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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The Bandit
The Shadows Lyrics
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Bandit, Bandit
Trrrra
9 mm es macht schoot
Dechos, Dechos (jaja, Bandit)
Jaja
Bandit, Bandit
(Der Hunger ist groß) Dechos am Block haben Hunger
Bandit
Bandit, Bandit (ye-ye-ye-yeah)
9mm, es macht shoot
Bandit, Bandit (ye-ye-ye-yeah)
Die Regeln hier: reden tabu
Bandit, Bandit (shoote, shoote, shoote, shoote)
Gauners rauchen Saruch (Gauners rauchen Saruch)
Straße, Bilder, Tattoo
Bandit, Bandit (ye-ye-ye-yeah)
9mm, es macht shoot
Bandit, Bandit (ye-ye-ye-yeah)
Die Regeln hier: reden tabu
Bandit, Bandit (shoote, shoote, shoote, shoote)
Gauners rauchen Saruch (Gauners rauchen Saruch)
Straße, Bilder, Tattoo (ah)
Ich zeige dir die Gassen der Goss', Dicka
Da, wo niemand wohnt freiwillig wohnt, Dicka (shoot, shoot)
Gestalten mit verdreckten Jargon, Dicka
Ekelhafte Zustände, Para ist yok, Dicka (Bandit, Bandit)
Lauern im Brennpunkt (huh)
Chaos in der Gegend, Brüdern bluten im Bando (bluten)
Zwischen Dieben und Verbrechen (trrr)
Formen sich im Kiez echte Männer (echte Männer, Bandit, Bandit)
Hinterhofkiez auf Hektik
Umgeben von Sirenen, bis das Konto gedeckt ist (mmh)
Entweder hungern oder fressen (ye-ye-ye-yeah)
Die Straße fordert tägliche Tribute an den Ecken (trrra)
Leben im Schatten wie Todesser
Zappzarapp, denn die Lage ist broke, Pisser (Bandit, Bandit)
Hole mir das, was ich bei anderen seh'
Bedeutet, greife zu, ohne Rücksicht zu nehmen (mmhh)
Wir dribbeln wie Mohammed Salah (Bandit)
Wir dribbeln wie Mohammed Salah (Bandit)
Doch den Weg, den wir gehen, ist haram (Bandit)
Doch den Weg, den wir gehen, ist haram (Bandit)
Wir dribbeln wie Mohammed Salah (Bandit)
Wir dribbeln wie Mohammed Salah (Bandit)
Doch den Weg, den wir gehen, ist haram (Bandit)
Doch den Weg, den wir gehen, ist haram
Bandit, Bandit (ye-ye-ye-yeah)
9mm, es macht shoot
Bandit, Bandit (ye-ye-ye-yeah)
Die Regeln hier, reden tabu
Bandit, Bandit (shoote, shoote, shoote, shoote)
Gauners rauchen Saruch (Gauners rauchen Saruch)
Straße, Bilder, Tattoos
Bandit, Bandit (ye-ye-ye-yeah)
9mm, es macht shoot
Bandit, Bandit (ye-ye-ye-yeah)
Die Regeln hier, reden tabu
Bandit, Bandit (shoote, shoote, shoote, shoote)
Gauners rauchen Saruch (Gauners rauchen Saruch)
Straße, Bilder, Tattoos
Hier kriegst du Nutten auf die Fresse, wenn du Pisser auf edle machst (puh)
Piraten in der Siedlung werden grausam und ekelhaft (trra)
Szenarien bestimmen die Gegenwart
Kriminelle Züge, wenn man wenig zu leben hat (pat, pat)
Täglich auf der Suche nach Antwort
Verlieren sich Pendenjos zwischen 7abs und Hak holen (rrah)
Die Mittel sind begrenzt
Fucker, weil dir hier im Leben niemand etwas schenkt
Bretter' wie ein Bandit (bretter' wie ein Bandit)
Weil der Hunger mich abfuckt
Brüder aus den Viertel nachts übergeben von den Amcas
Ich zeige dir die Risse meiner Welt
Kein Glamour oder Geld, nur Narben, wenn du fällst, trra
Alle wollen Rolis und Klunker
Doch ich strebe nach Wohlstand für Mutter, hörst du?
