Sandy (Larry Hall song) explained
Sandy |
Type: | single |
Artist: | Larry Hall |
Album: | "Sandy" and Other Larry Hall Hits! |
B-Side: | Lovin' Tree |
Genre: | Rockabilly |
Label: | Ever Green |
Next Title: | A Girl Like You |
Next Year: | 1960 |
"Sandy" is a song written by Terry Fell and performed by Larry Hall. It reached #6 in Canada in 1959[1] and #15 on the U.S. pop chart in 1960.[2] It was featured on his 1960 album "Sandy" and Other Larry Hall Hits![3]
The song ranked #100 on Billboard magazine's Top 100 singles of 1960.[4]
Other charting versions
- Johnny Crawford released a version of the song as a single in 1964 which reached #108 on the U.S. pop chart and #23 in Canada.[5] [6]
Other versions
- Under the name Johnny Valentine, Fell released a version of the song as the B-side to his 1958 single "Angel on a Cloud".
- Craig Douglas released a version of the song as the B-side to his 1960 single "Pretty Blue Eyes".[7]
Notes and References
- Web site: CHUM Hit Parade - November 9, 1959.
- Web site: Larry Hall, "Sandy" Chart Position. February 26, 2019.
- Web site: Larry Hall, "Sandy" and Other Larry Hall Hits!. . 1960 . February 26, 2019.
- Web site: Billboard Top 100 - 1960. February 26, 2019. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20140102011048/http://longboredsurfer.com/charts/1960.php. January 2, 2014.
- Web site: Johnny Crawford, "Sandy" Chart Position. February 26, 2019.
- Web site: CHUM Hit Parade - March 16, 1964.
- Web site: Craig Douglas, "Pretty Blue Eyes" Single Release. . 1960 . February 26, 2019.