@@RetroFoamStudios I have evidence that I wrote this exact comment on RUclips, two years ago. Expect a letter from my lawyer... or RUclips... or something. 😏
I was taught to play bass by Jet Harris. I got to play on stage with him a few times, too. He would roll the volume on his bass down for sound check, so he could turn it back up during his set when he wanted a bit more volume. We did a bass duel during a performance of Nivram once and he absolutely destroyed me.
The shadows were actually said by Tony Iommi a band he listened to often and learned their songs early on into playing guitar, so i guess they are dark and mean to have indirectly inspired heavy metal
They get more credit than you think. Almost every British guitarist of the 60s from Richards to Clapton and Blackmore give the Shadows as an influence. It was the Shadows in Britian and the Ventures in the US. I also think the Ventures and Shadows influenced each other. I know the Ventures covered some of their songs.
Good to see Jet get some recognition. I played with him a number of times in the early 90s at a regular pub jam session I used to go to. It was particularly pleasing some years later to see him do a proper theatre tour of the UK and deservedly play to bigger audiences who were pleased to see him.
Nicknamed "Jet" because he was an ace sprinter at school (100 yards in 10 seconds). Later lost any athletic capability through chain-smoking, an addiction he was never able to get under control, and which eventually killed him. The piece he's playing from 0:19 to 0:28 is called The Man From Nowhere, in a clip from the film Just For Fun (in which he also partnered Tony Meehan, singing Doin' The Hully Gully).
The ShadowHead bit was GREAT! I'm sure people did hear it that way back in the day. Remember, Cliff Richard used have the teen girls screaming, and fainting and wetting the seats in the auditorium. Little did they know.......
Jet Harris and Tony Meacham had a #1 hit with a song called 'Diamonds' in January 1963. It was recorded in November 1962, it had an 18yr. old guitarist named Jimmy Page playing acoustic rhythm guitar on it. It was Page's first introduction into the world of British Session Music which he excelled in, and a few years down the road after getting much better he made a name for himself first with the Yardbirds and later with a little band called Led Zeppelin....🎸
@@rockerjim8045 I like all of Led Zeppelin A - to - Z, but I still believe in their debut album Led Zeppelin recorded in 30hrs. in early October 1968(Oct. 1 & 2 I think?) Released in the U.S. on 01/12/69 & in the U.K. on 03/17/69. This first album set the stage for what they became. Led Zeppelin II was a 'monster', Led Zeppelin IV was their 'masterpiece' and Physical Graffiti was their 'opus'. But that first album when I heard that day it came out, I was 15, had already seen Page with the Yardbirds twice, first time with Beck still in the band September '66 & October 67 just with Page, Relf, Dreja and McCarty. That show was the first time I heard 'Dazed and Confused', same music but different lyrics. When I heard it again on the first album I just melted into that song, it had morphed into a sonic odyssey. That whole album was a game changer for music itself and how music was recorded and package and with Peter Grant he helped changed how artist were paid for their music and put the promoters in their place to not rip - off artist. Led Zeppelin, changed everything with that first album. 🎸🎤🎸🥁
At 18 years old, the drummer Tony Meehan (not Meacham) was already an old hand. When he played on the Shadows' first No. 1 hit, Apache, he was just 15. Back then, the school leaving age in the UK was 14, and I'm not sure the successive increases have really benefited the nation.
Fact: The late Sir Christopher Lee (pictured behind Sir Roger Moore in that clip from “The Man With The Golden Gun”) was a British spy during WW2 and was a major inspiration for his cousin Ian Fleming’s legendary character James Bond.
And during the filming of Lord of the Rings, he gave Peter Jackson expert advice on what noises Saruman should make when stabbed. More than just a spy. A serious Bada$$.
My first ever ‘proper’ gig. Cliff Richard at Manchester Apollo, 1981. Had been to plenty of folk gigs but that was my first experience of the whole lights, volume, venue type stuff, blew my tiny 7 year old mind. Obviously my Mum was a huge fan of Cliff so that’s why we were there. Must repay her at some point, time for her to appreciate something more aggressive… Still have a quiet little place in my heart for Cliff and the Shadows, just alongside my Metallica, Wildhearts, Southern River Band section 🤘😀
Great video Danny! I’m a big Jet fan too and was lucky enough to meet him after a gig at Harrow Arts Centre - maybe 15 years ago. He always had a lot of time for the fans and despite his moody stage persona, he was a very funny guy and an absolute gentleman. A Diamond, you might say! My favourite tunes include; Big Bad Bass, Again, Scarlett O’Hara and of course Nivram. Keep ‘em coming, Danny!
