The Shadows At Sixty - BBC4 Programme 01/05/2020

The Shadows At Sixty Documentary that aired on BBC4 01/05/2020
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[@wstormf]

That sign "Hank you're the Greatest" was mine that I lugged to the Louis Botha airport in Durban. I still remember Bruce Welsh grabbing Hank's arm and pointing it out so he could focus his movie camera on the sign. Lifelong Shadows fan.

[@MJC1124]

Great story!

[@SteveReynoldsGuitarist]

agree wonderful story! On Hanks home movies brilliant thanks for sharing!

[@BluesBassManuk]

Hi Storm. You must have been to their concert at the Playhouse in Durban in 1961. Do you remember seeing them use Vox AC-30's on that occasion? Some people say that they used Gibson Amps. I am sure they used Vox amps at the Playhouse in 1961

[@RvtvvideoproduktiesNl]

Very nice to read this i remember the (your) sign in the documentairy, iam of younger ‘69 age and i can become very emotional listening to the vocal guitar sound of the shadows, around 2009 i have been to the final tour in Amsterdam, it was outstanding beyond any imagination so good. Thanks for pointing it out Storm

[@squimbynurox]

Magic

[@carollim1342]

Boy Am I glad and blessed to born in those days of Cliff and the Shadows.

[@pedrohilson5461]

Legendary 🤶🎅🎅🌲🌲🌲🌲🎄Merry Christmas Carol

[@jackieking1522]

Ridiculous that 60 years on I can be weeping over the only pop band I ever saw live. Thanks for the memories.

[@ronniepillay1022]

My name is Ronniie Pillay from Gauteng South Africa I am Seventy Seven Years Old - I will and never for get seeing Cliff Richard and the Shadows coming to our country South Africa - DURBAN - Sitting two rows in front of the stage. - I could not believe my eyes seeing my favourite group playing - This l treasure and will never forget - Your music and Melodies will always remain in My HEART -' Thank You -PLAY ON GOD BLESS

[@GoldenClays1]

It was touching to see Hank Marvin tear up about a song they played. The Man has got a soul. Great Video!

[@garyssimo]

At age 14 in 1966 I chose Apache as my solo song at the National Music Association competition in Santa Ana Ca. I was scared out of my wits onstage but still managed a AAA and a tiny but VERY important trophy! Thanks to Doug Torres my teacher and his wonderful Mom Mary who is alive at 100 and a Rosie the Rivetor I discovered 45 years later. Also thanks to my parents Bruce and Virginia for the lessons and support. Still have stage fright......

[@bjornboden9538]

This was my older brothers favorite band. He past away when he was 64 . I still think of him whenever I hear the Shadows.

[@Framusic]

Can't believe it, i'm so thrilled to see them back again in 2020!! I heard of Bruce Welch's Heart issues... thinking, oh no, not him. It's sad that Jet Harris & Tony passed by, but for Jet I believe it was just his time or something. But to see Cliff, Hank, Brian AND Bruce back.... Bruce still plays rhythm like he's 20.... best and probably fastest rhythm guitar player I've ever seen. I'm really Happy the guys are still there alive and well. They are my heroes, their music saved my life during a very long severe depression.... I'll always embrace them and always be thankful for what they did. CHEERS!

[@debbiekerr8100]

Brian can still play drums like a 20 year old too 😊

[@elisabethloxley6124]

These particular Englishmen have aged with grace and beauty. Such a pleasure to hear them all these years later. Love them

[@davidbailey6563]

A couple of months back the 17 yr old that works for me said " Oh my God! I just found out that Hank Marvin was a real person! - I thought it was cockney rhyming slang for being hungry!" The legends live on in so many ways...

[@jamesryan5436]

Now tell him go buy a strat👍🏻

[@jamesparlane9289]

Starvin' for good music?

