Tony Tennille Reveals the Sad Truth About the Captain Daryl Dragon

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[@rodneylewis-k8d]

How much 8:43 😂

[@kvb44]

@@shiroibasketshoesLMAO!

[@shiroibasketshoes]

@@kvb44 It kind of makes sense, when you think about it!

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@@shiroibasketshoes 💯!

[@Bonnie-td3wq]

The poor man. He seemed very sweet. I hope he was happy on some level. And so sad for Toni, so vivacious and loving, never experiencing the fullness of the relationship that she sincerely wanted. But I loved the music they created together.

[@PoliteTia]

He seem like a introvert, not mean spirited.

[@jaxflfreebird]

@@PoliteTia Yeah, he probably wouldn't have trashed his wife for cash after she died .

[@auntissie]

I feel the same...

[@WynneArriola]

They were together/married for over 30 years so that shows commitment to her.

[@dianeshea4192]

RIP Darrell Dragon....Your musical talent was amazing. I love all your songs with Toni, and she has an amazing voice. Thank you for being a part of our music world.

[@shiroibasketshoes]

Daryl. Nice tribute.

[@91dodgespiritrt]

In other words, "the Captain" was a "weirdo". HA HA

[@DaizyEckleburg]

Well, if Toni has any interest in the 'why', even after so many years I can answer with pretty good accuracy because if you know, you know, (i.e., been there done that). Daryl was most likely a high functioning, undiagnosed autistic (i.e. what used to be called Asperger's). So high masking that it's missed and this was at a time when no one knew it existed. His pal Brian Wilson is almost certainly one as well. As am I - diagnosed in my mid 50's.

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[@mattycharles3284]

I was just about to post the same thing. That he was likely on the spectrum. And brilliantly dealing with the disorder on his own.

[@DaizyEckleburg]

@@mattycharles3284 when you know, you know. You can’t unsee after you learn to recognize it b

[@maryarellano4421]

That is exactly my thoughts as well. My grandson is on the spectrum too. Thankfully he’s high functioning as well.

[@hickokhaley]

I never thought of that, but it makes sense.

[@Nunofurdambiznez]

Incredibly touching!! Toni Tennille has one of the very best voices in the entire entertainment industry!

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[@slactweak]

Muskrat Love. Hands down one of the greatest songs...ever.

[@stationarywanderer7910]

He may have been autistic, which would be consistent with his creativity but also his struggle with communication. At that time, there would have been little help for him.

[@hol99-vw6ue]

Yes, and little awareness that it even existed

[@floxendoodle942]

Yup! My thoughts exactly. He totally reminded me of my 30-year-old autistic son when I saw him in the video.

[@merlinmetal1534]

Most likely he was gay

[@TheOCMarc]

I was just thinking that too. I was around back then we didn’t know about autism in those days.

[@lhead7226]

I completely agree.

[@ChuckSchickx]

She is so gracious, generous and compassionate. I can't even imagine her pain and confusion.

[@judybw706]

God Bless you Toni Tennille. You endured a lot for love.

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[@TC-dw6wg]

Choice was all hers!

[@AllenJones-w3p]

Rest in peace, Daryl.

[@shiroibasketshoes]

@@FactsVerse What in the world? If you had actually read that beautiful message, you'd have seen that judybw706 knows how to spell Toni Tennille's first name, and you still don't, despite being notified about it above! It's not "for Tony!" It's "for Toni"! She's not a guy! Sheesh, do you think the "Taxi" star was "Toni Danza"? Quit acting like a computerized self serving promo bot and have respect for this fantastically talented singer!

[@davewebbtheauthor]

@@shiroibasketshoes I think AI must run this channel. The first time the announcer said Toni's last name in this video he said, "Tuh-neal-ee." There are other names that are mispronounced in some of their other videos, too. Still fairly entertaining, but not always accurate.

[@royals24u]

You can see in his eyes how shy of a man he was. R.I.P. Daryl.

