"The Sound of The Shadows" is an album by British rock group, The Shadows, released in 1965. This album continues the band's progression from a purely instrumental band to one which increasingly featured vocal numbers. It includes a diverse range of musical styles, such as rock, pop, and jazz, showing the versatility of the band.
"The Sound of The Shadows" marked a significant change in the band's sound, veering away from their classic instrumental rock toward more contemporary pop sounds. This is evident in some of the tracks that showcased their vocal abilities. Some of the notable songs in this album include "Don't Make My Baby Blue," "The Lute Number", "Blue Sky, Blue Sea", among others.
The Shadows, formed in 1958, emerged as one of the UK’s top instrumental groups. They are famously known as backing band for Cliff Richard. Over their long-running career, they released numerous albums that proved instrumental in the UK rock and pop scenes, and "The Sound of The Shadows" is one of their offerings that attest to their influence in the music industry.