[@JohnCasserly]

It still is, though I'd dispute the cockney part. We used to say it in Scotland. I wonder if he's ever said it when he's hungry. 🤓

[@Siralantoon]

How beautiful was that.. At 67 years of age; 50 of them a passionate and devoted Guitarist, this was a fitting rememberance of a magical time and a magical band. Hank wasn't the only person with a tear in his eye..

[@CliffMcAulay]

I was lucky enough to be signed to a publishing company run by Bruce Welch in the early 80s. Bruce called me 'The other Cliff' which pleased me no end. During the cold and snowy winter of 1980, he asked me where I was going for Christmas. Being a vague 19 year old, I said that I might go to Manchester to be with my parents ,or perhaps Dundee with my pals, or maybe stay in London. Looking back he must have thought I was living rough. I did look like a punk! He very kindly invited me to have Christmas with his family . As it happened I went to Manchester, and on Christmas Day, where my Mum (a huge Cliff Richards fan, natch) answered the phone . It was Bruce Welch wishing me a happy Christmas! She was thrilled. RIP Mum. 40 years later, I will never forget Bruce's kindness.Fame and guitars aside, these are really good people.

[@GLK-London]

Great story,thank you for sharing.

[@BENFLETCHERYT]

Lovely story mate

[@jenniferwhitewolf3784]

Amazing story..

[@richardsell9323]

Fantastic to hear. You can tell by watching this documentary that they are genuine humble good people. Your story made my day. - Rick Sell / PureSalem Guitars.

[@kitemanmusic]

He called you the other Cliff, because of your name, not from the talent point of view. Sorry to break this to you! (lol)

[@apostolpappas]

The Shadows are an unforgettable group. Unique sound that is timeless. Beautiful people. Legends.

[@Malcolm701]

Actually it's not that easy to play like Hank- players that use loads of overdrive and distortion find it almost impossible to imitate him.

[@williammills3632]

I love these guys. Their story and music and influence. Give them a hand they STILL GOT IT... no autotune or over production required

[@clearcloud6972]

When Gilmour, Townsend and May ring praise then you know the Shadows are legends!

[@michaeltownshend4503]

You missed the h out of Townshend. Pete would be mortified lol

[@shirleymental4189]

Has Hank got a portrait of himself in the attic? The man spent 50 years hardly aging at all, and now still looks amazing at 80!

[@billmiller119]

THEIR MUSIC KEEPS THEM🤩 THAT WAY!....////

[@kennethhiggs3877]

I love these well-researched articles

[@600f4]

Hank always kept himself in good shape, Cliff had a lot of publicity about knocking tennis balls around with glamourous people but Hank was a far better player, playing for Radlett in the local league.

[@manenaibaceta6448]

Lo mismo pienso porque hank no engordaba ni envejecía

[@harrynijdam1882]

Ik geniet al meer dan 60 jaar van hun muziek .GEWELDIG

[@kittseong]

My dad used to play apache, dance on, peace pipe, kon tiki when i was a kid. Now im 32 and i listen to their greatest hit daily during covid19 lockdown n now when i get to work. The Shadows helps me get thru difficult times n brings out the happy feeling inside.=D

[@earial]

'He looked even more like Buddy Holly than Buddy Holly did'. The funniest quote ever!

[@68sweetnovember]

Some of the finest music ever laid down. Exceptional.

[@ronnielamont2554]

Grew up listening to the Shadows in the 60s One of the best instrumental bands of the day.

[@alanarmstrong2807]

I relate their music to my childhood,Grew up was a bit of a rebel music Doors, Hendrix Pink Floyd, Led Sones, them, But over the years I always.return to the legendary Shadows !!!

[@alanarmstrong2807]

Great vocalist too,,,, Don't make my baby blue,

[@trudilm3864]

I remember years ago, Hank appearing on Blue Peter. It was years after the heydays , but he played Appache with such joy, his face was radiant. I will never forget it. You would have thought he'd only just made it up. Truely amazing people.

