Twinkle was a pop star from England in the 60's, but obviously not huge. She is sometimes put into the 'One-hit wonder' category, but technically she did have two hits. I hadn't heard of her at all until 'The Smiths' released a song of hers "Golden Lights" as a b-side and on their compilation album 'Louder Than Bombs'. She released this single "Terry" in 1964 and it was a top 10 hit in the UK. "Terry" is very much in the 60's girl-group style of the Shangri-Las.... and it's not just the sound that is similar, but the subject matter as well. The Terry in the song is a boyfriend that has died in a motorbike accident.... as did the "Leader of the Pack" in the Shangri-Las song. Twinkle wasn't very prolific at all and disappeared after a few singles. Let's hope she is rediscovered again and again by generation Y and generation Free. Tell your kids.... although, she is no Lady Gaga, so they probably wont get it.
Her other hit "Golden Lights"
The Smiths version of "Golden Lights"
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