my mom says my honey honey.But she says that about Donny too! and don"t forget the Rollers she wears out!! We traid.Me Big Time Rush,Mom her guys from "then".It's fun to see mom act like a teeny bopper again!!!(also kind of weird.I kind of like some of the songs!!) You Go MOM!!!!!
@Bigearn003 I don't think I ever heard that one, but there you go. I was one of those (nerd) kids who (at least thought he) owned every 45 rpm on the market. Thanks for the info.
I really like this song. It is the epitome of a catchy pop song.
I also like the skill of older brother, he can sing, he can dance, he can be stage hand all at once. lol 2:00 as he repositions a mic stand in the way of the show.
You must have STD's of the brain moron...your reply just proved it. Your shear ignorance proves it and pity your diseased demented mind. It solidifies my description of you; dumbed down so much that leftists use you as a useful idiot.
You are not making any sense. Your education is so poor that you need to go back to school; bet leftist teachers kept you so dumbed down for controlling purposes.
@dakert40 ??? Really?? The Defrankco Family is better than anything from this year? Grimes? Purity Ring? James Blake? Paolo Nutini?? Korallreven? Alabama Shakes?? Toro Y Moi, The Sandwitches (I'm no Beyoncé fan but Countdown is pretty amazing), Dum Dum Girls, WHITE DENIM??? Really if you can't find any better music than this, in 2011, you gotta go to an Ear Doctor. Defrankco family was pretty much the nadir of western music
@Sarasdad91 What happened to all the fun that came from music? Now you have to censor music before you can let your children listen because of language and content. I miss the Osmonds, the Defrancos, the Jacksons, the BeeGees...*sigh*
I miss the days of the 1970's and 1980's dance groups compared to disgusting/condescending rap and most hip hop chatter of today; glorifying animal gang violence, sexism, sexual perversion, stupidity and racism. No wonder why most minorities today have criminal records and STD's because some lyrics encourage risky sexual acts.
@pgs5719 not all rap is like that. rap is the first type of music to actually tell the listeners what was really happening in the streets and in their households.
@pgs5719 oh poor PGS. Calling strangers retarded from the confines of a dank little room. Who is the one beyond repair? Who's the one with no soul? I'll give you a hint, he's the one defending the Defranco family....
@pgs5719 uh ok... because the Wiggers and (non miority) suburban kids listening to OFWGKTA or Kanye don't have sex?? Who's got the stupidity and racism now PGS5719? Oh and uh, there was quite a bit of racism in the 70s... and gang violence... or do those halcyon lenses of yours only show rose color? and one last thing--- this music is lame. the dancing is lame. the polyester is lame. this is the prepackaged poop that came out of music studios on too much cocaine....
@pgs5719 really, criminal records and stds are limited to minorities? I am worried for you. Because you think that lyrics cause std's are caused by music you are at great risk.. or perhaps the syphilis has already affected your brain.
@thutton67 So condescending your reply...why don't you go to the medical clinic and check yourself for STD's. Remember some STD's affect your mind years later when it establishes itself. Face the harsh reality today and don't be in self denial; minorities today are like that and so are stupid young white trash that ape black animal rapper thugs. I hope you have enough brain cells to comprehend what I just put into your thought.
@pgs5719 Regardless of it being teenie bopper music these kids were talented and could actually sing ! Real talent. As you say compare this or ANY music from 50s 60s 70s and even 80s to todays talentless crap..full of vulgar illiterate garbage..what will kids these days have to look back on? Also do you notice no 2 groups or individuals sounds the same back then ? INDIVIDUALISM !! Today = Sheeple...
While still stars in the mid-'70s, Nino was working the counter at Beechlers Music in Encino. Beechlers was a top music store in the San Fernando Valley. The DeFrancos would often come down to bring Nino his lunch, or just hang out. Gary Busey, film star of the Buddy Holly Story, was a regular. One day, I got to jam with Benny, Nino, and the bass player of soul group, The Ohio Players. Benny was a killer guitarist. The DeFrancos were well-respected musicians, despite the bublegum image.
If you like the Defranco Family, you might like my bubblegum music podcast, Echo Valley. We play music by The Defrancos almost every show! Just Google "echo valley podcast"!
@crazyromanian1 ACE, ACE, and, ACE!! =>The best of the best song!<= and a great Canadian group...and no it is not cheezy but yes the girls looked good. This music is better than the music of today.