[@lochlainnmacneill2870]

Brought a wee tear to my eye. At 75 years old this year, all that is clear in the memory of my eyes. great video.

[@jeffallinson8089]

Really annoying that the sound cuts out in several places but thanks for a fabulous upload none the less. The Shadows were great musicians individually but collectively were SENSATIONAL. I loved them as soon as I got to hear their music when I was a kid and still do decades later.

[@Gill-Leeds]

Thank you The Shadows for all the great music you've bought us. I've been lucky enough to see them in concert 3 times, sheer brilliance.

[@coachschmiede]

Beside the great music these guys produced, what impresses me most is their genuine, lovable personality.

[@glenncooney3959]

I love the sound of The Shadows. I grew up with them through my mum’s liking of Cliff Richard, but I’ve learned to appreciate The Shadows’ own music. From the sixties through to recent times. What a fantastic documentary on these true legends.

[@charlescrisp2814]

I have never seen Hank get emotional.It must have been a very special moment which he will never forget seeing the fans sway to his music

[@howardalipton1]

Wow

[@nigelfisher5316]

There is one thing about The Shadows I love is there sense of humour and musicianship.

[@BENFLETCHERYT]

I’m only 15 but having grown up with this music since I was in my moms belly it’s so special to me , it’s honestly a dream come true for me too now be learning their songs myself , this documentary really did bring tears to my eyes

[@jimdickson3886]

The Shadows were a pivotal landmark in British popular music. Hank Marvin was the inspiration to a host of guitarists who were to follow in their footsteps, and as a drummer, Brian Bennett was the MAN!!

[@LoveIsNotNotLove]

..THEY still are, a MAJOR INFLUENCE, not just ‘were,’ imho 👻🎸🎹🙃☕️🎥👻 ..same with other Surf, Steelwire guitar bands of that pop era: The Ventures, The Atlantics, ..ect &, Duane Eddy, Eddie Corcoran , even Link Wray..imho PS ...good job, BBC4 .. I bet even The Queen listened to them on all-tube Stereo Radio in Her Majesty’s Rolls Royce,...in Secret! Shssh! All working class PLEBIAN Surfs! 🌊 🏄‍♀️..Surfs..get it? 🙃 ..they lifted the Surf Pop straight 1/8th BACKBEAT off the boats from USA,..IN LIVERPOOL and, tweaked it to Mersey Beat, reportedly. .. What think there will be a Pre-Hippies Mods comeback genre in 2020-23 pop era, perhaps, as DJ dance eat is computer quantized drum sequence, since, about 2007, points out Rick Beato. It is hard to predict fans desires to hear stuffs,...

[@ElBuc]

Wonderful music, great memories. Loved these guys from the beginning and I still do

[@billjabro2317]

I was only 15 in Baghdad when I heard the Shadows for the first time playing Apache. I was mesmerised by the sound of Hank Marvin's guitar. Soon after I bought my first guitar and after nearly 2 years I found a guitar teacher and started taking guitar lessons. We went to the Cliff Richard and the Shadows final tour concert in Sydney Australia in 2010.

[@enricosanchez894]

Did you like Ahab The Arab by Ray Stevens or did you think it was offensive?

[@heloiseforster1370]

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[@FirebrandVOCALS]

I grew up listening to the Shadows… I still do from time to time. They are simply timeless.

[@MadDogSurvival]

I saw these fellas at the assembly rooms in Derby when I was a kid!! My dad took me and my mom and I got so excited I was sick when they played don’t cry for me Argentina! So my dad who is a life long fan missed half the show looking after me!!! I love the shadows and I love my dad!! I hope I can make it up to you one day dad!!! .... 🙏🏼🙏🏼👍🏽👍🏽😘

[@JayKayKay7]

I thought the Shadows were the bees knees back in the day. That was a really great documentary. When you sit for an hour and forget to move, you know it's good.

