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More than 50 years after the original quartet assembled as The Drifters to accompany an up and coming young singer named Cliff Richard on stage and record - and after some changes of personnel, fallow years and successful comebacks - The Shadows are still statistically among the top raters in the overall history of the UK pop singles and albums charts. During the late 50s/early 60s period of this celebratory compilation they became for a while the most influential group in Britain, greatly boosting the sales of Fender guitars, Vox amps and mohair suits. Founders Hank Marvin (lead guitar) and Bruce Welch (second guitar) still front the group's intermittent sell-out revivals. Their original sidekicks Jet Harris (bass guitar) and Tony Meehan (drums) have been replaced over the years but the sound of The Shadows remains a distinctive reminder of where it all began - with the 66 tracks on this comprehensive 2CD set, the recordings that inspired a generation of young wannabes to pick up a guitar and kick a leg in tune and in step with the renowned 'Shads'.
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2CD set. Everything the Shads released 1959-61, several duplicated in both Mono and true Stereo, plus bonus unreleased live cuts from Paris 1961 and more. 66 tracks in total, 10 previously un-released.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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This CD contains everything The Shadows released between 1959 and 1961 with the addition of two tracks recorded with the The Chesternuts. Amongst the often re-cycled tracks of the first album and early singles can be found several duplicated in both Mono and Stereo which is useful for collectors. Also there are all the tracks from the first Columbia label EP "The Shadows", and the South African EP, "The Shadows At The Colosseum Johannesburg" which have not been available on CD for some time now. However, THE reason why a Shadows fan should buy this CD is simply tracks 24 to 31 on CD2. This is a performance at The Paris Olympia Theatre from November 1961, and is well worth paying the price of the CD for. 66 tracks in total, 10 previously un-released, get 'em while you can! Oh! And if you're looking for F.B.I. in true stereo. PAYDIRT!!!!!!!!!!!!! It's track one on disc one.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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This double cd set is a must for the serious Shadows fan.I bought this set specifically for the live recordings contained on the second disc.Stuff like this is gold dust as live recordings from this era are hard to come by. These live tracks show how even in the early days what a class act they were, and still are. As a shadows fan of more than 30 years im probably biased, but if you love the music of The Shadows and any of these recordings have escaped you then snap up a copy you wont be disappointed.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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With rare live versions and alternative takes plus the 'real' stereo version of FBI this is a must for any shadows collector.
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The Shadows, Just About As Good As It Gets
Exellent cd,very good sound from the early tracks to the later ones.
Good compilation,exellent choice of tracks in mono and stereo.
Good compilation,exellent choice of tracks in mono and stereo.
Published 16 days ago by Jean-pierre Voets
Lovely collection,with some real gems.
I love the "Shads", and am always on the lookout for something new.
This is a really great collection.
Lots of live tracks, and some really obscure stuff.
Great!!
This is a really great collection.
Lots of live tracks, and some really obscure stuff.
Great!!
Published 24 days ago by Mr. P. R. Carter
Listen to your local radio
I only heard about the release of this album because I listen to our local BBC radio station and the presenter was talking about it. Read more
Published 29 days ago by CH Gummer
Brilliant
The Shadows were part of my childhood - my present for getting all my O-Levels was the first LP (the one where they wear these very same pullovers). Read more
Published 1 month ago by Teemacs
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