Leo Sayer

British-Australian Singer-Songwriter

Leo Sayer is a British singer-songwriter whose career flourished in the 1970s and 1980s. Born Gerard Hugh Sayer on May 21, 1948, he initially gained fame with his debut single "The Show Must Go On," which was released in 1973 and performed under a stage persona with makeup and costumes. His career took off internationally when he adopted a more straightforward pop style, leading to a string of hits. Sayer's distinctive voice and catchy tunes led to top-charting hits such as "When I Need You," which reached number one on both the UK and US charts, "You Make Me Feel Like Dancing," which also topped the charts in the USA, and "More Than I Can Say."