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Peter Lemongello

Musician

Peter Lemongello (born February 11, 1947) is an American singer from Jersey City, New Jersey, known for his self-financed double album 'Love '76', which he marketed through television advertising in the mid-1970s -- one of the earlier examples of direct-response music marketing in the United States.

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His television campaign made 'Love '76' a commercially successful release and established him as a recognizable figure in New Jersey entertainment circles during the disco era.

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  1. Wikipedia — Peter Lemongello — link
  2. Archive research: The Jersey City Sound, 2026

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