Band members included Nino (Big Papa) Milazzo (bass and background vocals), Paul (Baldy) Russo (drums and percussion), and Rich Imbrogno (keyboards).
Candi & the Backbeat also recorded a Spanish language version of "Dancing Under a Latin Moon" entitled "Luna Latina tú y yo".
[1] Pennella was also nominated for Female Vocalist of the Year, losing to Rita MacNeil.
[2] The band, renamed Candi & The Backbeat, released the album World Keeps on Turning in 1990.
Candi ended up marrying her drummer, and currently teaches high school in the Toronto area.