Alle wollen Rolis und Klunker
Doch ich strebe nach Wohlstand für Mutter, trra
Wir dribbeln wie Mohammed Salah (Bandit)
Wir dribbeln wie Mohammed Salah (Bandit)
Doch den Weg, den wir gehen, ist haram (Bandit)
Doch den Weg, den wir gehen, ist haram
Wir dribbeln wie Mohammed Salah (Bandit)
Wir dribbeln wie Mohammed Salah (Bandit)
Doch den Weg, den wir gehen, ist haram (Bandit)
Doch den Weg, den wir gehen, ist haram
Bandit, Bandit (ye-ye-ye-yeah)
9mm, es macht shoot
Bandit, Bandit (ye-ye-ye-yeah)
Die Regeln hier, reden tabu
Bandit, Bandit (shoote, shoote, shoote, shoote)
Gauners rauchen Saruch (Gauners rauchen Saruch)
Straße, Bilder, Tattoos
Bandit, Bandit (ye-ye-ye-yeah)
9mm, es macht shoot
Bandit, Bandit (ye-ye-ye-yeah)
Die Regeln hier, reden tabu
Bandit, Bandit (shoote, shoote, shoote, shoote)
Gauners rauchen Saruch (Gauners rauchen Saruch)
Straße, Bilder, Tattoos
Bandit, Bandit (ye-ye-ye-yeah)
Bandit, Bandit (shoote, shoote, shoote, shoote)
Gauners rauchen Saruch (Gauners rauchen Saruch)
Straßen, Bilder, Tattoos (shoote)
The lyrics for The Shadows' song "The Bandit" are primarily about life in the streets, particularly in impoverished areas. The song evokes imagery of a harsh and violent environment, where survival is a constant struggle. The opening lines mention a 9 mm gun, highlighting the gritty reality of the setting. Throughout the song, the word "Bandit" is repeated and serves as a sort of anthem for a life of crime and rebellion against societal norms.
The use of language in the song is particularly interesting, as it incorporates German words and phrases amidst the primary language of the song, which appears to be a form of slang. This adds an additional layer of depth to the lyrics, evoking a sense of multilingualism and cultural diversity that is likely present in the setting of the song. The use of multiple languages also highlights the unique identity and culture of people living in impoverished areas, who may be marginalized and underrepresented in mainstream society.
Overall, "The Bandit" is a song that speaks to the harsh realities of life in the streets, particularly in impoverished areas. It evokes imagery of violence and rebellion, while also highlighting the unique culture and identity of marginalized communities. The use of multiple languages adds an additional layer of depth to the lyrics, emphasizing the diversity and complexity of the setting.
