The Dan Fogelberg & Tim Weisberg album ‘Twin Sons of Different Mothers’ is a true meeting of minds. Recorded & released in 1978. The first vinyl recording the pairing penned. Their second ‘No Resemblance Whatsoever.’ is readied to play, but first… …Another audio fest & treat to the ears is the ‘Best of’. A solo statement by Tim Weisberg filled with lovely melodies. The standards of musicianship are clearly virtuoso. The ‘cuts’ on this ‘best of’ individually & collectively are outstanding. All instrumental; the album sub-title ‘Smile’ certainly made me :-)
For a while in the summer of 1975 I was working at a parochial youth camp west of Nashville. I arrived one Saturday afternoon to find out that I had just missed Dan & Tim playing an impromptu acoustic performance on the steps of our 100 year old cabin we called the “Hilton”. Dan was living in Kingston Springs, TN, the nearest little town, and he had been writing and recording one of his earlier albums. He even listed his appreciation for Kingston Springs in the credits of the album. Years later I mentioned it at his concert in Central Florida and got a big smile from him.
I love Dan Fogelberg; this is my first introduction to Tim Weisberg. The song sounded upbeat, with almost a Latin flavor. The lyrics, though, whoa, kicked me back into 2010 and the week I turned 50, a painful period of loss in many ways. Although I am one of those women who do enjoy a sad song, I will add this to my playlist. Thank you both for this song; I think I need to look into acquiring the album.
Dan carved a unique sound for himself and stuck to his desire to go where his musical compass told him. That's why his albums range from country, jazz, pop, rock, classical and bluegrass. I defy someone to educate me on someone comparable to that mix. I think it actually held him back from being more of a household name. He could have just focused on the guitar singer-songwriter thing or the piano player thing or the folk rock/Eagles type thing and would have had more hits for the time period he was in. He was born in a musical household and that, along with his talent, called him to explore everything. We are so glad he did. RIP.
Terri - I enjoyed this very much, as well as Dan Folgelberg as a performer. A very nice choice to submit in my opinion. Harri, your review was very entertaining.
This album was definitely a vibe - jazz rock fusions with some of the signature melancholy tunes…amazing as always. Thank you for the react…keep’em coming!!!
Such a painful song, telling the story of being left behind with no explanation and lyrics express this pain. The vocals are dynamic together. The fabulous flute so pretty, the guitars alluring, the piano so great and the melody so enjoyable. I believe, The Hollies covered this song. Great reaction Harri. Thanks Harri and Terry 👏👏 Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦
@@morningsky8045 Holy cow! I've been a serious Dan Fan for over 40 years and never caught this. (How did I miss it?!) He didn't cover too many songs but the ones he did were all much better when he was through with them. Thanks for your note!
@@dentonflorian7405 I've been a Fogelberg junkie since 1974 when I first heard Part Of The Plan and I agree with your comment regarding his ability to 'own' songs that he covered. Dan also did a splendid version of Judy Collins song Since You've Asked from the same album (from Australia).
@morningsky8045 : Yeah, Since You've Asked was another one. There are a few sprinkled among his catalog but I was shocked to realize "Tell Me To My Face" wasn't his composition. I thought he wrote it about his on again / off again high school girlfriend who dissed him. I was a pretty big John Denver fan in the '70s but around '79-'80 Fogelberg got my attention. His songs are so powerful and he played so many different genres (country, blues, rock, jazz, bluegrass...) and played them all like they were native to him. INCREDIBLE talent. Saw him in concert several times and was particularly fond of his solo shows. Doesn't seem like all these "reactors" have discovered him yet. There are a few reactions, mostly to Leader of the Band and Old Lang Syne, but there are so many deep cuts.
Unknown song by an artist whose name was always on my horizon, yet, until tonight his music remained a mystery. Truly enjoyed the track, very unusual chord structure and the guitars and solo did not overpower the balance of the band. Lovely, thank you, superb song.
