Shadow Music

Shadow Music is an album by The Shadows, released in 1966. A vibrant mix of instrumental rock and pop melodies with lush arrangements that evoke a nostalgic charm. 'Shadow Music' marked a significant moment for The Shadows, reaching number 2 on the UK Albums Chart and solidifying their status as pioneers in the instrumental genre. The album's blend of catchy melodies and innovative arrangements influenced later rock guitarists and helped shape the sound of British pop music in the 1960s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

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Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

• 1 I Only Want to Be With You (mono) 2:41
• 2 Fourth Street (mono) 2:26
• 3 The Magic Doll (mono) 2:03
• 4 Stay Around (mono) 2:32
• 5 Maid Marion’s Theme (mono) 2:29
• 6 Benno‐San (mono) 2:24
• 7 Don’t Stop Now (mono) 2:30
• 8 In the Past (mono) 2:07
• 9 Fly Me to the Moon (mono) 2:18
• 10 Now That You’re Gone (mono) 2:35
• 11 One Way to Love (mono) 2:21
• 12 Razzmataz (mono) 2:49
• 13 A Sigh (Un sospero) (mono) 2:28
• 14 March to Drina (mono) 2:31
• 15 I Only Want to Be With You (stereo) 2:40
• 16 Fourth Street (stereo) 2:26
• 17 The Magic Doll (stereo) 2:03
• 18 Stay Around (stereo) 2:31
• 19 Maid Marion’s Theme (stereo) 2:30
• 20 Benno‐San (stereo) 2:24
• 21 Don’t Stop Now (stereo) 2:30
• 22 In the Past (stereo) 2:08
• 23 Fly Me to the Moon (stereo) 2:17
• 24 Now That You’re Gone (stereo) 2:35
• 25 One Way to Love (stereo) 2:20
• 26 Razzmataz (stereo) 2:50
• 27 A Sigh (Un sospero) (stereo) 2:28
• 28 March to Drina (stereo) 2:27

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What to play next

Listen next

From Hank, Bruce, Brian and John

1967

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The Sound of The Shadows

1965