The Shadows were one of my fave bands after my Punk cousin and Aunt got me into them in the 80s. The very first Beatles album is full of Shadows style of sound, too.
“Jet” Harris (we’re both ♋️ Cancer-born and BEHS players 😎) must be the subliminal influence that inspired Jack Bruce to take up the Fender VI in the first incarnation of Cream. Also why I’m tempted to bring my Fender VI out from the back of my storage shed as well. 😎🎸
Jack Bruce was playing a six-string bass (dunno if it was a Fender VI) before starting up Cream. He had one during his time with the Graham Bond Organisation, and you can hear him doing a solo on it in their live recording of Big Boss Man.
Too many people queuing up to try and be the first one to say "no no no it's wasn't John Entwistle..". Jet was a bassist in a hugely influential band. A legendary band. But he did not push the bass guitar forward. He played bass well within its then constraints.
This geezer is the only RUclipsr that consistently makes me genuinely laugh out loud... The bloke is funny as fuck. Although as I've said before, shame he's a Northerner, but you can't have everything in life 😂😂😂😉🎸
Man With the Golden Arm. 1955 movie starring Frank Sinatra. His character was an ace (pun intended) card dealer (hence the Golden Arm) who also happened to have an "H" problem, if you know what I mean. The movie explored that. His character's name was Frankie Machine, which would be a great name for a punk band. Pretty edgy for 1955. Fantastic jazz/big band soundtrack.
Jet Harris was my main reason for taking up bass rather than guitar. Nivram nearly blew my young mind and he looked so cool! My first bass was a Framus Star Bass although at that time I didn't know he had played one. I bought it because I couldn't afford a Fender.
I knew Jet but never realised who be was for years in fact He & Glen Matlock were quite often in my mates guitar shop chatting ,I wasn't aware who he was either lol .both nice chaps .
Not to mention somehow ending up with the coolest nickname ever. Brilliant and perfect for the 60’s. ✈️ Oh, and the Bass VI simply makes every song sound better. Prove me wrong.
Would love to see you do a video about James jamerson ,most people won't even know the name .but will know the songs he played on. Like most of the motown back catalog. Before the severe alcoholism.
Jet had the coolest hair and image in the Shadows (sadly the hair went with time). I met him and Bruce Welch in a pub tribute night to Joe Meek. Ironically, when it came to Jet and Tony, he didn't play on all of his biggest hits - due to being too screwed up and ill at the time. Jet gave the name Shadows to the group (formerly The Drifters). The early Shadows instrumentals are terrific. Like Cliff, they started off as cool rockers, but acquired a bit more of a Muzak image in their later careers
They got me for copyright in the outro section! Here's what I wanted to play you! - ruclips.net/video/kZla1n5VPm8/видео.html
Don't usually subscribe but you have decent content and crack me up....also I do like behs 😂 keep it up bro 👍🏻
That sucks, RUclips basically copyrights anything at this point
choice
I thought Nivram was out of copyright along with all Shadows tracks pre-1963?
@@RetroFoamStudios I have evidence that I wrote this exact comment on RUclips, two years ago.
Expect a letter from my lawyer... or RUclips... or something.
😏
I was taught to play bass by Jet Harris. I got to play on stage with him a few times, too. He would roll the volume on his bass down for sound check, so he could turn it back up during his set when he wanted a bit more volume. We did a bass duel during a performance of Nivram once and he absolutely destroyed me.
No you weren't. Stop lying.
@@dwightJones98I it's true. Ask your mom.
@@dansolo2253 Prove it's true. I'll wait.
@@dwightJones98I how about I prove it to your mom?
@@dansolo2253 Still waiting for that proof. I'll wait.
That F.B.I cover is a banger! Full cover please? 😁
For real! He killed it awesomely! I didn't even know he could play guitar!!! (No shade, I just haven't seen all his content yet)
It's beautiful!!!
How about you do one.
@@standupstraight9691 Well.......now that you mention it, I have been pooling some ideas together. 🤔
I might add this one to the list! Thank ya! 😁👍
I'm sure it was Mick Ronson!