@@pattiaustin1808 Patti, are you watching my CCTV system (hahaha) as I’m listening to the first instrumental track ‘Twins Theme’ just as your message arrived on my desktop. Thank you. Aah… The second song, has just begun, delicious acoustic guitars, flute & voices. A little reminiscent of Crosby / Nash, but only a smidgen.
love love this havent heard it in many years Fogelberg is one of the great artists not many react to! if you love this try Tucso, and listen very hard to the lyrics its extremely hauntinhg
So much to impart about this great song from a tremendous album. Firstly, I seem to remember this song was written by Allan Clarke and Chris Hillman while with The Hollies. The multi- instrumentalist Dan Fogelberg is credited with having played I think five different instruments on this song. The album had a hit called “The Power of Gold”. I absolutely wore-out several albums, CD’s and cassettes of this album over the years. These two great virtuosos did a follow-up album to less acclaim in the mid 80’s. RIP Dan Fogelberg, a truly great musician and vocalist. Humanity lost him far too young from prostate cancer.
Chris Hillman was in the Byrds. This song was written by Graham Nash, Allan Clarke and Tony Hicks. But, mostly, it seems by Nash. It is on the UK album For Certain Because and on the US album Stop! Stop! Stop!
@@jamesd5118 Thanks for the correction, James. I was going off memory, as I think the last copy I had of this great album was a CD bought about a dozen years ago. I remember Allan Clarke’s name printed in the credits, but had forgotten about Nash and Hicks. The placement of this song was awesome, as it ended a mostly instrumental first side brilliantly.
Been an avid Dan fan for many decades and I never caught that-wow. I always thought he wrote it since he did so few cover songs. Thanks for sharing that-The Hollies must have expressed something he really needed to say in his own way
Great stuff. This was a great album by an unlikely pair. I understand they put out a second album together a few years later, but I've never heard it. I was a big Dan Fogelberg fan from his first album in '73 and throughout the 70s, but lost interest when he went more commercial.
@@joelliebler5690 Good to hear. I didn't know too many people like yourself who were fans back in the early days. Actually I still have them on vinyl, from Home Free through Phoenix. I love his early folk/country flavored stuff, but wish he'd done more of the harder stuff like Face the Fire. He killed it on that one. I saw a lot of great artists perform back in the 70s, but unfortunately I never got to see Dan Fogelberg live.
@@sylvialee1079 Thanks. I remember the title played off of Twin Sons of Different Mothers, but couldn't recall it. I still need to check it out one of these days.
I love Dan fogelberg. He’s from my hometown in Illinois. His dad really was a band leader. My step mom used to sell him sheet music.
❤ This entire album is well worth your time! You’ll love it! Thanks for listening to our beloved Dan!
The Dan Fogelberg & Tim Weisberg album ‘Twin Sons of Different Mothers’ is a true meeting of minds. Recorded & released in 1978. The first vinyl recording the pairing penned. Their second ‘No Resemblance Whatsoever.’ is readied to play, but first…
…Another audio fest & treat to the ears is the ‘Best of’. A solo statement by Tim Weisberg filled with lovely melodies. The standards of musicianship are clearly virtuoso. The ‘cuts’ on this ‘best of’ individually & collectively are outstanding. All instrumental; the album sub-title ‘Smile’ certainly made me :-)
The Power Of Gold is another great song of this album
When it comes to Dan Fogelberg the gold is found in the non-radio hits.
For a while in the summer of 1975 I was working at a parochial youth camp west of Nashville. I arrived one Saturday afternoon to find out that I had just missed Dan & Tim playing an impromptu acoustic performance on the steps of our 100 year old cabin we called the “Hilton”. Dan was living in Kingston Springs, TN, the nearest little town, and he had been writing and recording one of his earlier albums. He even listed his appreciation for Kingston Springs in the credits of the album. Years later I mentioned it at his concert in Central Florida and got a big smile from him.
