There it was, still there,
Still there amongst them,
Amongst my records of the past,
The very first album that I bought
And the very first album of the group.
The memories it brought to me
Took me back to that time,
That time in the early sixties
When pop music was great.
Cliff was around singing to us
But the group with him were there.
The Shadows blew my mind,
Their music was wonderful.
So I bought their first album
And it has been with me,
Been with me for years,
For sixty three years,
And still I listen to it,
Still listen to The Shadows.
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- Comment from author about the poem: I still have the first two albums that The Shadows recorded: "The Shadows" recorded in 1961, this was the very first album that I bought with my pocket money, and "Out of the Shadows!" recorded in 1962. https://youtu.be/SxSFJz3pm7Q?si=wPzRv9AuQ6f6fI5r
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Comments10
Ooh! Those handsome boys! Oh, be still my beating heart! Listening to the rhythmic beat as the strains steal off my soul whilst watching those boys--oh! I'm swooning, I swoon! Beautifully rendered with superbly haunting poignancy and excellent imagery. Thank you for sharing.
Such wonderful words Missy, thank you for your kind comments.
Andy
Why, yes, proper songs of yesteryear, not trashy like some are today. I've a book on art history. The same seems to apply - classical in olden years; some of it turning trashy in more recent years. I find it with old films too - remakes may bore me and be nothing like the original.
Very true words Orchi, thank you.
Andy
That's really groovy GF60 .. 🎵🎵🎶🎵🎶🎶🐧👍
Most kind Neville, thank you.
Andy
They were fantastic. Cliff Richards and the Shadows. They inspired the Beatles and all the bands of the 60's.This poem takes me back to the good old days of Vinyl.
They certainly were and did pave the way in the 60's David. Thank you.
Andy
The music sounds so familiar and although this was my era, I cannot place the name of the group. Oh well, I guess I was fairly young then and didn’t give much notice to the names of the music. I listen to. Nicely written, Andy.
Thank you soren, The Shadows were the group that launched the 60's and were so great.
Andy
Time to revisit that era and make a real go of it. I was toddling along as a preschooler so the memories are vague. But thanks to reruns and music lovers all around I still got a consciously aware first hand experience. Thanks for sharing!
Such a wonderful time in music arqios and so glad that it becamea fine experience for you.
Andy
Fabulous acoustics music that's timeless. They would also be worth a few bob now. 🌹
It surely is timeless Teddy, thank you.
Andy
A fine write. I do like the Shadows. Apache and all that, just brilliant. And the great Hank Marvin. A comedian once said, I wonder if every time Hank Marvin introduces himself is he offered a sandwich? 🙂
Thank you Tom, much appreciated.
Andy
Excellent write Andy
Most kind Tony, thank you.
Andy
You're welcome Andy
There is nothing like the music we love! I just published a poem on a song I love from a band I love, also back from the 60s. Well done, my friend, well done! 🌹👏
So true Trstan, thank you.
Andy
You’re welcome, Andy!
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