Cowboy Cafe. The Shadows cover played by Phil McGarrick. FREE BT & TABS

Cowboy Café is a song written in 1981 by Hank Marvin / Bruce Welch & Brian Bennet of The Shadows, It appears on several of their CD’s Including “Hits right up your street” and “Diamonds”
Many thanks to my Ausie friends who sent me the backing track which is the original with AI removal of Hanks Guitar.
Played on my Alan Brason custom Stratocaster fitted with Kinman FV-HMS (Fat Vintage Hank Marvin series) Through an Alesis Quadraverb Q2 with EFTP (Echoes from the past) patch 1-66 (Abbey road reverb)
I made out TABS of the way I played it which are FREE to download from my website along with the FREE BT Here :- philmcgarrick....

[@vaniaazevedo5407]

Ola ! Querido amigo Phill ! 💥🎸 Não existe fonte de inspiração mais linda, do que uma bela música interpretada divinamente ! 🎶💥🎵💥🎼🙋‍♀️ Querido Phil ! Queria incluir na minha bagagem de esperança ... todas as suas lindas músicas ! 🎶 🎉😊 Parabéns amei !! 👏 Saudações do meu Brasil 🇧🇷 Carinhosamente, Vânia 🤗 Florianópolis / Santa Catarina

[@random275]

Thank you for those lovely comments Vania ! so pleased you liked it.. All the best Phil

[@OldGuitarMonkey]

I don't think I've heard this before Phil. It's a lovely tune and of course, well played.

[@random275]

Thanks very much Dave -🙂 Yes a rare album track - I always like the Shads own compositions all the best Phil

[@JadeSimmons-u8q]

❤WOW ABSOLUTELY EXCELLENT what a STUNNING rendition of this song well done Phil ❤

[@random275]

Thanks so much Jade ! Very pleased you liked it.. All the best Phil

[@michaelbreasley]

A new one on me, Phil, great sound, you can’t wrong with the Shads. 👍👍👍

[@random275]

Thanks a lot Michael ! All the best Phil

[@DazzlingGreaser]

Incredible cover! Such a beautiful melody!!! Played with a great feel:)

[@random275]

Thanks so much Alice 🙂All the best.. Phil

[@uncle-andy-guitar-herbst]

Beautifully played indeed, Phil. So much soul and feeling. I enjoyed it very much! 👍✌🤟👀☮🎸🎹🥁🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶

[@random275]

Thank you for the great comments ! I do appreciate it... Cheers Phil

[@DennisMurphey]

Well Phil, You still got it old man! That baby sounds so good, and i like to see you hitch your shoulder on those high notes, just like a young feller having fun with his guitar. Great tune for us to hear. Thank You friend, you take care, Dennis

[@random275]

Thanks a lot Dennis - It's good to play some original Shadows tracks now and then especially with the original BT thanks to these AI tools that are about now.. Appreciate you comments.. Cheers Phil

[@adilsonrocha4970]

Olá Phil é uma doce, música para meus ouvidos forte abraço❤💚🌞🎸🎧

[@random275]

So pleased you liked it Adilson ! thanks for your great comment! All the best Phil

[@VincentVillescaz]

You did a brilliant job on this beloved oldie.

[@random275]

Thanks so much Vincent !! All the best Phil

[@karenmuenchen]

Wonderful performance dear friend Phil ! Big like from me ! All the best wishes from München, Karen :-)) 🙋‍♀🤗

[@random275]

So glad you liked it Karen ! thanks for the nice comments 🙂Cheers Phil

[@cmkdrums]

thank you sooo much my dear friend!!🙏🙌☺️😁 Phil you are sooo amazing buddy !! i got your badge my friend and i am so super grateful ☺️!!! very humbling🙏!! immensely honored🙏🥹 this is sooooo super amazing right here!!! you sound soooo goood!!! so sweet to my ears ,,, like heaven my friend!! took me on a journey with that one!! wonderful my dear friend 🙌👊😁 very touching!!!! 😊

[@random275]

So glad you liked it and thanks for those good comments! Very much appreciated.. Phil

[@cmkdrums]

@ you bet Phil!! i mean you make it quite easy though buddy lol, with all that skill & talent just flowing & oozing all from ya my dear friend 😁🙌👊 you make it easy to comment kindly 😂👊😂!! you da man Phil!! true pleasure to engage with man!! seriously gifted you are!! be seein' you my friend 😉 👊🙌😁✌️

[@cwam1701e]

I had totally forgotten about that track! Great job, as usual.