One of my bucket list concerts, I was privileged to see Dan live at Wolf Trap. A truly magical night!!!!
RIP Dan
Power of Gold is a great song by them.
❤Dan Fogelberg
That album (I still have it on vinyl from back then) is so excellent. Thanks, Harri.
I still have this album!
Love Fogelberg 💖
I love Dan Fogelberg; this is my first introduction to Tim Weisberg. The song sounded upbeat, with almost a Latin flavor. The lyrics, though, whoa, kicked me back into 2010 and the week I turned 50, a painful period of loss in many ways. Although I am one of those women who do enjoy a sad song, I will add this to my playlist. Thank you both for this song; I think I need to look into acquiring the album.
Good one Terry Wyatt! Great album. I was at a Dan concert once where he brought out Tim to play a few songs with him!
Same here, way back in 82 if I recall.
This song was originally done by the Hollies. The genius of Dan turned it into this
Honestly I haven't heard their names for so long, what a treat😊
Dan carved a unique sound for himself and stuck to his desire to go where his musical compass told him. That's why his albums range from country, jazz, pop, rock, classical and bluegrass. I defy someone to educate me on someone comparable to that mix. I think it actually held him back from being more of a household name. He could have just focused on the guitar singer-songwriter thing or the piano player thing or the folk rock/Eagles type thing and would have had more hits for the time period he was in. He was born in a musical household and that, along with his talent, called him to explore everything. We are so glad he did. RIP.
Terri - I enjoyed this very much, as well as Dan Folgelberg as a performer. A very nice choice to submit in my opinion. Harri, your review was very entertaining.
"Twin Sons of Different Mothers" is a masterwork and plays as well today as when it was released. Thanks for bringing it to the light.
This album was definitely a vibe - jazz rock fusions with some of the signature melancholy tunes…amazing as always. Thank you for the react…keep’em coming!!!
Such a painful song, telling the story of being left behind with no explanation and lyrics express this pain. The vocals are dynamic together. The fabulous flute so pretty, the guitars alluring, the piano so great and the melody so enjoyable. I believe, The Hollies covered this song. Great reaction Harri. Thanks Harri and Terry 👏👏
Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦
Mary, this song was written by The Hollies and Dan & Tim Weisberg covered it.
@morningsky8045 Thanks for the information. ✌️👍🎶🇨🇦
@@morningsky8045 Holy cow! I've been a serious Dan Fan for over 40 years and never caught this. (How did I miss it?!) He didn't cover too many songs but the ones he did were all much better when he was through with them. Thanks for your note!
@@dentonflorian7405 I've been a Fogelberg junkie since 1974 when I first heard Part Of The Plan and I agree with your comment regarding his ability to 'own' songs that he covered. Dan also did a splendid version of Judy Collins song Since You've Asked from the same album (from Australia).
@morningsky8045 : Yeah, Since You've Asked was another one. There are a few sprinkled among his catalog but I was shocked to realize "Tell Me To My Face" wasn't his composition. I thought he wrote it about his on again / off again high school girlfriend who dissed him.
I was a pretty big John Denver fan in the '70s but around '79-'80 Fogelberg got my attention. His songs are so powerful and he played so many different genres (country, blues, rock, jazz, bluegrass...) and played them all like they were native to him. INCREDIBLE talent. Saw him in concert several times and was particularly fond of his solo shows.
Doesn't seem like all these "reactors" have discovered him yet. There are a few reactions, mostly to Leader of the Band and Old Lang Syne, but there are so many deep cuts.
Great album! Mostly instrumental but a couple of songs have lyrics. “Since You’ve Asked” is my favorite.
Yes along with this tune I love that cover song that was original made famous by Judy Collins.
Always loved that album title, "Twin Sons of Different Mothers". (Great album btw) 💕
Unknown song by an artist whose name was always on my horizon, yet, until tonight his music remained a mystery. Truly enjoyed the track, very unusual chord structure and the guitars and solo did not overpower the balance of the band. Lovely, thank you, superb song.
