Sandler and Young
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Sandler and Young were a popular singing team from the 1960s through the 1980s, composed of Belgian
-born Tony Sandler
and native New Yorker
Ralph Young
.
Sandler & Young appeared with Polly Bergen
in her show at the Las Vegas Thunderbird Hotel & Casino, doing eleven minutes between her costume changes. This engagement was a smashing success and was the first of many the three would make together. Sandler & Young's careers were further advanced by their performance at the Coconut Grove in The Ambassador Hotel in Hollywood, where a long list of celebrities and movie stars, through word of mouth, attended their show. Among the people in attendance was Alan Livingstone, then president of Capitol Records
, who immediately signed them to a recording contract.
During the 10 following years they released several Capitol Albums s.a. 'Side by Side', Pretty Things Come in Twos', 'On The Move', 'Honey Come Back', 'Odds & Ends', 'More and More', An 'In Person ' Album and a Christmas Album.
Their producer was David Cavanaugh, who later became the President of Capitol Records and the musical directors were Billy May and Jimmy Jones and Sid Feller
Later on other labels s.a. Pickwick Records and PIP, the duo released their albums 'Sandler & Young: LIVE', a double Live album and 'Love Stories'.
In the early seventies Sandler and Young started their own label RALTON Records and following albums were released: 'Once More With Feeling', 'You've Got a Friend', 'Go Country', 'The Many Moods', 'Pause a While' and 'Sandler & Young Thank Irving Berlin'.
During the release of their albums, Sandler & Young performed numerous concerts in the most important clubs, showrooms, and concert halls throughout the US and Canada. In fact, they played Canada so often that people actually thought they were Canadians.
In 1968 they returned frequently, and sometimes for several weeks to Las Vegas now as headliners at the Sahara Hotel, The Dunes Hotel, The Flamingo Hilton (1969, 1970, 1972, 1973, 1974), Caesars Palace (1969), The Thunderbird Hotel (1976)
Guest shots on the most popular national TV shows such as "The Ed Sullivan Show
," 7 episodes, "The Hollywood Palace", "The Milton Berle Show", "The Andy Williams Show," "The Merv Griffin Show
," "The Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson
" 9 episodes, The Today Show
, followed, and Sandler and Young became one of the most popular acts in show business. Their impressions were done by Martin Short
(Sandler) and Eugene Levy
(Young) on the Emmy-winning comedy show SCTV.
In 1969 Sandler and Young hosted for 13 weeks the very popular Kraft Music Hall
from London for CBS.
In the mid eighties, by the age of 65, Young decided to retire from the concert stage to spend more time with his family in Palm Springs and Los Angeles. Sandler, the younger of the two by 16 years, wasn't ready to stop performing. Today, Tony Sandler
is actively touring the country with his interpretations of musical theatre and European repertoire, and his one man-show "Chevalier, Maurice and Me." Sandler's latest CD release features the songs of Maurice Chevalier.
In 1995 Capitol Records
released the CD Sandler & Young, Great Gentlemen of Song and in that same year they earned their celebrity star on the famous Palm Springs Walk of Stars
.
On very special occasions, Sandler and Young reteamed to perform to sellout crowds. Their last appearance together was at the 2003 All Stars benefit show Let Freedom Ring in Palm Springs to honor the victims of 9/11.
Ralph Young died at his Palm Springs home on August 22, 2008 at the age of 90.
Tony Sandler later signed with Huber Entertainment Group of Minnesota and continued recording under the Butterfly Label. Huber Entertainment Group has acquired the rights from Capital Records for Sandler & Young Albums recorded and distributed by Capitol Records and has re-mastered and re-released many of the Sandler & Young favorite albums on CD. Sandler continues to please audiences worldwide with his charismatic style and talent. (Huber Entertainment Group)
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
-born Tony Sandler
Tony Sandler
Tony Sandler, is a singer, entertainer and performer...
and native New Yorker
New York City
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Ralph Young
Ralph Young (singer)
Ralph Young was an American singer and actor. He was best known as the partner of Tony Sandler in the singing duo of Sandler and Young....
.
Sandler & Young appeared with Polly Bergen
Polly Bergen
Polly Bergen is an American actress, singer, and entrepreneur.-Career:Bergen appeared in many film roles, most notably in the original Cape Fear opposite Gregory Peck and Robert Mitchum...
in her show at the Las Vegas Thunderbird Hotel & Casino, doing eleven minutes between her costume changes. This engagement was a smashing success and was the first of many the three would make together. Sandler & Young's careers were further advanced by their performance at the Coconut Grove in The Ambassador Hotel in Hollywood, where a long list of celebrities and movie stars, through word of mouth, attended their show. Among the people in attendance was Alan Livingstone, then president of Capitol Records
Capitol Records
Capitol Records is a major United States based record label, formerly located in Los Angeles, but operating in New York City as part of Capitol Music Group. Its former headquarters building, the Capitol Tower, is a major landmark near the corner of Hollywood and Vine...
, who immediately signed them to a recording contract.
