Sandy

Larry Hall

About Sandy

"Sandy" is a song written by Terry Fell and performed by Larry Hall. It reached #15 on the U. S. pop chart in 1960. It was featured on his 1960 album "Sandy" and Other Larry Hall Hits!The song ranked #100 on Billboard magazine's Top 100 singles of 1960.


Year:
1996
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Sandy, Sandy
Took every sweet thing like sugar and spice
Ice cream and candy, everything nice
They put it together, they gave it a name
Sandy, Sandy, I'm a fool for Sandy

Her eyes are like heaven, her lips are divine
Young love is tender, gentle and kind
And everywhere I go, there you will find
Sandy, Sandy, I'm a fool for Sandy

Took every sweet thing like sugar and spice
Ice cream and candy, everything nice
They put it together, they gave it a name
Oh Sandy, Sandy, I'm a fool for Sandy
Sandy, Sandy, Sandy
Sandy, Sandy

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Larry Hall

Larry Hall (born Lawrence Kendall Hall, 30 June 1940, in Hamlett, Ohio, a suburb of Cincinnati, Ohio —to Woodrow Burney Hall and Toto Sophia Sizemore Hall. Died of cancer 24 September 1997, Oregon) recorded a one-hit wonder song called "Sandy" in 1959. The disc reached #15 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Larry Hall attended Rancho Alamitos High School, Garden Grove California in the late 50's. He appeared on the favorite dance show, American Band Stand in late 1959 and was seen out with a variety of female singers. He married Sharon Lee Hattensty in 1961 and moved to Pedee Oregon in 1967. They later divorced. They had three children, Jennifer (Ginger)Dawn Murphy Haber, born July 28, 1962, Toto LaVerne Simons, born November 3, 1963, and Larry Damon Hall, born … more »

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Written by: JOHN BETTIS, RICHARD LYNN CARPENTER

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10 facts about this song

`Release Date`
"Sandy" by Larry Hall was released in 1959 and is classified as a pop and rock-n-roll song.
`Chart Performance`
The song achieved great commercial success and peaked at No. 15 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1960.
`Composition`
The song is seen as a classic example of the "teenage tragedy" song trend that was popular in the late 1950s and early 1960s.
`Singer Background`
Larry Hall, an Ohio native, was a high school student when he recorded "Sandy." The song ended up being his only big hit.
`Song Theme`
"Sandy" is a classic love song characterized by its heartfelt lyrics and catchy melody. It narrates the story of a man who is deeply in love with a woman named Sandy.
`Record Label`
The song was released under the record label Strand.
`Longevity`
Despite being released over 60 years ago, "Sandy" continues to be a beloved song, often heard on oldies radio stations.
`Popular Culture`
The song has been covered by several artists and groups over the years, demonstrating its enduring popularity.
`Larry’s Musical Journey`
Despite the success of "Sandy," Larry Hall found it difficult to replicate its success. He struggled to produce another hit and eventually faded from the music scene. Still, his contribution to pop culture with "Sandy" continues to be remembered.
`Legacy`
The enduring popularity of "Sandy" has made it a staple of rock-n-roll compilations and oldies collections.

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