@crazyromanian1 Hey fancy meeting you here, my Latin friend! My daughter went to her doctor and heard her child's "heartbeat" today using ultra sound, so I quickly pulled this song out so I could play it to her on my laptop while she was telling me about it. I know it was a "cheezy" thing to do, just like this song...as you so aptly noted, LOL! Peace, my friend!!!
love the clothes love those straight legs flare at the bottom with those platforms .. cool look.and trim too not fat and out of shape like today . . the clothes were cool !
@orpheus2112 - Glad I wasn't the only one who thought that...not to mention they're both from Canada, so yeah, I think Tony DeFranco was the Bieber of his generation.
@cindylcain59 I feel the same! We are the same age. Love this song! It brings back some good memories. Didnt we have a great decade in the 70's for music?
They had a few minor to median hits, then faded to oblivion, like the vast majority of music acts. Longevity is the most difficult consideration in the music business.
I LOVE Tony DeFranco! I carried around the 45 record cover when I was 10 pretending it was a picture of my husband when my friend and I played "married women". lol I heard he went on to become a paramedic, which i find very admirable!
@LynHerron Really? Bobby Sherman went on to become a paramedic as well. Wonder if they ever worked in the same area and performed their old hits when they were off duty? Not likely, I know.
In fairness to "The Defranco's" I think they did well. They never had the training that "The Osmonds" had. I love Tony's voice. "The Osmonds" all learned to play instruments from the time they were kids. The song is adorable. Times were different during the 70's and 80's. I miss when kids were just kids.
@2Catangel The biggest mistake was that they were Marketed to be "LIke" The Osmonds which was a very big mistake. It's like trying to make "Family" Groups like The Sylvers, The Jets and even Debarge the "Next" Jackson Five and it never happens. Their Life Stories are so sad. Aids, Prison, Legal Problems and the like was their downfall.
@laminage I guess some could think they were marketed or modeled after "The Osmonds" however there is simply no comparison. They eventually wanted Tony only, as did they Donny. A lot of people forget that the besides being a family that sang together "The Osmonds" produced great music. Merrill still has a killer voice!
@2Catangel I didn't know that. Very interesting and the same thing that happened to Donny happened with Michael Jackson at Motown and even El Debarge.
@laminage I had no idea that their life stories where so sad. Shame what happened to people in life especially the ones that have to deal with fame and fortune so early in life. I still remember that song growing up in the 70's. Not a bad song either. Seems the older tunes always sound better later in life. :-)
@laminage: Absolute rubbish! I became friends with Nino and Benny in the '70s - and met the family through them. During my 12 years in Hollywood, at WB and other labels - they were the most level-headed and humble band I'd ever met. They are all excellent musicians, especially Benny.
Last I heard, Tony is selling high-end real estate, Benny and Nino are in the film industry, and the girls are homemakers. You can't be a teen idol forever. That doesn't mean you're not happy or successful.
@TubeNumber1USA I think you misunderstood what I said. I didn't know that The Defranco Family were singling Tony out but he was lucky because his family never forgot that they were Family first and a Band second. I think it's great that the Family did so well. As for being a Teen Idol forever, that's so true. Where do you think Justin Beiber is going to be in Ten Years.
This is real music positive up beat music. The reason why this group didn't last very long is this, the Elite behind the the media have an whole other agenda, to inspire fear, hopelessness, misery, etc and this is the last type of music they desire on their airwaves as they play their part for their Jesuit masters new world order.
@ahfaxthis the computer is much easier, but there nothing better than listening to an original 45 on a turn table.Guess you just gotta love em' to enjoy them.
If my son ask me "What kind of music do you listened at my age?" i gonna tell him that there was no other music, only 50's 60's 70's 80's & middle 90's....never existed AUTO-TUNE :)
Who don't remember this song. I just loved them back in the day of the 70's forgot all about them until now someone posted it to facebook. Good Job Tony:)
Absolutely LOVED this group. They came-out with their tunes during the Donny & Marie Era... True! But; being a Canadian Group... They didn't get the publicity of their American counterparts! D'OH!!
I think of the Brady Bunch, when they were trying to earn money to buy an anniversary gift for the parents went on a TV show and sang ... lol I just love this song!!!
Yes, obviously this was the studio trying to reproduce the Osmonds success so there are a lot of similarities on the surface, but when you get beyond the surface Donny Osmond was immensely talented as a kid, had a tremendous singing voice with incredible range and was a naturally great dancer too.
He was not a studio creation like so many teen idols, even hardened veterans in the music business were in awe of Donny Osmond's talent.
Great choreography...And way back in the day, Tiger Beat magazine asked its readers the burning question: Should Tony continue to blowdry his hair straight or go with his natural curls? (I think the curly look won out).
