman and all the other talk shows. Sorry CJ I can't tell you much about the show. All I know is they sang Tie A Yellow Ribbon, Knock Tree Times and Say, Has Anybody Seen My Sweet Gypsy Rose, He Don't Love You and that's all I remember. I'm sure their are more songs. I went to bed at 4:15 A.M. I was up at 9:45 A.M. I am sleeping in Saturday morning. Thanks to my friend in CA for the phone call last night to hear TOAD. | |
Elizabeth 02-28-06 12:24 PM |
Re: Jimmy Kimmel Live |
| I saw the Jimmy Kimmel
Live Show with Tony, Telma & Joyce. I, too, was disappointed that they were
not given more of a chance to sing their songs so that the viewing audience
could enjoy them. When I saw them on stage, it was like wow, you look
great! Their performance was wonderful as always. I will be seeing Tony in concert on April 8 at the Midland Theatre in Newark, Ohio. I am looking forward to a magnificent performance. |
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| John 2-19-06 4:09 PM |
Christmas Reunion CD Played All The Time |
| Hello to Joyce, Telma, Pam
and Tony and all the TOAD fans. I am still playing the Christmas Reunion CD
every day. I just think it is a wonderful CD. I hope this year that TOAD
will release more wonderful music and also they will be on more talk shows
and do more advertising for the Christmas Reunion CD. I still have about 7
more Christmas CDs left that I bought during the holidays. I gave a
Christmas Reunion CD away yesterday at a local restaurant in Charlotte, NC.
I was talking to the waitress about TOAD and she did not know that they
reunited and released a Christmas CD and their TV variety shows on DVD.
I will go back next week and give her the DVD and show her some pictures of
TOAD and the wonderful people I met on the trips like Brant, John, Nate,
Pat, Julie, Charlene, Del and lots more wonderful people. I hope TOAD will
do more shows together. And I hope R2 will release more DVDs of their TV
shows and more tunes. I just love this wonderful group. I hope too see
everyone in the near future. Love and God Bless Everyone John |
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| Pat 2-2-05 11:45 PM |
Joyce and Pam |
| Joyce and Pam will be
performing with Julius Obregon in Glendale on February 10th and near Palm
Springs on February 11th. The following are the particulars: Pre-Valentine's Day Concert: Friday, February 10, 2006, 7:00 p.m. (dinner) 9:00 p.m. (showtime) at the Marquis Club, 811 E. Colorado, Glendale. $60.00 per person (includes dinner) Saturday, February 11th, 7:00 p.m. (dinner) 9:00 p.m. (showtime) at the Doral Desert Princess Resort, 67967 Vista Chino, Cathedral City. $60.00 ($75.00 VIP seating) (includes dinner) The show will run about 90 minutes. |
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Telma Nominated for NAACP Image Award |
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Ringtones |
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TOAD |
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I was cleaning my house the other day and came across some very memorable items of Tony and the girls. It made me go clear back to my early teens and that has been along time ago. I have followed Tony since before I went to Homewood Racetrack in Homewood, Il. I even got his autograph in Champaign,Il. He was here for a benefit dance. Oh, it has brought back so many happy memories. Good Luck Tony, Telma and Joyce now in everything that you do. May God Bless each of you. With much love, Julie R |
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| Dixon 12-27-05 11:43 AM |
Remember the concert in Vancouver? |
| Hi Tony Orlando and Dawn I will always remember my first and only concert I attended when I was 16 in 1972 in Vancouver... |
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| John 12-23-05 9:59 PM |
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!!! |
| I would like to say Merry
Christmas and a Happy New Year to Tony, Joyce, Telma, Pam and to Brant Berry
and the R2 Team. Thanks for a great Christmas gift is having a new recording
for the first time in 28 years. First time ever a Christmas CD. What a great
gift and what a best year is meeting TOAD and meeting such wonderful TOAD
fans. I hope 2006 will be even better. I hope all the TOAD fans have a
wonderful Holidays. Love and God Bless John |
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Sarah 12-24-05 6:08 PM |
Merry Christmas |
| Merry Christmas everyone! | |
Renee 1-4-06 1:07 PM |
Happy New Year to the friends of T-O-A-D! |
| Wow, what a year is has
been. I have been away from the board and have so much to catch up on.
Recently I was at one of the theaters here in town and the moment I sat
down, out come a familiar song. Yeas it was Tony Orlando and Dawn singing
"Knock Three Times" on the ceiling. My heart flutters every time I hear this
song. What's so funny is my 20 year old was singing along to the song. I
asked her where she heard it and she said that it played in a movie she saw.
