Twinn Connexion (album)
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Twinn Connexion is the 1968 self-titled debut album by identical twin brothers Jerry and Jay Hopkins, who recorded under the name Twinn Connexion
.
The album was released by Decca Records
on October 4, 1968 with songs by Jerry Keller and David Blume. The musical style consisted of pop harmonies influenced by the soft rock
and folk rock
styles that were popular during the late 1960s.
Interest in the duo's music was revived when their musical style was recognized as belonging to the subgenre of 1960s pop music now called sunshine pop
. Their songs were featured on several popular sunshine pop compilations. There was soon a demand for the 1968 Twinn Connexion album, with the rare copies fetching high prices on the collectors' market.
The remastered album includes eight bonus tracks. The CD comes with a 24-page booklet that features with photos and exclusive commentary from the surviving member of the duo, Jerry Hopkins.
Twinn Connexion
Twinn Connexion was the singing duo of identical twin brothers Jerry and Jay Hopkins. They were signed with Decca Records and released a self-titled album in 1968 with songs by Jerry Keller and David Blume. Their musical style consisted of pop harmonies influenced by the soft rock and folk rock...
.
The album was released by Decca Records
Decca Records
Decca Records began as a British record label established in 1929 by Edward Lewis. Its U.S. label was established in late 1934; however, owing to World War II, the link with the British company was broken for several decades....
on October 4, 1968 with songs by Jerry Keller and David Blume. The musical style consisted of pop harmonies influenced by the soft rock
Soft rock
Soft rock is a style of music which uses the techniques of rock music to compose a softer, more toned-down sound. Soft rock songs generally tend to focus on themes like love, everyday life and relationships. The genre tends to make heavy use of acoustic guitars, pianos, synthesizers and sometimes...
and folk rock
Folk rock
Folk rock is a musical genre combining elements of folk music and rock music. In its earliest and narrowest sense, the term referred to a genre that arose in the United States and the UK around the mid-1960s...
styles that were popular during the late 1960s.
Interest in the duo's music was revived when their musical style was recognized as belonging to the subgenre of 1960s pop music now called sunshine pop
Sunshine pop
Sunshine pop is a subgenre of pop music originating in the United States, mainly the state of California, in the mid-1960s. Sunshine pop, by nature, is cheerful and upbeat music which is characterised by warm sounds, prominent vocal harmonies, as well as sophisticated productions...
. Their songs were featured on several popular sunshine pop compilations. There was soon a demand for the 1968 Twinn Connexion album, with the rare copies fetching high prices on the collectors' market.
Expanded Reissue
A digitally remastered and expanded edition of the 1968 Twinn Connexion album was reissued by the Now Sounds record label on May 18, 2010.The remastered album includes eight bonus tracks. The CD comes with a 24-page booklet that features with photos and exclusive commentary from the surviving member of the duo, Jerry Hopkins.
Original Album Tracks
- Sixth Avenue Stroll
- I Think I'll Just Go And Find Me A Flower
- I Think I Know Him
- Dilemna
- Turn Down Day
- The Music Turns Me On
- Foolin' Around
- Wind Me Up And I Dance
- Summer Sadness
- Young And Free
- Oh What A Lovely Day
Expanded Reissue Bonus Tracks
- The Silent Parade
- Think I Will
- Mary
- Reach Out To Meet Myself
- Turn Down Day (Mono Single Version)
- I Think I Know Him (Mono Single Version)
- Oh What A Lovely Day (Mono Single Version)
- Sixth Avenue Stroll (Mono Single Version)