I miss days,songs like this,,, we had grown up in a Super Cool Groovy time,, Thanks God,, I enjoyed my youth.,,, hey what nationalilty were they,,cuban,, latino?? just think what thye started for these other groups later on today,,
Whatever happened to these people? Oh yeah. they grew up. Seriously-they exploded on the scene and gone-just like that. Well they were there when they were there and i am grateful.
They sure weren't some "cover' band getting famous off of someone elses' hits like the Bay City rollers!
@itsKaylaaH That's what ALL boys looked like then. Examples: David Cassidy, Bobby Sherman, Leif Garrett. If you want to see what girls looked like, google Sinead O'Connor!
Hey now...I had a crush on that kid too...WHEN I WAS 4 YEARS OLD...lol. Damn I'm old. I still have the 45...and for your information kids, a 45 was a single song record, NOT A GUN..... =)
@cassystrayter i'D PIN THE CHICK'S LEGS WITH THE PIG TAILS BEHIND HER HEAD AND FUCK HER HARD AND SHOOT MY LOAD INTO HER.. tHATS WHAT I WAS THINKING WHEN i WAS 11 YRS YOUNG.. aND TODAY BEING AN OLD FART, I DO THE SAME THING TO HER
It's the dance moves, the hair and the fact that the girls are covered head to toe that makes me smile!! What a change from today's videos with women. It's all about sex and black leather. Whatever sells..
@sylinparadise - Well said. It's been a challenge raising teens to value themselves and others as human beings (w/ hearts & souls not just physiques) with so many of today's pop stars doing their singing while shaking around their scantily clad body parts. However, since we love our children, we must keep working at it. So far, I think we're winning. Best Wishes To You.
Oh man I loved this. I was waaay to cool and "hard rock" to admit it back then though. Thanks for posting this and and to any surviving DeFranco Family members reading the comments- Well done! That was a fun, catchy little tune you had
i loved this song as a young girl and i still do it is a really great song Tony and the Defranco family thank u so much and God bless all your desires in this life we miss u
Dancing is as bad as The Brady Bunch....
nikkisman914 5 hours ago
my mom says my honey honey.But she says that about Donny too! and don"t forget the Rollers she wears out!! We traid.Me Big Time Rush,Mom her guys from "then".It's fun to see mom act like a teeny bopper again!!!(also kind of weird.I kind of like some of the songs!!) You Go MOM!!!!!
ninad1230 1 day ago
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ninad1230 1 day ago
so gay
quaxk 2 days ago
ALL THAT HAIR.
hugglescake 3 days ago
I'll advocate for one, LOL, thanks!
strictlycomments 3 days ago
this is just sad!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
sierria64 1 week ago
A definitive teeny bopper one-hit wonder...in all its charms.
arkady714 1 week ago
@arkady714 two-hit wonder, actually.. LOL
Bigearn003 1 week ago
@Bigearn003 I remember only this song charting. What was the other?
arkady714 1 week ago
@arkady714 Abra-ca-dabra
Bigearn003 1 week ago
@Bigearn003 I don't think I ever heard that one, but there you go. I was one of those (nerd) kids who (at least thought he) owned every 45 rpm on the market. Thanks for the info.
arkady714 1 week ago
This song is mentioned in Resevoir Dogs movie at the dinner table. HAD to look it up.!
Willowman35 1 week ago
Unapologetic lip syncing!
tpatmc69 1 week ago
I really like this song. It is the epitome of a catchy pop song.
I also like the skill of older brother, he can sing, he can dance, he can be stage hand all at once. lol 2:00 as he repositions a mic stand in the way of the show.
at90percent 2 weeks ago
One of A.M. radios finest songs.
lornacd 2 weeks ago 2
looks like an episode of the Brady Bunch. But still brings back old memorries.
regantaylor7 2 weeks ago
You must have STD's of the brain moron...your reply just proved it. Your shear ignorance proves it and pity your diseased demented mind. It solidifies my description of you; dumbed down so much that leftists use you as a useful idiot.
pgs5719 4 weeks ago
You are not making any sense. Your education is so poor that you need to go back to school; bet leftist teachers kept you so dumbed down for controlling purposes.
pgs5719 1 month ago
@pgs5719 Is this really the place to discuss race, STDs, etc.? It's a comment page on A DEFRANCO FAMILY VIDEO!!! Fucking loser you are.
thutton67 2 weeks ago
@thutton67 You are the demented/loser one; pity your deficient/drug or STD damaged mind...it shows dude/gal.
pgs5719 2 weeks ago
Those were the good old days.