[@random275]

Thanks for your good comments.. Cheers Phil

[@stuanderson108]

Love the song and your playing. Thanks for sharing.

[@random275]

Thanks a lot Stuart !! very pleased you liked it.. All the best Phil

[@dlynnloves2sing]

Another top notch performance!!! 🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🔥🔥👏👏

[@random275]

Thanks so much Dlynn !! All the best Phil

[@Davegtar16]

Another Shadows one I've not heard before Phil, you did a lovely cover of this country track, liked the piano backing etc, and lots of content to your playing, bends, slides , pedal swells , it all went together beautifully . Enjoyed it very much BTU 137......👍👍🎸🎸🎵🎵😊😊👏👏All the best Dave.

[@random275]

Thanks so much Dave - I always think The Shadows pick good names for their songs - it definetly sounded cowboyish ! Lol Very pleased you liked it 🙂All the best Phil

[@STUDIOCHINCHAN]

Hi Phil, what a lovely tune. Great sound and playing from you. I liked it all the way....Eric

[@random275]

Thanks so much Eric ! Very pleased you liked it.. Cheers Phil

[@iuliuzsejki8569]

Great music! Good to hear and enjoy it! Have a wonderful year! 👏👏👏

[@random275]

Thamnks so much Luliu !! you too have a great 2025.. Cheers Phil

[@JohnAlex]

Hi Phil, don't think I have heard this one before, excellent playing and a lovely sound - thanks for sharing, much enjoyed!👍👍 All the best! John

[@random275]

Glad you liked it John without hearing the original.. Appreciate your comments.. Cheers Phil

[@shonerip]

It's been many years! A beautiful composition by The Shadows that you played very well, and it couldn't be otherwise given the effort you always put into playing pleasant things. Ciao Phil, have a good week.🙂Pino

[@random275]

Hi Pino ! I'm so pleased you remembered this - Thanks for your good comments !! Very much appreciated .. Cheers Phil

[@KrishnaKumar-rt1yw]

Good Evening Phil, welcome back good to see you back after a long break. " Cowboy Cafe " sounds awesome as an instrumental and the playing and tone of the A B C Strat absolutely sweet and divine.. The piano in the BT sounds great. A lovely instrumental enjoyed to the fullest. Guess all is well and good. I heard the winter over there is harsh this time with the heaters working overtime. Keep warm, keep the 😊on and I wish to see and hear from you more often. Take care and bye for the present.

[@random275]

Thanks very much for your good comments Krishna ! - Yes been busy while building works continued here since Christmas - The freeziing cold weather has given way to slightly higer temperatures so far this week. All the best.. Phil

[@NevilleWorthington]

Hi Phil this sounds great and never heard it covered before. Many thanks, Neville👍👍

[@random275]

Glad you liked it Neville ! Thanks for the good comments.. Cheers Phil

[@CLAUDEHENRI29]

Well done master phil,its very good, i love this all the best claudio😊

[@random275]

Glad you liked it Claudio ! appreciate your comments.. Phil

[@deiseclemente817]

Hi Phil...Good morning from Brazil 😊 Loved song ...💕🎸🎵

[@random275]

Thanks so much Deise ! All the best Phil

[@beatricepeter995]

😮Phil you have never failed me 😊 Happy New Year ❤

[@random275]

Thanks so much Beatrice !! Cheers Phil

[@chrisengland3965]

oooh it's stunning Phil. Yet again you've captured Hank's tone and playing superbly, it sounds simply divine, Thanks for sharing. Regards, Chris.

