Candida is the title song of Tony Orlando & Dawn’s 1970 album Candida.
At the time, Tony sang under the name “Dawn” in order to avoid issues with his other record label, Columbia Records at the time.
The song was written by Toni Wine and Irwin Levine.
For the song’s first recording, it was su...
[Verse 1]
The stars won't come out if they know that you're about
Cause they couldn't match the glow of your eyes
[Bridge 1]
And oh, who am I? Just an ordinary guy
Tryin' hard to win me first prize
[Chorus]
Woh-oh, Candida, we could make it together
The further from here, girl, the better
Where the air is fresh and clean
Hmm-hmm, Candida, just take my hand and I'll lead ya
I promise life will be sweeter, and it says so in my dreams
[Verse 2]
The future is bright, the gypsy told me so last night
Said she saw our children playin' in the sunshine
[Bridge 2]
And there was you and I, in a house, baby, no lie
And all these things were yours, and they were mine
[Chorus]
Woh, my Candida, we could make it together
The further from here girl the better
Where the air is fresh and clean
Hmm-hmm, Candida, just take my hand and I'll lead ya
I promise life will be sweeter, and it says so in my dreams
[Bridge 1]
And oh, who am I? Just an ordinary guy
You know I'm tryin' hard to win me, first prize
[Chorus]
Oh, my Candida, we could make it together
The further from here girl the better
Where the air is fresh and clean (come with me)
Woh, (come with me), my Candida
Just take my hand and I'll lead ya
I promise life will be sweeter, and it says so in my [fade]
Candida was written by Irwin Levine & Toni Wine.
Candida was produced by Dave Appell & Hank Medress.