Since then this fine trio have been a regular live feature in Wellington, going under a variety of names (Los Tigres Del Norte, Moose Head etc) until Leon Matterhorn had the honour of eventually naming them Twinset.
As individual musicians, the members of Twinset are all much in demand and can frequently be found moonlighting with other capital city combos, from Fat Freddy’s Drop, The Eggs, The Sribes Of Ra, The Black Seeds and Deva Mahal and the Five Pleasures to folk-parodists Flight Of The Conchords.
Over five albums and countless gigs Twinset have grown an audience throughout New Zealand and around the globe. 'Flavour Country' is Twinset’s sixth CD, and finds the group laying out its usual persuasive grooves, while expanding into unexplored territories. At one extreme there is 'Space Legion', where eastern modes meet Martian soundscapes in an expansive yet beautifully controlled sixteen-minute jam.
And, as on previous albums, a few friends and colleagues have sat in on 'Flavour Country'. There’s The Phoenix Foundation’s Will Ricketts, whose percussion can be heard throughout the album, meshing with Hoskins’ drums to make this the rhythmically richest Twinset album yet. Toby Laing, from Fat Freddy’s Drop, brings his baritone horn, adding ballast to 'Birds Of Beltion' and 'Storms Boogaloo'.
And there’s The Black Seeds' Barnaby Weir, who blends his white chocolate vocals with the creamy tones of Lisa Tomlins on the album’s one non-instrumental: a reading of the Billy Joel standard 'Just The Way You Are'. Like everything else on 'Flavour Country', it is soulful, surprising, and couldn’t be anyone but Twinset, who have taken a near-forgotten sub-genre, given it a fresh breath of Wellington air, and made it their own.
Band Members:
Christopher Yeabsley (organ)
Daniel Yeabsley (saxophone)
Paul Hoskin (drums)
Sunny
Twinset Lyrics
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Sunny, you smiled at me and really eased my pain.
Now the dark days are gone, now the bright days are here,
My sunny one joys so sincere.
Sunny one so true, I love you.
Sunny, I want to thank you for the sunshine you gave.
Sunny, I want to thank you for the love you brought my way.
Now I feel ten feet tall.
Sunny one so true, I love you.
Sunny, I want to thank you for the facts from a to c.
Sunny, I want to thank you for the truth you let me see.
My life was torn like a windblown sand,
And the rock was formed when you stepped.
Sunny one so true, I love you.
Sunny, I want to thank you for the smile upon your face.
Sunny, I want to thank you for the sweet and warm embrace.
You’re my spark of nature’s fire,
You’re my soul and my desire.
Sunny one so true, I love you.
I love you.
I love you.
I love you.
The lyrics of Twinset's song Sunny convey a message that is both simple and powerful. The song talks about how the singer's life was filled with rain, reflecting a time of sadness and struggle. However, Sunny comes along and brings sunshine into the singer's life, easing their pain. Now, the dark days are gone and the bright days are here, and the singer is grateful for Sunny's presence in their life.
The song goes on to express gratitude towards Sunny for the love and care that they have given, thanking them for bringing light and truth into the singer's life. Sunny's impact on the singer's life has been transformative, making them feel ten feet tall and whole again. The singer recognizes that Sunny is a true and sincere joy in their life and declares their love for them.
Overall, the song illustrates the profound impact that certain individuals can have on our lives, bringing light and love into our darkest days. It is a beautiful tribute to the power of love and gratitude in our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Sunny, yesterday my life was filled with rain.
My life used to be sad, difficult and lonely but now it has changed
Sunny, you smiled at me and really eased my pain.
Your smile brightened up my day and made everything better
Now the dark days are gone, now the bright days are here,
My life has transitioned from a difficult and gloomy past to a bright and happy future
My sunny one joys so sincere.
Your happiness and joy is so genuine and sincere
Sunny one so true, I love you.
You are my true love, my sunshine, and I love you
Sunny, I want to thank you for the sunshine you gave.
I am grateful for the happiness and positivity you bring into my life
Sunny, I want to thank you for the love you brought my way.
I am grateful for the love and affection you have shown me
You gave to me your all and all.
You gave me everything you had and I am appreciative of that
Now I feel ten feet tall.
Your presence makes me feel confident, strong and empowered
Sunny, I want to thank you for the facts from a to c.
I am thankful for your knowledge and guidance in helping me understand things
Sunny, I want to thank you for the truth you let me see.
I am grateful for your honesty and openness with me
My life was torn like a windblown sand,
My life was chaotic, disorganized and directionless
And the rock was formed when you stepped.
You have helped me find stability and grounding in my life
Sunny, I want to thank you for the smile upon your face.
I appreciate the joy and happiness you bring into my life with your smile
Sunny, I want to thank you for the sweet and warm embrace.
I am grateful for the warmth and comfort I feel in your embrace
You’re my spark of nature’s fire,
You bring passion, energy and vitality to my life
You’re my soul and my desire.
You are the love of my life, the one I desire wholeheartedly
Sunny one so true, I love you.
You are my true love, my sunshine, and I love you
I love you.
I truly and deeply love you
I love you.
I truly and deeply love you
I love you.
I truly and deeply love you
Lyrics © Broma 16, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Bobby Hebb
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@joannam4577
Sunny, yesterday my life was filled with rain.
Sunny, you smiled at me and really eased my pain.
Now the dark days are gone, now the bright days are here,
My sunny one joys so sincere.
Sunny one so true, I love you.
Sunny, I want to thank you for the sunshine you gave.
Sunny, I want to thank you for the love you brought my way.
You gave to me your all and all.
Now I feel ten feet tall.
Sunny one so true, I love you.
Sunny, I want to thank you for the facts from a to c.
Sunny, I want to thank you for the truth you let me see.
My life was torn like a windblown sand,
And the rock was formed when you stepped.
Sunny one so true, I love you.
Sunny, I want to thank you for the smile upon your face.
Sunny, I want to thank you for the sweet and warm embrace.
You’re my spark of nature’s fire,
You’re my soul and my desire.
Sunny one so true, I love you.
I love you.
I love you.
I love you.
@jamesdickinson6090
I listen to this over and over again.
@jerometrutmann8733
Still is awesome in its simplicity... timeless groove and Barnaby's voice is velvet
@FloydDiamond
Just 340K Views. This is incredible underrated!
@oOOpIIIqOOo
ive been searching for this tune all day! finally i found you!!!
@CarloVentresca1
my life was full with rain before I listened to this ! just WOW!
@MultiShmed
this is such a fantastic version! awesome! love that effortless groove
@tentaciondechocolatecordob2638
Ame esta versión! Ahora quiero escuchar más de este grupo ❤💛
@rokase
Amazing!!! Such a sweet and flowing blues....
@jaisSBSB
just another nice version sunny..thanx for sharring
@nastavshevs
very sad and beautiful