“Candida” is a song by the American pop music group Dawn, featuring Tony Orlando. It was written by Irwin Levine and Toni Wine and was released as a single in 1970. The song became a major hit for the group, reaching the top of the charts in the United States.
“Candida” is a cheerful, upbeat pop tune with catchy melodies and harmonies. The lyrics describe a romantic relationship and express the narrator’s devotion to a girl named Candida. The song’s infectious chorus and lively arrangement contributed to its commercial success.
The success of “Candida” marked the beginning of Dawn’s collaboration with Tony Orlando. The group went on to release several more hits, including “Knock Three Times” and “Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree.”
“Candida” remains a nostalgic favorite, reflecting the pop sound of the early 1970s and capturing the essence of the era’s cheerful, feel-good music.
