| Eight Miles High | ||||
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| Released | 17 November 1969 [1] | |||
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| Length | 37:51 | |||
| Label | Polydor (Europe) Atlantic (US) | |||
| Producer | Fred Haayen | |||
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Eight Miles High is an album by Dutch rock band Golden Earring, released in 1969. It was the first album released under the name The Golden Earring (formerly Golden Earrings) and the only album with drummer Sieb Warner.
All songs written by Kooymans except where noted.
Note: "Another 45 Miles" and "I Can't Get a Hold of Her" were both sides of a non-album 1969 single, recorded during a short session separate from the Eight Miles High album sessions. No singles were issued from Eight Miles High, except in the U.S., where an edit of "Eight Miles High" was issued without the band's consent.
Golden Earring were a Dutch rock band, founded in 1961 in The Hague as The Tornados. They achieved worldwide fame with their international hit songs "Radar Love" in 1973, which went to number one on the Dutch chart, reached the top ten in the United Kingdom, and went to number thirteen on the United States chart, "Twilight Zone" in 1982, and "When the Lady Smiles" in 1984. During their career they had nearly 30 top-ten singles on the Dutch charts and released 25 studio albums.
Golden Earring is the sixth album by Dutch rock band Golden Earring, released in 1970. Fans may refer to it as the Wall of Dolls due to the cover artwork. This is the first Golden Earring album with drummer Cesar Zuiderwijk as a member.
Seven Tears is an album by Dutch rock band Golden Earring, released in 1971. The album was not issued in the U.S.
Together is an album by Dutch rock band Golden Earring, released in 1972. The album was not issued in the U.S.
To the Hilt is an album by Dutch rock band Golden Earring, released in 1976.
No Promises...No Debts is an album by Dutch hard rock band Golden Earring, released in 1979. In the U.S. the album was released with a different cover photo showing the group standing around.
2nd Live is the second live album by Dutch hard rock band Golden Earring, released in May 1981. The album was not issued in the U.S.
Something Heavy Going Down is the third live album by Dutch hard rock band Golden Earring, released in 1984.
Keeper of the Flame is an album by Dutch hard rock band Golden Earring, released in 1989. The album was not issued in the U.S.
Bloody Buccaneers is an album by Dutch hard rock band Golden Earring, released in 1991.
Face It is an album by Dutch hard rock band Golden Earring, released in 1994. The album was not issued in the U.S.
The Naked Truth is the fourth live album by Dutch hard rock band Golden Earring, released in 1992. All songs were performed with acoustic instruments. The album has been released over the decade with additional tracks under the titles The Complete Naked Truth and Fully Naked.
Paradise in Distress is the twenty-third album by Dutch hard rock band Golden Earring, released in 1999. The album was not issued in the U.S.
Last Blast of the Century is the sixth live album by Dutch hard rock band Golden Earring, released in 2000. The album was not issued in the U.S.
Millbrook U.S.A. is an album by Dutch hard rock band Golden Earring, released in 2003. It was named after Millbrook, New York, where the band stayed to record the album. Despite this, the album was not issued in the U.S.
On the Double is a double album by Dutch rock band Golden Earring, released in 1969. It was the last album released under the name Golden Earrings as well as the last to feature drummer Jaap Eggermont, who left to pursue a career as a record producer, ultimately creating Stars on 45.
"Twilight Zone" is a 1982 hit by Dutch band Golden Earring. It was written by the band's guitarist George Kooymans, who drew inspiration from the spy thriller book The Bourne Identity rather than the 1960s mystery television series The Twilight Zone. The song "Twilight Zone" appears on Golden Earring's 1982 album Cut. It spent 27 weeks on the US Pop charts. It was the group's sole Top 10 Pop single on the US Billboard Hot 100 and hit No. 1 on the Billboard Top Album Tracks chart, the band's only No. 1 hit in America.
Just Ear-rings is the 1965 debut album by Dutch Nederbeat band Golden Earring.
George Jan Kooymans is a Dutch retired guitarist and vocalist. He is best known for his work with the Dutch group Golden Earring. Kooymans wrote "Twilight Zone", the group's only top 10 entry on the US Billboard Hot 100, which hit No. 1 on the Billboard Top Album Tracks chart.
Marinus Gerritsen is a Dutch bassist. Best known for being founding member of Dutch group Golden Earring, he is also a producer of artists like Herman Brood. Steve Harris of Iron Maiden counts Gerritsen as an important influence.
