In 1981, she reached number one in the UK Singles Chart with her song "Japanese Boy". She was well known for the Oriental image she took on for the song. After her brief foray into pop, …

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Mary Sandeman, better known by her former stage name Aneka, is a retired Scottish traditional singer. In 1981, she reached number one in the UK Singles Chart with her song "Japanese …

Scottish singer, born 20 November 1947 in Edinburgh. The Aneka alias gave her "1 hit wonder" status with her UK number 1 'Japanese Boy' in August 1981. Under her real name, Mary …

Aug 5, 2025 · Her album, Aneka, only charted in Switzerland and Finland. In 1984, she dropped the Aneka moniker, reverting to folk singing in Scotland under her real name. She retired from …

Aneka (whose real name is Mary Sandeman) was born on November 20, 1948. She only released two albums in her entire career, a self-titled album in 1981 and Japanese Boy in the same …

Aneka discography and songs: Music profile for Aneka, born 20 November 1947. Genres: Synthpop, Pop, Europop. Albums include Japanese Boy / Ae Fond Kiss, Grand Theft Auto: …

Japanese Boy ... " Japanese Boy " is a single by Scottish singer Aneka, which was released by Hansa Records in July 1981. The song became her highest-charting release, reaching number …

Under her real name, Aneka released two albums; one in 1979 titled Introducing Mary Sandeman, featuring traditional folk songs sung both in English and Scots language.

Jan 20, 2022 · "Japanese Boy" is a hit single by Scottish singer Aneka, released in 1981. The song became her highest charting release, reaching number one in several countries including …