[@random275]

Many thanks Chris - I havent tried an AI program yet to remove guitar parts only vocals but looks like it's successful - I'll have to try one myself. Thanks for the great comments on this one ! Always appreciated.. Phil

[@chrisengland3965]

@@random275 there's a quite a few out there that do "Stemming" as ever some are much better than others , It's obv the future though so defo worth giving it a shot

[@olavbrynildsen]

Good evening Phil. Itś a new tune to me, but I like it very much. Super performance and sound as always 👏👌💯🎵🎶🎸. Enjoyed listening all the way and a big👍. Nice T-shirt on a beautiful man too. Have a nice week. All the best Olav

[@random275]

Thanks so much Olav ! I didn't realise Roger Paulsson has also done this one with his own BT. Very pleased you liked it.. Cheers Phil

[@StratSound]

Hi Phil, good to hear this one! Ai lead guitar removal worked well! I like this. Perfectly played as always. All the best, Bill

[@random275]

Thanks very much Bill ! Glad you liked it.. Cheers Phil

[@rodrigowruckhuhn7527]

Greaaaat music Phil. All the best Rodrigo from Brazil 🤠🇧🇷

[@random275]

Thanks so much Rodrigo !! All the best Phil

[@BullHillSounds]

Excellent played the Shadows tune. Sounds great.

[@random275]

Thank you so much !! Cheers Phil

[@vladanguitar]

Hello Phil . Excellant sound and performance. New song for me. All the best Vladan.

[@random275]

Many thanks Vladan - Yes one of many Shadows Album tracks so not very well known. I always like their own compositions. Thanks for yopur good comments.. Cheers Phil

Fantastic sharing and performance. Beautiful cover. Congratulations, I like. Have a good day. Danielle

[@random275]

Thanks so much Danielle ! All the best Phil

[@daverobertswales]

I hadn't heard this time for a very long time, a wonderful version Phil.

[@random275]

Thanks Dave - I was lucky a friend sent me the backing.. glad you liked it.. Cheers Phil

[@geoffers47]

Only a true Shadows fan would know this one Phil, and i didn't! Lol. A very catchy tune indeed and beautifully played.👍👍 Cheers! Geoff.

[@random275]

Thanks very much Geoff - I havent played the CD this is on for years but it was nice to be sent the BT so thought I would share it.. All the best Phil

[@chrishampton1981]

Hi Phil! Great version of this very nice tune, I have it on the CD "Hits Right Up Your Street" in my "Boxing The Shadows" set which covers their albums from 1980 to 1990. Superb tone and playing with a most excellent backing track. Might have to have a go at this one soon. Thank you for sharing this with us Best Wishes Chris

[@random275]

Many thanks Chris ! I always like the Shadows own compositions and was great to be sent the BT. Hope you get on well if you try it.. All the best Phil

[@wellosouf]

Best wishes for 2025 Phil And what a song u picked to kick it off Well played mate take care have a great week and be seeing u in the next one :)

[@random275]

Thanks a lot Wes ! very pleased you liked this one and appreciate your comments.. Cheers Phil

[@alfonsdemunter]

Hallo Phil, I didn't know the song ... this sounds VERY good my dear friend … another excellent upload ! 👍👍 BIG like 66 I wish you a happy new week ... Fons.

[@random275]

Thanks very much Fons !! All the best Phil

[@Nicx92]

Hey Phil - Fantastic upload one i know but havent heard it for a while BTU hope you have a great rest to your week. Best Wishes Nic x

[@random275]

Thanks very miuch Nic !! All the best.. Phil

[@angelosuv1]

😊 bravo mister Phil, sempre il migliore, ottima musica, con affetto un saluto Angelo.

[@random275]

Thank you so much Angelo ! All the best Phil

[@Shadsfan]

Very well played Phil, AI is becoming a great tool for use in creating BT’s for guitarists. Regards, Alan. 👏👏

[@random275]

Thanks a lot Alan ! Yes I've used it asa a vocal remover but seems to work well on removing Hanks guitar as well LOL. All the best. Phil

[@stevesguitarinstrumentals]

Hi Phil, one of the shadows best, You have a great guitar tone and excellent playing. All the best Steve

[@random275]

Thanks very much Steve ! one I had almost forgotten until I was sent the BT.. Appreciate your comments.. Cheers Phil

[@lenahatley2046]

Love this Phil. Thank you 🇺🇸

[@random275]

Thanks so much Lena !! all the best Phil

[@MaeBoggs]

Thank you so much my friend ❤

[@random275]

Thanks Mae ! Good to hear from you.. Cheers Phil

[@penncast]

