Tony Orlando (born 3 April 1944) is an American singer best known for his t… Read Full Bio ↴Tony Orlando (born 3 April 1944) is an American singer best known for his time with the group Dawn in the early 1970s.

Born Michael Anthony Orlando Cassavitis to a Greek father and a Puerto Rican mother, he was raised in Manhattan's then-notorious Hell's Kitchen. His best friend was Freddie Prinze (who was of Puerto Rican and German descent).[citation needed]

Tony Orlando's musical career started with The Five Gents, a doo-wop group he formed. His first success came when he recorded the hit “Halfway To Paradise”. After becoming general manager at Columbia Records, he was tempted back to a recording career when he was asked to record a demo record of “Candida”. The label liked the demo so much that Tony's performance was released, under the band name “Dawn” (named after a record executive's daughter).

Joining Tony were Telma Hopkins and Joyce Vincent Wilson, and the trio scored a string of #1 hits with “Tie A Yellow Ribbon 'Round The Ole Oak Tree”, “Knock Three Times”, and “Candida”. With a successful recording career, Orlando then set his sights on television which resulted in his highly rated weekly variety series on CBS. Breaking new ground, it was television's first multi-ethnic variety show. Orlando (of Hispanic and Greek origins) and Hopkins and Wilson (African Americans) were an instant hit. The show, which ran for four seasons (from 1974 to 1976), welcomed the biggest names in show business each week as Tony's guests, including his boyhood idols, Jackie Gleason and Jerry Lewis.

I'll Be There
Tony Orlando Lyrics

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I'll be there when all your dreams are broken
Answer your unspoken prayer
When the little things you're doin'
Don't turn out right
Don't you worry darlin', I'll be there

I'll miss you, and in my dreams I'll kiss you
Then wish you luck on your new affair

So baby if you need me
All you have to do is call me
And don't you worry darlin', I'll be there

There whenever you need to know
That there is someone who cares

So if your new love
Isn't your true love
Don't you worry darlin', I'll be there

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There whenever you need to know
That there is someone who cares

So if your new love
Isn't your true love
Don't you worry darlin', I'll be there
Don't you know I'll be there
Don't you, don't you worry darlin'

Don't you know I'll be there
I'll be there

Overall Meaning

The opening line to Tony Orlando’s “I’ll Be There” speaks of unconditional support, offering comfort to someone who is going through hardship. The lyrics set the theme of loyalty and compassion, expressing a willingness to be there for someone through thick and thin. The singer vows to answer the unspoken prayers of the person, indicating that they will provide support even when the other person might not want to reach out for help.

The chorus of “I’ll Be There” doubles down on this commitment, emphasizing that the singer will never be too far away to lend a helping hand. They will stay with the person even as they move on to a new relationship, and their support will remain constant, regardless of what is happening around them. The singer adds that even if the new relationship is not the right one, they will still be there, indicating that the love they share is not based on the conditions of who they are with, but simply on their ability to care for another person.

Overall, the lyrics to “I’ll Be There” are those of a reassuring friend who is always willing to offer a shoulder to cry on or a helping hand. The unconditional love and loyalty that are expressed in the song’s lyrics make it a popular choice for weddings and other significant events, as well as a mainstream hit across different generations.

Line by Line Meaning

I'll be there when all your dreams are broken
I will be there for you when everything seems to go wrong and your hopes are shattered.

Answer your unspoken prayer
I will fulfill your desires even when you don't ask.

When the little things you're doin' / Don't turn out right
If the small things you do don't go well, don't worry because I'll be there to support you.

I'll miss you, and in my dreams I'll kiss you / Then wish you luck on your new affair
Even if you move on with someone else I'll remember and love you. I’ll wish you happiness in your next relationship.

So baby if you need me / All you have to do is call me
Whenever you want my help, just reach out to me.

And don't you worry darlin', I'll be there
You don’t have to be concerned about anything because I’ll always be there for you.

There whenever you need to know / That there is someone who cares
Count on me to always show you that you have someone who cares for you.

So if your new love / Isn't your true love
If you’re with someone who isn’t your true love, remember that I’ll still be there for you.

Don't you know I'll be there / Don't you, don't you worry darlin'
Don't worry darling, I'll always be there for you no matter what.

I'll be there
I’ll always be there.

Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BOBBY DARIN

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