Sandie Shaw

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Sandie Shaw (born Sandra Ann Goodrich on 26 February 1947) was one of the most successful British female singers of the 1960s. With her hair, slender frame, model cheekbones and outfits, she has been described as the ultimate working-class 'it' girl. She was also notable for her quirk of usually appearing barefoot. <p>Born and brought up in Dagenham, United Kingdom, the Ford plant IBM operator dreamed of becoming a singer. At that time, many of the working-class population of Dagenham worked at Ford, and although Shaw had gained a place at art college, she turned it down and decided to work at the plant until her singing career took off. She soon began her recording career at the age of 17, after being discovered by popular singer Adam Faith. <p>She was spotted by Faith after she appeared way down on the bill at a concert featuring himself and his group The Roulettes, as well as The Hollies (she had gained a place in the concert having come second in a talent contest). After the show she...