Hi Phil, of all the shadows lps and cds I have, this one I dont have, cannot recall this at all but as usual you have done a great cover, take care, Geoff, thanks for tab and bt

[@random275]

Hi Geoff - Yes it is a rare one - I have it on that CD called "Diamonds" Very pleased you liked it.. All the best Phil

[@MickWilkinson]

Great sounding cover Phil, nice to hear this one All the best...................Mick

[@random275]

Thanks a lot Mick ! very pleased you liked it.. All the best Phil

[@ianwilsonguitarist3079]

Hi Phil, seems a lot of interest in this one all of a sudden. You have made a cracking job of it with a great sound, a steady melodic instrumental from Mr Marvin (and Mr McGarrick ) some lovely bends and swells towards the end….. well done. ( also noticed the sun got you at the end ) I enjoyed listening as always and congratulate you on your arrangement. Best wishes from the Guitar Sanctuary..............♥️ Ian 🎸

[@random275]

Hi Ian - I didn't realise until I just checked that RP had covered this one 7 years ago and has his own BT for it.- Oh well with the invention of AI I guess a lot more "Rare Ones" will appear as BT's. Thanks for your good comments 🙂Always appreciated.. Phil

[@paulazzopardi4245]

Hi Phil! this song is new for me, but i must say i really liked it and the way you played it was great. All the best Paul

[@random275]

Thanks so much Paul ! I'm very pleased you liked kit without hearing the original.. All the best Phil

[@matscelind1496]

Hi Phil! This one I love. Never heard it before. Really my kind of guitarmusic. You with a nice feeling and a beautiful sound. This one I am going to try. All the best .......Mats C

[@random275]

Hi Mats - I just checked for other covers and see Roger did it 7 years ago but I didn't have his CD with his BT on. Thanks for your good comments always appreciated - hope you get on well when you try it.. All the best Phil

[@JosephWuestemberghs]

Très belle interprétation ! Merci Phil Jo

[@random275]

Thank you so much Jo !! All the best Phil

[@matthewfarmer2520]

Good morning Phil great job never heard of Cowboy 🤠 Cafe but it sounds great. U take care and have a safe 2025.

[@random275]

Thanks very much Matthew - yes it's a rare album track but I always like the Shads "Own" compositions. All the best Phil

[@MissMarilyn1962]

Dear Phil, ' A New One ' to me but You ' sounds' Great !🙂👍 " Nice New Week " Warm Greetings Marilyn 🕊💎🪽

[@random275]

Thanks so much Marilyn !! All the best ! Phil

[@19463952]

Hi Phil, very good performance en sound. All the best Marcel.

[@random275]

Thanks a lot Marcel ! Very glad you liked it.. Cheers Phil

[@richoffmann]

One not often heard Phil, I even forgot that I have that CD, wow it sounds very close to the original, especially with the Shads backing, well done my friend & very much enjoyed👍👍 all the best Ric

[@random275]

So pleased you liked it Ric and know the track ! Thanks for those good comments ! Always appreciated.. Phil

[@Kenneth81]

😮😮😮🎸🎸🎸great job there Phil

[@random275]

Thanks very much Ken ! All the best Phil

[@mbmusi]

Iam so happy to see you Sir, last time I saw your video it was 2015 when you were doing "If tomorrow never comes"

[@random275]

So nice to have you back !! you've missed several hundred videos LOL Alll the best Phil

[@billfoley3151]

Hi Phil never heard this song before but sounds like a stereotypical Shadows song and played magnificently by you my friend your timing is of the essence well played my friend

[@random275]

Thanks for the great comments Bill - Yes it is a rare Shads own composition..Appreciate your comments.. Cheers Phil

[@MyBerny3364]

Très bon partage, belle réalisation comme toujours , félicitations et like Bon dimanche random A bientôt Berny

[@random275]

Many thanks Berny !! All the best Phil

[@richardtattersall647]

Well played phil, happy new year .

