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The Kalin Twins (born February 16, 1934), also known as Hal and Herbie, were an American pop singing, songwriting and recording duo,[3] formed in 1958 by twin brothers Harold Kalin and Herbert Kalin. The duo is best remembered for their number one 1958 hit "When".[4][5]

Kalin Twins
Also known asHal and Herbie
Born(1934-02-16)February 16, 1934
Port Jervis, New York, U.S.
DiedHarold: August 24, 2005 (aged 71)
Herbert: July 21, 2006 (aged 72)
GenresPop
Years active1958–1962[1]
LabelsDecca Records[2]
Past members
  • Harold Kalin
  • Herbert Kalin

Career


The twins were born in Port Jervis, New York,[3] but the family later moved to Washington, D.C. Originally discovered by Clint Ballard Jr., the writer of many hit records such as "Good Timin'" for Jimmy Jones, and "I'm Alive" for The Hollies, the sibling duo had a couple of early recording flops.[6] However, in 1958, after searching through piles of writers' demo tapes, their management discovered the song called "When", written by Paul Evans and Jack Reardon.[7] It topped the UK Singles Chart on September 13, 1958, got to Number 5 in their U.S. homeland, and sold over two million copies in the process.[8] The track remained in the UK listings for eighteen weeks, five of which were at Number One.[9] They had no further UK chart entries.

The Kalins were the first set of twins to reach number one in the UK as a duo,[7] followed years later by The Proclaimers. They were supported by Cliff Richard on their only UK tour.[3] Their second single, "Forget Me Not", reached Number 12 in the US Billboard chart later in 1958. After two further low-ranking entries in 1959, they never reached the charts again.[3]


Post-music career


Eventually, disillusioned with diminishing returns, the brothers returned to their day jobs, with each pursuing college degrees.[3] They did not perform again until 1977, when a mutual friend booked them to appear at his new nightclub. Sometimes they performed with their younger sibling, Jack, and thus appeared as the Kalin Brothers.[3]

They disappeared again as a performing act, until 1989. Then, their one-time support act, Cliff Richard, invited them to play at his Wembley Stadium 'The Event' concerts,[3] as part of a sequence paying homage to the 1950s television pop show, Oh Boy!


Family


Herbert Kalin was married and had four children, Suzan Lynn, Kelly Lee, Buddy Ladd, and Jonathan Ray.


Deaths


Harold "Hal" Kalin died on August 24, 2005,[9] as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident, aged 71.[10] Herbert "Herbie" Kalin died July 21, 2006, from a heart attack, aged 72.[11]


Discography



References


  1. "Harold "Hal" Kalin (1934–2005)". Findagrave.com. Retrieved December 26, 2021.
  2. "The Kalin Twins Biography, Songs, & Albums". AllMusic. Retrieved December 26, 2021.
  3. Colin Larkin, ed. (2002). The Virgin Encyclopedia of Fifties Music (Third ed.). Virgin Books. p. 225. ISBN 1-85227-937-0.
  4. "KALIN TWINS | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company". officialcharts.com. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
  5. "Top Kalin Twins Songs | Highest Chart Hit". Playback.fm. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
  6. Rice, Jo (1982). The Guinness Book of 500 Number One Hits (1st ed.). Enfield, Middlesex: Guinness Superlatives Ltd. p. 39. ISBN 0-85112-250-7.
  7. Roberts, David (2001). British Hit Singles (14th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 31. ISBN 0-85156-156-X.
  8. Murrells, Joseph (1978). The Book of Golden Discs (2nd ed.). London: Barrie and Jenkins Ltd. p. 102. ISBN 0-214-20512-6.
  9. Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 296. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
  10. "Harold "Hal" Kalin (1934–2005) – Find A Grave..." www.findagrave.com. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
  11. "Obituary: Herbie Kalin". the Guardian. August 1, 2006. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
  12. "CHUM Hit Parade - November 3, 1958".



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[de] Kalin Twins

Die Kalin Twins waren ein US-amerikanisches Popmusikduo, das in den späten 1950er Jahren erfolgreich war.
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[ru] The Kalin Twins

The Kalin Twins — британский дуэт братьев-близнецов Харольда «Хала» Калина (1934—2005) и Херберта «Херби» Калина (1934—2006). Поклонники также называли их «Хал и Херби» (англ. Hal and Herbie).



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