Dawn - Candida - Tony Orlando &

In 1970, Tony Orlando was working as a music publishing manager for . When producers Hank Medress and Dave Appell asked him to record "Candida," he initially refused, fearing the session would be a conflict of interest with his employer. He eventually agreed to record the track under the condition that he would not be credited. Consequently, the single was released under the name "Dawn" —a moniker chosen to protect Orlando's corporate job. Song Composition and Success

: It was produced by Dave Appell and Hank Medress (of The Tokens) for Bell Records . TONY ORLANDO & DAWN - CANDIDA

: The song reached #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was a #1 hit in five countries, including Spain, Sweden, and Brazil. Legacy In 1970, Tony Orlando was working as a

: The track was written by Irwin Levine and Toni Wine . Consequently, the single was released under the name