

With his return to Israel in 1973 Hanoch claimed he had come back because it was hard for him to succeed in other countries, and writing in English did not suit him. A few of these became more famous in Israel several years later, when they were translated into Hebrew and appeared in his solo albums, and in an album by his new band Tamouz. The record included songs that were composed by Hanoch in Israel and were translated to English, and also included new compositions. The album was recorded and produced by James' record company, DJM, with Elton John's backing band. In 1971 Hanoch recorded a solo album in English, Shalom. In London Shalom signed a contract with producer and music publisher Dick James, who worked with Elton John that time. In 1971 Hanoch flew to London in order to start an international career. In the same year Hanoch wrote and composed a song for Uri Zohar's Hitromemut movie. Two more artists who worked with Einstein that time, Shmulik Kraus and Josey Katz, took part in recording and composing. Plastelina, the second Einstein-Hanoch album, was recorded four months after the first. Along with the extraordinary lyrics, one old-style song was in the album - HaBalada Al Yoel Moshe Salomon (The Ballad About Yo'el Moshe Salomon).

The words were written in popular rather than official and formal language, as was used in Israeli songs before. Shablul's lyrics were another expression of musical innovation and changes in Israeli music. The Churchills, who played on most of the songs, was a band influenced by the Psychedelic Rock of the late 60s, and this kind of psychedelia appeared in some of their songs. One of the best-known songs from this album was Ma Ata Ose KsheAta Kam Baboker (What Do You Do When You Wake Up in the Morning). The album Shablul, in which Hanoch composed all the songs, pioneered this new sound. In 1970 Arik Einstein, Shalom Hanoch and The Churchills created a new Israeli sound, influenced by Anglo-American Rock n' Roll. In these years he also wrote a lot of songs for other artists. Shalom composed many of the band's songs. In 1969 Hanoch and his former Nahal-band member, Chanan Yovel, joined with Beni Amdurski and founded the band HaShlosharim. But the complex, unusual song "Prague," which dealt with the Soviet invasion of the capital of the Czech Republic, was not well received by the audience. The Cooperation between the two continued in the national Song Contest (Festival HaZemer), when Einstein performed Hanoch's songs. He also wrote the lyrics for six of them. Hanoch's great breakthrough occurred in 1968 when Arik Einstein recorded his second album, Mazal Gdi, which contained only songs written by Hanoch. A first EP, Hagar was released the same year, with four of Hanoch's compositions performed by Einstein. Impressed with what he had seen and heard, Einstein suggested that Hanoch write songs for him. It was there that he was introduced to Arik Einstein, who was already a star in Israel.
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In 1967 Shalom performed in the High Windows club in Tel Aviv. The two were mentioned on the cover, an innovation for army band recordings. In this album Hanoch sang Mitria Bishnaim along with the troupe's star, Shula Chen. He was released from service in 1968, but not before he participated in recording a best-of album made of re-recorded versions to 50's and 60's hits by the troupe called Kol HaKavod LaNahal (Well Done, Nahal). At 16, he took acting classes at Beit Tzvi arts school.Īlthough at that point he was more interesting in acting than in creating music, Hanoch was recruited by the Nahal army troupe when he turned 18, and wrote a few songs for the troupe while in the service. Songs from that time include Agadat Deshe (Grass Legend), Nisa LaYam (We'll Go To The Beach), Risim (Eyebrows) and Yom Acharon (Last Day). Along with another member of the Kibbutz, Meir Ariel, he wrote more songs, and joined the Kibbutz's band - "HaMishmaron". By the age of 14 he had completed his first song - Laila (Night). As a child his musical talent was known in the Kibbutz, and until he discovered Rock music, he listened to a wide variety of genres (from Classical, through Russian folk music, Gospel and Blues).Īfter getting his first Jazz guitar when he was 12 years old, Hanoch began composing his own songs.
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