Keith Gilchrist (born 1941), known professionally as Sandy Scott, is an Australian singer and television compere. He was a regular guest on the television music program ''

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'' and released many records, including the top 25 hit "Wallpaper Roses".

Early life

Gilchrist was born in 1941 in Bondi, the only son of English migrants. He attended Double Bay Public School and then

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before working in a bank.

Career

When Gilchrist started singing with local bands, his neighbour,

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Bob Rogers, suggested he change his name to Sandy Scott. After appearing on television shows like

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and the

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, Scott signed a ten-year deal to appear exclusively on ''

''. Signing with CBS Records in 1963, Scott released three singles before signing with the Jacobsen family's ATA Records. His biggest hit was "Wallpaper Roses" which reached #4 in Sydney. His album ''Great Scott, It's Sandy'' achieved gold status. Scott would go on to appear in cabaret and musical theatre. In 1971, Scott had a short residency as host of the Australian music show ''The Sound of Music''. In 1984, he took over as host of the television quiz show ''

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''. In 1979, Scott hosted the game show ''$10,000 Winner Circle''.

Personal life

Scott married his manager Carolyn Jacobsen, the sister of singer

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, in 1981. They have two sons.

References

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