A classic example of one-hit-wonder syndrome, the Kalin Twins have a more interesting history than many who fall into this age group. They were real life twins (many references give their birth date as 1939 but this was a Decca Records diversion, in an attempt to make them appear younger than they were).
Their first public appearance came in just five years at a local Christmas party, and the error stayed with them. They graduated from Port Jervis High School in June 1952, but has plans to break into the music industry was delayed when Hall was drafted in Air Force as a radio operator. They kept in touch during this period, recording and writing songs on a tape recorder and send them back and forth. After Hal's discharge in 1956 they set about resurrecting their double act. During these early struggles a demo single was pressed, combining the compositions "Beggars Of Love" and "The Spider And The Fly." The result was an audition for Decca, and their first single proper, "Jumpin 'Jack" / "Walkin' To School."
While searching through piles of writers' demo tapes to find the appropriate monitoring of twins found a song titled "When", written by Paul Evans and Jack Reardon. It became their second single. However, the record company chose to plug its flip side, "Three o'clock Thrill" instead. It was not until disc jockeys belatedly began to play "When" that the single took off. It reached number 5 in the Billboard charts but topped the UK charts for no less than five weeks (selling over two million copies worldwide). Coast to coast touring of the U.S. ensued before a two week engagement at the Prince of Wales Theater in England (later dates introduced Cliff Richard as support artist on his first national tour). The subsequent "Forget Me Not" and "Oh, My Goodness" both made reasonable showing in the Billboard charts, but neither entered the UK equivalent. Two more minor U.S. hits followed, "It's Only The Beginning" and "Sweet Sugar Lips', but their remaining Decca sides failed to sell. With the arrival of the Beatles there seemed little place in the market for the Kalin Twins" innocent harmonies, although a further single, "Sometimes it comes, sometimes it Goes" for Amy Records, did appear in 1966.
Disillusioned with their diminishing rewards, the brothers mutually agreed to return to their day jobs, with each pursuing college degrees. They did not perform again until 1977 when a friend booked them to appear weekly at his new night spot, the River Boat Club. This led to a further one-off commitments, in which they were sometimes joined by younger sibling Jack to emerge as the Kalin Brothers. A brace of singles appeared on small labels: "Silver Seagull" (1979) and "American Eagle" both used the same backing track. A brace of singles appeared on small labels: "Silver seagull" and "American Eagle" both used the same backing track. They disappeared again until old hand support Cliff Richard invited them to play at his 30th Anniversary shows in 1989. They disappeared again until old hand support Cliff Richard invited them to play at his 30th anniversary show in 1989. Harold Kalin was killed in an automobile accident in August 2005. Harold Kalin was killed in a car accident in August 2005. His brother suffered a fatal heart attack less than a year later. His brother has suffered a fatal heart attack less than a year later.
When
Kalin Twins Lyrics
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Well, well I know our love will always be
When, when you kiss, when you kiss me right
I, I don't want to ever say good night
I need you
I want you near me
I love you
When, when I say, when I say "Be mine"
If, if you will I know all will be fine
When will you be mine?
(Oh, baby)
(I need you)
(I want you near me)
(I love you)
(Yes, I do and I hope you hear me when)
When, when you smile, when you smile at me
Well, well I know our love will always be
When, when you kiss, when you kiss me right
I, I don't want to ever say good night
I need you
I want you near me
I love you
Yes, I do and I hope you hear me
When, when I say, when I say "Be mine"
If, if you will I know all will be fine
When will you be mine?
When will you be mine?
The Kalin Twins’s song “When” is a classic love song that expresses the emotions and feelings of love through its lyrics. The song’s opening lines convey the profound impact of a smile and how it can leave a lasting impression in the heart. The singer is confident that their love will endure and last forever, as long as they keep smiling at each other. The next line of the song is about the power of a kiss and how it can make one feel complete. The singer expresses their desire to never want to say goodbye as long as they have got each other’s kiss.
The chorus of the song expresses the singer’s sentiments for their partner. They need their partner, want them near them, and love them deeply. They hope their partner can hear and understand their emotions. The final section of the song is about the singer expressing their love and wanting their partner to be theirs. They know that everything will be okay if only their partner will say yes to them. The repetition of the phrase “When will you be mine?” conveys the eagerness and longing of the singer for their partner.
Overall, the song “When” is a beautiful and timeless love ballad that portrays the power of love in outlasting everything.
Line by Line Meaning
When, when you smile, when you smile at me
I feel assured of our love's permanence when you smile.
Well, well I know our love will always be
I am confident that our love will last forever.
When, when you kiss, when you kiss me right
Your kisses make me want to never let go of you.
I, I don't want to ever say good night
I don't want our time together to end, ever.
