In the 1970s, keyboardist/arranger "Captain" Daryl Dragon and singer/pianist Toni Tennille found success with their pop/rock hits, notably "Love Will Keep Us Together." The duo, who met in 1971, formed Captain & Tennille and achieved commercial success with gold-selling singles and albums, earning a Grammy Award for Record of the Year in 1975. Despite a brief television series and label changes, their career continued with hits like "Do That to Me One More Time" before transitioning to occasional live performances and solo projects.

Following their '70s success, Captain & Tennille faced challenges with declining record sales and label changes, ultimately shifting focus to live shows and solo endeavors. While Toni Tennille pursued a traditional pop singing career, Daryl Dragon produced records and operated a recording studio. The duo briefly reunited for a 1995 album and continued to perform sporadically before Dragon's passing in 2019, marking the end of a musical partnership that defined a significant era in pop music.