Cry For A Shadow
The story behind the song
This instrumental piece was written by George Harrison and John Lennon as a pastiche of the Shadows' style, who were a major instrumental rock & roll group at the time. Recorded in 1961 when the Beatles were backing Tony Sheridan in Hamburg, it was originally titled "Beatle Bop." It stands out as a rare non-vocal Beatles track and the only one credited solely to Lennon and Harrison. Playing it channels the raw energy and early rock and roll influences that shaped one of music's most influential bands.
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Cry For A Shadow
by The Beatles
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FAQ — Cry For A Shadow by The Beatles
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What key is "Cry For A Shadow" in?
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