Larry Hall- Sandy (Doo wop)

[wilburhog]

1950s the time before the country went to hell.

[waggie1856]

I just found and played this song in honor of my cousin Kenny from Farmingdale NY who just died. He was 5, I was 11. He was the cutest little blond boy, such an angelic face. He's in a better place.

[waggie1856]

@waggie1856 I meant to say he was 5, I was 11 when we used to sing this song together 52 years ago

[bsmoothmom]

this is my favorite record of my childhood... I won this 45 from a record station in Amarillo Texas for Ellory Queen Mystery Questions before school on the radio in the mornings... I won a box of 45s. This record was on top... my absolute favorite... I never could remember who sang it... NOW I do... Larry Hall... OMGoodness...how great. 1965 I got this.. Sandy is my name of course....

[heine71]

Not related to John Travolta's song "Sandy" from the movie "Grease".

[stanstedeye]

Not heard for such a long time, outstanding

[upsguy2002]

This song ranks as one of the all time classics . Anyone who was a teenager in the late 50's and early 60's cannot listen to "Sandy" without thinking back to some fond memory from that time period. Thanks for posting this.

[myorkfish]

Thank you for such a prompt reply and for letting me know that it was already posted. Would have sworn that I did a search for it and it wasn't there but quite obviously I am just totally losing it! I now have heard BOTH of my favorite Larry Hall songs and I am so thrilled. Thank you for taking the time to post and also to answer me.

[myorkfish]

This is one I have been looking for!!! Thank you. I hate to ask, but do you or does anyone have "The Loving Tree" by Larry Hall? Another favorite that I have not heard for a zillion years (almost).

[m1garand427]

@myorkfish yes its on the flip side, its also is on youtube already.

[Cee6th]

Been looking for this song for years & years. Heard it in 1963 and its always

been a happy memory that just disappeared without trace. Thank you so much

for posting it. Re-united at last !

[rwb010109]

Stiil have on 45.. Good old song, RWB

[gmdallas1]

JJRaff1822 - yes dad moved from SoCal after the payola scandal made it possible for him to market his music. His dreams died in 1960/1961. I was 5 when we moved to a little farm in Pedee Oregon where I and my siblings were raised. He was involved in playing and sharing his music all his life. Yes he had demons I didn't understand until recently, but he was fairly happy. He loved to meet new people and hung around a coffee shop in Corvallis owned by one of his cousins. I am in the process of ga

[rstory10063]

@gmdallas1 Does anyone know who Sandy is? When I was in high school I was told that the song was written by her (Sandy's) father for her and that she went to Santa Fe High, Santa Fe Springs, CA. Can anyone add to this?

[nyimtman]

Nice, I like that lead guitar up front..

[Jimboyc21]

WOW! I'm a fool for Sandy. When is the last time you met a Sandy? Well way back in the day it was short for Sandra. Everything nice, sugar, spice. A great song from back in the day of convertibles, drive ins and ....FUN! With Sandy of course.

[alanhfrank]

There is a neat Larry Hall album available, featuring Sandy. Check out Johnny "Rifleman" Crawford's version (Del Fi), which is a really good cover.

[jellybeans178]

Saw her passing by everyday on her way to school.many many years ago in the late 50'. Blond hair blue eyes in a pony tail and it swayed. My first love, Sandy. She would be around sixty five years old today. Oh man, I be getting old.

[sparwood8]

A lot of guys were nuts over a girl named Sandy Sutherland. She was okay. Now SANDRA was something else, but I won't go there

[nyimtman]

Excellent, that lead guitar up front is outstanding.

[combatautumn]

Oh, just like every one else I remember a girl in grade school named Sandy Fox.

I would always play this song and "Sandy" by Dion circa 1963 and think about her.

Great memories thanks!

[toddwindyhill]

@combatautumn: How true!!.......sat behind Sandy in 7th and 8th grade........and knew her well over several years but never could get a date.........wrote to her while at sea in the late 60's.......contacted and met again in June, 2007.......my only hug from my Sandy.

[Irisheyes490]

I love this song, I have it on an oldies cd and play it all the time. I was in grade school when it was out but I remember it well, my neighbor was named Sandy.

[sparwood8]

at about 1:15 someother song cuts in on this for about 15 seconds. Wierd

[hxo20292]

Why do you keep calling these teen songs Doowop???? Apparently you don't know the defination of Doowop.

[sparwood8]

@hxo20292  and you don't know the market. Teens bought their records. D-uh

[craignshari]

Thanks for posting. Love this song.

[SirBasildeBrush]

What a great version. Simple and sweet.

[jazzzzmon]

Makes me glad my name is SANDY !! : )

[sparwood8]

Oh for the fifties to return, even if only for a month. I'd marry susan and buy a 57 Chevvy

and all the Vancouver Real Estate I could get my hands on

[SelSun83]

buy a cadillac 57 instead ;)

[JOYOUSONEX]

Hey..I owned a 57 Chevy...married he girl that loved me AND tyhe Chevy!! Still married!!

