The Soul Twins

Real birth twins, born in Burlington, North Carolina 8th May 1944, but moved to Detroit in 1957. They sang in church choirs and were “discovered” singing gospel music by producer Johnny Griffith who recognised their special talent. Griffith recorded them in April 1966 cutting the northern soul anthem “Quick Change Artist” at their first session. The mood of their 45s changed in 1968 when Griffiths recognised that the guys were better suited to a more “southern” approach. This trend started with a version of Otis Redding’s “Mr Pitiful” For the next 45 Griffiths at last achieved an environment that showed how good the Twins were. He leased the marvellous Listen "Mr Independent" to Houston’s own Don Robey. Their final 45 almost matched its fervour. Hiding behind the strange “Gas & The Funk Factory” name on Brunswick (for some reason). The Good Night Song was clearly the twins with their slightly lisping delivery.

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