Singer, songwriter, producer Tony Orlando sings his hit "Tie a Yellow Ribbon" with the student chorus at Cutler Arts and Humanities Middle School in Groton Monday, January 6, 2019. Orlando, who performed Sunday night Mohegan Sun was invited by Sun Vice President for Sports and Entertainment Tom Cantone to extend his stay and visit the school where Cantone's daughter Tessa attends. Orlando met with a music class, spoke to an assembly of the entire school and performed three of his hits; "Tie a Yellow Ribbon", "Candida", and "Knock Three Times", with the Cutler Chorus accompanying on "Yellow Ribbon". (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
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Singer, songwriter, producer Tony Orlando, right, is greeted by Anissa Cantone, left, and Leslie Forbes as he arrives for a visit at Cutler Arts and Humanities Middle School in Groton Monday, January 6, 2019. Orlando, who performed Sunday night Mohegan Sun was invited by Sun Vice President for Sports and Entertainment Tom Cantone to extend his stay and visit the school where Cantone's daughter Tessa attends. Orlando met with a music class, spoke to an assembly of the entire school and performed three of his hits; "Tie a Yellow Ribbon", "Candida", and "Knock Three Times", with the Cutler Chorus accompanying on "Yellow Ribbon". (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
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Singer, songwriter, producer Tony Orlando is greeted by Principal Peter Bass, left, Anissa Cantone, center, and Leslie Forbes as he arrives for a visit at Cutler Arts and Humanities Middle School in Groton Monday, January 6, 2019. Orlando, who performed Sunday night Mohegan Sun was invited by Sun Vice President for Sports and Entertainment Tom Cantone to extend his stay and visit the school where Cantone's daughter Tessa attends. Orlando met with a music class, spoke to an assembly of the entire school and performed three of his hits; "Tie a Yellow Ribbon", "Candida", and "Knock Three Times", with the Cutler Chorus accompanying on "Yellow Ribbon". (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
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Singer, songwriter, producer Tony Orlando speaks with students in Karen Mitchill's sixth grade music class at Cutler Arts and Humanities Middle School in Groton Monday, January 6, 2019. Orlando, who performed Sunday night Mohegan Sun was invited by Sun Vice President for Sports and Entertainment Tom Cantone to extend his stay and visit the school where Cantone's daughter Tessa attends. Orlando met with a music class, spoke to an assembly of the entire school and performed three of his hits; "Tie a Yellow Ribbon", "Candida", and "Knock Three Times", with the Cutler Chorus accompanying on "Yellow Ribbon". (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
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A member of the Cutler Arts and Humanities Middle School chorus dons her yellow ribbon before the group joins singer, songwriter, producer Tony Orlando performing "Tie a Yellow Ribbon" in front an assembly at the school in Groton Monday, January 6, 2019. Orlando, who performed Sunday night Mohegan Sun was invited by Sun Vice President for Sports and Entertainment Tom Cantone to extend his stay and visit the school where Cantone's daughter Tessa attends. Orlando met with a music class, spoke to an assembly of the entire school and performed three of his hits; "Tie a Yellow Ribbon", "Candida", and "Knock Three Times", with the Cutler Chorus accompanying on "Yellow Ribbon". (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
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The student chorus at Cutler Arts and Humanities Middle School in Groton, under the direction of music teacher Karen MItchill, left, accompanies singer, songwriter, producer Tony Orlando performing "Tie a Yellow Ribbon" Monday, January 6, 2019. Orlando, who performed Sunday night Mohegan Sun was invited by Sun Vice President for Sports and Entertainment Tom Cantone to extend his stay and visit the school where Cantone's daughter Tessa attends. Orlando met with a music class, spoke to an assembly of the entire school and performed three of his hits; "Tie a Yellow Ribbon", "Candida", and "Knock Three Times", with the Cutler Chorus accompanying on "Yellow Ribbon". (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
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Cutler Arts and Humanities Middle School seventh graders Jill Jenkins, left, and Kaylonna General react to getting autographs from singer, songwriter, producer Tony Orlando, right, during his visit to the school Monday, January 6, 2019. Orlando, who performed Sunday night Mohegan Sun was invited by Sun Vice President for Sports and Entertainment Tom Cantone to extend his stay and visit the school where Cantone's daughter Tessa attends. Orlando met with a music class, spoke to an assembly of the entire school and performed three of his hits; "Tie a Yellow Ribbon", "Candida", and "Knock Three Times", with the Cutler Chorus accompanying on "Yellow Ribbon". (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
