- Format: CD
- Label: Ace
- Genre: Rock / Pop
The first ever compilation to feature each and every one of the Epic masters of this genuine American Legend.
Long before the break Of Dawn, Tony Orlando was the voice of many of the greatest pop records of the early 1960s. The demos he cut for the likes of the Drifters and Ben E King are the stuff of legend. His own records - all written, arranged and produced by the biggest names in Brill Building pop - are still stunning after more than 40 years.
This package features the A and B sides of all 11 of Tonys Epic 45s, plus five tracks that were exclusive to his one and only album for the label.
Contributors to these sessions include Gerry Goffin, Carole King, Burt Bacharach and Hal David, Jack Keller, Cynthia Weil, Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman.
The package is handsomely illustrated with label shots of each and every one of Tonys singles and the original Epic album.
A fabulous instant history of post-RocknRoll American Pop, without a Yellow Ribbon anywhere in sight.
Tracklisting
HALFWAY TO PARADISE
LONELY TOMORROWS
BLESS YOU
AM I THE GUY
HAPPY TIMES ARE HERE TO STAY
LONELY AM I
TALKIN ABOUT YOU
MY BABYS A STRANGER
ID NEVER FIND ANOTHER YOU
LOVE ON YOUR LIPS
CHILLS
AT THE EDGE OF TEARS
BEAUTIFUL DREAMER
THE LONELIEST
JOANIE
SHIRLEY
WHAT AM I GONNA DO
ILL BE THERE
SHE DOESNT KNOW IT
TELL ME WHAT CAN I DO
TO WAIT FOR LOVE (IS TO WASTE YOUR LIFE AWAY)
ACCEPT IT
DREAM LOVER
WILL YOU LOVE ME TOMORROW
TELL ME WHERE TO RUN TO
LOVIN TOUCH
SOME KIND-A WONDERFUL