The shadows were actually said by Tony Iommi a band he listened to often and learned their songs early on into playing guitar, so i guess they are dark and mean to have indirectly inspired heavy metal
Blackmore also played that stuff early on.
There’s only one God . Tony Iommi
Without getting anywhere near the credit they deserve The Shadows are quietly the most influential band in British music history!
That you Hank?
Well they called themselves the shadows ...
They get more credit than you think. Almost every British guitarist of the 60s from Richards to Clapton and Blackmore give the Shadows as an influence. It was the Shadows in Britian and the Ventures in the US. I also think the Ventures and Shadows influenced each other. I know the Ventures covered some of their songs.
Even Greg Lake cited the Shadows as an influence. Hank Marvin was a hero of his.
Absoloutely!!
I really like these longer clips. Off the chain and educational. What are the chances. Great content!!
Good to see Jet get some recognition. I played with him a number of times in the early 90s at a regular pub jam session I used to go to. It was particularly pleasing some years later to see him do a proper theatre tour of the UK and deservedly play to bigger audiences who were pleased to see him.
The first 4 notes of that solo were insane 😆... thanks
I was like did the music cut out 😅
not impressed?
Thanks!
Nicknamed "Jet" because he was an ace sprinter at school (100 yards in 10 seconds). Later lost any athletic capability through chain-smoking, an addiction he was never able to get under control, and which eventually killed him.
The piece he's playing from 0:19 to 0:28 is called The Man From Nowhere, in a clip from the film Just For Fun (in which he also partnered Tony Meehan, singing Doin' The Hully Gully).
I met Jet and had a chat at his 70th birthday celebration at Weston-super-mare. He was so down to earth as you'd expect.
Jet Harris has the absolute coolest stage name of all time!!!
The ShadowHead bit was GREAT! I'm sure people did hear it that way back in the day. Remember, Cliff Richard used have the teen girls screaming, and fainting and wetting the seats in the auditorium. Little did they know.......
Your videos are a breath of fresh air, always enjoy watching
The Shadows influenced Black Sabbath as well. There's a shadows tribute CD with Tony Iommi on it.
Jet Harris and Tony Meacham had a #1 hit with a song called 'Diamonds' in January 1963. It was recorded in November 1962, it had an 18yr. old guitarist named Jimmy Page playing acoustic rhythm guitar on it. It was Page's first introduction into the world of British Session Music which he excelled in, and a few years down the road after getting much better he made a name for himself first with the Yardbirds and later with a little band called Led Zeppelin....🎸
I quite like little old Led Zeppelin
@@rockerjim8045 I like all of Led Zeppelin A - to - Z, but I still believe in their debut album Led Zeppelin recorded in 30hrs. in early October 1968(Oct. 1 & 2 I think?) Released in the U.S. on 01/12/69 & in the U.K. on 03/17/69. This first album set the stage for what they became. Led Zeppelin II was a 'monster', Led Zeppelin IV was their 'masterpiece' and Physical Graffiti was their 'opus'. But that first album when I heard that day it came out, I was 15, had already seen Page with the Yardbirds twice, first time with Beck still in the band September '66 & October 67 just with Page, Relf, Dreja and McCarty. That show was the first time I heard 'Dazed and Confused', same music but different lyrics. When I heard it again on the first album I just melted into that song, it had morphed into a sonic odyssey. That whole album was a game changer for music itself and how music was recorded and package and with Peter Grant he helped changed how artist were paid for their music and put the promoters in their place to not rip - off artist. Led Zeppelin, changed everything with that first album. 🎸🎤🎸🥁
At 18 years old, the drummer Tony Meehan (not Meacham) was already an old hand. When he played on the Shadows' first No. 1 hit, Apache, he was just 15. Back then, the school leaving age in the UK was 14, and I'm not sure the successive increases have really benefited the nation.
Fact: The late Sir Christopher Lee (pictured behind Sir Roger Moore in that clip from “The Man With The Golden Gun”) was a British spy during WW2 and was a major inspiration for his cousin Ian Fleming’s legendary character James Bond.
Well accomplished individual!
And during the filming of Lord of the Rings, he gave Peter Jackson expert advice on what noises Saruman should make when stabbed. More than just a spy. A serious Bada$$.
