Tony Orlando & Dawn's soft-pop cabaret is one of the odder relics of the early '70s — it was sweet enough to fit in comfortably on the AM airwaves, but its heavy roots in traditional pop pastiche guaranteed it a stronger appeal to the Lawrence Welk audience. Years later, their squarer traits shine through brightest, making even their biggest hits — "Tie a Yelow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree," "Knock Three Times," "Candida" — seem from an era older than the '70s. If you're looking for a hits collection — whether you're a fan looking for a good summary, or a kitsch collector on the prowl — this will likely not bother you (although those that are looking for some smooth '70s soft-pop pleasures should consider themselves warned), and RCA's 2003 collection Platinum & Gold Collection should serve your needs well. It's not as lengthy as Rhino's 1994 collection The Best of Tony Orlando & Dawn — which ran four tracks longer, with seven songs overlappin...