Twin Sons of Different Mothers

by Dan Fogelberg, Tim Weisberg

Overview

Much like Joni Mitchell, Dan Fogelberg, primarily a singer/songwriter, sought to continue his musical growth on this release by adding jazz to his sound. Rather than simply employing jazz musicians as his musical backing, Fogelberg here went for an all-out collaboration with jazz flutist Tim Weisberg, even to the point of having him co-produce the album. As experimental as the album appeared on the surface, it was the perfect mix of jazz-tinged instrumental music and folk- and country-inspired pop/rock. Proving that ambitious collaborations between artists who seek to mix genres needn't result in the commercial disappointment that many expect, the album yielded the hit "Power of Gold," which further augmented Fogelberg's commercial clout. The album, like its predecessor, Nether Lands, is beautifully produced, is best listened to as a complete effort, and still sounds strong all these years later. ~ Steve Matteo

Product Details

Release Date:	02/01/2008
Label:	Epic / Full Moon/Epic
UPC:	0886972377520

Tracks

1. Twins Theme
2. Intimidation
3. Lazy Susan
4. Guitar Étude No. 3
5. Tell Me to My Face
6. Hurtwood Alley
7. Lahaina Luna
8. Paris Nocturne
9. Since You've Asked
10. The Power of Gold

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Dan Fogelberg   Primary Artist,Bass,Piano,Guitar,Vocals,Voices,Boobams,Mandolin,Keyboards,Percussion,Synthesizer,Slide Guitar,ARP Synthesizer,Guitar (Acoustic),Guitar (Electric),Guitar (Classical),Vocals (Background)
Tim Weisberg   Primary Artist,Oboe,Flute,Piccolo,Percussion
Andy Newmark   Drums,Syndrum,Synthesizer
Earl Dumler   Horn,Horn (English)
Joe Lala   Congas,Percussion
Florence Warner   Vocals,Vocals (Background)
Don Henley   Vocals,Vocal Harmony
John Ellis   Organ,Oboe
Neil Larsen   Piano,Keyboards,Piano (Electric)
Norbert Putnam   Bass
Bobbye Hall   Congas,Cowbell,Percussion
Gary Coleman   Percussion
Vincent DeRosa   Horn,French Horn
Jim Keltner   Drums
Willie Weeks   Bass
David Breinenthal   Bassoon
John Leslie Hug   Harp,Guitar
Ann Mason Stockton   Harp

Technical Credits

Tony Hicks   Composer
Joe Lala   Concept
Graham Nash   Composer
Dan Fogelberg   Composer,Producer,Performer,String Arrangements
Don Henley   Harmony
Judy Collins   Composer
Marty Lewis   Mixing,Engineer
Glen Spreen   String Arrangements
Tim Weisberg   Producer,Performer
Norman Seeff   Cover Photo,Photography
Kosh   Design,Art Direction
Allan Clarke   Composer