Line by Line Meaning
Jaja (jaja)
Expression of agreement or confirmation
Bandit, Bandit
Referring to oneself and others living a life of crime
Trrrra
Onomatopoetic sound used to express gunshots
9 mm es macht schoot
9mm gun sounds loud
Dechos, Dechos (jaja, Bandit)
Referring to people on the block who are hungry
Der Hunger ist groß
The hunger is strong, referring to the need for food or resources
Dechos am Block haben Hunger
People on the block are hungry and in need
(Trrra)
Onomatopoetic sound used to express gunshots
Die Regeln hier: reden tabu
The rules here are to keep quiet and not talk about certain things
Bandit, Bandit (shoote, shoote, shoote, shoote)
Referring to oneself and others living a life of crime and the sound of gunshots
Gauners rauchen Saruch (Gauners rauchen Saruch)
Criminals smoking Saruch brand cigarettes
Straße, Bilder, Tattoo
Referring to street life, pictures, and tattoos
Ich zeige dir die Gassen der Goss', Dicka
I will show you the alleys of the ghetto
Da, wo niemand wohnt freiwillig wohnt, Dicka (shoot, shoot)
Where nobody lives willingly, sound of gunshots
Gestalten mit verdreckten Jargon, Dicka
People with dirty slang
Ekelhafte Zustände, Para ist yok, Dicka (Bandit, Bandit)
Disgusting conditions, lost in para (money), living a life of crime
Lauern im Brennpunkt (huh)
Lurking in the hot spot
Chaos in der Gegend, Brüdern bluten im Bando (bluten)
Chaos in the area, brothers bleeding in the band
Zwischen Dieben und Verbrechen (trrr)
Caught between thieves and crimes, sound of gunshots
Formen sich im Kiez echte Männer (echte Männer, Bandit, Bandit)
Forming real men in the neighborhood, living a life of crime
Hinterhofkiez auf Hektik
Backyard neighborhood is hectic
Umgeben von Sirenen, bis das Konto gedeckt ist (mmh)
Surrounded by sirens until the account is covered
Entweder hungern oder fressen (ye-ye-ye-yeah)
Either starve or eat, expressing the need for resources
Die Straße fordert tägliche Tribute an den Ecken (trrra)
The street demands daily tributes at the corners, sound of gunshots
Leben im Schatten wie Todesser
Living in the shadows like Death Eaters
Zappzarapp, denn die Lage ist broke, Pisser (Bandit, Bandit)
Fast movement, because the situation is broken, living a life of crime
Hole mir das, was ich bei anderen seh'
I will get what I see in others
Bedeutet, greife zu, ohne Rücksicht zu nehmen (mmhh)
Means to take without consideration or hesitation
Wir dribbeln wie Mohammed Salah (Bandit)
We dribble like Mohammed Salah
Doch den Weg, den wir gehen, ist haram (Bandit)
The path we follow is forbidden or sinful
Die Regeln hier, reden tabu
The rules here are to keep quiet and not talk about certain things
Hier kriegst du Nutten auf die Fresse, wenn du Pisser auf edle machst (puh)
You get slapped if you act tough here
Piraten in der Siedlung werden grausam und ekelhaft (trra)
Pirates in the settlement become cruel and disgusting, sound of gunshots
Szenarien bestimmen die Gegenwart
Scenarios determine the present
Kriminelle Züge, wenn man wenig zu leben hat (pat, pat)
Criminal tendencies when one has little to live on, sound of footsteps
Täglich auf der Suche nach Antwort
Daily seeking for answers
Verlieren sich Pendenjos zwischen 7abs und Hak holen (rrah)
Lost Pendenjos between 7abs and getting money, sound of a car peeling out
Die Mittel sind begrenzt
The means are limited
Fucker, weil dir hier im Leben niemand etwas schenkt
Nobody gives you anything in life here
Bretter' wie ein Bandit (bretter' wie ein Bandit)
Run or hurry like a bandit
Weil der Hunger mich abfuckt
Because hunger frustrates me
Brüder aus den Viertel nachts übergeben von den Amcas
Brothers from the neighborhood handing over money to the Amcas (Mexican drug cartel)
Ich zeige dir die Risse meiner Welt
I will show you the cracks in my world
Kein Glamour oder Geld, nur Narben, wenn du fällst, trra
No glamour or money, only scars if you fall, sound of gunshots
Alle wollen Rolis und Klunker
Everyone wants Rolexes and jewelry
Doch ich strebe nach Wohlstand für Mutter, hörst du?
But I aspire for prosperity for my mother, do you hear me?
Doch den Weg, den wir gehen, ist haram
The path we follow is forbidden or sinful
Straßen, Bilder, Tattoos (shoote)
Referring to street life, pictures, and tattoos and the sound of gunshots
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Isy Beatz, Nelson Aiah Koroma
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