[@felineth56]

The Shadows! My first encounter with the electric guitar sounds!! What a revelation!

[@Nonisuki]

To actually watch them live now would be everything. Missing out such an incredible band

[@brunovirili3909]

the most beautiful sound of electric guitar that became a legend

[@jcpjean-claude4446]

i heard a single of the Shadows call BLUE STAR in 1966...i was 14 years old....and decide to play guitar i'm 67 to day and alwalys an absolutly fan of the Shadows and Hank Marvin sound . I have à playlist call ' JcP jean claude ' and play some instrumentals tunes of Shad's , Spotnicks , Ventures and others ! The Shadows are uniques !!!!!!!!

[@johnhodges8264]

@@jcpjean-claude4446 Blue Star was fron their first L.P.

[@jcpjean-claude4446]

thank you ! If you like some instrumental covers , i play covers of the Shadows , Spotnicks , Ventures etc.....on my play list : JcPjean-claude .

[@ranabirgahir462]

LEGENDARY

[@ranabirgahir462]

LEGENDARY 😽

[@rodmclean2066]

Absolute Legends and each a uber talented musician. Hank's guitar sound was so unique and influential. Love how Bruce is the self proclaimed custodian of that '59 Strat . Does that thing sound KILLER unplugged all these years later. A priceless part of British musical history. How many lead singers would encourage their backing band to go out solo and do their thing because they were so talented - Cliff Richard a true Class Act. Timeless Music..........................

[@cravinbob]

The first Strats were made with black ash and then alder both which have good tonal qualities. Ash was best but hard to paint due to the grain. I have built a few and using Custom Shop 54s pickups you can hear what Strats originally sounded like. Twang to thick and as good as buckers then add overdrive, and you have a guitar for life. Wood does make a difference in electric solid body.

[@jeffallinson8089]

Well said Sir. A brilliant intelligent comment.

[@sleepmore1102]

I like that they all seem to see each other as equals. And have apparently kept a clean lifestyle through the years. Love their sound.

[@alansawden7345]

They popped the occasional paracetamol!

[@Kurdics.M.]

Many thanks to Steve Reynolds for uploading! It's a great experience! I think anyone who loves Shadows should see this movie! 60 wonderful years! Congratulations to Evergreen Shadows! Hank Marvin, Bruce Welch, Brian Bennett! Greetings from Hungary!

[@felgate11]

Saw you at Leeds Grand Theatre twice Hank. I can remember me playing Apache at the age of 14 with my older brothers group in working men's clubs in Leeds. He bought one of your old Amps with the correct documentation!! I'm now 63 & a bit, My Brother is approaching 70 & still playing your stuff!! & may I add - not too badly!!

[@elainesheppard6994]

Picked Hank Marvin up from BBC in Bristol..what a lovely guy..chatted like old friends all the way to Temple Meads. A pure gent ❤

[@U.F.O_0908]

The smiles on these old men's faces as they play their beloved songs of yore fills my heart with joyful sorrow.......

[@larumpole]

Thank you the BBC, The Shadows, (even Cliff Richards) for bringing a smile to my face and a tear to my eye. So many precious memories of happier times amid the CV-19 doom and gloom.

[@jeffallinson8089]

At least spell his name right; it is Sir Cliff Richard to you and he is a legend.

[@RAJABABU-mc8rm]

Thank God that Hank Marvin is still with us. His Guitar tunes took us to heavens. Still those golden greates of shadows (almost 20 songs) are remaining as evergreen and everlasting melodies. I enjoyed shadows during 70s and 80s a lot. Still I use to play their instrumental music very often as they are pleasurable part of my life. Hats off to shadows. I pray God to give them long life and appoint them as musicians of his Heaven later when He call them.

