Yarkon Bridge Trio (), or The Yarkon Trio, was an Israeli vocal group which operated from 1963 to 1966.
History The group was established in 1963, when The Dudaim member drafted Arik Einstein, who was part of HaGafrurim duo, and Yehoram Gaon, who was a member of HaTarnegolim (The Roosters) to establish the trio.עוד שלישיית זמר... Talila Ben-Zakai, 10 September 1963, Ma'ariv The group picked the name upon a suggestion from Einstein,שלושת הביישנים המפורסמים מגשר הירקון Refael Bashan, 24 December 1965, Ma'ariv after over the Yarkon River on the main road that connects the Tel Aviv city center and its northern neighborhoods.
During its early period the group performed several shows, which were met in little enthusiasm. In order to bolster the group's repertoire, the group and its producers, Dahn Ben-Amotz and Haim Hefer, contacted songwriter Naomi Shemer, who penned three new songs for the group, one of which, "Laila BeChof Achziv" (Night in Achziv Beach; ), the group performed in the film Dalia And The Sailors,אריק איינשטיין - לילה בחוף אכזיב 1964 Youtube.com along with a parody of The Beatles' "Shake". The three group members also appeared as cast members in the film itself.Dalia and the Sailors IMDBכעבור ששה חודשים – הצגת בכורה Talila Ben-Zakai, 12 August 1964, Ma'ariv
In April 1964, the trio sang the song "Otach" (You; ) in the 1964 Israel Song Festival.פסטיבל הזמר והפזמון הישראלי תשכד 1964 The Festivals פסטיבל הזמר והפזמון הישראלי תשכ"ד Sarah Frenkl, 23 April 1964, Herut The trio released its first album, "Ahava Rishona" (First Love; ) in June 1964. שלישיית גשר הירקון – אהבה ראשונה (1964( Stereo Ve-Mono While continuing its performances in Israel, the trio was invited to perform abroad, appearing in a BBC televised show.אמנים מישראל בתכניות הטלוויזיה של הבי. בי. סי. בלונדון 18 October 1964, Herut Shalom! Radio Times 19 November 1964"שלום" – על ישראל Yosef Lapid, 27 November 1964, Ma'ariv The trio returned to the Israel Song Festival in 1965, performing the song "HaGavi'a" (The Goblet; ), which placed second in the competition.פסטיבל הזמר והפזמון הישראלי תשכה 1965 The Festivals "איילת החן" זכתה בפרס בפסטיבל הזמר 9 May 1965, Herut
In mid-1965 Gaon quit the group to focus on his solo career and was replaced by Dudaim member Israel Gurion, with whom the trio worked on a new revue."התאומים" – הם "שלישיה" חדשה Talila Ben-Zakai, 24 October 1965, Ma'ariv יהורם גאון חוזר לימים היפים עם אריק איינשטיין ובני אמדורסקי Dudi Patimer, 30 April 2017, Ma'ariv In August The trio was invited to perform in an Israel-themed show at the Paris Olympia, a performance which led to a two-album deal with French producer Eddie Barclay"אחד גבוה ושנים קטנים" 8 August 1965, Herut In September 1965 the trio released its second album, "HaTochnit HaChadasha" (The New Program; ),שלישיית גשר הירקון – התוכנית החדשה (1965) Stereo & Mono החמאם מציג 5 September 1965 Ma'ariv following which the trio embarked on a tour in Europe.אמנים ישראלים – הולך וחזור 1 November 1965, Davar בין המסכים 19 December 1965, Herut In January 1966 the trio voted best entertainment group for the Kinor David award.עשרת האמנים שזכו בפרסי "כינור דוד" 4 January 1966, Davar
In April 1966 the trio appeared once more in the Israel Song Festival and performed two songs, second-placed song "Rei'ach Tapu'ach Odem Shani" (Scent of Apple Redness of Crimson; ) and "Bo'ee Yalda" (Come Girl; ).פסטיבל הזמר והפזמון הישראלי תשכו 1966 The Festivals אהבה – במקום בעיות; ב"פסטיבל הזמר והפזמון" תשכ"ו Itzhak Shor, 27 April 1965, Al HaMishmar After the festival the trio disbanded, with Einstein resuming his solo career and Amdurski and Gurion continuing their work as The Dudaim duo.ה"שלישייה" התפצלה – אריק הולך עם האיינשטיינים Talila Ben-Zakai, 14 June 1966, Ma'ariv ((he icon))
In 1967, The Dudaim joined Einstein's new band, The High Windows, for a set of shows, setting a reunion of the second line-up of the trio, with Einstein joining Amdurski and Gurion on stage."פרס קלאוזנר" לנחום בוכמן 10 May 1967, Davar In May 1968 The Dudaim celebrated ten years of activity with a show at Heichal HaTarbut in Tel Aviv. Towards the end of the show, which was also released as an album, Ha'Dudaim – The Dudaim's 10th Anniversary At The Mann Auditorium February 68 Discogs.com Einstein joined The Dudaim on stage to perform the song "Krav Harel" (Battle of Harel; ) from the trio's second album,https://onegshabbat.blogspot.com/2011/05/blog-post_8.html גלגולו של ניגון: ממלחמת האזרחים האמריקנית לקרב הראל] 8 May 2011, Oneg Shabat and Gaon joined the trio to perform the final song of the show, with the line-up jokingly said to be The Yarkon Bridge Quartet.מה מזכיר לך הקול הבא Gidi Avivi, 16 December 2002, HaAretz In 1991, singer , who sang with Amdurski in HaShlosharim trio, joined Amdurski and Gurion for a lineup that was named "Shlosharim al Gesher HaYarkin" (lit. The Shlosharim on the Yarkon Bridge), which performed songs by The Dudaim, HaShlosharim and Yarkon Bridge Trio. After Amdurski died, in 1994, Gurion and Yovel teamed with The Parvarim duo, which occasionally performed with the Dudaim since 1985, for a tribute show to Amdurski under the name "HaChaverim Shel Benny" (lit. Benny's Friends), which ran until 2015, performing songs from Amdurski's career, including the Yarkon Bridge Trio. החברים של בני Uri Harpaz
Albums Studio albums Ahava Rishona (, lit. "First Love") - 1964 HaTochnit HaChadasha (, lit. "The New Program") - 1965
Compilations The Collection (, lit. "All Songs, The Original Recordings") - 2000
References
External links Stereo Ve-Mono Discogs