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Golden Earing: Moontan

On August 1, 1973, “Polydor Internationally” label released “Moontan”, the ninth Golden Earring studio album. It was recorded in 1973, at “Phonogram” in Hilversum, and was produced by Barry Hay, George Kooymans, Rinus Gerritsen and Cesar Zuiderwijk.

Personnel:

  • Barry Hay — lead and backing vocals, flute, saxophone, percussion, sound effects, arrangements
  • George Kooymans — lead and backing vocals, acoustic and electric guitars, sound effects, arrangements
  • Rinus Gerritsen — bass guitar, minimoog, ARP 2500 synthesizer, piano, organ, accordion, sound effects, arrangements
  • Cesar Zuiderwijk — drums, percussion, arrangements
  • Eelco Gelling — slide guitar
  • Bertus Borgers — saxophone
  • Patricia Paay — backing vocals
  • Pieter Nieboer – engineer
  • Damon Lyon-Shaw – mixing
  • Fred Haayen – executive producer

Track listing:

All tracks by George Kooymans and Barry Hay, except where noted.

  1. Candy’s Going Bad
  2. Are You receiving Me – George Koomyans, John fenton
  3. Suzy Lunacy (Mental Rock)
  4. Radar Love
  5. Just Like Vince Taylor
  6. Vanilla Queen

Golden Earing: Moontan

In July 1973, “Track” label released “Moontan”, the ninth Golden Earring album. It was recorded in 1973 and was produced by George Kooymans, Rinus Gerritsen, Barry Hay, Ceasar Zuiderwijk, Eelco Gelling, and Bertus Borgers. In the “Q & Mojo Classic Special Edition Pink Floyd & The Story of Prog Rock”, “Moontan” was ranked at number 32 in its list of “40 Cosmic Rock Albums”.

Personnel:

  • George Kooymans— vocals, guitar, engineer
  • Eelco Gelling— guitar, arrangements
  • Barry Hay— vocals, flute, arrangements
  • Rinus Gerritsen— bass, keyboards, engineer
  • Cesar Zuiderwijk— drums, arrangements
  • Bertus Borgers— saxophone, arrangements
  • Patricia Paay— vocals
  • Pieter Nieboer – engineer
  • Fred Haayen – executive producer

Track listing:

All tracks by Barry Hay and George Kooymans except where noted.

  1. Candy’s Going Bad
  2. Are You Receiving Me – John Fenton, Barry Hay, George Kooymans
  3. Suzy Lunacy (Mental Rock)
  4. Radar Love
  5. Just Like Vince Taylor
  6. Vanilla Queen

The Golden Earring: Eight Miles High

In November 1969, “Polydor” label released “Eight Miles High”, the fifth Golden Earring (The) album. It was recorded in 1969, and was produced by Fred Haayen.

Personnel:

  • George Kooymans– vocals, guitar
  • Rinus Gerritsen– bass, keyboard
  • Barry Hay– vocals, flute, rhythm guitar
  • Sieb Warner – percussion, drums
  • Ron Seubert – design
  • Harry Verstappen – photography

Track listing:

All tracks by George Kooymans except where noted.

  1. Landing – Rinus Gerritsen
  2. Song of a Devil’s Servant
  3. One Huge Road
  4. Everyday’s Torture
  5. Eight Miles High – Gene Clark, David Crosby, Roger McGuinn

Golden Earing: Seven Tears

In September 1971, “Polydor” label released “Seven Tears”, the seventh Golden Earring album. It was recorded in 1971, and was produced by Fred Haayen.

Personnel:

  • George Kooymans – vocals, guitar
  • Barry Hay – vocals, flute
  • Rinus Gerritsen- bass guitar, keyboards
  • Cesar Zuiderwijk- drums

Track listing:

All tracks by George Kooymans except where noted.

  1. Silver Ships
  2. The Road Swallowed Her Name
  3. Hope – Rinus Gerritsen, Barry Hay
  4. Don’t Worry – Barry Hay
  5. She Flies on Strange Wings
  6. This Is the Other Side of Life
  7. You’re Better Off Free

Golden Eearing: No Promises…No Debts

In July 1979, “Polydor” label released “No Promises…No Debts”, the 15th Golden Earring album. It was recorded in 1979, and was produced by George Kooymans.

Personnel:

  • George Kooymans – vocals, guitar
  • John Legrand – harmonica
  • Barry Hay – vocals, flute
  • Rinus Gerritsen – bass guitar, keyboards
  • Cesar Zuiderwijk – drums
  • Jan Rietman – horn arrangements
  • John Kriek – engineer
  • George Kooymans, John Kriek, Arnold Muhren – mixing
  • Jeep Bunt – design

Track listing:

All tracks by Rinus Gerritsen, Barry Hay, George Kooymans, and Cesar Zuiderwijk.

  1. Heart Beat
  2. Need Her
  3. Sellin’ Out
  4. Snot Love in Spain
  5. Save Your Skin
  6. D Light
  7. Tiger Bay
  8. Weekend Love
  9. Don’t Close the Door
  10. Don’t Stop the Show
  11. By Routes

Golden Earing: Together

In June 1972, “Polydor” label released “Together” the ninth Golden Earring album.

Personnel:

  • George Kooymans-vocals, guitar
  • Barry Hay- vocals, guitar, saxophone, flute
  • Rinus Gerritsen- bass guitar, keyboards
  • Cesar Zuiderwijk- drums
  • Frank Owen – engineer
  • Hans Brethouwer – mastering
  • Frits Van Swoll – photography

Track listing:

All tracks by George Kooymans except where noted.

  1. All Day Watcher
  2. Avalanche of Love
  3. Cruisin’ Southern Germany – Barry Hay
  4. Brother Wind
  5. Buddy Joe
  6. Jangalene
  7. From Heaven from Hell
  8. Thousand Feet Below You

Golden Earring: Switch

In March 1975, “Polydor” label released “Switch” the eleventh Golden Earring album. It was recorded 1974-1975, and was produced by George Kooymans,  Rinus Gerritsen,  Barry Hay, Cesar Zuiderwijk, Eelco Gelling, Bertus Borgers and Robert Jan Stips

Personnel:

  • George Kooymans – vocals, guitar, arrangements
  • Eelco Gelling – guitar, arrangements
  • Barry Hay – vocals, flute, arrangements
  • Rinus Gerritsen – bass, keyboards, arrangements
  • Cesar Zuiderwijk- drums, arrangements
  • Bertus Borgers- saxophone
  • Robert Jan Stips– keyboards
  • Robert Jan Stips – string arrangements
  • Andy Knight, John Kriek – engineer, mixing
  • Jan Schuurman – engineer
  • George Osaki – art direction
  • Barry Hay – concept
  • Paul Gerritsma, Graham Hughes – photography
  • Fred Haayen – executive producer

Track listing:

All tracks by Barry Hay and George Kooymans except where noted.

  1. Intro: Plus Minus Absurdio
  2. Love Is a Rodeo
  3. The Switch
  4. Kill Me (Ce Soir) – John Fenton, Barry Hay, George Kooymans
  5. Tons of Time
  6. Daddy’s Gonna Save My Soul
  7. Troubles and Hassles
  8. Lonesome D.J.