The Shadows - Dance With The Shadows No 3

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Review by Muhamad Arif

Alright, let’s dive into Dance With The Shadows No 3 by The Shadows. Released way back in ’64, this album feels like a time capsule of pure instrumental pop vibes. It’s one of those records that doesn’t need words to hit you—just good ol’ guitar riffs and melodies that stick around long after the needle lifts. First off, gotta shout out “Big ‘B’.” Man, this track is smooth. It’s got that classic Shadows groove, where Hank Marvin’s guitar just takes center stage without even trying. There’s something about the way it builds—it starts chill, then sneaks up on you with these sharp little licks that make your head nod whether you want it to or not. You can almost picture some smoky jazz club in London or maybe even a breezy evening in Mumbai when this was spinning. Honestly, if I had to pick one track from the album that screams “put me on repeat,” it’s this one. Then there’s their cover of “Tonight” from West Side Story. Now, I ain’t usually one for show tunes, but The Shadows nail this version. They strip away all the drama and vocals and turn it into something totally different—kinda dreamy, kinda haunting. It’s weird how an instrumental take can feel so emotional, right? Like, you don’t need the lyrics to get what’s going down. It’s just… mood. Pure vibe. The whole album floats between tracks like these two—some upbeat, some mellow—but everything stays firmly rooted in that early ‘60s sound. And yeah, sure, it might not be everyone’s cuppa tea today, but there’s something comforting about listening to music that doesn’t try too hard. No flashy tricks, no auto-tune, just solid musicianship. Fun fact: this record dropped in India, the UK, and the Netherlands under Columbia Records. Kinda cool to think people across continents were vibing to the same sounds back then, huh? Makes you wonder how many folks danced (or awkwardly shuffled) to “French Dressing.” Anyway, wrapping this up… Listening to Dance With The Shadows No 3 feels like flipping through an old photo album. It’s nostalgic, sure, but also kinda timeless. Weird thing is, though, every time I hear “Big ‘B,’” I keep expecting someone to burst into song. Like, c’mon, give me at least one verse! But nah, The Shadows leave it to our imaginations. Guess that’s part of the charm.

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Artist: The Shadows
Album: Dance With The Shadows No 3
Rating: 5.0

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Tracks

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The High And The Mighty
Tonight (From "West Side Story")
Big 'B'
French Dressing

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Catalog Numbers

SEG 8408

Labels

Columbia

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Formats

  • Vinyl
  • 7"
  • 45 RPM
  • EP

Barcodes

  • Matrix / Runout (Side A - label): (7TCA.2345) 45
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B - label): (7TCA.2346) 45

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: The Shadows' album *Dance With The Shadows No 3* was released in 1964 and made waves not just in the UK, but also in India and the Netherlands. It’s wild to think about how this instrumental pop album connected people across continents. Plus, it includes their take on *Tonight* from *West Side Story*, which adds a unique twist to a classic Broadway tune.