[@EphemeralProductions]

He was so cute ❤

[@adrianvanleeuwen]

They were a great duo and talented. He probably loved her in his own way, as much as he could. When you spend 4 decades together there has to be a connection, a strong friendship.

[@woverby1963]

I had such a crush on her back then, thought she was beautiful. Like everyone else, i thought they were happy and the music was wonderful. Sad to hear it wasnt like she wanted it to be, i hope the Captain found peace before he passed. Great video.

[@terencejay8845]

When I see Toni, I think of my first girlfriend, back in the 70s, as she had that page-boy hair style that was quite popular back then in the UK..

[@laurol4342]

I'm sorry she wasted her life on someone who didn't love her 💔

[@terrydeschainhodges6873]

I had a marriage like this. It lasted 24 years. After I split from him we became the best friends we had ever been. But he could never love me with his complete self, after two other marriages. I totally get what Toni is saying.

[@jaxflfreebird]

Men should bare their souls to women, as if they are God in heaven, or Jesus. What a loss that we don't confess all of our faults and insecurities to a woman. I'm sure they would still love and respect us. It's not like we have to live up to some stereotype of what a man is supposed to be. We can be weak. We can cry. We can jerk off to all kinds of porn. Women are so amazing, they love us drunk, stoned, fat, bald. Women love us when we gamble away our life savings, have affairs. I mean, who needs to talk to a God when we have the wife or our lady friend. Women have the capacity to handle all of a man's thoughts and weaknesses and frailties. Thank GOD for WOMEN.

[@jamiedenton4492]

I have to give great respect to Toni. She was not selfish, and she did her best to accept her husband for who he was. You don't see commitment like that any more.

[@isabelpark7650]

Gosh I have not seen or heard anything about her in a long time. It's great to get a catch up on her and she's looking great.

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​@@FactsVerseThe 70s group, The Sweet, or just Sweet. Thank you.

[@joeysplats3209]

I'm sorry she said those things about Daryl but let's not talk about how she looks like The Joker.

[@vinceena]

He was depressed. That was the problem.

[@peggystoutemorin4529]

​@@joeysplats3209It's always pitiful when they go the joker route. Weird around the cheeks and mouth.

[@kellyketcham1101]

Oh goodness how this woman understood this man and how sad his isolation was. Both were brilliant yet unable to connect romantically. Sad for both, but they shined musically. I hope he’s at peace and she found the love she so deeply wanted and deserved.

[@BrianStorey-j5n]

Saw them live in the 70s at their height,,,great show, love their music,,,,i absolutely love her,,, we met them after the show, and we got our Programs signed (still have it) and when i walked up to her,, she shook my hand, and had that giant, beautiful smile that just melted me,,,, LOVE YA TONY!! ,,,75??!! No way!!! still GORGEOUS

[@bean269]

Tastefully narrated and told, meloncholi with sprinkles of sad but in its entirety told beautifully, thank you for this commentary gift, bravo, take a bow 🎉

[@WesB1972]

What a class act woman.

[@valeriekehrt7566]

Yes! A breath of fresh air. Don't see that hardly ever now. 🤓

[@garylefevers]

She is an incredible lady. Teri Woolum LeFevers.

[@carsonkelly2123]

4 decades with a person that never smiled or said “I love you”. Sad.

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[@TC-dw6wg]

She is sad! Never made decisions to improve her life.

[@carsonkelly2123]

@@FactsVerse Actors or Actresses that married just normal people not tied to the media or entertainment industry at all. No musicians, entrepreneurs, doctors, lawyers,sport figures etc. Not easy is it?

[@Fast_Eddy_Magic]

How do you think it feels to not be able to smile, or feel love? You can't feel what you've never had. Yes, it's sad for her, but for him too.

[@LarryHinze-q9b]

Now you know what it would be like to be married to Hillary Clinton.

[@RinaRoo2You]

Ohhh the Toni Tennile haircut ❤️❤️❤️ It’s still perfect!! I loved it then and I love it now. I had it in the 70s

[@albundy6008]

I remember my sister had the "Tennille" haircut back in the late 70's.

