Sausalito (song) explained

Type:single
Artist:Rosy & Andres
B-Side:Dance Dance
Released:1975
Genre:Pop
Label:CNR
Next Title:I was Born to Love

"Sausilito" is the first single by Netherlands-based singing duo Rosy & Andres.[1] It was written by Andres Holten and Marshal Manengkei.[2] In the Netherlands, it peaked at No. 7 and spent four weeks on the charts.[3]

History

Rosy Pereira had previously recorded as Babe Pereira. She is also the daughter of Indonesian steel guitarist Coy Pereira.[4] [5] Andres is a Dutch singer, songwriter of Indonesian descent. In 1972, he represented the Netherlands at the 1972 Eurovision Song Contest.[6] Previously he was part of the duo Sandra & Andres.[7] In June 1977, Rosy & Andres were sent to Romania along with singers Therese Steinmetz and Conny Vink and a violin duo made up of Sem Vijveen & Benny Behr. They were on a five-day visit. "Sausilito" was sung in Romanian and the title changed to "Bucaresti".[8]

Notes and References

  1. NLDiscografie.nl Rosy & Andres
  2. top40.nl Rosy & Andres - Sausalito
  3. hitparade.ch Rosy & Andres - Sausalito
  4. Rate Your Music Rosy Pereira
  5. NLDiscografie.nl Rosy Pereira
  6. A Song for Europe: Popular Music and Politics in the Eurovision Song Contest Edited by Ivan Raykoff, Robert Deam Tobin Page 69 Conclusion
  7. Jörg Amtage und Matthias Müller präsentieren Alle Hits aus Deutschlands Charts 1954-2003 Jörg Amtage, Matthias Müller Page 523
  8. Billboard June 18, 1977 Page 71 International, Romanian Acts Set For Dutch Acts