The High Windows
The High Windows החלונות הגבוהים | |
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| Also known as | HaChalonot HaGvohim החלונות הגבוהים |
| Origin | Tel Aviv, Israel |
| Genres | Israeli pop, Israeli rock |
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| Label | Hed Artzi |
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The High Windows (Hebrew: החלונות הגבוהים, romanized: HaHalonot HaGvohim) were an Israeli musical group active from 1966–1968, and later, 1973–1974.
Formed by Arik Einstein, Shmulik Kraus, and Josie Katz in late 1966, The High Windows performed in clubs throughout Israel with a style influenced by Anglo-American bands such as the Beatles. They opened their own club named The High Windows in 1967, which was also the year that they peaked in popularity.
That same year, they released their only studio album titled The High Windows, which has been frequently regarded as one of the greatest and most influential albums in the history of Israeli music. After its release, the band embarked on a tour of Europe, including performances in England, France, and Italy. Despite the success, the band broke up in early 1968, with Einstein returning to his solo career afterwards. In 1973, the band reformed with a new line up featuring Eli Magen as Einstein's replacement, however this lineup was short-lived and the and the band broke up again in 1974.
Today, the High Windows are commonly regarded as one of the first modern Israeli pop and Israeli rock bands, paving the way for bands such as the Churchills and Kaveret.