[@ronswansonsdog2833]

It’s like the Dorothy Hamill haircut

[@jaxflfreebird]

@@ronswansonsdog2833 You beat me to the comment.

[@surfrescue3232]

My mom gave me that haircut when I was little . Sadly I’m male!

[@Christina-g9q]

Thier songs will put a smile on anybodys face. Thanks for your professional appearance and music 🎶

[@loulou9978]

It’s really difficult being married to an emotionally unavailable man. A lonely experience. I realized after I divorced my husband of 35 years that I was lonelier in the marriage than I am alone.

[@billb6283]

True. I always liked the saying "I'd rather be alone... than wish I was"

[@EphemeralProductions]

I’m really sorry to hear you were stuck like that for 35 years. :(. Terrible. I’m so glad you were able to get out of it and thrive. ❤

[@charlottehanna790]

Thank you!

[@machpodfan]

And she also morphed into an EXCELLENT jazz-based singer a few years later--her later, less-known work is exceptionally great on its own...she knew about what was really going on with some of the classic torch song lyrics❤❤

[@romerjusu3804]

She sang back up vocals for The Beach Boys and Pink Floyd 😎👍💜

[@pameladavis45]

I know someone in exactly this kind of marriage. Sad for Toni because she could've had so much more in her life. But I respect her great outlook and perspective.

[@robertwheatley2471]

Wow she still looks pretty good and recognized her immediately. Most people 40 years later are unrecognizable...

[@pyewacket60]

Lots of work done well over the years.

[@haroldrichardson8807]

This video is ten years old

[@Brenda-fp5te]

Cosmetic Surgery (face lift etc) always helps.

[@robertwheatley2471]

@@Brenda-fp5te If it's done the right way and not overdone. I've seen A LOT worse...

[@peggystoutemorin4529]

​@@Brenda-fp5teShe still has a jokerish component to her face.

[@jeremy1350]

I was a C&T kid back in the 70's and 80's. I still have ALL of my C&T Vinyl albums today. I was in the original fan club, I watched them on tv every week. AND I saw them LIVE at the Miami Dade Youth Fair with Dolly Parton. They sang We Never Really Say Goodbye, and had to get on a plane for LA. Tony sang on the ships of Royal Caribbean when I worked for the cruise lines in the 90's. Song of Love was the first LP I got as a kid, way back when, and played on my very first record player.

[@kellyshamrock5011]

Toni has looks and musical talent. She is beautiful and tall . She potentially could have even been a runway model back in the day. Talk about winning the lottery of life. Sorry she had no romance in her marriage. Either way she is an amazing woman. ❤️

[@KarlStuller-i7w]

So sad. Toni deserved so much more. Its amazing how people can hurt you but are too embarrassed to show love❤

[@nemo227]

We all deserve so much more. My wife and I were married for 57 years before she died. We thought it was a good start and hoped for another 57 years but no one gets to be married 114 years. We were fortunate.

[@TC-dw6wg]

She CHOOSE to be with him! We all have choices and need to take responsibility for those choices.

[@jonyoung6405]

It would appear that Daryl deserved so much more.

[@CyndisKrist]

You can see how shut down he is in the interview, he looks like he wishes he wasn't there. It's horrid that they spent 40 years together in a marriage of financial benefit, and stayed together so the public wouldn't be disappointed. They'll never get those 4 decades back.

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[@SB-mm9zh]

Its sad for both. He seemed traumatised by his oast. She is a lovely lady.

[@GeminiladyJackson-xq6hc]

​@@FactsVerseYou spelled her name wrong. It's Toni, not Tony. You should do your homework thoroughly.

[@tonjamarshall4842]

She looks damn good.

[@cgarcia6039]

So true & some women get stuck in loveless marriages 😔

[@terrywade3696]

I once saw a video of Toni jogging. She runs like a gazelle! Long, effortless strides, as if she was running on air! It was so fluid, elegant and efficient. She makes it look like ballet! I’ll never forget it.

