| Picknick | |
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| Released | 1968 |
Picknick is the third album by Boudewijn de Groot, released in early 1968. The album was created in stereo. The songs themselves were all recorded in 1967. [1]
| Picknick | |
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| Studio album by | |
| Released | 1968 |
Picknick is the third album by Boudewijn de Groot, released in early 1968. The album was created in stereo. The songs themselves were all recorded in 1967. [1]
The cover of the LP only mentions Boudewijn (instead of his full name). On the original pressing, both LP sides have their own names: "Picknick" and "De Tuin der Lusten". On reprints they both have the same name: "Picknick". [1]
The cover was designed and executed by the artist duo The Fool, who designed psychedelic covers.
All lyrics are written by Lennaert Nijgh (except when noted); all music is composed by Boudewijn de Groot
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Picknick" (lyrics: Boudewijn de Groot) | 3:30 |
| 2. | "Ballade van de vriendinnen voor één nacht" | 2:54 |
| 3. | "Cinderella" | 4:36 |
| 4. | "Ballade van wat beter is" | 2:11 |
| 5. | "Tegenland" | 4:58 |
| 6. | "Mensen om me heen" | 5:51 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Canzone 4711" | 3:27 |
| 2. | "Eva" | 3:01 |
| 3. | "De tuin der lusten" | 2:40 |
| 4. | "Megaton" | 3:11 |
| 5. | "Glazen stilte" | 2:05 |
| 6. | "Prikkebeen" (With Elly Nieman) | 4:12 |
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