Shocking Blue - Eve And The Apple When I Was A Girl

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Eve And The Apple / When I Was A Girl by Shocking Blue – A Trippy Blast from '73 Alright, let’s talk about Eve And The Apple / When I Was A Girl, the quirky little double-single gem from Shocking Blue that dropped in 1973. If you’re into Classic Rock with a splash of Psychedelic Rock and Pop Rock vibes, this one’s gonna tickle your eardrums. It came out in Japan, the US, and even Turkey under labels like Polydor, MGM Records, and Pink Elephant—so yeah, it got around. Produced by the band themselves and penned by R.V. Leeuwen (their guitarist and mastermind), these tracks are dripping with raw energy and weird charm. Now, let me break down two tracks for ya because trying to review all of them would be like eating an entire pizza in one bite—it’s just too much. First up is “When I Was A Girl.” Man, this song feels like stepping into some hazy dreamworld where everything’s slightly off-kilter but still kinda beautiful. The melody hooks you right away, thanks to those jangly guitars and Mariska Veres’ voice—smooth as honey but sharp enough to cut glass when she wants. What sticks with me? The lyrics—they’re simple yet oddly haunting, like flipping through old Polaroids of someone else’s childhood. You don’t need to overthink it; it’s just… cool. Plus, there’s this groovy bassline that sneaks up on you halfway through, making you wanna bob your head whether you meant to or not. Then there’s “Eve And The Apple.” Oh man, this track is pure theatrical gold. Imagine Eve chilling in Eden, bored outta her mind until she grabs that apple—and bam, drama unfolds. That’s what this song feels like: part biblical allegory, part rock opera. The opening riff alone sounds like something straight outta a psychedelic fever dream. And again, Mariska’s vocals? Unreal. She belts out lines like she’s storytelling at a campfire, except instead of marshmallows, we’ve got rebellion and temptation roasting on the fire. This tune has stayed stuck in my brain for days—not annoyingly so, more like a welcome intruder who brings good vibes. So why does this album matter? Honestly, it doesn’t scream “timeless classic,” but that’s what makes it special. It’s messy, unpolished, and full of heart—a snapshot of a band experimenting without worrying too much about perfection. In a world obsessed with sleek production, Shocking Blue reminds us that sometimes imperfection hits hardest. And here’s the kicker: listening to this record feels like finding a dusty vinyl in your grandma’s attic and realizing it’s secretly awesome. Who knew Shocking Blue could pull off such a wild mix of genres while sounding effortlessly cool? Definitely worth a spin if you’re hunting for something different. Just don’t blame me if “When I Was A Girl” ends up looping in your head for hours.

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Artist: Shocking Blue
Album: Eve And The Apple When I Was A Girl
Rating: 5.0

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
When I Was A Girl2:25
Eve And The Apple2:39

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Catalog Numbers

  • K 14481
  • 73350
  • DP 1899

Labels

  • MGM Records
  • Pink Elephant
  • Polydor

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Formats

  • Vinyl
  • 7"
  • Single
  • Promo
  • 45 RPM

Companies

RoleCompany
Manufactured ByMelodi Plak Ve Ses Endüstrisi
Printed ByGaleri Matbaası

Credits

RoleCredit
ProducerShocking Blue
Written-ByR. v. Leeuwen

Notes

Special Disc Jockey Record NOT FOR SALE

Barcodes

  • Matrix / Runout (Runout Side A): 73350 A
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout Side B): 73350 B

About Shocking Blue

Dutch rock group. Formed in 1967 by former guitarist , joined by Cor van der Beek (drums), Klaasje van der Wal (bass) and Fred de Wilde (vocals). Their first single hit the Dutch Top 40 in 1968. Shortly thereafter, replaced de Wilde as their lead vocalist. In 1969 and 1970, the group enjoyed a worldwide chart success with Venus, followed by several other hit singles. In 1971, Klaasje van der Wal was replaced by Henk Smitskamp. In 1973, Robbie van Leeuwen was replaced by Martin van Wijk. The group disbanded in 1975. Van Leeuwen attempted a relaunch in 1979, however the track Louise appeared only on a German compilation. The Initial Line-Up Consisted Of: Robbie Van Leeuwen (Guitar, Sitar and Backing Vocals) Fred de Wilde (Vocals, 1967-1968) Klaasje Van Der Wal (Bass Guitar, 1967-1972) = (1 February 1949  12 February 2018) Cornelis van der Beek (Drums) = (9 June 1949  2 April 1998) Later Members Were: Mariska Veres (Vocals) = (1 October 1947  2 December 2006) Leo Van de Ketterij (Guitar, 1970-1971) = (14 November 1950  5 July 2021) Martin Van Wijk (Guitar, 1973-1974) Henk Smitskamp (Bass Guitar, 1972-1974) Additional members: Wim Voermans Jan Pijnenburg Michael Eschauzier André van Geldorp Charles Pesch

Name Vars

  • Ansambl The Shocking Blue
  • Hot Sand
  • Rocking Blues
  • Schocking Blue
  • Shockin' Blue
  • Shocking Blues
  • Shockingblue
  • Shoking Blue
  • Smoking Blue
  • The Shakin Blue
  • The Shocking Blue
  • The Shoking Blue
  • Вокально-инструментальный ансамбль
  • Шокин Блу
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Members

  • Mariska Veres
  • Robbie van Leeuwen
  • Leo van de Ketterij
  • Martin Van Wijk
  • Cornelis Van Der Beek
  • Klaasje Van Der Wal
  • Fred De Wilde
  • Henk Smitskamp
  • Gerben De Bruijn
  • Bert Meulink
  • André Van Geldorp

Interesting fact about Album

Here's an interesting fact: The album *Eve And The Apple / When I Was A Girl* by Shocking Blue was released in 1973 and made its way to three very different countries—Japan, the US, and Turkey. It’s wild to think that fans from such diverse cultures connected with the same mix of rock and pop sounds. Plus, it’s pretty cool that the band themselves took on the role of producers, giving the record a personal touch. The tracks were written by R. V. Leeuwen, adding a layer of creativity that clearly resonated across continents.

Comments

assalavista
2025-03-14
Sounds good!
isidroryan23
2025-03-14
Saludos desde Guayaquil Ecuador. Sin dudas, el mejor tema de la producción de SHOCKING BLUE. Llegó cuando tenía mis primeros 15 a. 1972.......
chowandrewyahoocom
2025-03-14
Наверно тысячу раз переслушал шокинг блю сьюзи куатро битлз свит смоки итд и все равно затягивает рок ? навсегда
oliviacosgrove2001
2025-03-13
Песни моей молодости (сделан в 1955 году). Эта из восьмого альбома.
atap30s07blewah
2025-03-13
Mostro Mariska
avdotayfun
2025-03-12
??????
brandmania1
2025-03-12
Gênio da música! Fenômeno daquela época.
tobyboy
2025-03-11
The song of my Life
n6532l
2025-03-11
Sencillamente Mariska Veres las voz más dulce del planeta
nicolewray
2025-03-11
Nektar - wheel of time
raphaelcabral
2025-03-10
Beautiful contralto voice!
imotihy
2025-03-10
Мой внутренний Мир!