nycisco01 1 month ago
and dont forget the cowsills and the pat boone family and the boones sisters to also
catmarilyn9 1 month ago
This is better than anything from 2011!!
dakert40 1 month ago
@dakert40 ??? Really?? The Defrankco Family is better than anything from this year? Grimes? Purity Ring? James Blake? Paolo Nutini?? Korallreven? Alabama Shakes?? Toro Y Moi, The Sandwitches (I'm no Beyoncé fan but Countdown is pretty amazing), Dum Dum Girls, WHITE DENIM??? Really if you can't find any better music than this, in 2011, you gotta go to an Ear Doctor. Defrankco family was pretty much the nadir of western music
leesvideopage 1 month ago
the Canadian Osmonds
LLB9977 1 month ago
This is just so full of 70's awesome. Love the song, the dance moves, purely sensational
kainsel 1 month ago
I remember this song. Fun.
Starlababy 1 month ago
I had such a crush on Tony...not as much as Donny, tho!
MissCat1958 1 month ago
@MissCat1958 I had such a crush on his sisters. Not as much as Toni Tennille though.
Sarasdad91 1 month ago
@Sarasdad91 What happened to all the fun that came from music? Now you have to censor music before you can let your children listen because of language and content. I miss the Osmonds, the Defrancos, the Jacksons, the BeeGees...*sigh*
MissCat1958 1 month ago
I miss the days of the 1970's and 1980's dance groups compared to disgusting/condescending rap and most hip hop chatter of today; glorifying animal gang violence, sexism, sexual perversion, stupidity and racism. No wonder why most minorities today have criminal records and STD's because some lyrics encourage risky sexual acts.
pgs5719 1 month ago 8
@pgs5719 very ignorant comment.
jlong908 1 month ago
@jlong908 you are just imbecilic in your reply due to the fact your brain can't read more than a sentence; retarded beyond repair.
pgs5719 1 month ago
@pgs5719 not all rap is like that. rap is the first type of music to actually tell the listeners what was really happening in the streets and in their households.
jlong908 1 month ago
@pgs5719 oh poor PGS. Calling strangers retarded from the confines of a dank little room. Who is the one beyond repair? Who's the one with no soul? I'll give you a hint, he's the one defending the Defranco family....
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@pgs5719 uh ok... because the Wiggers and (non miority) suburban kids listening to OFWGKTA or Kanye don't have sex?? Who's got the stupidity and racism now PGS5719? Oh and uh, there was quite a bit of racism in the 70s... and gang violence... or do those halcyon lenses of yours only show rose color? and one last thing--- this music is lame. the dancing is lame. the polyester is lame. this is the prepackaged poop that came out of music studios on too much cocaine....
leesvideopage 1 month ago
@pgs5719 really, criminal records and stds are limited to minorities? I am worried for you. Because you think that lyrics cause std's are caused by music you are at great risk.. or perhaps the syphilis has already affected your brain.
j9lomina 4 weeks ago
@pgs5719 so many minorities? How about "so many young people"? Racist douchebag.
thutton67 2 weeks ago
@thutton67 So condescending your reply...why don't you go to the medical clinic and check yourself for STD's. Remember some STD's affect your mind years later when it establishes itself. Face the harsh reality today and don't be in self denial; minorities today are like that and so are stupid young white trash that ape black animal rapper thugs. I hope you have enough brain cells to comprehend what I just put into your thought.
pgs5719 2 weeks ago
@pgs5719 Regardless of it being teenie bopper music these kids were talented and could actually sing ! Real talent. As you say compare this or ANY music from 50s 60s 70s and even 80s to todays talentless crap..full of vulgar illiterate garbage..what will kids these days have to look back on? Also do you notice no 2 groups or individuals sounds the same back then ? INDIVIDUALISM !! Today = Sheeple...
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i would like to tongue his shit hole.
fran9860 2 months ago
K-Billy's Super Sounds of the Seventies.
OldManPhillips 2 months ago
While still stars in the mid-'70s, Nino was working the counter at Beechlers Music in Encino. Beechlers was a top music store in the San Fernando Valley. The DeFrancos would often come down to bring Nino his lunch, or just hang out. Gary Busey, film star of the Buddy Holly Story, was a regular. One day, I got to jam with Benny, Nino, and the bass player of soul group, The Ohio Players. Benny was a killer guitarist. The DeFrancos were well-respected musicians, despite the bublegum image.
TubeNumber1USA 2 months ago
Gay.
TheRonaldo666 2 months ago
@TheRonaldo666 shut up
LoveMeLoveYou987 2 months ago
its greats
TheBill1960 2 months ago
After hearing the version from The Replacements, hearing a little kid sing these lyrics is just dirty.
