The High Windows (, ''HaHalonot HaGvohim'') was a 1960s

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founded by

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and Josie Katz.

History

Hahalonot HaGvohim trio was formed at the end of 1966. As composer and vocal arranger, Kraus was the group's moving spirit. The group's debut album, which came out in April 1967, six weeks before the

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, signaled a new direction in local rock and pop.Shmulik Kraus, Prince of Tides
The band remained together for only one year. When Einstein left in the wake of a disagreement, Kraus and Josie Katz, then his wife, tried to build up a career in London, but without success. The band recorded

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that was very light and catchy. Their songs, which went on to become Israeli classics, include ''Einech Yechola'' (You Can't), ''Kol HaShavua Lach'' (The Whole Week for You), ''Ahava Rishona'' (First Love), ''Yehezkel'' (

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), ''Chayal Shel Shokolad'' (Chocolate Soldier), ''Kama Naim'' (How Pleasant) and more. ''Zemer Nugeh'' (A Sad Song), based on a poem by the

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poet Rachel Sela was played by

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in space, and is one of the songs now associated with him.

Band members

* Arik Einstein – Vocals * Shmulik Kraus – Guitars, Vocals * Josie Katz – Vocals

Discography

* '' The High Windows'' (1967)

References

External links

''Zemer Nugeh'' (A Sad Song) – Live performance in Olympia, Paris – 1968

''Einech Yechola'' (You Can't) – 1967
{{DEFAULTSORT:High Windows Israeli musical trios Israeli pop music groups Musical groups established in 1966 1966 establishments in Israel Musical groups disestablished in 1968 1968 disestablishments in Israel