Tony Orlando, Superstar singer/songwriter and pop icon of the 1960s and 1970s, will be joining 77 WABC MUSICRADIO, hosting his own weekend music radio program. The station announced that Orlando will spin the greatest hits from the 60s and 70s every Saturday from 10 p.m. to midnight, joining fellow-icon “Cousin Brucie” Morrow who launched his own Saturday evening program earlier this year.
Orlando’s critical acclaim has placed him atop the list of the most transformational artists of his generation. In 1973, Orlando achieved the top spot on the Billboard “Top 100” for “Tie a Yellow Ribbon ‘Round the Ole Oak Tree,” a worldwide hit and number one seller in both the United States and United Kingdom. The anthem was ranked number 37 on the “Biggest Songs of All Time” list announced by Billboard on the 50th Anniversary of the “Hot 100,” and has been considered an anthem of hope and homecoming.
“I am thrilled to be back on the radio on 77 WABC to play the greatest hits of an iconic generation: the sixties and seventies,” said Orlando. “I can’t wait to be on the airwaves with my fans who are looking forward to the greatest hits – we are going to have a lot of fun,” Orlando continued.
“Tony is one of the country’s most endearing and beloved entertainers with his energy, warmth, humor, and we are excited to bring this back on Saturday nights in New York!” said John Catsimatidis, Owner of Red Apple Media. “Orlando is an iconic musician who holds a place in the hearts of everyone who lived through the sixties and seventies – we could not be more pleased to bring him aboard for what we all love on Saturday nights: fun and music. My motto is make music, not war.” he continued.
His other #1 Hits are “Knock Three Times,” “Candida,” “My Sweet Gypsy Rose,” and “He Don’t Love You (Like I Love You).” Tony and Dawn also had an enormously popular TV variety program, The Tony Orlando and Dawn Show on CBS from 1973 to 1977.
A big supporter of veterans, Orlando has performed for America’s armed services around the globe and raised millions of dollars for veterans’ organizations. His tireless work on behalf of veterans led to his being named Honorary Chairman at the 40th Anniversary of the NAM-POW’s Homecoming Celebration in 2014. Among his many awards and accolades, Orlando is the recipient of three American Music Awards and two People’s Choice Awards for Best Male Entertainer.
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