[@random275]

Thanks a lot Richard ! HNY to you too. Cheers Phil

[@joaobatistaromeiro4664]

Bom dia meu amigo Phil ❤ Linda Música do The Shadows, minha irmã esta voltando hoje para o Brasil ficou 4 meses na Inglaterra, no mês de maio eu vou aí conhecer seu país, quem sabe até de encontrar e gravarmos um vídeo, abraços fraternos, cidade Aruja, estado São Paulo, Brasil. 😊

[@random275]

Always good to hear from you Joao ! thanks for those nice comments , Hope your sister had a good time.. All the best.. Phil

[@bernardbareng4240]

Good sounds 👌 💯 and lets dance 💃 with the time of my life I just waiting for Juha Aitangagas play an new one too

[@random275]

Thanks for your good comments Bernard ! All the best Phil

[@eduardosuarez4239]

Saludos estimado Phil hermosa melodía para recordar. ...🇲🇽🇲🇽....

[@random275]

So glad you liked it Eduardo ! thanks for your good comments.. Cheers Phil

[@Theoobovril]

Nice and sweet, Phil

[@DonkeyGuitarHeeHaw]

이 곡을 처음 들어보지만 당신의 연주가 아주 좋습니다~

[@random275]

Thank you so much my friend.. Glad you liked it.. All the best Phil

[@GerSanders]

Hi Phil. This tune is new to me but your playing is great as always. Best to you...Ger

[@random275]

Many thanks Ger ! Glad yuou liked it.. Cheers Phil

[@joseotoniel5301]

Parabéns pelo seu trabalho

[@random275]

Thanks so much Jose ! Cheers Phil

[@rodolfodeagostini1406]

É diferente muito bom Phil, gostei excelente trabalho felicidades abraços Rodolfo Brasil

[@random275]

I'm glad you liked it Rodolfo thanks for your good comments.. Cheers Phil

[@KjellChristensen__KC-MUSIC]

Hi Phil. Sounded nice. Have a good one….

[@random275]

Many thanks Kjell - Cheers Phil

[@ludwigguitar]

Hello Phil, I also think it's a very beautiful melody and you played it wonderfully. But I don't know it either. I wish you all the best, kind regards, Ludwig

[@random275]

Thanks for your good comments Ludwig ! Always appreciated.. Phil

[@kevlec1947]

Remember this one Phil, thank you. Stay Safe.

[@random275]

Glad you know it Kev ! Thanks for your good comments.. Cheers Phil

[@feldinegar2135]

❤from small island in Indonesia...nice n very smoth Phill❤

[@random275]

Good to hear from you in Indonesia ! The power of the Internet ! no one can escape LOL All the best Phil

[@artistbypassion]

So beautiful sharing dear friend God BLESS you greetings from artist Mini Sharma 🎉🎉

[@random275]

Thanks for your good comment ! Much appreciated.. Phil

[@artistbypassion]

@random275 You are welcome

[@AgedGuitarTones]

Nice one

[@random275]

Thanks very much ! Cheers Phil

[@matthewharrington1275]

Very nice Phil! I have this album somewhere but have no recollection of ever heating this song!

[@random275]

Hi Matthew - It's good to re-discover songs from 45 years ago that you have forgotten LOL appreciate your comments.. Cheers Phil

[@eduardosuarez4239]

Phil que tengas un excelente año 2025 , interpretando hermosas melodias, saludos desde Puebla México....🇲🇽🇲🇽....

[@random275]

Thank you very much and you too have a great 2025.. Cheers Phil

[@TheSergphil]

Отлично! СУПЕР! (SUPER!!!) 🥰

[@random275]

Many thanks ! Cheetrs Phil

[@edwill62]

Perfection

[@random275]

You're very kind Ed !! All the best Phil

[@henbathchambugongwagi6909]

Remember this one Phil T U stay safe❤❤

[@random275]

Thanks so much ! All the best Phil

[@TREMOLOCEAN]

great job 🔥 new subscriber

[@random275]

Many thanks for your good comment and subscribing.. Cheers Phil

[@manuelfranciscoflores]

thanks!!!!

[@random275]

Thanks again Manuel ! Cheers Phil

[@deividvieira2060]

Please, Don't let me down - The Hollies 🇧🇷❤️

[@random275]

Not familier with that one - I've covered 3 of theirs, Bus stop,The air that I breath & He ain't heavy. Cheers Phil

[@jaynehabens5793]

Don't know the tune that we'll. Well played x

[@random275]

Many thanks Jayne - I always enjoy the Shadows own compositions.. Cheers Phil

[@QuyềnNgô-r5r]

HI SIR ! HOW ARE YOU ? HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU & YOUR FAMILY .

