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About
Singer best known as one half of a singing duo with Ralph Young called Sandler and Young. The duo formed in 1965, headlined on the Las Vegas Strip, and toured internationally. Their most famous songs are "Dominique," "Can I Trust You," and "Monsieur Boum-Boom (Mr. Bassman)."
Before fame
As a child, he helped his family on their farm. He began his musical training as a boy chorister.
Trivia
He can sing fluently in six languages and many genres. His popular solo songs are "Het Lied van de Zee," "La mentira (Se te olvida)," and "The Piano Man."
Family life
He was the fourth of eight children born into a Catholic family. His mother loved classical music.
Associated with
In 1965, he and Ralph Young performed with Polly Bergen on The Ed Sullivan Show.
