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“Everlasting Love”: The Lost Queen of Eurodance: How Sandra Ruled Europe but Missed the U.S. (and UK)

The Twelve Inch 151 : Everlasting Love (Sandra)

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Feb 07, 2025
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While Americans had Madonna and Whitney Houston, Germany had Sandra. How did this German pop star become one of Europe’s biggest names in dance music while remaining a mystery in the U.S.? And what role did Pete Waterman’s remix play in the attempted breakthrough of “Everlasting Love”? Let’s dive into Sandra’s story and the twelve-inch that was meant to introduce her to the English-speaking world.

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