Sandie Shaw is a British singer who rose to fame in the 1960s with her unique voice and style. She was born Sandra Ann Goodrich on February 26, 1947, in Dagenham, Essex, England. She grew up in a working-class family and started singing at a young age in local talent contests.
In 1964, Sandie Shaw was discovered by Adam Faith, who became her manager and helped her get a recording contract with Pye Records. Her first single, “As Long as You’re Happy Baby,” was released in August 1964, but it failed to chart. However, her second single, “Always Something There to Remind Me,” became a hit in the UK and the US, reaching number one on the UK charts.
Sandie Shaw’s distinctive voice and her mod fashion sense made her a popular icon of the 1960s. She had a string of hits in the mid-1960s, including “Girl Don’t Come,” “I’ll Stop at Nothing,” and “Long Live Love.” She also represented the UK in the Eurovision Song Contest in 1967, where she performed “Puppet on a String” and won the competition.
After the 1960s, Sandie Shaw’s career slowed down, but she continued to record and perform. She released several albums in the 1970s and 1980s, and she also made a brief comeback in the 1990s with the hit single “Nothing Less Than Brilliant.”
Throughout her career, Sandie Shaw has been known for her unique voice, her fashion sense, and her independent spirit. She has also been an advocate for various causes, including animal rights and vegetarianism. Today, she is considered a legend of the British music scene and a symbol of the 1960s mod culture.