BlustoyourRay 2 months ago
Those pants are so tight I can tell what religion he is.
TheTubePortal 2 months ago
@TheTubePortal polyester definitely had that clingy thing going on.
WH32290 2 months ago
Are they all wearing Doc Marten's?
jwandhistools 2 months ago
hah...are you sure about that?? Mmmm...sexyyyy!
TedEBungfritz 2 months ago
what are they wearing? I want one :)
lilynick1 2 months ago
They were from my home town --Port Colborne...take me back!!
mitchgibbs1 2 months ago
Takes me back......... my cousin dragged me to the local mall to see these guys playing cuz she loved Tony DeFranco.
1Sparklecat2 2 months ago
Resorvoir Dogs brought me here
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If you like the Defranco Family, you might like my bubblegum music podcast, Echo Valley. We play music by The Defrancos almost every show! Just Google "echo valley podcast"!
Ilovebubblegummusic 2 months ago
Bell bottoms yeah!
Winky395 2 months ago
Nice outfits--and people complain about the fashion we got now--Bring back the 70's then.
HaywardEntertainment 3 months ago 2
Ahhhh the 70's when everybody was 3" taller. LOL
Praxxus55712 3 months ago
yeah! things were alot better then it's so scary everything has went down the toilet
irobot2009able 3 months ago
Yeah, heartbeat it's a lovebeat....
centralparocker 3 months ago
Heard this song the other day on K-Billy's Super Sounds of the 70s
LordChrondor 3 months ago
I had a huge crush on Tony..... my heart beat.....lol
Mari061862 3 months ago
So cheezy but so much fun....god the girls looked good in that group!!!
crazyromanian1 3 months ago 8
@crazyromanian1 agreed!
HaywardEntertainment 3 months ago
@HaywardEntertainment Thanks, this is good stuff compared to a lot of today's entertainment.
crazyromanian1 3 months ago 2
@crazyromanian1 ACE, ACE, and, ACE!! =>The best of the best song!<= and a great Canadian group...and no it is not cheezy but yes the girls looked good. This music is better than the music of today.
BeerHits 3 weeks ago
@crazyromanian1 Hey fancy meeting you here, my Latin friend! My daughter went to her doctor and heard her child's "heartbeat" today using ultra sound, so I quickly pulled this song out so I could play it to her on my laptop while she was telling me about it. I know it was a "cheezy" thing to do, just like this song...as you so aptly noted, LOL! Peace, my friend!!!
strictlycomments 5 days ago
@strictlycomments Congrats on the new member of the family!!!! Bless that child with a beautiful Latin name. I still love this song.
crazyromanian1 4 days ago
"I hadnt heard it since the fifth-fucking-grade"
Mr. Pink
Lillogambino 3 months ago
love the clothes love those straight legs flare at the bottom with those platforms .. cool look.and trim too not fat and out of shape like today . . the clothes were cool !
ITALOVER2 3 months ago
That little greaseball really can sing.
MikeCaiazzo1 3 months ago
Hey look its Justin Bieber
orpheus2112 3 months ago
@orpheus2112 - Glad I wasn't the only one who thought that...not to mention they're both from Canada, so yeah, I think Tony DeFranco was the Bieber of his generation.
WhatsAYak 2 months ago
Their career lasted for about half an hour. Far too typical.
JeffersonDinedAlone 4 months ago
amazing 70's teen pop!
heliot58 4 months ago
Man.... after listening to this song and seeing what we were wearing back then, forget the 60's, how did ever survive the 1970's in one piece!! LOL
Looking1231 4 months ago
I haven't heard this song in about 38 years!!!! I still think that the Partridge Family's "I think I love You" is the best song of this genre.
JayWaterman4000 4 months ago
They're sweet because they're a bit spazzy and innocent---(they'd never make it today). It makes them endearing.
ukerkater 4 months ago
I was 15 and loved and still love this song. I have the 45...can't believe I'm already 52...
cindylcain59 4 months ago
@cindylcain59 I feel the same! We are the same age. Love this song! It brings back some good memories. Didnt we have a great decade in the 70's for music?
boxerdogs11 4 months ago
They had a few minor to median hits, then faded to oblivion, like the vast majority of music acts. Longevity is the most difficult consideration in the music business.
JeffersonDinedAlone 4 months ago
I LOVE Tony DeFranco! I carried around the 45 record cover when I was 10 pretending it was a picture of my husband when my friend and I played "married women". lol I heard he went on to become a paramedic, which i find very admirable!