[sparwood8]

@JOYOUSONEX Awesome

[Jeffs45rpm]

Larry cut this tune in 57' on some Les Paul hand me down equipment . Made the Charts late 59' early 1960. Only one hit but that's Strand's fault..no payola..I guess. Larry Hall..fans..check out Kool Luv and Street Where I Live, also A Girl like You...The late great Larry Hall..Jeff and Suellen

[wendydale1]

Love this song. Remember it from when I was 9 y/o! It's got the most appealing beat and his voice is fine. Just a fabulous tune. Thanks for putting it on!

[zigenterprises]

Hi! wendydale1 ... you are about the same age as my wife "Sandy" from Watertown Wisconsin... any connection???

[fbenenati]

Reminds me of my first GF - Sandy Gordon. It was the early sixties when I met her. Thanks for posting this.

[jmijohn]

doo wop forever!

[1863year]

Here's to you Sandy L. - thanks for the best years of my life.....

[MrRandolph1962]

Thanks for sharing one of my favorite songs from the past. Reminds me of my classmate Sandy Coffin. The fifties were the best!

Life is short, live each day to it's fullest, spread kindness and thank our Lord for all His blessings.

[Sveni0877]

I love these one hit wonders too! :-)

Greetings from germany

[gmdallas1]

It's wonderful to see that people still listen to my dad's music. I listened to his album since I was born and know all the words to all his songs. Thank you for remembering him.

[SelSun83]

I do too ;)

[JJRaff1822]

@gmdallas1 I was sorry to hear of your dad's passing several years ago. I understand he was residing in Oregon at the time. Was he still performing up there or doing something else altogether? Been listening to this song most of my life now! I've always wondered what he had been doing in the intervening years.

[bassslapper1960]

@gmdallas1

Your Dad's records are absolutely superb. "Sandy" is a masterpiece, as close to perfection as you can get. Music as good as this will always be remembered.

[miketheshanmanmangan]

This song plus Dale Ward,s A letter from Sherry are two of my favorite obscure songs.WMCA and WINS both played these while WABC with their 14 record playlist never touched them..

[brucer12]

To all the Sandys (& there friends) of the world,must enjoy this great song!!!

[Zodija]

What a find! I always loved this song and hadn't thought about it for decades. Yet, when I clicked on it tonight, I could sing every word of it plus hum along with the musical interlude in the middle! Amazing!

[sparwood8]

I am singing it too. It came out in about 1959. I liked it then, and still love it today. No ex g/f named Sandy.. Well, one, but I 'd rather forget ;)

[lc5932]

Sandy C from Tolden... Where are you. I still think of you L.

[marshanata]

I dedicate this song to my wonderful friend Sandy V.....Never to be forgotten.From D.

[eshejh]

Funny I had the Jonny Crawford version forever and I forgot that this guy was the original singer. Both versions are very good though. Good song. Takes me back many years.

[titusjean]

Had forgotten about this song---I have always loved hearing this--makes me wish my name were Sandy!!!

[terkinoh]

love This One By Him Aswell as ''Kool Luv'' LIKE THIS GUY

[sparwood8]

I SO remember this song. It came out around 1959, back when music was about love, and you felt warm inside when you listened to it.

Stamp out noise pollution; punch out a rapper

[ClassicKisses]

if someone had said that about this song how would you possibly feel? i don't think we should ever diss music even if we dont enjoy what others are listening to. Everyone has a different taste in music. It doesn't matter what your listening to just as long as it takes you there....

[sparwood8]

Yes we don't want to offend anybody. Ma'am, offending people is FUN. Try it sometime.. oh wait!........

[wrotenwasp]

First time I heard this song NOT on AM radio. Sounds wierd...a classic none the less. Takes me back to a time much removed from the bullshit of today. Thanks a bunch for posting.

[sonjakeesee]

does anyone the song also done by Larry Hall titled "a girl like you"

can someone upload it?

[UPSSSSSSS]

Just wanted to thank you for posting this. I have been looking for this song for the past 13 years. I heard it a long time ago and had no idea who sang it. I asked everybody I knew if they had ever heard of this song( I even sang it to them) and they looked at me like I was on crack. Thank you so much.

[m1garand427]

Glad you found it!,...great story, I know exactly what you mean, ive been looking for a certain song too but still no luck.

[janiceimo]

@m1garand427 what song was it?? do you have the lyrics? title? time it came out? who by? i mihgt know it. i'm pretty good with music.

[m1garand427]

@janiceimo Well, that particular song since then I found thanks to the help of the youtube community. However I am still troubled by one last song in my collection. Called "Highschool Days". I have it uploaded also. Thanks!

[jamiesalyer]

@m1garand427 Are you trying to find who did the song "Highschool Days"?

[m1garand427]

@jamiesalyer You bet!

[jamiesalyer]

@m1garand427 Two possibilities - Bill Erwin and the 4 Jacks. Released twice, 1960 Pel #501 and 1962 Fairlane label. The first line of the 45 is high school days are almost over (a slow ballad). Also released by Billy Elder, Capital 4382 in 1960. My guess is we are talking about Bill Erwin. I hope this helps, let me know.

[jamiesalyer]

@m1garand427 The Billy Elder song is not the same as Bill Erwin. The Billy Elder song is a ballad and reminds me a great deal of "Greensleeves" by the Brothers Four.

[jamiesalyer]

@m1garand427 Sorry, I meant Greenfields.

[dorset152]

Great song,thanks for putting on