The High Windows


The High Windows was a 1960s Israeli pop group founded by Arik Einstein, Shmulik Kraus 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 Six-Day War, signaled a new direction in local rock and pop.
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 pop music that was very light and catchy. Their songs, which went on to become Israeli classics, include Einech Yechola, Kol HaShavua Lach, Ahava Rishona, Yehezkel, Chayal Shel Shokolad, Kama Naim and more.
Zemer Nugeh, based on a poem by the Hebrew poet Rachel was played by Ilan Ramon in space, and is one of the songs now associated with him.

Band members