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LIFE AND CAREER He was born Gerard Hugh Sayer at Shoreham-by-Sea , Sussex , England , and he has had huge success with his single and album releases, in both the UK and US . He was initially discovered by singer-turned-manager Adam Faith , and began his music career co-writing songs with David Courtney , including "Giving It All Away", which gave Roger Daltrey of The Who his first hit as a soloist in 1973. That same year Sayer began his career as a recording artist. At the time of his initial chart breakthrough in Britain, with his debut hit "The Show Must Go On", he wore a Pierrot style outfit and make-up, but dropped it soon afterwards, and his now distinctive curly hair is widely recognisable. In fact, it is from his hair that he acquired the name Leo, as it was said to make him resemble a lion. His subsequent hits included, "Long Tall Glasses"; "Orchard Road", "You Make Me Feel Like Dancing"; the romantic ballad "When I Need You", which reached No. 1 in 1977; and remakes of Bobby Vee 's "More Than I Can Say" (his fourth UK number 2 hit); and Buddy Holly's "Raining In My Heart". In 1990, he contributed to the last studio collaboration between Alan Parsons and Eric Woolfson , the album ''Freudiana'', performing "I Am A Mirror". More recently in 2000 , "You Make Me Feel Like Dancing" was featured in the hit movie '' Charlie's Angels '', and was on the accompanying soundtrack album. Plus Phil Collins covered his song " I Can't Stop Loving You ", for his album " Testify ". In 2005, he moved to Sydney, Australia, but on February 12 , 2006 , made a surprise return to Number 1 in the UK Singles Chart , with Meck 's remix of "Thunder In My Heart". '''', a career spanning compilation was released in the UK on 6 March 2006 . It exclusively features the Meck single, alongside Leo Sayer classics such as, "When I Need You" and "You Make Me Feel Like Dancing". DISCOGRAPHY Albums
Singles
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