[@hendrikbooysen09]

GOOD MEMORIES, I CRY A LOT WHEN I LOOK AT THIS VIDEO, MISS THOSE YEARS

[@kitemanmusic]

Hitting the hit parade where it really hurts!(lol) I was there! Those were the days. Hank actually gave a concert at my school. Probably 1959. I played in bands for years. A few record contracts . Got nowhere! Hey we can't all succeed! I stopped playing guitar a couple of years ago, but I still sing. I have recorded two hundred songs of many genres, just for fun. The best thing: I have three wonderful daughters who all sing! I have never heard them sing together! Good to see Hank and Bruce.

[@johngowan815]

I actually grow up lessoning to shadows in my early teens.i,m quite sure that I’ve lesson to every song they ever wrote from there start.this is my music,it’s a part of teenage life. I can look back on the guys that made the sixties .

[@jamesellsworth9673]

I learned a great bit about what MADE the Shadows. As an American, I learned just as much about Cliff Richards as an iconic British Rocker. THANKS for posting!

[@smoothnews1827]

I’m almost 70, got my first guitar at age 12 when my family was stationed in Germany. Have tried to tell so many fellow Americans about The Shadows and Cliff Richard in those pre-Beatle days, this excellent doc will certainly help! BTW, listen to that rare Beatles instrumental, “Cry For A Shadow” to understand the mark they made!

[@fidomusic]

I also am nearly 70. My first concert was Cliff and the Shads at the ABC Croydon, London in 63. The Shads blew me away more than Cliff. Their music has stood the test of time. It still sounds great.

[@paulleighton4639]

thankyou for this excellent documentary, my teenage years were spent listening to their music. great to see they are still in good health and sounding as good as ever.

[@SteveReynoldsGuitarist]

It was a great documentary and the music will live on forever!

[@paulleighton4639]

@@SteveReynoldsGuitarist indeed steve , the bands in new zealand including one i was in in 1963 all copied their style until the beatles and beach boys, and recently a group of older musos i saw did an hour set of their instumentals

[@11calman]

Haha, I'm well over 80yrs and still playing the Shadows, apart from seeing them live in Britain, Australia & New Zealand, The greatest pleasure of my life would have been " Hank" inviting me down to his rehearsals for 3 hours, He has a sense of humor Cos when I gave him my Guitar pick & said "Hank, I play a bit of guitar too", he fell over laughing. A fun time was had by all,,,, (Gib KZbin)

[@megaalvon3060]

Steve Reynolds Thank you! What a great documentary! 22:46 love the way it sounds. Have you noticed they're smiling 99% of the time? Enjoying doing what you love most doing, and thus also bringing joy to others, and more, making good music, that's what makes the art of living. Blessed The Shadows and all great musicians and thanks forever.

[@maryvergara8727]

THE SHADOW , lo mejor de los años 60s . Y su cantante Cliff Richards , y sus muchos éxitos . Grandes por siempre . Desde Chile , Sud América . Los amo .

[@ingeforman6140]

To ALL the great band....we are never tired to hear the old hit songs!

[@frankwhelan1715]

'Everyone could learn'' but nobody could play like the shadows.

[@KOSMICKEN09]

Here in the U.S. The Ventures were kind of doing the same thing but I love em both

[@alainquinzelaire1253]

Toujours imités, jamais égales...

[@Doug5524]

Thanks so much for 50 years of great entertainment and I still try to play like Hank, I see Hank and Bruce when I and my mate Paul slipped through into EMI recording studio I was thrilled to bits I was 14 years old

[@NickRatnieks]

What was not mentioned regarding the purchase of the Stratocaster was that although they knew that Buddy Holly played one, the guitarist who really inspired them at that time- and all other aspiring British guitarists, was James Burton who played guitar for Rick Nelson. The assumption was that James must play the most expensive Fender- the Stratocaster. In fact James played- and still plays the Fender Telecaster. Hank Marvin has admitted that had he been given the Telecaster by Cliff- he would have evolved into a very different guitarist- no whammy bar, and the Shadows would have had a very different sound.

