The Shadows : Greatest Hits
Today’s album of the day is Greatest Hits by The Shadows
This AotD is dedicated to a former schoolmate, recently re-found friend, and current rhythm guitarist for Quiff and the Shades. Yes, Anthony, this one’s for you. The Shadows’ 1961 debut album was the first instrumental LP by a British group to reach number one in the UK charts. Good as it is, it doesn’t have their hit singles on it so I’ve gone with the 1963 compilation album that does. Cliff Richard’s backup band still sounds just fine when they step out by themselves. My favourite tracks:
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