1) T… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one act that goes by the name 'The Shadows';
1) The Shadows (originally known as the Drifters) were an English instrumental rock group, who dominated the British popular music charts in the late 1950s and early 1960s, in the pre-Beatles era. They served as the backing band for Cliff Richard from 1958 to 1968, and have joined him for several reunion tours.
The Shadows have had 69 UK chart singles from the 1950s to the 2000s, 35 credited to the Shadows and 34 to Cliff Richard and the Shadows. The group, who were in the forefront of the UK beat-group boom, were the first backing band to emerge as stars. As pioneers of the four-member instrumental format, the band consisted of lead guitar, rhythm guitar, bass guitar and drums. Their range covers pop, rock, surf rock and ballads with a jazz influence.
The core members from 1958 to present are guitarists Hank Marvin and Bruce Welch and drummer Brian Bennett (who has been with the group since 1961) with various bassists and occasionally keyboardists through the years. Along with the Fender and the Burns guitars, another cornerstone of the Shadows sound was the Vox amplifier. Around 1964, the Shadows replaced the Fender with the Burns, Bruce Welch citing tuning issues as the main reason.
The Shadows' number one hits include "Apache", "Kon-Tiki", "Wonderful Land", "Foot Tapper" and "Dance On!". Although these and most of their best-remembered hits were instrumentals, the group also recorded occasional vocal numbers, and hit the UK top ten with the group-sung "Don't Make My Baby Blue" in 1965. Four other vocal songs by the Shadows also made the UK charts. They disbanded in 1968, but reunited in the 1970s for further commercial success.
The Shadows are the fifth most successful act on the UK Singles Chart, behind Elvis Presley, the Beatles, Cliff Richard and Madonna. The Shadows and Cliff Richard & the Shadows each have had four No. 1 selling EPs.
The Shadows are difficult to categorize because of their stylistic range, which includes pop, rock, surf rock and ballads with a jazz influence. Most tunes are instrumental rock, with a few vocal numbers. Their rhythmic style is primarily on the beat, with little syncopation. They said in 1992 that "Apache" set the tone with its surf guitar sound.
The Shadows have been cited as a major influence on many guitarists, including Brian May, Eric Clapton, Mark Knopfler, Andy Summers, Ritchie Blackmore, David Gilmour, Tommy Emmanuel, Andy Powell and Tony Iommi. A tribute album, Twang! A Tribute to Hank Marvin & the Shadows (Capitol 33928), in October 1996 featured Blackmore, Iommi, Peter Green, Randy Bachman, Neil Young, Mark Knopfler, Peter Frampton and others playing Shadows hits. The early set of Queen (who played their first gig on 27 June 1970 with Freddie Mercury, Roger Taylor and Brian May) included a cover of Cliff and the Shadows' "Please Don't Tease".
The Shadows influenced 1960s Yugoslav beat bands like Atomi, Bele Višnje, Bijele Strijele, Crni Biseri, Crveni Koralji, Daltoni, Delfini, Elektroni, Elipse, Iskre, Samonikli, Siluete and Zlatni Dečaci, all of whom were the pioneers of the Yugoslav rock scene. In the words of Crni Biseri member Vladimir Janković "Jet" (who got his nickname after Harris), "even the Beatles weren't as popular in Belgrade as the Shadows were". The second episode of Rockovnik, a Serbian 2011 documentary series about the Yugoslav rock scene, deals with the appearance of the Shadows and the influence they had on Yugoslav bands.
2) A band out of Georgia who recorded the album titled 'It Ain't Easy If It's Not Sleazy'.
Recorded at Kala studios, Atlanta, Georgia. Includes liner notes by Bryan Cole. Producers: The Shadows, Sam Whiteside, Bryan Cole. The Shadows: Joel Murphy (guitar, vocals); Albey Scholl (harmonica, saxophones, background vocals); Roger Gregory (Fender bass, acoustic bass); Tom Chavers (drums). Additional personnel: Luther "Houserocker" Johnson (guitar); Steve McRay (piano, Hammond B-3); Francine Reed (backing vocals).