[@Ndlanding]

Yip! However, it's quite surprising to see how few times that Strat appears in the (chosen) video-clips. What we see most is his Burns guitar, and the same for the other two -- a British "version" of the Fender brand, with names such as Burns Bison, and there ain't not no bisons in Sussex.

[@chuckmicallef45]

Of course James Burton is mostly famous for being with Elvis from around 1970 (I might be mistaken) right until his death.

[@fredericmercier]

Wow, no word to exprime what I feel, the 6 strings of this "legendary" Fiestared Stratocaster changed my/our life for ever... thank you so much...

[@jackyroemers1889]

I love this music very much I played to when I was young and I started again playing when I was 57 I learn also the latest numbers they Are great!!!!

[@SteveReynoldsGuitarist]

Wonderful music Jacky and good to see the shadows getting air time again!

[@pedrohilson5461]

Good music attracts good vibes 🌲🌲🌲🌲🎅🎅🤶Merry Christmas

[@shantysailor8595]

Just simply the best, unforgivable humans at a time when the world needed inspiration. thanks guy's.

[@adz693]

I saw him do an intent for that 'Vintage TV' where he goes: "Hi, I'm Hank Marvin... but I'll be having lunch soon..." That's a legend for you.

[@jimczerwinski4951]

My God that was good to see. Loved those guys for 50 plus years.. got to get over to Perth just to shake Hanks hand and thank him for being part of bringing that great music to the world. Bless you boys.

[@carolrgoldenoldie2]

A wonderful trip down memory lane. They look absolutely amazing, can’t believe they’re 80, and long may they all continue to enjoy their lives and music. Thank you for all those years and the great memories.

[@nige-g]

One of the best British bands even up to today. Thanks for this enjoyable upload. 🥁🎸🎸🎸

[@claudefournier2144]

The best.

[@ericwatkins2554]

What a fantastic trip down memory lane. Hank and the Shadows and Apache made me want to pick up guitar all those years ago. At 70 years of age I now have my Fender Fiesta Red Strat and have played Apache and Wonderful Land many, many times at gigs over the past twenty years or so. Listening to my hero's brought tears to my eyes. Thank you so, so much Hank and Bruce. I don't think there will ever be another group that will generate such influence and long lasting devotion as these guy's. If and when I go to heaven I hope St Peter will let me organise a 'Shadows appreciation' society - Fiesta Red Strat required, amplifier negotiable.

[@gordonlandreth9550]

If you go to heaven ? Eric you are going to heaven . Jesus has made it all possible for you and may hand you that red Strat with a big smile . God Bless You My Friend !

[@ddraigmafon4725]

One of the most talented and influential bands. Thanks for the music and the memories guys.

[@mattrayner6823]

Got to see them and Cliff just a few years ago on (yet another..) farewell tour. Man, they were jumping around like kids! What a great band. And like Pete said - They were ours! How many of us picked up a guitar cos of them, I wonder!

[@andymurray9811]

I went to the 20 Golden Greats tour in Manchester. I saw them again a few years later but thats not why the gigs stick in my mind; I saw three bands in the one week that second time, I don't remember the first band of the week but I do remember the other concert Jeff Beck. To witness two totally different concerts Jeff Beck and his strobe show and the stage in semi darkness for most of the time and the full on bright lights of the Shadows. The audience for JB all jeans and t shirts and the audience for the Shadows lookng like they were going to the theatre. Both brilliant concerts for completely different reasons and both totally wonderful musicianship.

[@cekogoke2761]

Wonderful The SHADOWS.....GO ON....forever.....

[@bdcornblower2570]

It's amazing how darn healthy these guys look !

[@ianbentley7276]

that's what i thought, and i think, but not sure it's from this year 2020?

[@deansare6089]

Its recent enough mate as hank marvin is 78 and they say in the film as he's approaching 80 so must be recent absolute 🙌

[@skipkangaroo9456]

Love the doco just as much as their music Hank and Bruce were the magic always a favorite on the turntable, hope you live long lives in good health.

