Tony Orlando: "Halfway to Paradise"

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1. Where was Tony Orlando born? Trenton, NJ Los Angeles, CA New York City, NY Miami, FL

2. Tony had a younger half-sister, Rhonda, who was born with a devastating illness. Which one? leukemia muscular dystrophy cerebral palsy cystic fibrosis

3. Tony was given his first 'big break' by a music industry giant for whom he auditioned. Who was it? Dick Clark Don Kirshner Murray the K. Clive Davis

4. Name the song which was Tony Orlando's first Top 40 Pop hit. Halfway to Paradise Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow Bless You Take Good Care of My Baby

5. Tony mentions having gotten a fan letter from a fellow recording artist who loved the record, "Halfway to Paradise". Who wrote it? Fabian Little Anthony Jackie Wilson Elvis Presley

6. Tony originally wanted to be a soul singer. True False

7. Tony's road to becoming a trio with the group Dawn was paved by two smash hit records. Both releases featured Tony singing lead vocal over a track recorded by studio session singers. Name the songs that Tony recorded. "Knock Three Times" and "Cupid" "He Don't Love You (Like I Love You)" and "Cupid" "Candida" and "Knock Three Times" "Tie A Yellow Ribbon' Round the Ole Oak Tree" and "Candida"

8. "Tie A Yellow Ribbon 'Round the Old Oak Tree" is about a soldier returning home from the Vietnam War. True False

9. Tony candidly discusses his addiction to cocaine. He recalls voluntarily admitting himself to a rehabilitation facility. While he was there, a bully took a prized possession from Tony: a ring given to him by his father. Another facility resident who identified himself as a famous celebrity intervened for Tony and retrieved the ring for him. What was the supposed celebrity identity of this resident? David Cassidy Shaun Cassidy Parker Stevenson John Travolta

10. Tony had the opportunity to star in the play, "Barnum". Part of the preparation for the part involved learning to walk a tightrope. Despite his many tries, Tony failed to make it across the rope without falling. A young man who was watching nearby offered to demonstrate how to cross successfully and gave Tony valuable advice. What was the advice? Don't look down Reach high Just do it Keep looking up