WBA Hall of Famer Bob Barry ruled Milwaukee's airwaves in the '60s and '70s. He interviewed the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, James Brown, Dolly Parton, Sophia Loren, Gregory Peck, Dick Clark, Cher and many more. If a band or musician came to town, he met them with a microphone. Barry has collected remarkable recordings of these encounters which he’s now sharing with the public. SUBSCRIBE! Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | TuneIn | Stitcher | Google Play Music | Pocketcasts | RSS

Bob Barry’s Unearthed Interviews Podcast: Tony Orlando

You all remember “Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree” and “Knock Three Times” and “Candida,” and others. These songs were recorded by Tony Orlando and Dawn. “Tie a Yellow Ribbon” became an anthem for service members. Where did the name Dawn come from? How did Orlando team up with Telma Hopkins and Joyce Vincent? Why did Dawn sue Tony? And what’s the story behind tie a yellow ribbon? If Tony sounds like he’s in a bit of a fog, it’s because we woke him up.

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