Listen to the whole album. I’d bet you’ll like it.
@@pattiaustin1808 Patti, are you watching my CCTV system (hahaha) as I’m listening to the first instrumental track ‘Twins Theme’ just as your message arrived on my desktop. Thank you. Aah… The second song, has just begun, delicious acoustic guitars, flute & voices. A little reminiscent of Crosby / Nash, but only a smidgen.
This is such a great collaboration of two beautiful voices and minds. Thanks Terry and Harri🌺✌️
Debbie, all the vocals are by Dan on this track. Tim played flutes and piccolo.
@@morningsky8045
Thanks for setting that straight. Either way they sound heavenly.
@@debbiechang5781 Agreed 100% Debbie. I've been a Fogelberg devotee since 1974. No-one better IMHO.
I'm so happy I found your channel. I'm going through to play all the Dan Fogelberg you have. He is aces.
A great cover, in fact Dan and Tim made it as if they owned this one. Love this and the whole album which featured Power of Gold !
Love twin sons of different mothers!
A great album with some very good songs.
love love this havent heard it in many years Fogelberg is one of the great artists not many react to! if you love this try Tucso, and listen very hard to the lyrics its extremely hauntinhg
Tuscon
Nether Lands and Dancing Shoes are two other great Fogelberg songs.
Dan Fogelberg...Beautiful Man, Beautiful Music. I believe I read somewhere that these two didn't have a happy ending. A partnership in music gone bad.
So much to impart about this great song from a tremendous album. Firstly, I seem to remember this song was written by Allan Clarke and Chris Hillman while with The Hollies. The multi- instrumentalist Dan Fogelberg is credited with having played I think five different instruments on this song. The album had a hit called “The Power of Gold”. I absolutely wore-out several albums, CD’s and cassettes of this album over the years. These two great virtuosos did a follow-up album to less acclaim in the mid 80’s. RIP Dan Fogelberg, a truly great musician and vocalist. Humanity lost him far too young from prostate cancer.
Chris Hillman was in the Byrds. This song was written by Graham Nash, Allan Clarke and Tony Hicks. But, mostly, it seems by Nash. It is on the UK album For Certain Because and on the US album Stop! Stop! Stop!
@@jamesd5118 Thanks for the correction, James. I was going off memory, as I think the last copy I had of this great album was a CD bought about a dozen years ago. I remember Allan Clarke’s name printed in the credits, but had forgotten about Nash and Hicks. The placement of this song was awesome, as it ended a mostly instrumental first side brilliantly.
Beautiful album. This is a Hollies cover! (Lots of instrumentals.)
Been an avid Dan fan for many decades and I never caught that-wow. I always thought he wrote it since he did so few cover songs. Thanks for sharing that-The Hollies must have expressed something he really needed to say in his own way
Though I loved Fogelberg, I'm not familiar with this collaboration or this song. Loved It!
Great stuff. This was a great album by an unlikely pair.
I understand they put out a second album together a few years later, but I've never heard it.
I was a big Dan Fogelberg fan from his first album in '73 and throughout the 70s, but lost interest when he went more commercial.
Me too and at one time I had all his original recordings!
@@joelliebler5690 Good to hear. I didn't know too many people like yourself who were fans back in the early days.
Actually I still have them on vinyl, from Home Free through Phoenix. I love his early folk/country flavored stuff, but wish he'd done more of the harder stuff like Face the Fire. He killed it on that one.
I saw a lot of great artists perform back in the 70s, but unfortunately I never got to see Dan Fogelberg live.
The second album is titled No Resemblance Whatsoever
@@sylvialee1079 Thanks. I remember the title played off of Twin Sons of Different Mothers, but couldn't recall it.
I still need to check it out one of these days.
Having worked in a record store, I have never even heard of this album. Which I think is really a lack.