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Wow, I have been a fan/admirer since 1974 and finally got to see Tony Orlando perform in Atlantic City at the Resorts Casino on September first and second. Was he awesome both nights. He sang all of the usual-Yellow Ribbon, Sweet Gypsy Rose, Candida, Knock Three Times, and He Don't Love You. He sang some songs from Smokey Joe's where he appeared on Broadway in June - Rose in Spanish Harlem and Stand By Me. He had his band members sing a couple of songs, and they were awesome! He sang a tribute to the 50's doowop music, Harmonizing Nights! He then did his new year's eve bit, and had the audience singing along. I bet you can guess who was singing the loudest! He then did a tribute to veterans. Only problem with the shows is they were not long enough. He admitted during the second night that he had laryngitis, and only after the show did we find out he was ill. You would have never known from his performance. He still gave it his all. He acknowledged my presence by making sure he shook my hand. Only thing that could have made it any better was meeting Tony, but I have January in Melbourne Florida where I'll be seeing him for that!! At least one part of my dream came true- seeing Tony perform, and was it worth the wait! I also got to meet all of my aol friends. Boy, everyone is so awesome. I've made friends for life!

Dahloan

Yes Atlantic City was wonderful. I went Thursday, Sunday, and Monday. Tony made a speedy recovery by the weekend and he and the band gave some wonderful shows. Sunday Tony had trouble getting through Candida-but this time from laughter. Two men came dressed in dresses and make up saying that they wanted to be like their heroes DAWN!!! Tony got them on stage for Yellow Ribbon as the house roared with laughter. I must say they did not study their heroes very well as they did not know our DAWN's classic backup parts or classic "Yellow Ribbon moves". Monday's crowd was also full of fun. It was wonderful visting with Tony, Jon, Dave-who celebrated his birthday Saturday, Billy, Doc, Peter, Kerry, Terry, Jim, Joe, members of the Emeralds, and Johnny. It was especially nice seeing Denise, Dianne, Arlene, Karen, Joe, Sue, and Dahloan who Tony said he was very sorry to have missed. Can't wait for the next time!!!!!!


DEL

Re: Re: Tony Orlando In Atlantic City
Wednesday, 08-Sep-1999 01:36:22

Wow Del! I am laughing now just reading this. Now they may not have had the moves down, but the one thing missing was whether the outfits were befitting a Dawn imitation?

I hope someone captured that comedic scene on film.

Pat