The Shadows 'Apache' 1960 S.A. 78 rpm

The Shadows 4th solo release but the first to reach the charts and their first #1'.
Written by Jerry Lordan it was originally recorded by Bert Weedon, Lordan wasn't impressed and gave it to The Shadows. It also reached #1 in Ireland, New Zealand and South Africa.
In the UK 'Apache' replaced by Cliff Richard and The Shadows 'Please Don't Tease' at #1, the first instance of an artist replacing themselves at the top of the chart.
Danish Guitarist Jørgen Ingmann recorded a cover which reached #2 in the US and #1 in Canada in 1961.

[alexanderkarayannis]

Excellent old classic that only reminds one how old one is getting....What was it...six hundred years ago now since this age of innocence?...

[GramophonicReevolution]

Great disc and wonderful to own on 78. The sound is much more spacious, there is air behind the guitar it doesn't normally sound like this, very expanded. Lovely

[neilmansfield]

This a great record and record player.
Is it a remastered version

[The_Robert.Fletcher]

Another fantastic record. It was the age of the twangy guitar and I see in 1992 Duane Eddy was gust star on Hank Marvins album. Must wee what happened to Duane.

[IVORIESMAN]

Good one Al. Nice condition too. I've got one of theirs on 78 - without checking I think it's 'FBI'.