[@nrayc]

One of the most awesome, fascinating & nostalgic documentary of all times. WoW, WoW, WoW... SOme classic vintage footage and music history!!! Thank You BBC & Steve Reynolds. This is gonna go Viral..

[@chrispritchard4676]

What decent guys Bruce and Hank are. Never spoiled by success, whereas so many celebrities are. Also, such an original sound. Not very much of a mention for Jet Harris and Tony Meehan. Main Title Theme with Jet really blew my mind, and Tony Meehans drumming always very close to perfection. A wonderful group of creative artists. Thank you boys for many happy memories.

[@kennethhiggs3877]

Brian Bennett replaced Tony Meehan (who went to Decca) early '60s..a series of bassists replaced Jet, who made some singles with Tony..a Decca A&R man (Tony?) told the Beatles, before they were BIG, that " guitar groups are on the way out" Bruce had a heartbreak with Olivia Newton-John, who ran off with Sacha Distel, French Jazz guitarist.

[@youbie652]

Thanks so much for posting this Steve so us folks in 'the colonies' could see it as well.

[@farmbrough]

Ditto!

[@Isleofskye]

Hi Wayne. Where are you now and why did you move , my friend ?

[@Brandy13231]

Bruce getting to date Olivia N-J.. now that's success.

[@neilpiper9889]

Jet Harris named the group. He told me that when I worked with him as a photographer in the 1980s in the UK. Its awesome to see this at the age of 74. Thank you BBC

[@maggieboo8142]

I was at a show several years ago to Marty wild, jet Harris was also there I had a chat with him about various artists of his time, nice guy, but unfortunately he died not long after 😢❤

[@neilpiper9889]

@@maggieboo8142 He had an alcohol problem for some time and I think it caught up with him

[@robwoodtbi]

And he hardly gets a mention in this documentary despite being by far the best Shadows bass player.

[@alainquinzelaire1253]

​@@robwoodtbi Le meilleur était le regretté John Rostill, malgré toute mon amitié pour Licorice, Jet était excellent mais moins souple que John bien plus complet....Histoire de goût

[@Improveng1]

Really loved this documentary as it showed the Shadows in a completely new light for me. I never knew they had a vocal side to their talents and thought how superb their songs with John Farrar were. They deserved so much more success for this side of their work than they achieved in my view. Thanks for sharing.

[@kennethhiggs3877]

Hank ( aka Brian Rankin) and Bruce (aka Cripps) started out as an Everly Bros-influenced duo..great voices, Bruce has a fine, clear tenor..they have, after the Everlys, always been my fave singing band..and they brought choreographed steps back from their US visit..in one of the early Rock&Roll movies, show band The Treniers feature that crossover step that we associate with the Shads. The Shads have always displayed sheer professionalism, polish.

[@davedear929]

Great story and video. I was there from the beginning. They were the first and the greatest. Thanks.

[@christipping7094]

I'm gonna sixty in Dec this year, I've never known life without the Shads on the TV or radio , great documentary, thank you 🎶🎸🎵

[@andydevilliers5917]

So nice to hear the "Old Guys" talking about the good 'ole"" times. I am still such a great fan of the Shadows at age 75! ....and still play their music regularly.....love 'em!.

[@nigelmaclean5080]

I'm one year off 80 and I agree with you Andy. Absolutely the greatest group. Ever!

[@justinthyme3396]

I've met Hank a few times here in Australia, Cliff is a couple of months older,we're both 80years old this year...from Australia 😎🎵🎵🎵

[@rajat91181]

I am in quarantine and listen to there song all day night long.

[@christopherdavison652]

Hank and Bruce sound great on "Feelin' Fine" I don't see a problem with them singing at all. It's fantastic.

[@ericwee3130]

Thanks Steve for uploading. The Shadows....Legends.

