Royal Bed Bouncer is the third album by Dutch progressive rock band Kayak, released in 1975. Their progressive approach from the first two albums was mixed with a more basic pop/rock sound. Nine of the ten songs were written by Ton Scherpenzeel, with Pim Koopman only contributing the instrumental "Patricia Anglaia". The album was produced by Gerrit-Jan Leenders and Kayak.
The original LP was released by EMI in the Netherlands (although copies on the Phonogram/Vertigo label also exist). In the USA, the LP was issued by Janus Records, with different sleeve design. The 1995 CD release was done by independent label Pseudonym.
"Chance For A Lifetime" was the only single release from this album, reaching the Dutch top-20. In 1997, the line-up of this album reunited for a Dutch TV-special called "Classic Albums". This — along with a few live appearances — eventually lead to Kayak reforming in 1999.
Track listing
Royal Bed Bouncer (4:02) Life Of Gold (3:25) You're So Bizarre (3:48) Bury The World (4:21) Chance For A Lifetime (4:15) If This Is Your Welcome (4:56) Moments Of Joy (4:00) Patricia Anglaia (2:14) Said No Word (5:15) My Heart Never Changed (2:33)
All songs composed by Ton Scherpenzeel, except "Patricia Anglaia" (Pim Koopman)
Bonus tracks on 1995 CD release:
Alibi (3:40) (from Kayak's 2nd album) Mountain Too Rough (3:57) (from Kayak's 2nd album) Woe And Alas (3:00) (from Kayak's 2nd album) Mouldy Wood (5:15) (from Kayak's 1st album) Lovely Luna (8:19) (from Kayak's 1st album) Forever Is A Lonely Thought (5:26) (from Kayak's 1st album) Still Try To Write A Book (2:01) (single b-side from 1973) Give It A Name (2:43) (single b-side from 1973) Bulldozer (2:21) (demo, edited version)
Members
Kayak
Max Werner - lead (all but 4) and backing vocals, percussion, mellotron
Johan Slager - guitars, backing vocals
Ton Scherpenzeel - keyboards, backing vocals, double bass
Bert Veldkamp - bass guitar, backing vocals
Pim Koopman - drums, backing and lead (4) vocals
Additional Personnel
Patricia Paay - wordless vocals (8)