Fun fact: Jet Harris and Shadows drummer Tony Meehan were the original rhythm section for the Jeff Beck Group with Rod Stewart.
You beat me to it! Ron Wood did a great job though
Didn't know that!
thought it was ron wood on bass and ainsley Dunbar on drums?
That is “fun” indeed
I was blessed to have the father I did, I grew up listening to jet harris and Tony Meehan’s diamonds as well as other greats from the era..!! ❤
Banging version of FBI fella. Put a full version on here if possible please.
Thanks mate!
My first ever ‘proper’ gig. Cliff Richard at Manchester Apollo, 1981. Had been to plenty of folk gigs but that was my first experience of the whole lights, volume, venue type stuff, blew my tiny 7 year old mind. Obviously my Mum was a huge fan of Cliff so that’s why we were there. Must repay her at some point, time for her to appreciate something more aggressive…
Still have a quiet little place in my heart for Cliff and the Shadows, just alongside my Metallica, Wildhearts, Southern River Band section 🤘😀
Nice. I adore Jet and The Shadows. Man With The Golden Arm was Sinatra as Frankie Machine...Man With The Golden Gun, Roger Moore etc.
Great video Danny! I’m a big Jet fan too and was lucky enough to meet him after a gig at Harrow Arts Centre - maybe 15 years ago. He always had a lot of time for the fans and despite his moody stage persona, he was a very funny guy and an absolute gentleman. A Diamond, you might say! My favourite tunes include; Big Bad Bass, Again, Scarlett O’Hara and of course Nivram. Keep ‘em coming, Danny!
it was The Shadows (20 golden greats album) that got me interested in guitar to begin with.
Me too, in 1977.
The Shadows were one of my fave bands after my Punk cousin and Aunt got me into them in the 80s. The very first Beatles album is full of Shadows style of sound, too.
Thanks
Love your style, keep rocking it!
thanks for the sick video dude
We got the Ventures here in America. A rare time when we got the second tier band. it was YEARS before I heard the Shadows.
Danke!
If I had to live on the proverbial desert Island with a single CD of music, "Wonderful Land" would be the last song on it. The Shads were magnificent.
He had a nice little hit with the instrumental “Diamonds”.
As soon as I saw this I was like "The Shadows!"
Fact. Nivram was the first British electric bass solo. It is also Hank Marvin spelt backwards. (Without the Hank) 😅
Maybe it should have been called "Tej" then?
Jet Harris is one of my influences from way back when. I still play along with Shadows records.
Thank you so much for the video on Jet!
“Jet” Harris (we’re both ♋️ Cancer-born and BEHS players 😎) must be the subliminal influence that inspired Jack Bruce to take up the Fender VI in the first incarnation of Cream. Also why I’m tempted to bring my Fender VI out from the back of my storage shed as well. 😎🎸
Do it...
Jack Bruce was playing a six-string bass (dunno if it was a Fender VI) before starting up Cream. He had one during his time with the Graham Bond Organisation, and you can hear him doing a solo on it in their live recording of Big Boss Man.
Love yer version of FBI. Great video, as always Danny, cheers!
What a trailblazer Jet was, and The Shadows generally. To think we wouldn't have Lemmy's playing without him !!
Finally! Some Jet Harris love! ❤️
Nice one, young Dan. Well worth the effort
Too many people queuing up to try and be the first one to say "no no no it's wasn't John Entwistle..". Jet was a bassist in a hugely influential band. A legendary band. But he did not push the bass guitar forward. He played bass well within its then constraints.
This geezer is the only RUclipsr that consistently makes me genuinely laugh out loud... The bloke is funny as fuck. Although as I've said before, shame he's a Northerner, but you can't have everything in life 😂😂😂😉🎸
Man With the Golden Arm. 1955 movie starring Frank Sinatra. His character was an ace (pun intended) card dealer (hence the Golden Arm) who also happened to have an "H" problem, if you know what I mean. The movie explored that. His character's name was Frankie Machine, which would be a great name for a punk band. Pretty edgy for 1955. Fantastic jazz/big band soundtrack.
The Shadows were a great band. I was 8 years old when I first heard them, and that triggered my interest in music.
Jet Harris was my main reason for taking up bass rather than guitar. Nivram nearly blew my young mind and he looked so cool! My first bass was a Framus Star Bass although at that time I didn't know he had played one. I bought it because I couldn't afford a Fender.