[@hankunck2089]

As a USA resident, my latent passion for guitar instrumental music was originally awakened in 1960, at the age of 12, by the The Ventures’ “Walk, Don’t Run” and I was instantly hooked. It’s the main reason I took up learning to play the guitar at that time. It wasn’t until several years later that I became aware of the Shadows as more than a backing band for Cliff Richard, even though by then I was already playing The Ventures version of “Apache”. When I finally heard the Shadows as a group in their own right - WOW! I became a fan that same day. As good as the The Ventures were, the Shads’ music sounded so much more refined, with a subtle complexity that totally differentiated them from The Ventures. I continued to be a fan of The Ventures as well as The Shadows throughout my life and, later in life, even struck up a friendship with The Ventures original lead guitarist, Nokie Edwards. But to this day, when I need a guitar Instro fix (which is quite often) I find myself listening to my Shadows collection more than any other guitar instrumental group. I can’t quite put my fingers exactly on what makes The Shadows’ sound so identifiable, as The Shadows, but it is. Kudos to the group and the individual members, for a great sound, and thank you to them for all of the listening (and playing) pleasure they have given me since I first discovered them about 57 years ago.

[@daveguitarnowski4402]

What a great and informative doc this was. And seeing Hank playing Gypsy Jazz is even cooler, since it's pretty old music, but still draws a bunch of us in.

[@staninjapan07]

Loved hearing this when I was a kid in the 1970s. Takes me back to the car journey from the West Midlands to the Welsh mountains each summer on the way to our family camping trip.

[@davidpeter7844]

Still I'm listening and playing Apache,FBI,Geronimo and the some more hits shadows tunes in my blood Hank Marvin is my favorite guitarist and my god father GOD BLESS YOU ALL .

[@davidpeter7844]

HI,Bro,I follow some of your VIDEOS on you tube and how to get the styles of Hank,s I like your playing,Thank you have a great day.

[@TechnikMeister2]

Grew up with them, loved their music and whats great is that Cliff included, they are also really nice people too.

[@dmg1866]

Would love to have seen Cliff Hall too.

[@santanugmail]

Its so inspiring to learn about the Shadows and how they started and evolved and are still so creative, mellowing with experience and great bonds of friendship. They have not just given us great music with Cliff Richard but is teaching us how to be humans and live, live a full life, life in abundance. And this is exactly what Cliff teaches me too. Thank you Cliff Richard and the Shadows. Love you guys. God bless.

[@dyker124]

Hi Steve, thank you so much for recording this. I set up my own recorder up but it failed for some reason. Your a star. Kind regards Roger

[@albertschembri50]

THE SHADOWS YOU WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED THE MOST FANTASTIC INSTRUMENTAL BAND IN THE WORLD.

[@johnwilson1997]

Yes, much better than say Weather Report or the Yellow Jackets.

[@rayseller5291]

What a super group and what lovely guys the are today and what a lovely feel good program, i was 18 at the time and what a time to be a teenager, the best.

[@JChung-kh4rg]

Great documentary! Thanks for putting this up Steve 👍

[@MAFALDINO1165]

Thank you again Steve! I shared it on my Stratocaster Owners Group! There will never be another band like them!

[@jamesfitzgerald6636]

MAFALDINO'S STUDIO .... thank god!

[@sirclip]

Absolutely loved this program - Thanks Steve! After watching this 3 times, I located my Shadows vinyl LP's including the Marvin-Welsh-Farrar set (which are Great!) Now at front of my playlist. What great music, and good to see these guys in great shape! Cliff is unbelievable at 79. . .

[@re.veteran4425]

Thank you for this, it brings back great memories, I joined the British Army in 1959 and this was the music of the day, we could hear the latest records on radio Luxembourg.

[@redflamered]

Apache, Wonderful Land, Atlantis and Theme For Young Lovers - among the greatest instrumentals of all time. So beautiful.