Candida
Dawn
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Candida Dawn The stars won't come out if they know that you're about Cause they couldn't match the glow of your eyes And, oh, who am I ? Just an ordinary guy Tryin hard to win me first prize [Chorus] Oh my Candida We could make it together The further from here girl the better Where the air is fresh and clean Oh my Candida Just take my hand and I'll lead ya I promise that life will be sweeter 'Cause it said so in my dreams The future looks bright, the gypsy told me so last night Said she saw our children playing in the sunshine And there were you and I in a house, baby, no lie And all these things were yours, and they were mine [Chorus x2]
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Written by: Irwin Levine, Toni Wine
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Spirit Music Group
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10 facts about this song
Release and Ranking"Candida" by Dawn featuring Tony Orlando was released in July 1970. It is a pop song that quickly gained popularity and reached number three on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.
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Song CompositionThis catchy tune was written by a trio of songwriters: Irwin Levine, Toni Wine, and Albert Hammond.
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Unexpected SuccessBoth Dawn and Tony Orlando were virtually unknown when "Candida" was released. The success of the song surprised many, including the artists themselves.
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Origins of the Band's NameThe group originally did not have a name when they recorded "Candida". After the song's success, the group took the name 'Dawn' from the song's label, Dawn Records.
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Story behind Tony Orlando's InvolvementTony Orlando was initially hesitant to get involved with the song as he was working behind the scenes in the music industry at the time and had taken a break from his singing career. But he agreed to provide the lead vocals for "Candida" under the condition that his name not be used, hence the original release was credited to "Dawn".
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Link to Other HitsFollowing the success of "Candida", Dawn and Tony Orlando went on to produce several other hits, including "Knock Three Times" and "Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree".
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Band FormationAfter "Candida" hit the charts, Orlando was encouraged to assemble a real "Dawn" to continue releasing music. He joined up with Telma Hopkins and Joyce Vincent Wilson to form the pop group that would go on to enjoy many more hits in the 1970s.
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Covers and Adaptations"Candida" has been covered by multiple artists over the years in various languages which demonstrate its wide-ranging influence in the music world.
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Album ReleaseThe album "Candida" was released in 1970, with the titular song being the most successful single off the album.
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Change in Music TrendThe success of "Candida" signaled a shift in the music industry at the time, ushering in a more wholesome and family-friendly era of pop music distinct from the rock-dominated late 1960s.
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