[@random275]

Thanks very much ! and a happy new year to you too.. Cheers Phil

[@michaelbateman4994]

good one phil

[@random275]

Many thanks Michael.. Cheers Phil

[@Nanou1949]

OUHOUH!! YESS PHILL MY FRIEND MON CHAPEAU MES BOTTES ET MY HORZE TOUT EST PRET 😅😅 ONT PART FAIRE UNE BALLADE AVEC TOI ET TA COUNTRY ....J ADOREEEE . UNE JOIE DE TE RETROUVER PHILL MY FRIEND FAR AWAY . FRIENDSHIP 🤲⚘PATTY

[@random275]

Thanks so much Patty for those ggood comments ! Always appreciated.. Cheers Phil

[@Nanou1949]

​@@random275 TJS AVEC PLAISIR PHILL .PATTY.

[@davidcrosswell1980]

Nice playing Phil as always this was originally on the “Hits Right Up Your Street” album and I believe this track was originally going to have a different title but can’t remember which.

[@random275]

Hi Dave - yes it's on 4 albums according to the Malcome Campbell guide book.Of course nowerdays you can find everything you want on YT ! It does sound cowboyeee Lol so I think it's well titled. Appreciate your comments.. Cheers Phil

[@Blackfive1945]

Very C & W ,not one I know . It`s ok without being anything else Phil . Cheers , Roger

[@random275]

It grows on you Rog, well it did on me LOL.. All the best Phil

[@mischef18]

Yeah a new one on me too bro, sounded great though. Ken

[@random275]

Thanks a lot Ken ! There are lots of these rare album tracks to fall back on - glad you liked it.. All the best Phil

[@CarlosRoberto-uy9vs]

👏👏👏👍👍🇧🇷🇬🇧

[@random275]

Thanks a lot Carlos ! All the best Phil

[@docjeffry]

another great one, Phil! Do you make your backing tracks? The camera work is great too.

[@random275]

Many thanks Doc - My son makes some of the backings for me but this one is the Shadows original with Hank removed.All the best Phil

[@monmac1165]

Phil....give a listen to Headlands by National Sweetheart....maybe you might like to try playing it.....I dont mind if its not your type.....just a thought.

[@random275]

That's a new one to me Ramon - I gave it a listen but prefer to do songs I alreay know where possible. But thanks for the suggestion.. Cheers Phil

[@monmac1165]

@@random275 No problem, Phil...please dont mind me giving suggestions every now and then.....cheers and more power.....stay healthy, Phil.

[@Nanou1949]

HELLO PHILL JE VIENS DE LIRE QU UN FAN AVAIT RECU UN ( BADGE DEBLOQUE ) DE TOI TOUT COMME MOI ??? JE N AVAIS PAS COMPRIS !! AUSSI JE TE REMERCIE POUR LES 2 RECUS TRES GENTIL PHILL . 🤲👍patty

[@random275]

I don't understand what an "Unlocked Badge" is can you tell me please ? I just looked it up I think I understand 🙂Thanks Patty ! All the best Phil

[@Nanou1949]

​@@random275 MERCI A TOI PHILL POUR CE GESTE D AMITIE .PATTY 🤲👍⚘

[@Nanou1949]

MERCI PHILL POUR LE BADGE RECU CE SOIR . TRES GENTIL.A TOI .THANKS PHILL 🤲⚘patty .

[@monmac1165]

You really do justice to Shadows tunes....This is a very clean patch....Is there no echo effect at all? Just curious.....cheers Phil, Ramon.

[@random275]

Hi Ramon - Yes 1-66 Abbey road reverb is just reverb and no echoes - It suits the cowboy songs with the bridge PU.Very glad you liked it.. All the best Phil

[@TomekŁukowski]

Pozdrawjam😅

[@random275]

Thanks Tomek 🙂Cheers Phil

[@QuyềnNgô-r5r]

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[@TomekŁukowski]

Cram.ten.utwur.na.pekusj.teras😅

[@random275]

Thanks Tomek ! Cheers Phil