GEORGE KOOYMANS R.I.P.
Golden Earring - George Kooymans Tribute [2000-2017] (9 x CDs)
Born on March 11, 1948, in The Hague, Netherlands, George Jan Kooymans was a founding member, guitarist, and songwriter for Golden Earring, one of Europe’s longest running and most successful rock bands. Alongside childhood friend Rinus Gerritsen, Kooymans formed the group in 1961 originally called The Tornados, later renamed The Golden Earrings, and eventually Golden Earring
Kooymans’ guitar work and songwriting were central to the band’s identity. He penned “Twilight Zone”, their biggest U.S. hit, which reached No. 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 and topped the Album Tracks chart. His riffs and melodic instincts also powered classics like “Radar Love” and “When the Lady Smiles”, helping the band achieve international acclaim.
Beyond Golden Earring, Kooymans released solo albums (Jojo in 1971 and Solo in 1987) and collaborated with artists like Frank Carillo and Dutch supergroup Vreemde Kostgangers, showcasing his versatility and deep musical curiosity.
In 2021, Kooymans retired after being diagnosed with ALS, a neurodegenerative disease. Golden Earring disbanded shortly after, honoring their bond as an irreplaceable quartet. He passed away on July 22, 2025, at age 77, leaving behind a legacy of innovation, integrity, and unforgettable sound. Kooymans was known not just for his talent, but for his humility a “quiet force” who let the music speak. His influence continues to echo through rock history.
A profound loss for music, George Kooymans was the heartbeat of Golden Earring and a towering figure in Dutch rock. His songwriting, guitar work, and quiet intensity helped shape the sound of generations, from the driving pulse of "Radar Love" to the haunting narrative of "Twilight Zone." His artistry went beyond riffs, it was about mood, movement, and meaning.
Thank you, George, for the music, the memories, and the magic. Your legacy will echo forever. (B)
Included in this tribute are the following albums:
Golden Earring - The Devil Made Us Do It [2000] (4 x CDs)
Golden Earring - The Long Versions [2008] (2 x CDs)
Golden Earring - Non-Album Tracks 1-3 [2017] (3 x CDs)
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Track lists
Golden Earring - The Devil Made Us Do It [2000]
CD1
01 Golden Earring - Please Go 2:57
02 Golden Earring - That Day 2:28
03 Golden Earring - If You Leave Me 2:16
04 Golden Earring - Daddy Buy Me A Girl 2:41
05 Golden Earring - Don't Run Too Far 2:14
06 Golden Earring - In My House 3:56
07 Golden Earring - Sound of The Screaming Day 2:51
08 Golden Earring - Together We Live, Together We Love 3:09
09 Golden Earring - I've Just Lost Somebody 3:05
10 Golden Earring - Dong-Dong-Diki-Digi-Dong 3:01
11 Golden Earring - Just A Little Bit of Peace in My Heart 5:21
12 Golden Earring - Where Will I Be 3:52
13 Golden Earring - Another 45 Miles 4:45
14 Golden Earring - Back Home 3:52
15 Golden Earring - Holy Holy Life 3:57
16 Golden Earring - She Flies on Strange Wings 7:22
17 Golden Earring - Buddy Joe 3:49
18 Golden Earring - Stand By Me 4:31
19 Golden Earring - Radar Love 6:24
20 Golden Earring - Instant Poetry 4:57
CD2
01 Golden Earring - (Kill Me) Ce Soir 6:17
02 Golden Earring - Sleepwalkin' 5:01
03 Golden Earring - To The Hilt 3:06
04 Golden Earring - Bombay 3:52