LynHerron 4 months ago
@LynHerron Really? Bobby Sherman went on to become a paramedic as well. Wonder if they ever worked in the same area and performed their old hits when they were off duty? Not likely, I know.
Maxwell1901 3 months ago
I give them credit and merit.
Khultan 4 months ago
It's a shame aliens took them away.... (Don't believe me ? try to find even a trace of them)
JoshuaTaylor 4 months ago
I remember the song but that is it....
lorileeky 4 months ago
The chorus of this song is kinda dirty...
redletteryear 4 months ago
the sisters look very cute mmmmm
TheShyguy2010 5 months ago
Did Jackson 5 ever compete with them?
Guruboy27 5 months ago
Their poster people for the horrows of anorexia
blowjob428 5 months ago
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let me feel your fuckpole inside my asshole.
fran9860 5 months ago
i would love to taste his nectar
fran9860 5 months ago
What a well written song.
litenslick1 5 months ago 2
This was a great song - loved the heartbeat sound used thru this song...only saw the singer's face in Teen Beat or Tiger magazine pictures....
chavaleah812 5 months ago 2
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wow, these guys suck for any era
MrPoolove 5 months ago
This was a great great song.. Love that bubblegum pop sound the music and all of it the young American sound.. I never get tired of it
MRJACKSON19581 5 months ago
From the very first k tel album i ever listened to-Sound Explosion, i still have it. This song brings me back.
ycanada 5 months ago
The Replacements' version was better.
ifhgsfj 5 months ago
Ah Family acts! They don't perform like that anymore...
Thedanner1000 5 months ago
The Jacksons and The Osmonds were sucessful; What happened to The DeFrancos? Did they fall through the cracks? Let me know.
kja427 5 months ago
In fairness to "The Defranco's" I think they did well. They never had the training that "The Osmonds" had. I love Tony's voice. "The Osmonds" all learned to play instruments from the time they were kids. The song is adorable. Times were different during the 70's and 80's. I miss when kids were just kids.
2Catangel 5 months ago 19
@2Catangel The biggest mistake was that they were Marketed to be "LIke" The Osmonds which was a very big mistake. It's like trying to make "Family" Groups like The Sylvers, The Jets and even Debarge the "Next" Jackson Five and it never happens. Their Life Stories are so sad. Aids, Prison, Legal Problems and the like was their downfall.
laminage 2 months ago
@laminage I guess some could think they were marketed or modeled after "The Osmonds" however there is simply no comparison. They eventually wanted Tony only, as did they Donny. A lot of people forget that the besides being a family that sang together "The Osmonds" produced great music. Merrill still has a killer voice!
2Catangel 2 months ago
@2Catangel I didn't know that. Very interesting and the same thing that happened to Donny happened with Michael Jackson at Motown and even El Debarge.
laminage 2 months ago
@laminage I had no idea that their life stories where so sad. Shame what happened to people in life especially the ones that have to deal with fame and fortune so early in life. I still remember that song growing up in the 70's. Not a bad song either. Seems the older tunes always sound better later in life. :-)
swimjockey 2 months ago
@laminage: Absolute rubbish! I became friends with Nino and Benny in the '70s - and met the family through them. During my 12 years in Hollywood, at WB and other labels - they were the most level-headed and humble band I'd ever met. They are all excellent musicians, especially Benny.
Last I heard, Tony is selling high-end real estate, Benny and Nino are in the film industry, and the girls are homemakers. You can't be a teen idol forever. That doesn't mean you're not happy or successful.
TubeNumber1USA 2 months ago 3
@TubeNumber1USA I think you misunderstood what I said. I didn't know that The Defranco Family were singling Tony out but he was lucky because his family never forgot that they were Family first and a Band second. I think it's great that the Family did so well. As for being a Teen Idol forever, that's so true. Where do you think Justin Beiber is going to be in Ten Years.
laminage 2 months ago
@laminage Justin Beiber well be in a rehab center
midnightcaller200 2 months ago
mr pink sent me here
wiremuwalker 5 months ago
wow am getting old
eddiejlauzon1962 5 months ago
Dig them bell-bottoms! They look like an Osmond family wanna beess! LOL! Especial with the dancing and corriography!
Pilotpatty1 5 months ago
Dig them bell-bottoms!
Pilotpatty1 5 months ago
tony was cooler than donnie! agree!
tommieparch 5 months ago
Was a good song, but this kid singer really sucked - a cracker boy's rip off on Michael Jackson
theothertroll 5 months ago
This is real music positive up beat music. The reason why this group didn't last very long is this, the Elite behind the the media have an whole other agenda, to inspire fear, hopelessness, misery, etc and this is the last type of music they desire on their airwaves as they play their part for their Jesuit masters new world order.