[@leesashriber5097]

I loved Captain and Tennille. Love Will Keep Us Together is such a great song. ❤

[@GeminiladyJackson-xq6hc]

I like their other song, Muskrat Love.

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Us too! You've got great taste 💕💕

[@wintergreentheme]

You should look up her singing: Do that to me one more time' I can't remember what show it's on...but she's stunning !

[@leesashriber5097]

@wintergreentheme , I had all their albums. Do That to Me One More Time is one of my favorite songs to play on my piano. 😊

[@wintergreentheme]

@leesashriber5097 Im soo glad we were able to share in the bliss of that decade and all the beautiful music...I can hear that being played on that piano now...💜

[@Humama23Boyz]

I have long suspected that he lived with both autism and depression. I understand that they remained close the rest of his life. She was at his side when he passed away.

[@JamesBrendon-h4r]

That's not it. It's deeper than that.

[@DoreenPollock-d2q]

My sister is very much like Daryl in that she cannot express "I love you." Everything in the world seems to be for her alone, and she prefers to be by herself, with no friends or family around. She is hyper-focused (like Daryl's music) on what she wants and doesn't pay much attention to anything else. Communication and relationships are not something that comes naturally to her; she just can't do it. She has Asperger's syndrome.

[@dojufitz]

She sounds Schizoid. I've read where it's an adaption not a disorder. Tell her to look up Schizoid Personality.

[@carriedillmann4455]

SHE???!! 🤬

[@Joseph88keyz]

She's talking about her sister​@@carriedillmann4455

[@sandrahawes-lx7gj]

Tony was and is awesome

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[@shiroibasketshoes]

Toni. Yes.

[@DebbeDenham]

I know the pain of loving someone and they don’t love you back and being in a marriage for so long I’m so sorry Tony, but you look happy now and I’m so happy that you’re still with us and you look beautiful still❤😊😊😊😊

[@91dodgespiritrt]

"Emotionally unavailable." Maybe "the Captain" was gay. HA, HA

[@wlbyrd1]

Their music proved he loved her. He could not express that love physically.

[@miriam4213]

I wonder if he had high functioning autism. It’s such a struggle for me having autism. I recognize myself in him.

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Big possibility. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

[@RiverWoods111]

High Functioning isn't used anymore because it causes people like you and me to not get the support we need. Lower support needs are how it is referred to now. Just so you know because some people get super upset about what words you use, even to describe yourself.

[@miriam4213]

@ thank you for letting me know. Will have to educate everyone I know :) as for what I call myself - no shade intended - it is my choice. Last I heard we still live in a free country. Just saying…haha

[@metalmike570]

@@RiverWoods111 Now there are the levels of autism. My son is level 3, because he is non-verbal and really can't do much at all. When he was young, a boy he would try to wander off and not slow at all. All of this we call low functioning autism. Google the levels of autism, it's about time by the way.

[@JamesBrendon-h4r]

​@@RiverWoods111 Taking that away has damaged kids in school. All should not have been shuffled under one umbrella.

[@williampasternak1623]

Toni was a superstar and the face of Captain and Tennille. I’m sorry for her if you can imagine how many times her heart was broken by that lack of emotion coming from him. She suffered a lot I’m sure. For someone to not ever say I love you must be unbearable to endure

[@susanb4213]

Agree. My husband tells me he loves me every day. I cannot imagine even getting engaged, much less marrying, someone who hadn't already told me he loved me. Great music doesn't make up for four decades of an unrequited love. Really really sad for her. What a way to go through life.

[@katemaloney4296]

Depression is a horrible thing.

[@JamesBrendon-h4r]

This is more than depression.

[@felixmadison5736]

Unrequited love. So sad for Daryl. Tennille seems like a really great person. Very outgoing and friendly. I'm the same age as her, and I remember my late wife (married 46 years) and I watching them on t.v. when they first sang 'Love Will Keep Us Together'.

