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Leo Sayer (born Gerard Hugh Sayer; 21 May 1948) is a British-born singer-songwriter musician, and entertainer (now an Australian citizen and resident) whose singing career has spanned four decades.
Sayer launched his career in the UK in the early 1970s and became a top singles and album act on both sides of the Atlantic in the 1970s. His first seven hit singles in the United Kingdom all reached the Top 10 – a feat first registered by his first manager, Adam Faith. His songs have been sung by other notable artists, including Cliff Richard's, "Dreamin'".
Sayer was born to an English father and an Irish mother in Shoreham-by-Sea, Sussex, where he attended St Peter's Catholic Primary School. Later he attended Blessed Robert Southwell (now Chatsmore) in Goring before studying commercial art and graphic design at West Sussex College of Art and Design in Worthing, Sussex. He was initially discovered by musician David Courtney, who then co-managed and co-produced him with former pop singer turned manager, Adam Faith.
Leo Sayer performs his hit single "When I Need You" on Countdown Spectacular in 2006.
Leo Sayer and Band live in concert at Revesby Workers Club, Sydney - Friday 13th November 2009. Filmed during the "One Night Only" 2009 Australian tour. Audio mix by John Hudson. Video recording and live sound for this clip is the sole copyright of Silverbird Australia Pty Ltd and Leo Sayer.
Leo Sayer and Band live in concert at Revesby Workers Club, Sydney - Friday 13th November 2009. Filmed during the "One Night Only" 2009 Australian tour. Audio mix by John Hudson. Video recording and live sound for this clip is the sole copyright of Silverbird Australia Pty Ltd and Leo Sayer.
Leo Sayer live @ Star City Casino Apia Good Times Concert performing "More Than I Can Say" Sun 18 May 2014.
Leo Sayer and Band live in concert at Revesby Workers Club, Sydney - Friday 13th November 2009. Filmed during the "One Night Only" 2009 Australian tour. Audio mix by John Hudson. Video recording and live sound for this clip is the sole copyright of Silverbird Australia Pty Ltd and Leo Sayer. Find out more about Leo on "www.leosayer.com".
Dennis Hunt Interviews pop star Leo Sayer. In 1977, he had a US number one with "You Make Me Feel Like Dancing" (a Grammy Award winner for the year's best Rhythm and Blues Song), as well as the romantic ballad, "When I Need You" (1977), which reached number one in both the UK and US.
Enjoy an Exclusive life story interview with Leo Sayer - the man behind 'When I Need You', 'You Make Me Feel Like Dancing', Thunder In My Heart' & 'More Than I Can Say'. Hear 100's of Exclusive interviews and reviews with Alex Belfield at www.celebrityradio.biz
Enjoy an Exclusive life story interview with Leo Sayer - the man behind 'When I Need You', 'You Make Me Feel Like Dancing', Thunder In My Heart' & 'More Than I Can Say'. Hear 100's of Exclusive interviews and reviews with Alex Belfield at www.celebrityradio.biz
LEO Sayer's show has been going on for four decades and he has a surprising story to tell. After finding his musical mojo in London during the swinging 60s he went on to craft some of the most well-known pop songs ever produced by a British artist. The Base Sessions team caught up with Leo Sayer at Bilston's Robin 2 club ahead of his recent sold-out show for an exclusive chat about his career and how his songs come straight from the heart.
Leo Sayer interviewed by Claire Grogan in the 90's on VH1's 70's weekend. Includes the video to one of his songs too.
when there's no more looking backand you feel you've loved in vainyou try and hide your sorrownow you're alone againso you block out your emotionlaugh it off and carry onsayin' why do I have to feel this waywas loving you so wrong
if I could only turn aroundone more time for old time's sakeI'd pick up all the piecesfrom the mistakes I madedid I give myself completelyor did I hang on for too longah, but what's the use of me talking this waynow that you're gone
no looking back, it's over nowall over nowI tell myself I'm gladit's over nowall over nowit's over now