John

Didn't understand the second bit - is that a US thing?

A friend at university introduced me to the Kate and Anna McGarrigles albums in the early 70s and I have always loved that sound. Never known where it came from so it's always been 'mcgarrigle harmonies' because they are SO distinctive. (A bit like James Taylor playing acoustic guitar somewhere way down in the mix and you still know it's him).

Them singing together is stuff of magic. Transatlantic Sessions singing Wild Mountain Thyme is another favourite.

They sing harmony (to me) differently to others. And I think that is incredible - to sing harmony and people know who you are immediately. Can't think of a lot of other people who I'd spot as harmony singers in the same way.