I need you
I cannot imagine life without you.
I want you near me
I desire your presence in my life.
I love you
I have a deep and abiding love for you.
Yes, I do and I hope you hear me
I express my love for you now and hope you understand its depth.
When, when I say, when I say 'Be mine'
I want to be in a committed relationship with you.
If, if you will I know all will be fine
If you agree to be mine, I know we can overcome any obstacles.
When will you be mine?
When can we start our relationship together?
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Jack Reardon, Paul Evans
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Kalin Twins
Les Kalin Twins sont un duo américain composé des frères jumeaux Hal et Herbie Kalin (nés le 16 février 1934 à Port Jervis).
Biographie
Le duo est découvert par Clint Ballard Jr., auteur de nombreux succès comme Good Timin' pour Jimmy Jones ou I'm Alive pour The Hollies. Les premières chansons n'ont pas de succès. Mais, en 1958, après plein de démos, le management retient When, écrit par Paul Evans (en) et Jack Reardon. La chanson est numéro un du UK Singles Chart, numéro cinq aux États-Unis.
Pour la tournée au Royaume-Uni, ils sont la première partie de Cliff Richard. Le deuxième single, Forget Me Not, est douzième en 1958 aux États-Unis. Deux titres sont moins bien classés en 1959.
N'ayant plus de succès, les frères jumeaux arrêtent leur carrière musicale et reprennent leurs études. En 1977, ils remontent sur la scène d'un night-club puis parfois avec leur frère cadet Jack, sous le nom de Kalin Brothers. Ils reviennent encore en 1989. Cliff Richard les invite lors du concert The Event au stade de Wembley ; on rediffuse alors un extrait de l'épisode de la série Oh Boy.
Harold "Hal" Kalin meurt le 24 août 2005 des suites des blessures lors d'un accident de voiture et Herbert "Herbie" Kalin meurt le 21 juillet 2006 d'un arrêt cardiaque.
Discographie
Jumpin' Jack/Walkin' To School - (1957)
When - (1958)
Three O'Clock Thrill - (1958)
Forget Me Not - (1958)
Oh! My Goodness - (1959)
It's Only The Beginning - (1959)
When I Look In The Mirror - (1959)
Sweet Sugar Lips - (1959)
Zing! Went The Strings Of My Heart - (1960)
I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles - (1961)
Sometimes It Comes, Sometimes It Goes - (1966) - Amy Records
Silver Seagull - (1978)
American Eagle - (1979)
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@sabrinafossati5181
When, when you smile, when you smile at me
Well, well I know our love will always be
When, when you kiss, when you kiss me right
I, I don't want to ever say good night
I need you
I want you near me
I love you
Yes, I do and I hope you hear me
When, when I say, when I say "Be mine"
If, if you will I know all will be fine
When will you be mine?
When, when you smile, when you smile at me
Well, well I know our love will always be
When, when you kiss, when you kiss me right
I, I don't want to ever say good night
I need you
I want you near me
I love you
Yes, I do and I hope you hear me
When, when I say, when I say "Be mine"
If, if you will I know all will be fine
When will you be mine?
When will you be mine?
@alexandrevezere2232
...I was just 12 !!!! And ? I began to have my breakfast with Sixties !!! That was the beginning of the best time in our life !!!!
@karencaudill4805
John London such a fun happy song
@gardenweld
I was a new born. 👼🏻 Happy memories 🥰
@jimmacaulay844
Me too! Which unfortunately makes us now 73 (ACK!). That was my favorite song back then, and I played it over and over on my little RCA record player (remember them?).
@alexandrevezere2232
@@jimmacaulay844
I think everything was pleasant in this time ! Why ? Only because de were " the young ones " !!!! Now, we're going to an unknown future.
That's life ....
@andrelegrand4803
@@alexandrevezere2232
I waked up this morning (dec.07 2020) with this song in my head ... and I was very happy to find this video ... I was 15 at this time ... I am also happy to read the comments and to have the opportunity to practice my english ... I am a belgian and I am already living 15 year in France .... have a good day!
@sljaworski
My mom just passed away this weekend, and we found her love letters to my dad where she refers to this song as her favorite when she was 17 years old 🥰… we played it while she was laying in her hospice bed in her final days. I’m sure she’s dancing with dad in heaven once again! Thank you Kalin Twins for the fun music ❤️ (Rest in peace)
@jean-francoisdeschamps3490
Sherrie, I do not know you, you do not know me, and I did not have the privilege to meet your mother. I just wished to let you know that your post has moved me a lot. I was 18 in 1959, and I can understand how much your dear mother liked this song.
@latter-daysaintpud1432
Awww lovely
@veronicacrabtreehill6608
I can just picture her with your Dad. God bless. xx