Sandy Scott (singer)

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Keith Gilchrist (born 1941), known professionally as Sandy Scott, is an Australian singer and television compere. He was a regular guest on the television music program Bandstand and released many records, including the top 25 hit "Wallpaper Roses".

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Early life

Gilchrist was born in 1941 in Bondi, the only son of English migrants. [1] He attended Double Bay Public School and then Cleveland Street High School before working in a bank. [2]

Career

When Gilchrist started singing with local bands, his neighbour, disc jockey Bob Rogers, suggested he change his name to Sandy Scott. [2] After appearing on television shows like Six O'Clock Rock and the Johnny O'Keefe Show, [2] Scott signed a ten-year deal to appear exclusively on Bandstand . [3]

Signing with CBS Records in 1963, Scott released three singles before signing with the Jacobsen family's ATA Records. [4] His biggest hit was "Wallpaper Roses" which reached #4 in Sydney. [5] His album Great Scott, It's Sandy achieved gold status. [6]

Scott would go on to appear in cabaret and musical theatre. [7]

In 1971, Scott had a short residency as host of the Australian music show The Sound of Music. [6] In 1984, he took over as host of the television quiz show Family Feud . In 1979, Scott hosted the game show $10,000 Winner Circle. [8]

Personal life

Scott married his manager Carolyn Jacobsen, the sister of singer Col Joye, in 1981. [9] They have two sons. [10]

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