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Singer, songwriter, producer Tony Orlando sings his hit "Tie a Yellow Ribbon" with the student chorus at Cutler Arts and Humanities Middle School in Groton Monday, January 6, 2019. Orlando, who performed Sunday night Mohegan Sun was invited by Sun Vice President for Sports and Entertainment Tom Cantone to extend his stay and visit the school where Cantone's daughter Tessa attends. Orlando met with a music class, spoke to an assembly of the entire school and performed three of his hits; "Tie a Yellow Ribbon", "Candida", and "Knock Three Times", with the Cutler Chorus accompanying on "Yellow Ribbon". (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
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Singer, songwriter, producer Tony Orlando sings and dances with Leslie Forbes, the arts coordinator at Cutler Arts and Humanities Middle School in Groton Monday, January 6, 2019. Orlando, who performed Sunday night Mohegan Sun was invited by Sun Vice President for Sports and Entertainment Tom Cantone to extend his stay and visit the school where Cantone's daughter Tessa attends. Orlando met with a music class, spoke to an assembly of the entire school and performed three of his hits; "Tie a Yellow Ribbon", "Candida", and "Knock Three Times", with the Cutler Chorus accompanying on "Yellow Ribbon". (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
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Singer, songwriter, producer Tony Orlando sings and dances with Leslie Forbes, the arts coordinator at Cutler Arts and Humanities Middle School in Groton Monday, January 6, 2019. Orlando, who performed Sunday night Mohegan Sun was invited by Sun Vice President for Sports and Entertainment Tom Cantone to extend his stay and visit the school where Cantone's daughter Tessa attends. Orlando met with a music class, spoke to an assembly of the entire school and performed three of his hits; "Tie a Yellow Ribbon", "Candida", and "Knock Three Times", with the Cutler Chorus accompanying on "Yellow Ribbon". (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
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Singer, songwriter, producer Tony Orlando sings his hit "Knock Three Times" for students at Cutler Arts and Humanities Middle School in Groton Monday, January 6, 2019. Orlando, who performed Sunday night Mohegan Sun was invited by Sun Vice President for Sports and Entertainment Tom Cantone to extend his stay and visit the school where Cantone's daughter Tessa attends. Orlando met with a music class, spoke to an assembly of the entire school and performed three of his hits; "Tie a Yellow Ribbon", "Candida", and "Knock Three Times", with the Cutler Chorus accompanying on "Yellow Ribbon". (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
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Singer, songwriter, producer Tony Orlando poses for photos with students at Cutler Arts and Humanities Middle School in Groton during a visit Monday, January 6, 2019. Orlando, who performed Sunday night Mohegan Sun was invited by Sun Vice President for Sports and Entertainment Tom Cantone to extend his stay and visit the school where Cantone's daughter Tessa attends. Orlando met with a music class, spoke to an assembly of the entire school and performed three of his hits; "Tie a Yellow Ribbon", "Candida", and "Knock Three Times", with the Cutler Chorus accompanying on "Yellow Ribbon". (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
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Singer, songwriter, producer Tony Orlando sings his hit "Knock Three Times" for students at Cutler Arts and Humanities Middle School in Groton Monday, January 6, 2019. Orlando, who performed Sunday night Mohegan Sun was invited by Sun Vice President for Sports and Entertainment Tom Cantone to extend his stay and visit the school where Cantone's daughter Tessa attends. Orlando met with a music class, spoke to an assembly of the entire school and performed three of his hits; "Tie a Yellow Ribbon", "Candida", and "Knock Three Times", with the Cutler Chorus accompanying on "Yellow Ribbon". (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
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Singer, songwriter, producer Tony Orlando poses for photos with staff at Cutler Arts and Humanities Middle School in Groton during a visit Monday, January 6, 2019. Orlando, who performed Sunday night Mohegan Sun was invited by Sun Vice President for Sports and Entertainment Tom Cantone to extend his stay and visit the school where Cantone's daughter Tessa attends. Orlando met with a music class, spoke to an assembly of the entire school and performed three of his hits; "Tie a Yellow Ribbon", "Candida", and "Knock Three Times", with the Cutler Chorus accompanying on "Yellow Ribbon". (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
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Singer, songwriter, producer Tony Orlando signs autographs for students at Cutler Arts and Humanities Middle School in Groton during a visit Monday, January 6, 2019. Orlando, who performed Sunday night Mohegan Sun was invited by Sun Vice President for Sports and Entertainment Tom Cantone to extend his stay and visit the school where Cantone's daughter Tessa attends. Orlando met with a music class, spoke to an assembly of the entire school and performed three of his hits; "Tie a Yellow Ribbon", "Candida", and "Knock Three Times", with the Cutler Chorus accompanying on "Yellow Ribbon". (Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
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