Guus Meeuwis & Vagant

Guus Meeuwis & Vagant refers to the early phase of Guus Meeuwis's career, when he performed together with the backing band Vagant before establishing his solo billing. This lineup produced his breakthrough hit «Het Is Een Nacht... (Levensecht)», the song that made him a household name in the Netherlands and remains one of the most recognizable Dutch pop songs of the 1990s.

Under this name the group released material with an accessible, guitar-driven pop sound typical of mid-1990s Dutch radio, including songs like «Per Spoor (Kedeng Kedeng)», «Geef Me Tijd», and «Denk Nou Eens Na». Several tracks also exist in live versions, reflecting the act's strength as a touring, crowd-engaging live band during this period.

This chapter laid the groundwork for Meeuwis's much longer solo career, with the Vagant-era songs, especially «Het Is Een Nacht...», continuing to be performed and referenced throughout his later work.