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The Shadows formed as a backing band for Cliff Richard under the name The Drifters. The original members were founder Ken Pavey (born 1932), Terry Smart on drums (1942), Norman Mitham on guitar (1941), Ian Samwell on guitar and Harry Webb (before he became Cliff Richard) on guitar and vocals. They had no bass player.
- Apache. Written by Jerry Lordan, “Apache” was a non-album single song that was first recorded by Bert Weedon in early 1960, not long before the Shadows had its own version recorded and released that same year.
- Move It. “Move It” was a song written by Ian Samwell and it served as the debut single for the Shadows. Technically, it was credited to Cliff Richard and the Shadows when it was released in 1958 since Richard was at the front as the group’s lead singer.
- Kon-Tiki. Recorded and released as a non-album instrumental single in 1961, “Kon-Tiki” became the fifth hit for the Shadows to become a number one hit on the UK Singles Chart.
- Wonderful Land. “Wonderful Land” was an instrumental single the Shadows released in 1962 that became a number-one hit on the UK Singles Chart for eight weeks.
Jan 4, 2023 · The Shadows’ story began in 1958 when Harry Webb, Ken Pavey, Terry Smart, Ian Samwell and Norman Mitham founded The Drifters, unaware Clyde McPhatter was already using the name in the US.
Formed as a backing band for Cliff Richard under the name The Drifters, the original members were founder Ken Pavey (born 1932), Terry Smart on drums (1942), Norman Mitham on guitar (1941), Ian Samwell on guitar and Harry Webb (before he became Cliff Richard) on guitar and vocals.
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It was so lovely to re-connect with Norman Mitham last night at the RAH – he was my friend that also heard the track blaring through a car window back in 1956. After a day or two, he was triumphant, “I’ve heard it again and I know who it is!” he proclaimed.
Mar 11, 2020 · Once again YouTube proves to be a goldmine for videos. All four tracks featured in the videos are from the album reviewed. Man of Mystery [Featuring the “Shadows Walk”!]
