The Longo Brothers were a Canadian act who had some national hits during the 1970s. Other artists have also recorded their compositions. They have collaborated with Moe Koffman, Paul Zaza and Yvonne Murray.
Background The group was made up of Canadian brothers, Frank, Larry and Dino Longo.SoulDennis RarePhillySax, SATURDAY, JUNE 11, 2011 - The Longo Brothers - Looking for love 1978
They have had hits on the Canadian charts,Broadjam - Frank Longo and The Longo Brothers which include an RPM Contemporary Adult chart hit in '83 with "Manhattan",Canadian Pop Music Encyclopedia - LONGO BROTHERS, TheLibrary and Archives Canada - Item: 8111, Adult Contemporary - Volume 38, No. 26 Aug 27, 1983 and the following year, a CanCon hit with "City Motions".Library and Archives Canada - Item: 9319, Adult Contemporary - Volume 38, No. 25 Aug 20, 1983Library and Archives Canada - Item: 8111, Adult Contemporary - Volume 38, No. 26 Aug 27, 1983 Their songs have been used in films and television shows including, Breaking Bad, All Hail King Julien, Freaks of Nature, The Wedding Ringer, "Cyrus" and Crazy Stupid Love.Broadjam - Frank Longo and The Longo Brothers
Artists who have recorded their material include Yvonne Murray, Jim Mancel, and Patti Janetta.RPM Weekly, Volume 36 Non. 14 May 15, 1982 - Page 9 AROUND THE MUSIC BIZ, New single from Longo Bros.
Frank Longo who was born on November 22, 1953, in Toronto, Ontario is also an actor.Blu-ray.com - COMPOSER, ACTOR, FRANK LONGO 1953-
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.RPM Weekly, Volume 27 No. 16 July 16, 1977 - Page 24 RPM ADULT ORIENTED PICK In October 1978, the Longo Brothers released their single "Sun Side Up" bw "Looking For Love" on People City Music PCM-123.RPM Weekly, Volume 30 No. 5 October 28, 1978 - People City Music Presents THE LONGO BROTHERS with their latest single SUN SIDE UP The single was produced by Paul Zaza and recorded at Zaza Sound Studio in Toronto.SoulDennis RarePhillySax, SATURDAY, JUNE 11, 2011 - The Longo Brothers - Looking for love 1978 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".The Canadian Pop Music Encyclopedia - LONGO BROTHERS, TheDiscogs - The Longo Brothers – Imitation LifeDisco Savvy - 1979 Disco, Disco Music released during 1979:
Also in 1979, a collaboration with Yvonne Murray, "Easy Life" was released.Spotify - This Lonesome Road, The Longo Brothers * 1979 * 4:37
1980s Frank, Larry and Dino worked on Patti Jannetta's self-titled album which was released in 1981.WorldCat - Patti Jannetta, Authors:Frank Longo, Patti Jannetta, Larry LongoMusic LP, English, ©1981Publisher:JMR Records, Willowdale, Ont., ©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.JioSaavn - Easy Life (feat. Jim Mancel)Music Metason - ArtistInfo Jim Mancel, Easy Life It was a hit on the CKLW chart that year.BIG 8 RADIO.COM - CKLW Chart Book by David Kelly, M
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.RPM Weekly, Volume 36 Non. 14 May 15, 1982 - Page 9 AROUND THE MUSIC BIZ, New single from Longo Bros.
In 1983, the single, "Manhattan" / "Nightwalk" was released on People City Music PCM-523.The Canadian Pop Music Encyclopedia - LONGO BROTHERS, The The single debuted at #30 on the RPM Contemporary Adult chart for the week ending July 23, 1983.RPM Weekly, Volume 38 No. 1 July 23, 1983 - Page 14 RPM Contemporary Adult (*Note: Magazine misprint of June 23, 1983 on chart) At its fifth week on August 20 it peaked at #27.Library and Archives Canada - Item: 10244, Adult Contemporary - Volume 38, No. 24 Aug 13, 1983Library and Archives Canada - Item: 9319, Adult Contemporary - Volume 38, No. 25 Aug 20, 1983Library and Archives Canada - Item: 8111, Adult Contemporary - Volume 38, No. 26 Aug 27, 1983 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.Billboard, August 13, 1983 - Page 51 Billboard's Top Single Picks, recommended
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.The Canadian Pop Music Encyclopedia - LONGO BROTHERS, TheBillboard, March 10, 1984 - Page 63 Billboard Singles Reviews -also received-
"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.The Canadian Pop Music Encyclopedia - LONGO BROTHERS, TheRPM Weekly, Volume 41 No. 5 October 6, 1984 - Page 14 Longo Brothers release City Motions single 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. 5 October 6, 1984 - Page 5 TOP CANCON, ADULT CONTEMPORARYRPM Weekly, Volume 41 No. 8 October 27, 1984 - Page 7 TOP CANCON, ADULT CONTEMPORARY
Discography (selective)
+ Singles Act Title Cat Year Notes # The Longo Brothers "Sun Side Up" / "Looking for Love" People City Music PCM 123 1978 The Canadian Pop Music Encyclopedia - LONGO BROTHERS, The The Longo Brothers "Coast to Coast" / "Takin Off" People City Music C-382 1982 Popsike - THE LONGO BROTHERS "COAST TO COAST c/w TAKIN' OFF" AWESOME 80's MOVER The Longo Brothers "Manhattan" / "Nightwalk" People City Music PCM 523 1983 Popsike - THE LONGO BROTHERS 7" MANHATTAN PEOPLE CITY MUSIC PICTURE SLEEVE CDN JAZZ FUNK The Longo Brothers Featuring Jill Vogel "In the Middle of the Night" / "In the Middle of the Night" (Instrumental) People City Music PCM 623 1983 The Canadian Pop Music Encyclopedia - LONGO BROTHERS, The
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"