[@valeriekehrt7566]

Sometimes love is'nt enough.😢

[@victoza9232]

@valeriekehrt7566 It seemed to be for the muskrats. 😄

[@Melissa-gz1wg]

Crazy eyes..... I've always thought he had unusual looking eyes. ❤

[@reesedaniel5835]

His irises were too big. Looked like he was wearing coke bottle glasses without the glasses.

[@donnarupert4926]

He suffered from megalocornea , that’s why his eyes looked like that😔 R.I.P. Daryl💔🕊

[@richardcantley8525]

she had such a wonderful voice! great pop songs that have a memory attached with every one! great production on every number. added a lot to my youth. it's a shame she's never experienced love from him: nice-looking guy. 😊

[@berlygirl123]

She looks fantastic!

[@alfredabrown2876]

❤OMG! I used to see them on TV as a child and thought they were madly in love. And I thought that's why they sang the song " Love will keep us together" Sad to know this new information.❤

[@Rick-hx9fo]

Having worked with children with autism and Asperger syndrome it seems from his behavior he may have been on the spectrum. Regardless both he and Toni made beautiful music together. I know he has since passed. I hope Toni is doing well.

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[@CathyCorriher-jb1ot]

Loved their music!

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[@GM-vf7px]

Toni Tenille is Vivacious and Beautiful!!! I'm sure Daryl saw all the Absolute Loveliness of all she embodied-and I notice she is very accepting of the way his family situation ultimately affected him and their relationship dissolving-and she still looked after him! I love them both and I'm sorry things didn't work out for them on all levels because they both deserved that after giving so much to the world through their music!!!

[@DougCeleste]

My favorite song from them was "Circles" which should have been a MUCH bigger hit than what it was since it came out when their popular was waning in the late 1970's. After seeing this video, the title of this song really described their relationship behind the scenes that none of us ever imagined since we thought through their music that they were a couple very much in love which was not the reality in their lives.

[@michaelburt1946]

His personality was the main reason he got along so well with Brian Wilson of the Beach boys

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[@John-CharlesKelly]

I had the honor of being part of the VICTOR/VICTORIA tour back in '89-'90 and even got to go onstage as "Toddy" with Toni as "Victoria"! She was an absolute doll! Very giving and fun. Daryl came to join us many times, including New Year's Eve in Boston, where we had to teach the younger members of the cast the lyrics to "Love Will Keep Us Together"! Hey, Toni! Drop me a line! You're still one of the BEST singers EVER! John-Charles Kelly

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[@raynavarra]

It’s truly sad for Toni. As that movie saying goes, the biggest mistake in life is wasted time. Or something like that. For her to stay in a loveless marriage or business arrangement is sad for her. She never got to find her own love and soul mate.

[@AZmom60]

I live in the same town as Toni. It’s so fun to see her occasionally perform.

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[@BedfordFalls7]

I feel so sad for Toni. I have been living in a similar marriage. He asked me to marry him, but then could never ever give me any love. I hung in there because you just keep thinking it will happen, but it didn't. My husband also has very bad anger issues and is controlling. I can't say I love him anymore. He hurt me badly and I gave up so many years of my life. I plan to move on. Sad thing is I'm in my late sixties now. I feel I will never fine love. Men want younger women, even though I'm so young at heart and fun. Toni really gave up a lot. He should have been upfront with her and told her he would like to be a musical team and that's it. Then she could have found real love.

[@CatsInaCradle]

God Bless you and I pray you find love on this earth. I've found love comes in many forms. Find love from within and you've found the greatest love of all. ❤

[@rebwolfe2702]

Great talent and you would never guess your age Toni!! The wonderful music will last forever! Thank you.

[@DollieConant]

I so appreciate you doing this video. What a beautiful soul she is. As an empath this really hits me in the gut AND heart space. I know firsthand what this feels like. I just reserved her book at my local library. It is incredibly difficult and disheartening to allow oneself to be taken through an uneven, unreciprocal relationship. And for 39 years? What a journey into life lessons as well as self betrayal

[@ingrid2543]

Been there done that, my now deceased ex husband never could say he loved me. I wasted over 10 years loving that man and then finally realized what a fool I was and left. He loved the dogs more than me and actually put their names over my name on the cemetery headstone.