As you'll hear on this effort, The Shadows have taken blues, rock, country, rock-a-billy, and a number of other musical "spices" and come up with their own boiling gumbo. In the tradition of groups like Little Feat, Los Lobos and The Band, they have developed a unique sound while still being respectful of their influences. It was my sincere pleasure to work with such a fine group. All of us involved hope you will dig what you hear - Turn It Up! (Bryan Cole)
3) Known best for their longtime residence at Blind Willie's, a popular blues club in Atlanta, the Shadows released several albums during the '90s before the untimely death of singer/guitarist Mike Lorenz. Shadows bassist Roger Gregory opened Blind Willie's in 1986 with Eric King. The club, which is located in the Virginia-Highland neighborhood of Atlanta, hosted many local blues artists such as Billy Wright, Grady "Fats" Jackson, Sandra Hall, and Chicago Bob.
In 1988, Chicago Bob, who was also a Blind Willie's resident, recorded an album called Just Your Fool that featured the Shadows as his backing band. A few years later, in 1992, the Shadows -- comprised of Gregory, Lorenz, harp/saxman Albey Scholl, and drummer Tom Chavers -- released an album of their own, Party Tuff or Stay Home!, that Ichiban released.
Several successive albums followed: It Ain't Easy Bein' Sleazy (1993), Steppin' to the Shadows (1994), Dreamtime (1994), Dark Side of the Shadows (1995), Pale Interpretators (1997), and One Night of Sin (2000). Unfortunately, Lorenz died an accidental death on July 3, 2001, when his car caught on fire behind his home after he'd fallen asleep with the car running. ~ Jason Birchmeier, Rovi
4) The Shadows is a heavy metal band from Chile signed with Sentient Ruin Laboratories.
After the pure magic and fire of the "Into the Nightmare" precursor demo tape, we're thrilled to bring you its full-scale successor and evolution: the unrivaled debut album by Chilean heavy metal cult Shadows. Packing in 30 minutes of legendary songwriting and visionary revivalism "Out for Blood" takes us back to a time, somewhere in the early 80's, when acts like Mercyful Fate, Satan, Death SS, Judas Priest, and Alice Cooper were laying the unforgettable foundations of what would soon become a generational, industry-changing phenomenon: the defining of heavy metal as we know it. A raging and undying fire of searing leads, thundering drums, spooky operatic vocals, ripping guitars, unforgettable hooks and outrageous transgression. With no hesitation or limits to its deathless imagination, Shadows has conceived a classic metal crucible of unparalleled wizardry and dominance, using familiar concepts borrowed from dark b-movies, old comic strips, occultism and esotericism to take the listener down a dark, left-hand path of cinematic storytelling, thrilling fantasy, dark impulses and transgressive paranoia.
The ten tracks of "Out for Blood" display a breadth of tricks and expertise rarely seen at such an accomplished level in contemporary NWOTHM and classic metal acts, and this should come as no surprise knowing that Shadows mastermind and main songwriter John Shades (a pseudonym of Cristian Silva of Apostasy fame), has been shaping the pillars of true and untamed underground South American heavy metal for at least three decades. Using a mist of dark, keyboard-laden atmospheres, vorticose melodies and a dominating, dual attack of criss-crossing, blazing razor-sharp solos, Shades and his co-conspirators have unfolded a half-hour of absolute, boundless imagination, covering almost fifty years of heavy metal evolution and transformation, and delving deep into the primordial fabric of the genre's most defining traits, those of technical extremism, frantic intensity, and adrenaline-pumping darkness. A full-frontal assault on the senses where the limitless imagination of epic storytelling and of rare musicianship have converged in creating the ultimate homage, heirloom and celebration to the undying, sacred and eternal flame of heavy metal.
5) S H A D O W S is a punk rock band from Japan formed in 2009.