05 Golden Earring - Just Like Vince Taylor 4:33
06 Golden Earring - Movin' Down Life 3:33
07 Golden Earring - Weekend Love 4:15
08 Golden Earring - I Do Rock 'n Roll 3:43
09 Golden Earring - Long Blond Animal 3:37
10 Golden Earring - No for an Answer 4:13
11 Golden Earring - Slow Down 4:45
12 Golden Earring - Twilight Zone 7:56
13 Golden Earring - The Devil Made Me Do It 3:23
14 Golden Earring - When The Lady Smiles 5:39
15 Golden Earring - Clear Nite, Moonlight 3:25
16 Golden Earring - N.E.W.S. 5:19
17 Golden Earring - Something Heavy Going Down 4:38
CD3
01 Golden Earring - Quiet Eyes 4:03
02 Golden Earring - Why Do I 4:43
03 Golden Earring - They Dance 5:08
04 Golden Earring - My Killer, My Shadow 4:07
05 Golden Earring - Turn The World Around 5:32
06 Golden Earring - Going to The Run 3:57
07 Golden Earring - Temporary Madness 3:34
08 Golden Earring - Pouring My Heart Out Again 4:01
09 Golden Earring - I Can't Sleep Without You 3:30
10 Golden Earring - Another 45 Miles 3:47
11 Golden Earring - As Long as The Wind Blows 4:32
12 Golden Earring - Hold Me Now 3:43
13 Golden Earring - Johnny Make Believe 4:44
14 Golden Earring - Angel 3:42
15 Golden Earring - This Wheel's on Fire 4:00
16 Golden Earring - Burning Stuntman 4:04
17 Golden Earring - Paradise in Distress 5:45
18 Golden Earring - Yes! We're on Fire 4:55
CD4
01 Golden Earring - Things Go Better 2:46
02 Golden Earring - She Wont't Come to Me 2:31
03 Golden Earring - It's Allright But I Admit it Could Be Better 3:42
04 Golden Earring - Day & Night (George Kooymans) 4:12
05 Golden Earring - Did You Really Mean It! (Barry Hay) 4:40
06 Golden Earring - Lucky Number 5:54
07 Golden Earring - I Need Love 6:29
08 Golden Earring - Hard Bargain (Gerritsen & Van Dijk) 3:58
09 Golden Earring - Give Me Back My Feelings 4:52
10 Golden Earring - Gimme A Break (Rock Version '86) 3:45
11 Golden Earring - The Devil Rides Again Tonight (George Kooymans) 4:25
12 Golden Earring - My Favourite Spot (Barry Hay) 6:17
13 Golden Earring - Time Warp 4:33
14 Golden Earring - Don't Stop The Show (Live Acoustic'93) 2:29
15 Golden Earring - Murdock 9 6182 (Live) 3:25
16 Golden Earring - Yellow and Blue (Live Acoustic '95) 3:09
17 Golden Earring - Try A Little Tenderness 3:54
18 Golden Earring - Miles Away From Nowhere 3:26
19 Golden Earring - Last Blast of The Century (Live) 4:40
Golden Earring - The Long Versions [2008]
CD1
01 Golden Earring - Radar Love 6:22
02 Golden Earring - Twilight Zone 7:49
03 Golden Earring - Just A Little Bit of Piece in My Heart 5:18
04 Golden Earring - Back Home (live) 5:42
05 Golden Earring - She Flies on Strange Wings 7:20
06 Golden Earring - Kill Me (Ce Soir) 6:10
07 Golden Earring - Sleepwalkin' 4:59
08 Golden Earring - Just Like Vince Taylor 4:33
09 Golden Earring - Weekend Love 4:14
10 Golden Earring - Long Blond Animal (live) 4:44
CD2
01 Golden Earring - When The Lady Smiles 5:38
02 Golden Earring - Clear Night, Moonlight (live) 5:56
03 Golden Earring - Something Heavy Going Down 4:35
04 Golden Earring - Quiet Eyes 4:06
05 Golden Earring - My Killer, My Shadow 6:09
06 Golden Earring - Turn The World Around 5:31
07 Golden Earring - Eight Miles High 18:57
Golden Earring - Non-Album Tracks 1-3 [2017]
CD1
01 Golden Earring - Chunk of Steel 2:22
02 Golden Earring - That Day 2:30
03 Golden Earring - The Words I Need 2:13
04 Golden Earring - If You Leave Me 2:17