Dragongod462 5 months ago
@Dragongod462 - you're a fucking idiot - a real fucktard living in a delusional world up to your neck in slimy thick dog shit.
theothertroll 5 months ago
I had the biggest crush on this kid...lol
Bwahahahahahahawful 5 months ago
This was a favorite on the Skating Rink jukebox! Great times!
texasnelsons1 5 months ago
it's on my 45 lp thing. I can play it onthe record player if I just plug the thing in but it's so much easier to play on computer ! WOW !
ahfaxthis 5 months ago in playlist REBA
@ahfaxthis the computer is much easier, but there nothing better than listening to an original 45 on a turn table.Guess you just gotta love em' to enjoy them.
vinyl45junkie 5 months ago
And to think I was gonna be Mrs Defranco....
michelle716100 5 months ago
If my son ask me "What kind of music do you listened at my age?" i gonna tell him that there was no other music, only 50's 60's 70's 80's & middle 90's....never existed AUTO-TUNE :)
pagliaccinodlemantra 5 months ago
16 retards accidently hit the dislike button :-(
dakert40 5 months ago
I did read not too long ago that he was embarrassed about this time in his life. I wonder why? I loved the song then and still do.
rmworthem 5 months ago
Wow, I remember watching this on tv. Tony what cutee.
rmworthem 5 months ago
Who don't remember this song. I just loved them back in the day of the 70's forgot all about them until now someone posted it to facebook. Good Job Tony:)
gwendolyn4lee 6 months ago
cute sisters mmmmm
TheShyguy2010 6 months ago
OMG! This was my fave song when I was a kid in the 70's :)
Sweetmelissa528 6 months ago
So this is basically the Osmonds if you remove the talent?
demonhoopa 6 months ago
Is it normal for someone to want to dropkick each and every one of these people, one by one?
soapbox187 6 months ago
the last 5 osmond children
abbycici 6 months ago
I can't believe Tarantino referenced this.
what a pile of shit.
brokeneck 6 months ago
"Hi, Mrs. DeFranco. I've come to take out your daughter. And I brought her a present. I want her to open it right now. It's SOME SHAMPOO."
GlorifiedTruth 6 months ago
Absolutely LOVED this group. They came-out with their tunes during the Donny & Marie Era... True! But; being a Canadian Group... They didn't get the publicity of their American counterparts! D'OH!!
ShellTrek 6 months ago
I think of the Brady Bunch, when they were trying to earn money to buy an anniversary gift for the parents went on a TV show and sang ... lol I just love this song!!!
linfinster 6 months ago 2
Please stop comparing this clown to Donny Osmond.
Yes, obviously this was the studio trying to reproduce the Osmonds success so there are a lot of similarities on the surface, but when you get beyond the surface Donny Osmond was immensely talented as a kid, had a tremendous singing voice with incredible range and was a naturally great dancer too.
He was not a studio creation like so many teen idols, even hardened veterans in the music business were in awe of Donny Osmond's talent.
Dobermite 6 months ago
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Dobermite 6 months ago
Please make it stop. My ears are still bleeding.
ZOOSHA3 6 months ago
Donny Osmond clone.
ghostdancer2302 6 months ago
Donny Osmond wanna be lol
455Transam 6 months ago
I HAD SUCH A CRUSH ON TONY!!!
dibiasit 6 months ago
Great choreography...And way back in the day, Tiger Beat magazine asked its readers the burning question: Should Tony continue to blowdry his hair straight or go with his natural curls? (I think the curly look won out).
rNc900 6 months ago
OMG what the Fu*K is this ? Menudo?
pucksterz12 7 months ago
the last time i heard this song was 1990 i was thinking it was the osmonds, from long ago1972-1974 dam now the time has more than doubled
tryby12 7 months ago
I miss days,songs like this,,, we had grown up in a Super Cool Groovy time,, Thanks God,, I enjoyed my youth.,,, hey what nationalilty were they,,cuban,, latino?? just think what thye started for these other groups later on today,,
PURPLE40ICE 7 months ago
I remember taking my 8 yr old daughter to their concert....what a cool mom I was back then...lol...suzi
TheSuziclassof64 7 months ago
"Heartbeat, It's a Lovebeat" by Littly Tony Defranco and the Defranco Family. I haven't heard that song since I was in the fifth fuckin grade.
corkskrewclubhouse93 7 months ago
Ah, vintage 70s cheez... About as classy as Velveeta & Champale.
kerry5101971 7 months ago
His generations Justin Bieber. Better enjoy that ride, Biebs. It's a short one...
drboogersnot 7 months ago
Whatever happened to these people? Oh yeah. they grew up. Seriously-they exploded on the scene and gone-just like that. Well they were there when they were there and i am grateful.
