13. "Don't Cry For Me Argentina (from Musical "Evita")"
14. "Theme From The Deer Hunter (From Movie "The Deer Hunter")"
15. "Rodrigo's Guitar Concerto De Aranjuez (2nd Movement)"
16. "Riders In The Sky"
17. "God Only Knows"
18. "Going home (Theme) (From Movie "Local Hero")"
19. "Albatross"
20. "Nights In White Satin"
21. "A WHITER SHADE OF PALE"
22. "Imagine / Woman"
23. "MEMORY" 28. "MARY-ANNE" 29. "STINGRAY" 30. "DON'T MAKE MY BABY BLUE" 31. "WAR LORD" 32. "THUNDERBIRDS THEME" 33. "I MET A GIRL" 34. "A PLACE IN THE SUN" 35. "THE DREAMS I DREAM" 36. "MAROC 7" 37. "SLAUGHTER ON THE 10TH AVENUE" 38. "Something" 39. "LET ME BE THE ONE" 40. "DON'T CRY FOR ME ARGENTINA" 41. "THEME FROM THE DEER HUNTER (CAVATINA)" 42. "RODRIGO'S GUITAR CONCERTO DE ARANGUEZ" 43. "RIDERS IN THE SKY" 44. "GOD ONLY KNOWS" 45. "GOING HOME" 46. "ALBATROSS" 47. "NIGHTS IN WHITE SATIN" 48. "A WHITER SHADE OF PALE" 49. "IMAGINE/ WOMAN" 50. "MEMORY"
Description:
50 Golden Greats by The Shadows, released 27 July 2000, includes the following tracks: "The Stranger", "Midnight", "Kon-Tiki", "Shadoogie" and more.
This version of 50 Golden Greats comes as a 2xCD. -
Australia.
"50 Golden Greats" on CD brings together an extensive selection of classic recordings by The Shadows, one of the most influential instrumental groups in popular music history. Across 50 remastered tracks, this collection showcases the band's trademark twangy lead guitar, tight rhythm section and melodic finesse that shaped the sound of early British rock and roll and helped pave the way for the British Invasion. From atmospheric slow numbers to driving rock instrumentals, the album offers a broad overview of their golden era and is ideal both for long-time fans and for listeners discovering The Shadows for the first time. Presented as a generous greatest-hits style anthology, it is designed as an immersive listening journey through some of the band's most memorable and enduring pieces, making it a perfect addition to any serious collection of guitar-driven pop and rock instrumentals.
The Shadows, formed in late-1950s Britain, became famous as the backing band for Cliff Richard and soon established themselves as a standalone phenomenon with their distinctive instrumental sound built around Hank Marvin's clean, echo-tinged lead guitar. They were pioneers of the guitar band format in Europe and are widely cited as an influence by later rock, pop and even surf-rock musicians. Over the years, The Shadows achieved numerous hit singles and successful albums in the UK and beyond, and their precise arrangements, memorable melodies and instantly recognisable tone have earned them a lasting place in music history. This compilation underlines their role as one of the key reference points for instrumental rock and melodic guitar music.
The CD is released by Parlophone Label Group (PLG), a label group associated with one of the most storied names in the recording industry. Parlophone's heritage is rooted in a long tradition of high-quality pop and rock releases, with a catalogue that spans several decades and includes many important artists and influential recordings. As part of a modern label structure, PLG continues this legacy by curating and reissuing classic material with care, focusing on sound quality, packaging and the preservation of important titles from music history. With "50 Golden Greats", PLG delivers a carefully compiled and attractively presented collection that respects the original recordings while making them easily accessible to today's listeners.
For collectors and enthusiasts of classic instrumental rock, this edition offers an excellent price-to-value ratio: 50 tracks on a single CD that map out a significant chapter in British popular music. Whether enjoyed as background music or listened to attentively from start to finish, the compilation highlights the versatility of The Shadows - from catchy, concise themes to more atmospheric and cinematic pieces. Housed in the practical CD format, it is suitable both as an introduction to the band's work and as a compact way for established fans to bring together many favourites in one place.
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