The Dutch band Het Goede Doel released 'Met open ogen' ('With eyes opened') in 1989. Much was made of the length of the track: it lasted for almost 15 minutes. At least, on the cd-single. The 7" vinyl version, which was made after the cd-single started selling well, only contained the 'mini-mix', which was only two and a half minutes long. This edited version didn't contain the fascinating solos and experimental segments of the full version. The track was taken from the album 'Souvenir'. Both this track and the album got criticised because they were deemed 'too pretentious'.The song became the last hit for Het Goede Doel, reaching number 27 in the Dutch Top 40. Further singles didn't reach the chart anymore.
My collection: 7" single no. 3477
Found: Empire Records, Den Haag, December 11, 2008
Cost: 0,5 euro
Tracks: 'Met open ogen (mini-mix)' / 'Met open ogen (mini-mix - instrumental)'
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