Candi & The Backbeat
Originally an Italian wedding band, Candi released their debut self-titled album "Candi" in 1988 on the I.R.S. Records label. Their self-titled debut included "Dancing Under a Latin Moon" and "Under Your Spell", the latter was nominated for Single of the Year at the Juno Awards of 1990. "Candi"'s "Under Your Spell" and "Missing You" were both nominated for Best Dance Recording at the same award show. Pennella was also nominated for Female Vocalist of the Year, losing to Rita MacNeil. Pennella was nominated for the same award the next year, losing to Celine Dion. The band, renamed Candi & The Backbeat, released the album "World Keeps on Turning" in 1990. The title track from the album was nominated for the Best Dance Recording at the Juno Awards of 1991. After the promotion of the album, they decided not to continue with the project. Candy ended up marrying her drummer and currently teaches high school in the Toronto area.
History
Candi & The Backbeat (initially named Candi) was a Canadian pop band fronted by lead vocalist Candita "Candy" Pennella.