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Following the release of their fourth single in 1965, the sisters moved to Germany where they toured as The McKinlay [sic!] Sisters. Jeanette as one-half of a vocal duo called Windows, scored a #1 hit in 1972 with a German language cover of the [[Mouth & MacNeal]] song "[[How Do You Do (Mouth & MacNeal song)|How Do You Do]]". |
Following the release of their fourth single in 1965, the sisters moved to Germany where they toured as The McKinlay [sic!] Sisters. Jeanette as one-half of a vocal duo called Windows, scored a #1 hit in 1972 with a German language cover of the [[Mouth & MacNeal]] song "[[How Do You Do (Mouth & MacNeal song)|How Do You Do]]". |
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==Singles== |
==Singles== |
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*"Someone Cares |
*"Someone Cares for Me" (Columbia, 1964) |
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*"When He Comes Along" (Columbia, 1964) |
*"When He Comes Along" (Columbia, 1964) |
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*"Sweet |
*"Sweet and Tender Romance" (Parlophone, 1964) |
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*"Give Him My Love" (Columbia, 1965) written by [[Donovan]] |
*"Give Him My Love" (Columbia, 1965) written by [[Donovan]] |
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*"I Want You" (Fontana, 1967) |
*"I Want You" (Fontana, Germany, 1967) |
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*"Wer |
*"Wer nicht hören will muss fühlen" (Fontana, 1967) |
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*"Große Katastrophe" (Fontana, 1968) |
*"Große Katastrophe" (Fontana, 1968) |
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Revision as of 08:50, 13 May 2020
The McKinleys | |
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| Also known as | The McKinlay Sisters (Germany) |
| Origin | Little France, Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Genres | British pop/rock |
| Years active | 1962–1971 |
| Labels | Columbia, Parlophone, Fontana (Germany) |
| Past members | Sheila McKinley Jeanette McKinley |
The McKinleys were a Scottish pop duo comprising sisters Sheila (ca. 1941 – 16 December 2012) and Jeanette McKinley (born 1 September 1948). The sisters recorded pop singles such as "Sweet and Tender Romance", which they sang on the TV pop show Ready Steady Go!. They also performed with groups such as The Rolling Stones and The Hollies.
Sheila was married to Howie Casey, saxophonist and band leader of Howie Casey and the Seniors. She died from cancer on 16 December 2012, aged 71.[1][2]
Later work
Following the release of their fourth single in 1965, the sisters moved to Germany where they toured as The McKinlay [sic!] Sisters. Jeanette as one-half of a vocal duo called Windows, scored a #1 hit in 1972 with a German language cover of the Mouth & MacNeal song "How Do You Do".
Singles
- "Someone Cares for Me" (Columbia, 1964)
- "When He Comes Along" (Columbia, 1964)
- "Sweet and Tender Romance" (Parlophone, 1964)
- "Give Him My Love" (Columbia, 1965) written by Donovan
- "I Want You" (Fontana, Germany, 1967)
- "Wer nicht hören will muss fühlen" (Fontana, 1967)
- "Große Katastrophe" (Fontana, 1968)
References
- ^ "Sir Paul McCartney joins others sending tributes to Bournemouth-based singer". bournemouthecho.co.uk. 20 December 2012. Retrieved 21 December 2012.
- ^ "Singing sister dies after fight against cancer". scotsman.com. 21 December 2012. Retrieved 21 December 2012.
External links
- The McKinleys at allmusic.com
- Howie and Sheila Casey interview at classicbands.com
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