Sandra Feva
American singer (1947–2020)
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Sandra Feva (born Sandra Arnold, May 14, 1947 – June 26, 2020), also known as Sandra Richardson,[2] was an American soul singer, composer, and backing vocalist.
Sandra Feva-Dance
May 14, 1947
Sandra Feva | |
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| Also known as | Sandra Richardson Sandra Feva-Dance |
| Born | Sandra Arnold[1] May 14, 1947 Los Angeles, California |
| Origin | Detroit, Michigan |
| Died | June 26, 2020 (aged 73) |
| Genres | Jazz, soul |
| Occupations | Singer, songwriter |
| Years active | 1971–2000 |
| Labels | Buddah, Venture, Grandstand, Krisma, Catawba |
| Formerly of | George Clinton, P-Funk, Aretha Franklin, Prince |
Background
She was born in Los Angeles, California, the oldest of five siblings, but grew up in Detroit, Michigan, after her family moved there.[1] She began singing as a child, and in the early 1970s made her first recordings, as Sandra Richardson. She recorded several singles for small labels, many with producer Tony Camillo .[3]
Career
After changing her name to Sandra Feva, she gained national attention as a background vocalist with Aretha Franklin, Prince, and George Clinton. As a solo act she had her first hit single in 1979 with her version of "The Need to Be", and released several albums, including Kick it Out, The Need to Be (1979), Savoir Faire (1981), and Fever All Through The Nigh (1989). Her 1981 single "Tell 'Em I Heard It" peaked at number 33 on the Billboard R&B chart,[4] and she had further R&B chart hits with "You Can't Come Up Here No More" (1986), and "Here Now" (1987).[5]