WOW the younger generation is now becoming familiar with the group. It does
my heart good to know that the beautiful music of TOAD is being heard
through our children. I remember when I was younger I used to think that one day I would marry Tony. Oh well you can't have everything. I got an I-pod for myself and of course TOAD was downloaded - I have to get more on it. I do hope that the members of this board are doing well and I pray that the success of TOAD grows in 2006. Lots of love to you, Renee Bustos P.S. Joyce, we miss you. |
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| John 12-14-05 12:12 AM |
Happy Birthday Joyce! |
| Happy Birthday Joyce! I
hope you have a Great Birthday. I had my birthday wish come true finally
meeting you this year. David and I Love you very much; you are such a
sweetheart. Love and God Bless You. Love Johnnie and David |
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Julie 12-14-05 4:46 AM |
Re: Happy Birthday Joyce |
| Joyce, Sending you very Happy Birthday wishes and a hope that all of your dreams come true! Have a great one! Julie |
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Pat 12-14-05 5:49 AM |
Re: Happy Birthday Joyce |
| Joyce, Much love to you on your special day. What a great year it has been for you! I hope for more of the same in your future; you certainly deserve it! I am blessed to have you as a friend. I hope you have a wonderful day! Much Love! Pat |
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Mary 12-14-05 6:23 AM |
Re: Happy Birthday Joyce |
| Joyce, I hope you have a
wonderful day on your birthday. Thanks for giving us the gift of being able
to listen to your beautiful voice again with your new CD. I can't stop
listening to it. I'm seeing Tony this weekend at Mohegan Sun. I wish that
Telma and yourself were able to be there. Maybe someday I'll have the
pleasure of seeing all three of you together again. Mary |
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CJ 12-14-05 7:34 AM |
Re: Happy Birthday Joyce |
| Hi Joyce, Happiest of birthdays to you and thank you for all the wonderful music and memories. We met twice over the years. The first time was in 1974 at the Saratoga state fair in upstate New York. I was working at the fair and TOAD was to perform. Right after your opening act (The New Seekers) left the stage we got one of the worst rainstorms ever and of course your show was rained out. I managed to make my way into the car and sat between you and Telma as Tony stood in the rain signing autographs. My visit with you and Telma made me forget the concert. I felt so honored to share that time with the both of you. I was 14 at the time and you both gave me a memory I will always cherish. The second time was in 1988 at the Desert Inn in Las Vegas (where I now live) and I made my way back stage and got to visit again with both you and Telma. You remembered the experience at Saratoga and that blew my mind. (Telma couldn't recall it) I didn't get to visit with Tony as he already had left. I must tell you being in show business myself (Las Vegas lounge act) I
have met and worked with many celebrities over the years but my most
cherished memories have and always will be meeting Tony Orlando and Dawn.
The three of you were and are so genuine, honest and caring all I can do is
wish you continued success for the future and thank you for being such a
great inspiration to me. With much love and deepest respect,
CJ |
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Sarah 12-14-05 8:08 AM |
Re: Happy Birthday Joyce |
| Happy Birthday Ms. Vincent! | |
D-Town 12-14-05 12:41 PM |
Re: Happy Birthday Joyce |
| OK Joyce Vincent, I'm doing my best Stevie Wonder impression for this; "Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you. Happy b-i-i-i-r-r-r-thday! | |
Sue 12-15-05 8:47 PM |
Re: Happy Birthday Joyce |
| Happy Birthday to you! Hope you have a terrific day with lots of presents and surprises. | |
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| Robin 12-12-05 12:58 PM |
Sherman Oaks Sun article now posted! |
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Sherman Oaks Sun Article Read about Pat, Terri and Robin in line in Sherman Oaks for the Christmas CD
signing! Raise your brow over whether we really did say those things! (One
pair of quotes is misattributed, IIRC.) Wonder why the article is more
about old-timey fans than Tony, Telma and Joyce! |
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Pat 12-14-05 5:35 AM |
Re: Sherman Oaks Sun article now posted! |
| It took a few days for the
online version to work at a reasonable speed. Be forewarned though, it
does take a while to load. The article is on page 6. Yes, Robin, the quote was misattributed; it was the other way around. Perhaps it was because we were just talking too fast for her note taking ;). The article was definitely fan-centric. I guess the reporter liked us, she really really liked us! We surely were full of enthusiasm that afternoon. |
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Julie 12-14-05 5:52 PM |
Re: Sherman Oaks Sun article now posted! |
| I can't get anymore than the first page to load. Any chance someone could post the article here, with credits, of course, or provide a new link? Sounds like a great article. | |
Pat 12-14-05 8:14 PM |
Re: Sherman Oaks Sun article now posted! |
| Okay. I will print and scan the important part ;). I have updated the original link. | |
Julie 12-15-05 5:00 AM |
Re: Sherman Oaks Sun article now posted! |
| Great article! Thanks for the new link. | |
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| Mark 12-09-05 2:28 PM |
The Wind |
| I notice that The Wind material has been mentioned here. Other than the two tracks on Laguna Tunes and a bootleg of "Tell Him No," have any other Wind tracks turned up? If anyone has information on Wind tracks I'd love to know. Thanks - Mark F. | |
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| Julie 12-01-05 7:56 AM |
Telma Hopkins Portrait Print |
| Just wanted to let
everyone know that I am making a series of Tony Orlando and Dawn pencil
portraits in celebration of the release of their new Christmas CD. The first
print of the series is now available and you can find a link to view it at:
www.julies-art-studio.com Thanks, Julie |
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Robin 12-02-05 6:55 AM |
Re: Telma Hopkins Portrait Print |
| Julie, that is absolutely
stunning! What an amazing artistic gift you have. I look forward to the
other two portraits in the series, at which point I will acquire a full set
for myself. What with the vintage poster signed on Sunday, the souvenir
photo and placard Pat so kindly got for me, and your artwork, my living
space is going to look like it did circa 1976, with all the TOAD memorabilia
on the walls. ;) Not that there's anything wrong with that. BTW, I can't wait to hear Telma's reaction to seeing that stunning portrait. Let us know what she has to say. |
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Julie 12-02-05 6:24 PM |
Re: Telma Hopkins Portrait Print |
| Thanks so much Robin. I will let you know when the others are ready. Your living space sounds like fun! I have a huge box that houses my TOAD collection... right now all I have out on display is my newly acquired autographed Christmas CD and my photo album of pics from The Grove. Maybe I ought to consider bringing some more things out and do a little vintage style decorating myself. Could be fun! | |
D-Town 12-12-05 8:36 PM |
Julie's Art |
| Julie is an amazing artist. Quite talented indeed. | |
Julie 12-14-05 5:50 PM |
Re: Julie's Art |
| Thanks D. I really appreciate it. | |
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