[@pcm9969]

Liked their music. Sad to hear of their troubles. I must say though that she looks magnificent at 75!

[@richvail7551]

Honestly I thought this guy was evil, until he talked in this video. He talked like a scared kid would and personally it also looked like he was a genius. Usually very smart/talented individuals lose in the area of social interaction because they see the world differently. Couple that with a critical upbringing you have a very difficult person to deal with. I wish there would have been help for him, but not till recent years has there been much dialogue about this man’s issues. I hope he was able to find joy.

[@Rob-dp3vr]

Weird that you would think he was evil.

[@richvail7551]

@ how about unhealthy mentally

[@leemundy1613]

As a much younger man, I had a huge crush on Toni. She was just so vivacious, while Daryl was so reserved. I thought that reserve was just his schtick, and I'm saddened to hear it was actually his personna. They were together for a long time; life can be such a strange journey. I hope Toni has peace and joy...she's a 1,000 watt bulb in a 10 watt world.

[@mewregaurdhissyfit7733]

I'm not a total introvert, but I can understand Captains way of life. His expressions came from his music, not his word, and not his actions. Every day he created music with her, he was saying how much he loved her. He was telling her, she wasn't listening. Even though she finally understands him now, she doesn't understand that he was speaking to her thru the music.

[@bobbigger4710]

On Thanksgiving Day 1974 I was working at WGNC in Gastonia, NC. I was eating my Thanksgiving dinner and had just started a 15 minute religious tape at 5 p.m. I got a phone call from a woman who said she was Toni Tennille and she and her boyfriend Daryl Dragon were on a tour to promote their recording. They were just below the station at Howard Johnson’s. Daryl opened the curtain and saw the station. She asked to bring a record and bio. They came. She was very animated. Daryl, wearing his captain’s cap was very quiet. The record, The Way I Want to Touch You and Disney Gurls was on A&M records. I told her that was The Carpenter’s label. They hadn’t yet met them but Karen 0:15 and Richard were coming in to record a few times. They did get to meet George Harrison rehearsing for a tour in another studio. I played both sides of the record and interviewed them. Toni did most of the talking. It was a fantastic 45 minutes. Toni wrote me a handwritten thank you note dated New Year’s Day 1975. In February I was driving and heard a dj on WBT Charlotte say,”That was The Captain and Tennille and Love Will Keep Us Together. Sadly, I’ve lost the thank you note. They seemed to be a very wonderful, talented couple. I’m so glad we crossed paths on that Thanksgiving Day.

[@sammytheface8821]

I was so Jealous of "The Captain" He was married to an extremely gorgeous talented lady...with a great smile, that lit up the room. The words of her songs were all about him.....Lucky guy.

[@stephanieyeminez89]

I love Captain and Tennille. I love the music still do. RIP Captain

[@brenmanock]

She is so pretty and engaging. She's lively and very patient.

[@JillC-w6o]

God bless her - such a beautiful, outgoing, lovely woman. She wasted 40 years of her life in a loveless relationship and she does not seem bitter at all.

[@annakat3754]

By todays standards he probably had Aspergers or was on the spectrum. I can totally relate to Tenille. I lived this also loving a man who couldn't love me back. 35 years of my life.

[@patriciaaxton9323]

This hits home with me. I was raised by two loving, outgoing parents and my ex-husband was raised by two very cold parents. His parents stayed together because they were Catholic, certainly not because they loved one another. My ex was jealous of my family's closeness. I never felt like I was married because he avoided responsibility by hanging out in his old neighborhood bar. Eventually, I left him and took my sons with me. It was easy to be alone because most of the time I was alone and resenting it. I'm a non-drinker so we were quite opposite.

[@postingid3214]

Fun Fact: Toni sang background vocals on Pink Floyd's 1979 release "The Wall". The tracks were “The Show Must Go On” and “Waiting for the Worms”.

[@charmingjim]

She also did background vocals on Elton John's "Don't Let the Sun Go Down On Me".