The Shadows are very much badass, and anyone who doesn't think so, just go listen to their tune 'Man of Mystery'!
I knew Jet but never realised who be was for years in fact He & Glen Matlock were quite often in my mates guitar shop chatting ,I wasn't aware who he was either lol .both nice chaps .
I like the hell outta this channel!
Not to mention somehow ending up with the coolest nickname ever. Brilliant and perfect for the 60’s. ✈️
Oh, and the Bass VI simply makes every song sound better. Prove me wrong.
Would love to see you do a video about James jamerson ,most people won't even know the name .but will know the songs he played on. Like most of the motown back catalog. Before the severe alcoholism.
Wow! That was the best cover of F.B.I i ever heard...! 😮
i just love your videos you are meant to do THIS this is who you are and being a music lover and audiophile i understand you and that lower register
Love your vids man 🤘
Love that Bass VI action
Jet had the coolest hair and image in the Shadows (sadly the hair went with time). I met him and Bruce Welch in a pub tribute night to Joe Meek. Ironically, when it came to Jet and Tony, he didn't play on all of his biggest hits - due to being too screwed up and ill at the time. Jet gave the name Shadows to the group (formerly The Drifters). The early Shadows instrumentals are terrific. Like Cliff, they started off as cool rockers, but acquired a bit more of a Muzak image in their later careers
Golden arm/gun. I see you.
Thank you for the music Danny man :) Keep up the steam! 😎
Never heard of this guy before. Thanks for sharing it
Thanks for the laughs, mate.
Cheers
John Paul Jones almost ended up in the Shad's.
I want to know what was in that cup! 😂 Great rendition of the song Danny. I agree that we need the full version!👍🏻
Fantastic job on this video mate! Cheers, Chris / Canadian fan.
Love your punk locks, Danny! Keep on Behs-ing!
Just read the copyright thing! Man! The audio cut at 3:48! I was looking forward to hearing what more Jet could do!
I enjoyed this one man. Keep it up.
Thank you
Awesome video Danny, thanks.
IIRC they had excerpts from Jet Harris' biography as a regular bit in Vintage Rock magazine for a while.
This video earned my subscription.
"We all chipped in for a couple of pence" Had to send something for this ... :)
my father gave me a cassete of The Shadows many years ago and it was a killer music. Still is tho :)
The Shadows are my favorite band! Jet was a bass GENIUS! he's my all time third favorite bassist! Now show me how to get his bass tone please!
You are the real deal
that was really enjoyable.
36 24 36 is his best bass line. It’s mighty
Great player and profile, thank you 🤘🏼
I like to listen to the Shadows when I want straight ahead guitar and originals.
Most Excellent version of FBI Danny 👍
0:58 Blud turned F.B.I to a Motorhead song
Static-X bass tone day 94
My vote for first badass bass player is James Jamerson, who played on most of Motown's hits.
We need a full-length version of Punk FBI!
Appreciating the hair cameos
I bought my Colorsound Tonebender from Macaris
FOCKING 'ELL, MATE! Your FBI version is bloody awesome!
I always thought his best playing with the Shadows/Drifters was on Nivram (which as you may know is Marvin backwards).
After cluttering up my feed for years now, I’ve finally subscribed to your channel Danny, if just to avoid the rabies 😂
Gun, arm, Roger Moore or Sinatra, who cares? Love you Danny, you funny mad bassist.
I'd settle for just being richer. You can keep success and misery.
that FBI cover is top notch. 😝😎
That version of FBI you played wasn't far off the version Brian May did with Rossi and Parfitt on rhythm guitar.
I got a tenner for some more content featuring that epiphone newport. I've been lusting after one and could use some more samples to help convince me.
Jet Harris looks like Mr. Badass in the Apache video compared to the Pinky and Perky look of the other three.
The Shadows rule! They also heavily influenced Tony Iommi! 🤘🤘🤘
Subscribed.
Didn't know Rutger Hauer played bass.
Uk who else was a badass bass player? Felix Pappalardi, behs tone????
I expect it was quite a rush for Peter Quaife to hear that John Entwistle loved his bass work.
When he got older, he looked just like Bob Newhart.
I think now I understand why he wears caps in his videos