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Portrait of Tony Velona

Composer

Tony Velona

American author, lyricist, and composer

1920–1986

2 works and musical collections

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Born
1920
Died
1986
Period (estimated from birth year)
Contemporary

Biography

Anthony Velona (November 16, 1920 – January 31, 1986) was an American author, lyricist, and composer. Velona was born in Jersey City, New Jersey.

He wrote or co-wrote numerous songs including the 1955 hit Domani, the 1962 hit Lollipops and Roses, and the 1966 hit Music to Watch Girls By.

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Life and musical career

Occupations
composer; lyricist
Languages used
English
VIAF ID
6277154260748324480006
MusicBrainz ID
94f58921-170f-4b64-8699-8c27fabd4824

Recorded in Wikidata. Affiliations may refer to earlier stages of the composer's career.

In this catalogue

Common listed instruments
Guitar, Voice, A Cappella
Genres represented
pop
Source entries with composition dates
0

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Catalogue

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Works and musical collections with sheet music details
Title Work details Listed instruments Sheet music
Lollipops And Roses See work details
  • Guitar
  • Voice
  • A Cappella
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Music To Watch Girls By See work details
  • Guitar
  • Voice
pop
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Biographical record: Wikidata, matched on name and checked against dates held in the catalogue. The period label is an estimate from birth year. Authority record: VIAF 6277154260748324480006.