[@kellyi.4353]

At 6 years old, I could clearly see that Captain was quiet, shy, reserved, and uncomfortable in front of the camera. I remember watching them on TV and literally seeing and realizing how uncomfortable he was.

[@william-uc2oy]

I’m 68 and remember when Carmen Dragon was the conductor of the Glendale Symphony Orchestra. I was in third grade. At the school I went to we listen to them playing once a week. Oddly enough I have always found music very interesting yet I’ve never learned to play any instrument.

[@caryleepierce2605]

His dad beat the crap out of him

[@nebur59]

This video came out on my KZbin feed and it reminded me that I once had Darryl as a passenger on an airport shuttle I drove for a couple of years in the early 90s. He spoke with me a little since I usually started small talk conversations with some of my passengers.

[@bobdooggie]

He always seemed a bit stuffy and introverted. Toni is definitely more extroverted

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[@jordangibson695]

He had some sort of autism...Aspergers or something. Highly functioning and hyper-focused on music. David Byrne is another example.

[@JamesBrendon-h4r]

Nope. Not it.

[@newtexan1]

What a sad story. Sad for both of them. I loved them growing up.

[@maryqueenofscots5731]

She looks fabulous.

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We absolutely agree! Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts. Be safe and have a great day!☺

[@gulliblesbabbles]

Interesting. Not that surprising but interesting to hear her perspective on it. And honest without being mean spirited. She recognized his limitations. More people should do that for their partners. ❤❤❤

[@FactsVerse]

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[@wayneantoniazzi2706]

Man, did I have a crush on Toni Tennille back in the 1970s! So did the rest of the 2d Marine Air Wing at Cherry Point NC. The damn near perfect Southern woman as the Southern boys put it! Wow! And I remember that performance clip they showed as background very well! It was on "Midnight Special" or one of the similar shows of the time and it REALLY impressed me. No glitz, no glam, just Toni in a plain top and jeans and the Captain dressed casual, same with the backup singers. Just making great music and nothing else. Good times!

[@FactsVerse]

Very interesting, thanks for sharing your life story. We had a crush on Tony too. What other types of video would you like to see?

[@wayneantoniazzi2706]

@@FactsVerse You've got me, I have no idea how you top this one! Just keep doing what you do!

[@beverlysmith6539]

They made wonderful music together, both very talented and complimented each other musically 🎹🎤🎶🎵

[@douglasthompson9482]

I have loved Toni forever….so gorgeous.

[@54321-p]

I agree with all the comments about the possibility of Asperger's Syndrome. Also, maybe Attachment Disorder, depression or a combination of all the above? I guess it doesn't matter, but Tony is very gracious in her compliments about him.

[@gabrielleangelica1977]

I read her autobiography. I recommend it.

[@FactsVerse]

Fun stuff, thanks for sharing! We'll try to look for Toni's autobiography.

[@bettyescorcia8000]

None of this surprises me. I was a teenager during their time & I always noticed how distant he was, while tenille seemed so happy & full of life. It’s really quite sad, their talent was so special.

[@TheTeaLeavesKnow]

I always thought he had a chip missing.

[@Nancoman]

I adore them both, and it's sad that they couldn't communicate with each other.

[@sleepingwithcats5121]

Toni deserved much better.

[@FactsVerse]

Sad but so true.

[@rickhinojosa5455]

Wow. Much respect to Toni Tenille for her kind, loving, and honorable ways. Daryl had issues that were just behind her knowledge and/or ability to deal with. Some commenters have written that he was a high functioning autistic man. It must have been so hard for them, especially her as she wanted that romantic aspect. I understand that very well. When you're with someone who doesn't want to hold hands but you do, it's a terrible feeling. She looks so great at her age, too. Poor guy missed out on a lot of good feelings. And she, too. 😢🙏

[@FactsVerse]

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[@antoniobroccoliporto4774]

Daryl was gay and from that time period it was very difficult to admit such a thing...so sad😊

[@todd6851]

How do you know?

