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When did Tony Orlando's group form?
Dawn became Dawn featuring Tony Orlando, which changed to Tony Orlando and Dawn in 1973.
How did Tony Orlando and Dawn form?
Tony Orlando was asked to record a demo record of Candida, with backup singers including Toni Wine and Linda November.
Why did Tony Orlando's band use the name Dawn?
Tony Orlando sang under the condition that his name not be associated with the project, so it was released under the simple name of Dawn.

Question: Where did the name come from?
Self-contained rewrite: Where did the name Dawn come from in Tony Orlando and Dawn?