''Eyewitness'' is an album by the

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. The original LP was released in 1981. 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 Compact disc, CD release was transferred from the original tapes, so it doesn't have the audience participation. The album has three new songs: "Eyewitness", "Who's Fooling Who" and "Only You And I Know". 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. It was rated four stars by

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Track listing

# "Eyewitness" (T. Scherpenzeel/I. Linders) - 3:21 # "Periscope Life" (T. Scherpenzeel) - 4:09 # "Ruthless Queen" (T. Scherpenzeel/I. Linders) - 5:05 # "Want You To Be Mine" (T. Scherpenzeel) - 4:48 # "Lyrics" (T. Scherpenzeel) - 1:59 # "Chance For A Lifetime" (T. Scherpenzeel) - 4:22 # "Who's Fooling Who" (T. Scherpenzeel/I. Linders) - 3:44 # "Irene" (T. Scherpenzeel) - 3:12 # "Only You And I Know" (T. Scherpenzeel/I. Linders) - 3:12 # "Winning Ways" (T. Scherpenzeel/I. Linders) - 3:28 # "Starlight Dancer" (T. Scherpenzeel) - 4:58 # "No Man's Land" (T. Scherpenzeel) - 5:22

Bonus tracks (1994 reissue)

# "The Car Enchanter (Sikkens Song)" (T. Scherpenzeel/I. Linders) - 2:36 # "Ivory Dance '94" (T. Scherpenzeel) - 2:51

Lineup

* Edward Reekers - lead vocals (all but 5, 12) *

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- guitars, backing vocals *

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- keyboards, backing vocals * Peter Scherpenzeel - bass guitar *

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- drums, harmony vocals, lead vocals (5, 12), co-lead vocals (7, 11)

References

External links

Official website
{{Authority control Kayak (band) live albums 1981 live albums