[@antoniobroccoliporto4774]

@ there's a whole story about it ...he was very closeted though...remember at that time period it was not accepted in the industry. He was not overtly gay...Tennille mentioned it several times in some of her memoirs. He was gay...he was not obvious flamboyant gay.

[@todd6851]

@@antoniobroccoliporto4774 Wow, which memoir include this? I've read a ton of her stuff and never seen her say that.

[@antoniobroccoliporto4774]

@ sorry I meant a TV interview

[@linky1953]

Loved Toni and her music my whole life. Turns out that she and I had a lot in common when it came to relationships. I know exactly how she felt...only difference is that I am alot more bitter about it than she is.

[@sandrahawes-lx7gj]

Wow i love to see her here !

[@FactsVerse]

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[@kathykuhl4016]

They were in the limelight most or all of the time and under the pressure that it brings must have been overwhelming. They pulled it off and continued on to be The Captain and Tenille. We understand the pressures that Hollywood brings and still love the music and songs forever. 6:00

[@donnabiegler6938]

If she is 75 here it means this interview is from 2015. Just FYI!!

[@twoweeledsoto6072]

She sounds like such a good woman. Not talking badly about him after his passing or during their time together. Rare to find a woman like that here in the US.

[@wingedbuffalo4670]

Very sad ...so much for the wedding vows of "for better or worse." Since she knew that he was simply all about his music, content to live in his coccoon (he was quite possibly autistic, as others have noted), and was NOT "in love" with her (and incapable of expressing that emotion), she NEVER should have married him. Geting married "for a tax advantage" is a TERRIBLE reason to marry -- and any "marriage" built solely on that platform is doomed to fail. And her thinking that she "could change him" is yet another repeat of the other TERRIBLE MISTAKE so many women make ... always wanting their man to be somebody differet and constantly striving to change him instead of accepting -- and respecting -- who is is, as he is. All the women in the audience gasped, disapproved of, and found fault with the "cold and detached" person Daryl Dragon was ... yet not even Toni Tennille ever claims he was abusive or mean or that he ever maltreated her. He was simply detached and insular and incapable of giving her what she says she wanted. It didn't make him a monster or a bad guy -- just different. Toni knew what she was getting into, and was happy to accept it as the price for their "musical magic, fame, and wealth."

[@FactsVerse]

Sad but true. What other types of video would you like to see?

[@michelle0903]

Wow we had no idea ! Loved them and all their songs as a child in the 70’s❤

[@mountainman4859]

Over the years I have heard her relate how unhappy she was with him. And now she’s written a book about it. I guess she needs sympathy. I have never heard him say anything negative about her. At least if he did I never saw it. And I respect that.

[@JudiMay-qt6rw]

Or money.

[@BigMamaKatieG]

Every woman that’s married to a man with Aspergers is pretty miserable. I live this 😢

[@adearmom]

I grew up to their music. She looks fantastic. I wish her happiness and the joy she wasn't able to find.❤

[@LeftyPlaysRighty]

Toni did the background vocals on Pink Floyd’s The Wall!

[@hectordiaz2462]

as young kid, I watched their tv show faithfully. enjoyed the connection between them two, even as a youngster I recognized their bond, weird.

[@GrannyDi276]

He behaves like he has asbergers....

[@FactsVerse]

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[@donnadrane4977]

I think he did!

[@MaryellenSparks]

They were awesome together ❤ Toni looks just as beautiful as she did in 1975 ❤ We saw them perform live at the Valley Forge Music Fair in Philly summer of 1975 ❤ Dick Clark introduced them ❤ Love will keep us together was "our song" 49 years ago ❤ We have been married 46 years ❤

[@filmsforsmartpeople3587]

I ALWAYS thought That Captain had creepy life-less eyes when they performed.

[@reesedaniel5835]

Shark eyes.

[@donnarupert4926]

Daryl suffered from a condition called megalocornea, not his fault😔

[@tenofivelips]

I love that Toni still wears the Vidal Sasson iconic cut.