05 Golden Earring - Waiting for You 2:26
06 Golden Earring - Things Go Better 2:47
07 Golden Earring - Rum and Coca-Cola 1:51
08 Golden Earring - Daddy Buy Me A Girl 2:42
09 Golden Earring - What You Gonna Tell 1:43
10 Golden Earring - Don't Run Too Far 2:16
11 Golden Earring - Wings 2:07
12 Golden Earring - Sound of The Screaming Day 2:53
13 Golden Earring - She Won't Come to Me 2:33
14 Golden Earring - Together We Live, Together We Love 3:09
15 Golden Earring - DongDong-Di-Ki-Di-Gi-Dong 3:02
16 Golden Earring - Wake Up - Breakfast 2:49
17 Golden Earring - Where Will I Be 3:54
18 Golden Earring - It's Allright But I Admit it Could Be Better 3:40
CD2
01 Golden Earring - Another 45 Miles 4:46
02 Golden Earring - I Can't Get A Hold on Her 6:18
03 Golden Earring - Holy Holy Life 3:56
04 Golden Earring - Jessica 4:35
05 Golden Earring - Stand By Me 4:32
06 Golden Earring - The Song is Over 4:55
07 Golden Earring - Instant Poetry 4:57
08 Golden Earring - Lucky Number 5:55
09 Golden Earring - Babylon 4:16
10 Golden Earring - I Need Love 6:29
11 Golden Earring - Can't Talk Now 3:30
12 Golden Earring - Only A Matter of Time 2:31
13 Golden Earring - I Do Rock 'N Roll 3:44
14 Golden Earring - Triple Treat 3:55
15 Golden Earring - Annie 4:43
CD3
01 Golden Earring - King Dark 3:35
02 Golden Earring - Shadow Avenue 3:54
03 Golden Earring - Something Heavy Going On 4:40
04 Golden Earring - Gimme A Break 4:18
05 Golden Earring - You Gun My Love 4:00
06 Golden Earring - Time Warp 4:34
07 Golden Earring - Steam Roller 4:56
08 Golden Earring - Madame Zou Zou 3:45
09 Golden Earring - So You Want to Be A Rock 'N' Roll Star / L.A. Woman 4:14
10 Golden Earring - Try A Little Tenderness 3:55
11 Golden Earring - Burning Stuntman 4:04
12 Golden Earring - Mood Indigo 4:15
13 Golden Earring - Miles Away from Nowhere 3:26
14 Golden Earring - Yes, We're on Fire 4:56
15 Golden Earring - Gypsy Rose 3:23
16 Golden Earring - Adrenaline 4:51
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thank you BetterBoy
ReplyDeleteThank you.
ReplyDeleteAnother building block of my sonic youth is gone. RIP.
ReplyDeleteRE George Kooymans / Golden Earring - R.I.P.
ReplyDeleteGolden Earring is another band that was part of my youth... I can't imagine how any hours they played in the soundtrack of my life... I first heard Golden Earring on Radio Veronica when I was living in the UK late 1960s or early 1970s. There wasn't much of their music available in the UK at that time, but I would find their vinyl and later cassettes in Germany and Spain when I visited those countries. Unfortunately, I never did get to see them live.
I get a chill and flashback every time I hear "Radar Love".
Thanks for sharing these compilations, they are new to me and I'll be listening to them from today.
Cheers,
Mike M
Thank you so much Butterboy for honoring the legacy of George Kooymans. Golden Earring has been my favourite Band since I saw them first on Stage in 1970. In fact I visited their Concerts over a dozen times in the following decades and never experienced a weak moment. I listened to each and every Record they made and that's a lot, I can tell you. I feel like a part of my life has gone, but for George I think it's a redemption from this hopeless ALS disease. Thank you Butterboy for your work. Keep on Rockin', Cheers
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