Sharon Tandy, born Sharon Finkelstein on September 18, 1943, in Johannesburg, South Africa, was a singer known for her work in soul, pop, and psychedelic rock. She began her career as a teenager, releasing early singles with Continental and Gallotone Records. In 1964, Tandy moved to London with music manager Frank Fenter, who secured her a contract with Pye Records. Her debut British single, "Now hat You’ve Gone", was released in 1965. She later signed with Stax Records, becoming the first white artist at the label. Notable collaborations include working with Booker T. & the M.G.’s and performing on the Hit the Road, Stax tour in 1967. After returning to South Africa in 1970, she continued releasing singles. Tandy passed away on March 21, 2015, in London.
