Sandra Tola Harvey (née Casañas, January 19, 1962 – December 15, 2008),[1] professionally known as Sandeé or Sandée, was an American freestyle music vocalist and an original member of the trio Exposé from 1983 to 1986, along with Alejandra "Alé" Lorenzo and Laurie Miller.

Sandee
Birth nameSandra Tola Casañas
Also known asSandra Tola Harvey
Born(1962-01-19)January 19, 1962
DiedDecember 15, 2008(2008-12-15) (aged 46)
Hollywood, Florida, United States
GenresFreestyle
OccupationSinger
InstrumentVocals

As a solo artist, Sandée released the singles "You're the One" and "Notice Me" (produced by C+C Music Factory), and an album, Only Time Will Tell, featuring the single "Love Desire". "You're the One" peaked at No. 11 on the Billboard Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Single Sales in 1987 and single "Notice Me" peaked at No. 9 on the Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart in 1989.

Death and funeral

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On December 15, 2008, Sandée was found dead in her Hollywood, Florida, home.[1] The cause of death was determined to be a severe seizure. She was 46 years old. Services were held on December 20 at Fred Hunter's funeral home.[1]

Discography

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Studio albums

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Year Album details
1991 Only Time Will Tell

Singles

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Year Single Chart positions Album
US[2] U.S. Dance[2] U.S. Dance Sales[2] U.S. R&B[2]
1987 "Always Beside Me" 7"/12" Single
"You're the One" 40
1988 "Notice Me" 9 17 62 Only Time Will Tell
1991 "Love Desire" 49 21 5 83

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Sandra Harvey". South Florida Sun-Sentinel. December 18, 2008. Retrieved December 21, 2008.
  2. ^ a b c d "Artist Chart History: Singles". AllMusic. Retrieved January 13, 2010.
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