The Sandpipers

The Sandpipers were a male vocal trio that recorded a handful of easy listening pop hits in the mid-'60s. The group was distinguished by its light, breezy harmonies, which floated over delicate, breezy string arrangements, as well as the occasional appearance of a wordless female backing vocalist who drifted in and out of the music. Though they didn't manage to have a long, sustained career, the group did have one Top Ten hit with "Guantanamera" in 1966.



Originally, The Sandpipers were known as The Four Seasons. The three members -- Jim Brady, Mike Piano, and Richard Shoff -- were part of the Californian Mitchell Boys Choir before they formed their own group. Shortly after their formation, they learned that there was a New York group using the name The Four Seasons, so they changed their name to The Grads. As The Grads, they cut a handful of singles, which helped the group secure a residency at a Lake Tahoe nightclub.



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