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

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. He wrote or co-wrote numerous songs including the 1955 hit ''

Domani "Domani" (Italian for "tomorrow") is a 1955 song written by Ulpio Minucci with lyrics by Tony Velona. The melody is based on the intermezzo from the comic opera I Quattro Rusteghi by Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari. The most popular version of the song ...

'', the 1962 hit '' Lollipops and Roses'', and the 1966 hit '' Music to Watch Girls By''.

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