Flowergirls & Cowgirls is an album released by New Zealand twin musicians, Topp Twins in 2005.
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The Topp Twins (b. 1958, Huntly, New Zealand) are the folk singing sister comedy duo of New Zealand entertainers Jools and Lynda Topp.
They are known for their country music influenced style, live shows and television performances. They are openly lesbian. They often perform as characters, the most notable being the cross-dressing "Ken and Ken", and "Camp Mother and Camp Leader".
The Topp Twins have performed as a country music-singing comedy duo for more than 25 years. In the late 1990s, they created their own TV series, which ran for three seasons and showcased their iconic cast of Kiwi characters, including Camp Mother, the Bowling Ladies and cross-dressing Ken and Ken. The series won the twins several awards at the NZ Film and TV Awards and screened on the ABC and Foxtel in Australia.
Their feature film Untouchable Girls, directed by Leanne Pooley, was released in April 2009. It broke all previous records for opening day, and opening weekend, for a NZ documentary. After just four weeks at the box office, it made over $1 million. The movie was produced by Arani Cuthbert.
Breast cancer
Jools Topp was diagnosed with breast cancer in October 2006 at the age of 48. Originally examined by a physician in January 2006, nothing was done as it was not detected by a mammogram. Topp was diagnosed seven months later when the breast cancer showed up with an ultrasound exam. She recovered well after receiving a mastectomy in October 2006 and several months of chemotherapy.
She and her sister Lynda were already breast cancer activists and continue to use their celebrity to educate the public about the disease.
Hall of Fame
The Topp Twins were inducted into the New Zealand Music Hall of Fame at the APRA Silver Scroll Awards in Auckland in September 2008. This award was given as a lifetime achievement award for songwriting, and the fact that their songs and music have had an impact on New Zealand culture during their careers which span more than 25 years.
Discography
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*the Topp Twins Go Vinyl (1982) Vinyl record
*the Topp Twins Go Vinyl OFFICIAL NUCLEAR FREE RE-ISSUE. Plus two extra songs. (1982) Vinyl Record
*Two tracks on Out of the corners (Web Women's Collective,1982)
*Twinset and Pearls (1984) Vinyl Record
*" No War in my Heart" (1986) cassette
*" Wear Something Sexy" (1990) cassette EP
*" Hightime" (1992) cassette
*Two Timing (1994) CD
*Grass Highway (2000) CD
*Flowergirls & Cowgirls (2005) CD
*Honky Tonk Angel (2009) CD
References
This text has been derived from Topp Twins on Wikipedia and is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License 3.0
Jools and Lynda Topp are twins who grew up on a New Zealand dairy farm, and their country music reflects their love for the land and the country life.
Sometimes corny, but always warm, their songs come with different perspectives: one song is from the point of view of a local farmhand, working the land; another tells of the famer who changed his ways and let the land go back to its natural state.
The Topp Twins, always Out Lesbians, are favorites on the Women's Festival circuit; back home in New Zealand, they have their own comedy television show, Do Not Adjust Your Twinset.
Close harmony, yodelling (!), guitar, piano, accordian, and animal voices (between the songs) make this kiwi country cd a fun listen.
