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Background

The group was made up of Canadian brothers, Frank, Larry and Dino Longo. They have had hits on the Canadian charts, which include an ''

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'' Contemporary Adult chart hit in '83 with "Manhattan", and the following year, a CanCon hit with "City Motions". Their songs have been used in films and television shows including, ''

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'', "Cyrus" and '' Crazy Stupid Love''. Artists who have recorded their material include

, Jim Mancel, and Patti Janetta. Frank Longo who was born on November 22, 1953, in Toronto, Ontario is also an actor.

Career

1970s

They released the single "Free Feeling" in 1977 on Blue Chip 11. It was a pick for the Adult Oriented chart on July 16. In October 1978, the Longo Brothers released their single "Sun Side Up" bw "Looking For Love" on People City Music PCM-123. The single was produced by

and recorded at Zaza Sound Studio in Toronto. In 1979, their album ''Imitation Life'' was released on People City Music PCM 323LB. A disco / pop album, it contained the disco track, "Movin' On". Also in 1979, a collaboration with

, "Easy Life" was released.

1980s

Frank, Larry and Dino worked on Patti Jannetta's self-titled album which was released in 1981. Also in 1981, the song they composed, and recorded by Jim Mancel, "Easy Life" was released. It was released on People City Music C-336. It was a hit on the CKLW chart that year. By May, 1982 their single "Coast to Coast" bw "Takin' Off" was out. Composed by Frank and Larry, the single was to appear on a proposed album. In 1983, the single, "Manhattan" / "Nightwalk" was released on People City Music PCM-523. The single debuted at #30 on the RPM Contemporary Adult chart for the week ending July 23, 1983. At its fifth week on August 20 it peaked at #27. Also in 1983, a single they recorded with Jill Vogel, "In the Middle of the Night" bw "In the Middle of the Night" (instrumental) was released on People City Music PCM 623. Written by Frank, Larry and Dino Longo, it was in the Recommended section of the Billboard Top Single Picks for August 13, 1983. In March, 1984, the single "The Nightlife" bw "Coast to Coast" was released on People City Music PCM-723. It was credited to The Longo Brothers featuring Wayne St. John. "City Motions" (Featuring Moe Koffman) bw "If The Feeling’s Not Right" was released on People City Music PCM-823 in 1984. The A side was jointly written by Frank and Larry. The production was a joint effort between the Longo Brothers, Jim Mancel and John Marmora. It got into the CanCon Top 10 Adult Contemporary chart that year. It charted from October 6 to the 27th.''RPM Weekly'', Volume 41 No. 8 October 27, 1984
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Discography (selective)

References

External links

Discogs: The Longo Brothers

The Canadian Pop Music Encyclopedia: The Longo Brothers
* Frank Longo YouTube channel
Red Hot Romance (aka In The Middle of The Night)
The Longo Brothers featuring Jill Vogel from "Everybody Hates Chris/Tattaglia"
* Frank Longo YouTube channel
"EASY LIFE" by "JIM MANCEL"
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