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Giant
The Shadows Lyrics
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King of the night
Lift my soul
Illumine my path
Grant me piece
Appease this agony
For here
Let my soul find solace
And respite from cares
Bless me with your knowledge
And mercy
As you welcome my spirit
Into the eternal rest
Awaken my heart
From darkness
From sorrow
From pain
The wind
Carries our cries
Into the halls
Of silence
Relentless, lord of vengeance
Shield me
From the dark and the dread
Shield me
Let my soul find solace
And respite from cares
Bless me with your knowledge
And mercy
Distant light
King of the night
Lift my soul
Illumine my path
Embrace my spirit
Awaken my heart
From darkness
From sorrow
From pain
In the song "Giant" by The Shadows, the lyrics draw upon themes of seeking comfort and solace in the face of darkness and pain. The first verse speaks of a distant light, symbolizing hope and guidance in times of despair. The reference to the light being the "King of the night" suggests that it possesses power and authority in providing relief and enlightenment. The singer implores this light to lift their soul and illuminate their path, indicating a desire for clarity and direction.
Moving into the second verse, we encounter a plea for peace and the appeasement of agony. The individual expresses a longing to reside in this state forever, suggesting a yearning for permanent relief from suffering. They seek solace and respite from their burdens, hoping to be blessed with knowledge and mercy that will alleviate their troubles.
The third verse delves deeper into the desires of the singer's soul. They want to be welcomed into eternal rest, hoping that their spirit will awaken from the darkness, sorrow, and pain that have weighed them down. It highlights a yearning for inner transformation and liberation from emotional turmoil.
The final verse introduces the idea of cries carried away by the wind into the halls of silence. This can be interpreted as a metaphor for the release of one's anguish and the longing for peace in a serene and tranquil environment. The lines "Relentless, lord of vengeance / Shield me / From the dark and the dread" suggest a plea for protection from the hardships and fears that haunt them.
Overall, the lyrics of "Giant" reflect a deep yearning for relief from emotional struggles and a desire for inner peace. It portrays the singer's search for a guiding light to illuminate their path and deliver them from the darkness, sorrow, and pain that they have experienced. Through their words, they implore a higher power for solace, respite, knowledge, and mercy, hoping to find comfort in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Distant light
A faint source of hope and guidance
King of the night
A powerful force that reigns over the darkness
Lift my soul
Elevate my spirit and grant me strength
Illumine my path
Light up the way forward and provide clarity
Grant me peace
Bestow tranquility and calm upon me
Appease this agony
Alleviate the intense pain and distress I feel
For here
In this place of darkness and suffering
I shall dwell forever
I will remain trapped in this state indefinitely
Let my soul find solace
Allow my spirit to find comfort and relief
And respite from cares
And a temporary escape from my worries
Bless me with your knowledge
Grant me wisdom and understanding
And mercy
And compassion towards my suffering
As you welcome my spirit
As you receive and embrace my essence
Into the eternal rest
Into a state of everlasting peace
Awaken my heart
Revive my emotions and bring them back to life
From darkness
From the depths of despair and gloom
From sorrow
From the overwhelming sadness and grief
From pain
From the agony and suffering I endure
The wind
The invisible force that carries
Carries our cries
Carries our desperate pleas for help
Into the halls
To the sacred spaces
Of silence
Where there is no response or relief
Relentless, lord of vengeance
A powerful and unforgiving ruler who seeks retribution
Shield me
Protect me from harm and danger
From the dark and the dread
From the terrifying and dreadful experiences
Embrace my spirit
Envelop and accept my essence
Awaken my heart
Revive my emotions and bring them back to life
From darkness
From the depths of despair and gloom
From sorrow
From the overwhelming sadness and grief
From pain
From the agony and suffering I endure
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Ramiro Diaz
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djangorheinhardt
Still sounds fresh today.Keep those notes coming Hank!
JOHN GARRARD
Forget the digital echo replicants - those old Meazzi echo boxes are unbeatable. Hank sure knew how to maximize the impact of their echo 😊
Carlos Salazar Cruz
The Shadows, very good, great group, The better of The Worlds. From Chile.
David Clarke
The shads at their best