They sure weren't some "cover' band getting famous off of someone elses' hits like the Bay City rollers!
norseleague 7 months ago
the person singing lead is a boy? o.O i thought it was a girl..my bad..
itsKaylaaH 7 months ago
@itsKaylaaH That's what ALL boys looked like then. Examples: David Cassidy, Bobby Sherman, Leif Garrett. If you want to see what girls looked like, google Sinead O'Connor!
Alikah1 7 months ago
Check out the shoes!
7732ritchey 7 months ago
I would have banged that little biotch right into the 80's
DA90027 7 months ago
Catchy enough song...but yeah, Tony DeFranco was basically the Justin Bieber of the mid-70s!
WhatsAYak 8 months ago 2
Hey now...I had a crush on that kid too...WHEN I WAS 4 YEARS OLD...lol. Damn I'm old. I still have the 45...and for your information kids, a 45 was a single song record, NOT A GUN..... =)
cassystrayter 8 months ago
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@cassystrayter i'D PIN THE CHICK'S LEGS WITH THE PIG TAILS BEHIND HER HEAD AND FUCK HER HARD AND SHOOT MY LOAD INTO HER.. tHATS WHAT I WAS THINKING WHEN i WAS 11 YRS YOUNG.. aND TODAY BEING AN OLD FART, I DO THE SAME THING TO HER
nihonjinonnanochitsu 8 months ago
@nihonjinonnanochitsu Ha! Ha! Yeah, but having the long haired one there to offer encouragement would have been over the top!
mystikrhythms61 7 months ago
I'm 51 and this brings back so many memories. Love it.
hotathlete2 8 months ago
Were these guys hispanic or italian? can't tell sometimes, DeFranco.
hotathlete2 8 months ago
@hotathlete2 They were Italian-Canadian.
disneyfan81 8 months ago
I used to love this song. I was like 11 or 12 years old when it came out. :0)
cboncklis 8 months ago
Check out the phasin' gimmick in the song. The DeFrancos hit #3 in Billboard, 11-17-73. God bless ya, for postin' it. Thanx!
DaveWollenberg 8 months ago
It's the dance moves, the hair and the fact that the girls are covered head to toe that makes me smile!! What a change from today's videos with women. It's all about sex and black leather. Whatever sells..
sylinparadise 8 months ago 19
@sylinparadise relying on talent, w/ a little devout Italian Catholic thrown in! :o)
Arthur5260 5 months ago in playlist 70s
@sylinparadise relying on talent, w/ a little devout Italian Catholic thrown in! :o)
Leaves a bit to the imagination.........
Arthur5260 5 months ago in playlist 70s
@sylinparadise I couldn't agree more. I'm so glad that I was a part of that. I wouldn't want to be a teenager today.
1966Mariann 4 months ago
@sylinparadise - Well said. It's been a challenge raising teens to value themselves and others as human beings (w/ hearts & souls not just physiques) with so many of today's pop stars doing their singing while shaking around their scantily clad body parts. However, since we love our children, we must keep working at it. So far, I think we're winning. Best Wishes To You.
mjcamck 3 months ago
Oh man I loved this. I was waaay to cool and "hard rock" to admit it back then though. Thanks for posting this and and to any surviving DeFranco Family members reading the comments- Well done! That was a fun, catchy little tune you had
tony057 8 months ago
Trust me folks, he's still a babe.
Drillin4Oil 9 months ago
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EJACULATE INSIDE THE PUSSY OF THE ONE IN THE PIGTAILS.. INSIDE HER PRECIOUS,SOFT,WARM,MOIST,(TIGHT? PUSSY
nihonjinonnanochitsu 9 months ago
i mean cute sisters mmmm
veryshywoman 9 months ago
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@veryshywoman I'D LIKE TO HAVE UNPROTECTED VAGINAL SEX WITH THE ONE IN THE PIG TAILS... I'D EJACULATE INSIDE HERE
nihonjinonnanochitsu 9 months ago
cute sistsers mmmm
veryshywoman 9 months ago
the kids can sing and hes cute!
MewMewPink18 9 months ago
i loved this song as a young girl and i still do it is a really great song Tony and the Defranco family thank u so much and God bless all your desires in this life we miss u
holygost1 9 months ago
It's fun to remember this music.
CrazyforDonnyOsmond 9 months ago