During the 10 following years they released several Capitol Albums s.a. 'Side by Side', Pretty Things Come in Twos', 'On The Move', 'Honey Come Back', 'Odds & Ends', 'More and More', An 'In Person ' Album and a Christmas Album.
Their producer was David Cavanaugh, who later became the President of Capitol Records and the musical directors were Billy May and Jimmy Jones and Sid Feller
Sid Feller
Sidney "Sid" Feller was an American conductor and arranger, best known for his work with Ray Charles. He worked with Charles on hundreds of songs including Georgia on My Mind and worked as Charles' conductor while on tour...
Later on other labels s.a. Pickwick Records and PIP, the duo released their albums 'Sandler & Young: LIVE', a double Live album and 'Love Stories'.
In the early seventies Sandler and Young started their own label RALTON Records and following albums were released: 'Once More With Feeling', 'You've Got a Friend', 'Go Country', 'The Many Moods', 'Pause a While' and 'Sandler & Young Thank Irving Berlin'.
During the release of their albums, Sandler & Young performed numerous concerts in the most important clubs, showrooms, and concert halls throughout the US and Canada. In fact, they played Canada so often that people actually thought they were Canadians.
In 1968 they returned frequently, and sometimes for several weeks to Las Vegas now as headliners at the Sahara Hotel, The Dunes Hotel, The Flamingo Hilton (1969, 1970, 1972, 1973, 1974), Caesars Palace (1969), The Thunderbird Hotel (1976)
Guest shots on the most popular national TV shows such as "The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show is an American TV variety show that originally ran on CBS from Sunday June 20, 1948 to Sunday June 6, 1971, and was hosted by New York entertainment columnist Ed Sullivan....
," 7 episodes, "The Hollywood Palace", "The Milton Berle Show", "The Andy Williams Show," "The Merv Griffin Show
The Merv Griffin Show
The Merv Griffin Show is an American television talk show, starring Merv Griffin. The series ran from October 1, 1962 to March 29, 1963 on NBC, September 20, 1965 to September 26, 1969 in first-run syndication, from August 18, 1969 to February 11, 1972 at 11:30 PM ET weeknights on CBS and again in...
," "The Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson is a talk show hosted by Johnny Carson under the Tonight Show franchise from 1962 to 1992. It originally aired during late-night....
" 9 episodes, The Today Show
The Today Show
Today is an iconic American morning news and talk show airing every morning on NBC. Debuting on January 14, 1952, it was the first of its genre on American television and in the world. The show is also the fourth-longest running American television series...
, followed, and Sandler and Young became one of the most popular acts in show business. Their impressions were done by Martin Short
Martin Short
Martin Hayter Short, CM is a Canadian actor, comedian, writer, singer and producer. He is best-known for his comedy work, particularly on the TV programs SCTV and Saturday Night Live...
(Sandler) and Eugene Levy
Eugene Levy
Eugene Levy, CM is a Canadian actor, comedian, television director, producer, musician, and writer. He is known for his work in Canadian television series, American movies, and television movies. He is the only actor to have appeared in all eight of the American Pie films, as Noah Levenstein...
(Young) on the Emmy-winning comedy show SCTV.
In 1969 Sandler and Young hosted for 13 weeks the very popular Kraft Music Hall
Kraft Music Hall
The Kraft Music Hall was a popular variety program, featuring top show business entertainers, which aired on NBC radio and television from 1933 to 1971....
from London for CBS.
In the mid eighties, by the age of 65, Young decided to retire from the concert stage to spend more time with his family in Palm Springs and Los Angeles. Sandler, the younger of the two by 16 years, wasn't ready to stop performing. Today, Tony Sandler
Tony Sandler
Tony Sandler, is a singer, entertainer and performer...
is actively touring the country with his interpretations of musical theatre and European repertoire, and his one man-show "Chevalier, Maurice and Me." Sandler's latest CD release features the songs of Maurice Chevalier.
In 1995 Capitol Records
Capitol Records
Capitol Records is a major United States based record label, formerly located in Los Angeles, but operating in New York City as part of Capitol Music Group. Its former headquarters building, the Capitol Tower, is a major landmark near the corner of Hollywood and Vine...
released the CD Sandler & Young, Great Gentlemen of Song and in that same year they earned their celebrity star on the famous Palm Springs Walk of Stars
Palm Springs Walk of Stars
The Walk of Stars in Palm Springs, California, is the portion of Palm Canyon Drive, Tahquitz Way and Museum Drive where "Golden Palm Stars" are embedded in the sidewalk pavement...
.
On very special occasions, Sandler and Young reteamed to perform to sellout crowds. Their last appearance together was at the 2003 All Stars benefit show Let Freedom Ring in Palm Springs to honor the victims of 9/11.
Ralph Young died at his Palm Springs home on August 22, 2008 at the age of 90.
Tony Sandler later signed with Huber Entertainment Group of Minnesota and continued recording under the Butterfly Label. Huber Entertainment Group has acquired the rights from Capital Records for Sandler & Young Albums recorded and distributed by Capitol Records and has re-mastered and re-released many of the Sandler & Young favorite albums on CD. Sandler continues to please audiences worldwide with his charismatic style and talent. (Huber Entertainment Group)