The Sandpipers Vinyl Records

The Sandpipers are an American vocal group that was formed in the 1960s. They are best known for their 1966 hit single "Guantanamera". The group was originally formed by Richard Shores, Michael Z. Gordon, and Carl Radle.

The Sandpipers released their first album, The Sandpipers Sing, in 1966. It was a successful album that spawned their biggest hit, "Guantanamera". The song peaked at number nine on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Other standout songs on the album included "Come Saturday Morning" and "Cotton Fields".

The group released several other albums throughout the 1960s and 1970s, including albums such as Come Saturday Morning (1967), Softly (1968), and Softly and More (1969). These albums featured a mixture of covers and original songs. The group also released several singles throughout the 1970s, including "Silent Night", "Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep", and "The Wonder of You".

An interesting fact about The Sandpipers is that they were the first group to perform the song "Guantanamera" in the United States. The song was originally written by Cuban poet José Martí and adapted to music by Cuban composer Julián Orbon. The Sandpipers' version of the song was a hit and is still well-known today.