Gemini are a Swedish brother and sister duo, consisting of Karin Glenmark and Anders Glenmark. The duo released two original albums: Gemini (1985) and Geminism (1987). Both albums reached the Swedish Top 20, while their success was limited to Scandinavia. Their only truly international release was the single "Just Like That" (the chorus of which was recorded and is, as yet, officially unreleased by ABBA).
Prior to their work as Gemini, Karin and Anders formed half of the group Glenmarks (with their uncle Bruno Glenmark and aunt Ann-Louise Hanson) and also released two singles together, with 1984's "Kall som is" ("Cold As Ice") being placed 4th at Melodifestivalen (the Swedish heats for the Eurovision Song Contest). The winner of Melodifestivalen, Herreys, went on to win the Eurovision Song Contest (with "Diggi-Loo Diggi-Ley") and recorded a version of "Kall som is" for their album.
Gemini's eponymous first album received an international release but was not a sales success. Much of the material was written by former ABBA members Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, who also coined the group's name. The remainder was written by Anders and his songwriting partner at that time, Ingela Forsman. The lead single, "Just Like That" reached the charts in central Europe, while the album track "Slowly" had previously been recorded by former ABBA member Frida Lyngstad on her 1984 album Shine. A Spanish cover version of Gemini's "Slowly" called "Muriendo Lento" was recorded by the Mexican group Timbiriche.
1987's Geminism album was a return to straightforward pop music and featured the singles "T.L.C.", "Wild About That Girl" and "Mio My Mio". Written by Andersson and Ulvaeus for inclusion in the Astrid Lindgren film adaptation Mio in the Land of Faraway, the Swedish-language recording "Mio min Mio" became the duo's most successful single release, reaching #3 on the Swedish charts.
Although not a Gemini recording per se, the 1994 release of Chess In Concert (by Andersson, Ulvaeus and Tim Rice) showcased their combined voices and distinctive harmonies. Anders played the role of The American and Karin played Florence.
Karin and Anders returned to the studio together in 2005 to record "Den som sa det var det" ("Those Who Said That Was That"), a new Swedish version of "Too Much Love Is Wasted", and added a new backing track to "When I Close My Eyes". The latter was originally intended to be released on their first, eponymous album but was deemed too similar to the closing track, "Another You, Another Me". All of these songs were included on the compilation album Det bästa med... (The Best Of...), which reached the Swedish Top 25.
In 2006 the duo signed a distribution deal with Sony Music Sweden, resulting in the album, Vår jul (Our Christmas). The Gemini name was dropped in favour of Glenmark & Glenmark, while all instruments and voices were provided by the duo themselves. The radio single "När vi närmar oss jul" ("As We Head Towards Christmas"), along with TV and radio interviews, successfully promoted their Christmas tour.
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This article needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources Gemini Swedish band news newspapers books scholar JSTOR April 2009 Learn how and when to remove this template message Gemini are a Swedish brother and sister duo consisting of Karin Glenmark and Anders Glenmark The duo released two original albums Gemini 1985 and Geminism 1987 Both albums reached the Swedish Top 20 while their success was limited to Scandinavia Their only truly international release was the single Just Like That the chorus of which was recorded and is as yet officially unreleased by ABBA GeminiOriginSwedenGenresPopYears active1985 presentLabelsPolar Music Warner Music Prior to their work as Gemini Karin and Anders formed half of the group Glenmarks with their uncle Bruno Glenmark and aunt Ann Louise Hanson and also released two singles together with 1984 s Kall som is Cold As Ice being placed 4th at Melodifestivalen the Swedish heats for the Eurovision Song Contest The winner of Melodifestivalen Herreys went on to win the Eurovision Song Contest with Diggi Loo Diggi Ley and recorded a version of Kall som is for their album Gemini s eponymous first album received an international release but was not a sales success Much of the material was written by former ABBA members Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus who also coined the group s name The remainder was written by Anders and his songwriting partner at that time Ingela Forsman The lead single Just Like That reached the charts in central Europe while the album track Slowly had previously been recorded by former ABBA member Frida Lyngstad on her 1984 album Shine A Spanish cover version of Gemini s Slowly called Muriendo Lento was recorded by the Mexican group Timbiriche 1987 s Geminism album was a return to straightforward pop music and featured the singles T L C Wild About That Girl and Mio My Mio Written by Andersson and Ulvaeus for inclusion in the Astrid Lindgren film adaptation Mio in the Land of Faraway the Swedish language recording Mio min Mio became the duo s most successful single release reaching 3 on the Swedish charts Although not a Gemini recording per se the 1994 release of Chess In Concert by Andersson Ulvaeus and Tim Rice showcased their combined voices and distinctive harmonies Anders played the role of The American and Karin played Florence Karin and Anders returned to the studio together in 2005 to record Den som sa det var det Those Who Said That Was That a new Swedish version of Too Much Love Is Wasted and added a new backing track to When I Close My Eyes The latter was originally intended to be released on their first eponymous album but was deemed too similar to the closing track Another You Another Me All of these songs were included on the compilation album Det basta med The Best Of which reached the Swedish Top 25 In 2006 the duo signed a distribution deal with Sony Music Sweden resulting in the album Var jul Our Christmas The Gemini name was dropped in favour of Glenmark amp Glenmark while all instruments and voices were provided by the duo themselves The radio single Nar vi narmar oss jul As We Head Towards Christmas along with TV and radio interviews successfully promoted their Christmas tour Contents 1 Discography 1 1 Albums 1 2 Singles 2 ReferencesDiscography editAlbums edit Title Album details Peak chart positionsSWE 1 NLD 2 Gemini Released 1985 Label Polar 9 28Geminism Released 1987 Label Polar 13 Det basta med Karin och Anders Glenmark Released 2005 Label Mono 45 Var jul released as Glenmark amp Glenmark Released 2006 Label Metronome 26 denotes a recording that did not chart Singles edit 1985 Slow Emotion Extended Version Too Much Love Is Wasted 12 Maxi Single 1985 Just Like That Live On The Love 24 Netherlands 30 Belgium 79 United Kingdom 3 1985 Just Like That Live On The Love Slowly 12 Maxi Single 1985 Another You Another Me Slowly 1986 Another You Another Me Falling Copy Love 12 Maxi Single 1987 T L C Nearly There 1987 Wild About That Girl I Am The Universe 1987 Mio min Mio Beat The Heat 1988 Wild About That Girl Mio Moj Mio Russian version 2005 Den som sa det var det promotional radio release only 2005 When I Close My Eyes promotional radio release only 2006 Nar vi narmar oss jul promotional radio release only References edit Sverigetopplistan chart positions Discography Gemini Swedish Charts Hung Medien Retrieved November 13 2022 Discography Glenmark amp Glenmark Swedish Charts Hung Medien Retrieved November 13 2022 Discografie Gemini Dutch Charts in Dutch Retrieved November 13 2022 Gemini full Official Chart History Official Charts Company the 1990s songs listed are by a British duo with the same name Official Charts Company Retrieved November 2 2019 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Gemini Swedish band amp oldid 1187040048 Albums, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
