Tony Orlando
Tony Orlando
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Tony De La Rosa, better known by his stage name Tony Orlando, is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer.
Birth and Death Dates
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Born on April 3, 1944, in the Bronx, New York City. No official date of death has been reported.
Nationality and Profession(s)
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American Singer, Songwriter, Record Producer
Early Life and Background
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Growing up in a musical family, Orlando began performing at an early age. He started singing with his brothers, including future member of the Ronettes, Angie Ortiz's cousin, Joe La Rose, as "The Roses." Orlando eventually moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in music.
Major Accomplishments
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Orlando found success as a solo artist and as a duo with Dawn, scoring numerous hits, including 'Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree,' '(I'm Gonna Be) A Heartbreaker,' and 'Cinderella.' As a performer, he has appeared on various TV shows, such as 'The Ed Sullivan Show' and 'American Bandstand.'
Notable Works or Actions
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Orlando's songwriting credits include 'Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree' for Dawn (which went to No. 1) and '(I'm Gonna Be) A Heartbreaker,' another hit single. He also had a hand in co-writing Cindy Thompson's 'What Now, My Love?' Orlando collaborated with other musicians on various projects.
Impact and Legacy
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Tony Orlando's impact on popular music is undeniable. His hits have become ingrained in the American consciousness. As a singer, songwriter, and performer, he paved his own path to success.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Orlando's memorable songs, charismatic performances, and collaborations with other notable artists solidified his place in music history.
Quotes by Tony Orlando
It was the Lord’s love and my recognition of His presence in my life that made me realize how important it was to give Him the glory and be there for Him.
The more knowledge you’ve got, the more understanding you have, the better you are able to implement and pass it on to others.
A real friend is someone who does n0t give you expectation about delivering on some kind of peer group pressure.
Anyone who says the Backstreet Boys can't sing is crazy. They're probably just reading some highbrow critic who hates anyone the general public embraces. I'm sorry, but those boys sing their butts off. They work hard on their choreography, and on their harmonies. Their tracks are tight and solid. Their songs are musical and memorable.
I'm a diabetic, and I needed my insulin. The first day we were here, I went to the Wal-Mart pharmacy to give them my information just to get the process started, but they gave me all my medicine right then. I couldn't believe it.
Mary Simmons here at Best Western has been so good in keeping us informed about where to go to get food, supplies, and anything else we need, ... She made flyers with all the information and phone numbers on them and put them under our doors.