Album: Eyewitness by Kayak (1981)
Genre: Progressive Rock | Style: Rock/Pop
Format: Live

Description: "Eyewitness" is a "Live" studio album by the Dutch progressive rock band Kayak. The original LP was released in 1981 on the Vertigo label..
 The album was recorded 'live' (but without audience) in a recording studio, with some overdubs added later. To create a 'live' atmosphere, Kayak fans were invited later to cheer and clap to the already recorded songs. The CD release was transferred from the original tapes, so it doesn't have the audience participation. 
The line-up of the band didn't feature background singers Irene Linders and Katherine Lapthorne anymore. After this album, the band broke up, only to reincarnate in 1999.
The album was re-released in 1994 on the Pseudonym label and featured two bonus tracks "The Car Enchanter" and "Ivory Dance '94".

Artist Background: "Kayak" are a Dutch progressive rock band formed in 1972 in the city Hilversum by Ton Scherpenzeel and Pim Koopman. In 1973, their debut album "See See The Sun" was released, including three hit singles. Their main popularity was in the Netherlands, with their top hit (Ruthless Queen) reaching No. 6 on the Dutch charts in March 1979. They disbanded in 1982 after releasing nine albums. In 1999 the band was asked to perform on the TV show De Vrienden van Amstel Live. After this performance, the... Part of the Netherlands music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Progressive Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Saga, Earth and Fire, Jadis, Knight Area

Music Scene: Part of the Netherlands music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Progressive Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Progressive Rock, Rock/Pop, 1980s, Live


"Eyewitness" is a "Live" studio album by the Dutch progressive rock band Kayak. The original LP was released in 1981 on the Vertigo label..
 The album was recorded 'live' (but without audience) in a recording studio, with some overdubs added later. To create a 'live' atmosphere, Kayak fans were invited later to cheer and clap to the already recorded songs. The CD release was transferred from the original tapes, so it doesn't have the audience participation. 
The line-up of the band didn't feature background singers Irene Linders and Katherine Lapthorne anymore. After this album, the band broke up, only to reincarnate in 1999.
The album was re-released in 1994 on the Pseudonym label and featured two bonus tracks "The Car Enchanter" and "Ivory Dance '94".

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