Sandy Posey (born June 18, 1944) is an American popular singer, who enjoyed success in the 1960s with singles such as her 1966 recording of Martha Sharpe's composition, "Single Girl." She is often described as a country singer, although, like Skeeter Davis (to whom she has been frequently compared) her output has varied. Later in her career, the term "countrypolitan," associated with the "Nashville sound", was sometimes applied. Posey had four hit singles in the United States, three of which peaked at number 12 in the sales charts.
Sandy Posey was born Sandra Lou Posey in Jasper, Alabama. She graduated from high school in West Memphis, AR in 1962. Posey obtained work as a session singer, after she was recommended by an aunt to an acquaintance who worked in television. In addition to working as a receptionist at a studio in Memphis, she took part in recording sessions across the Deep South including sessions produced by Lincoln “Chips" Moman for Elvis Presley and on Percy Sledge’s "When a Man Loves a Woman" (a number one hit in the US in 1966). Other singers whom she backed included Joe Tex, Bobby Goldsboro and Tommy Roe.
SANDY POSEY
Why do I stare at you this way?
It's strange to me why my eyes stray
They stray to you here all I see
You're all there is when you're near me
Oh love
If I keep watching you please forgive me now
It seems so right to do
If I said "I love you" I wouldn't be surprised
Cause tonight I'm all hang up in your green eyes
Why do I stare at you like this?
If I should leave would you be missed
Would there be nothing left for me?
With you mine I need nothing to see
Oh love, no need to be concerned
Don't you know by now the play one always burned
What I feel for you will pass with your good-byes
But tonight I'm all hung up in your green eyes