The Blue Shadows "Deliver Me"

[metalhijinx]

I Absolutely love this song thanks for posting it

[GINO29]

This is the best song from they're On the Floor of Heaven album which is a 5 star clasic.

RIP Billy. You are a legend in Canadian music.

[53nrockin]

One kick ass drinking song for grownups--Love it!!!

[piscescree]

Thanks... I could never find out who these guys were. I always thought they were old skool country.  No wonder: I was looking in the wrong place! Who knew they were from my backyard. RIP Billy Cowsill

[Big57Mama]

i havfe been lookin for this song for yrs i heard it when i was a kid n never forgot it love this song..

[TheLandon1982]

this is a good song ! (Y)

[TheLandon1982]

this is a goos song ! (Y)

[MrStanlee9]

F GREAT SONG !!!!!!!

[strat8383]

Their albums have just been re-released. I know you can get them in Vancouver. Good luck!

[ilovesahtu]

Absolutely love this song - ayeeee!

[sarceebabes01]

This is my daddy's favorite song, anyone know if I can download this song on any websites?? And if so, what sites?

[martinhiebert]

i ordered the cd last week - should be here this week i hope - this band will surely be missed as Billy has passed on

[airborneassasin]

I remember hearing this song the day it was released and I just had to have the cassette.

I felt the same feeling in my soul as I did when I first heard the Johnny Cash Folsom prison record my grandma had in her collection.

I knew I was hearing something amazing, but that not everyone would be into. It touched me in some way.

I have never been a rockabilly kind of guy, I related to this vibe, this tempo, this kind of harmony.

[RCori]

CD just released in US---Philadelphia Inquirer 4 stars out of 4...

[cliffcox66]

I got a CD from Ebay. Was $25 bucks. Just put "The Blue Shadows" on the search engine once a week. It'll come up. I'll sell my copy for $50 if you want.

[Maxnome]

Unburied treasure! Thanks.

[SoulCarePublishing]

Apparently on June 2 2010 the CD was re-released!!!!

[skategreaser]

I just heard of this band today on NPR. I live in Austin, TX, love rockabilly, old style country, Americana, etc. I can't believe I never heard of this. This is the best stuff I've heard in years.

[tess2spot]

Fresh Air on NPR ran a segment about The Blue Shadows today.

[arthriticMamm0]

Thanks for posting any or all "Cowsill" tunes - My husband has been trying to find music and lyrics for a long time now...thanks again. What great music/vocals <3

[SuperKRUTCH]

wat a good song

[sportsrockroll]

Was lucky enough to be working for their record company here in Vancouver when their lp's were released. What a band. Billy and Jeff were put on this earth to sing together and their brief time together was magical. My inside sources tell me that there's a re-release coming soon to commemmorate the 20th anniversary of the release of "On the Floor of Heaven".

[martinhiebert]

@sportsrockroll thats awsome news - does the cd need to be ordered or can it be picked up at a store ( like a hmv )??

[sportsrockroll]

@martinhiebert

No further word right now but I'll be going for a beer with their former manager soon and will find out more.

[BroadcastJohn]

@sportsrockroll

You are so right about that new release of "On The Floor Of Heaven".

As of June 2010, it became available through bumstead dot com.

[sportsrockroll]

@BroadcastJohn

Anxiously awaiting my copy now and to hear the new added tracks. A bittersweet addition to the collection when I think of how great they were and how short their career was - nobody sang sweeter than Billy and Jeffrey.

[BroadcastJohn]

@sportsrockroll

I envy you because you were there when the Blue Shadow LP's were originally released back around 1993.

In my case, I did not discover them until this year! Had I known about them when they played the local clubs in British Columbia, it would have been worth a trip from the midwest in the USA. I'm so upset that I never seen them perform live.

Currently, of all the playlists I have in my YouTube account, the Blue Shadows playlist is the only one I play on a regular basis.

[MrWolfgangamadeus]

Billy, may we meet in heaven!!!!

(My wish, truly)

[MrWolfgangamadeus]

Hey folks: check out the "The Co-Dependents" with Billy.

Trust me, nuthin' but the best (live,no less).

Treat yourselves!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

'just sayin'.

[DingoMonkey]

My wife remembered the Cowsills, but she never heard of these guys...which isn't surprising since she's a Yankee. I love Billy's very Hank Senior-esque vocal style. Great stuff

[sharkcam123]

I've been looking a long time for this song by the Blue Shadows.

Thanks for posting it.

[MrHman33]

Yes!

[tburdphotos]

This made me very happy to see. Many lovely memories...

And yes, those amazing albums should be re-released!

[moonchildiva]

I am crazy about this band's CD, I've been listening to it ever since the first moment I bought it. Heard the first song on the way home from a gig in the middle of the night, and it FLOORED ME!! Rest in peace, Billy, with love!

[MrWolfgangamadeus]

As Neil McGonigle (spl) would say: "He's singing with the angels now".

[MrWolfgangamadeus]

I worked with Billy. He's one of the few 'truly in touch' human beings that I have ever met. I miss him. RIP

Wolf

[danielledesjarlais26]

I've been waiting for someone to post love it thankx

[jnamoan]

OH I remember the first time I heard em. It was on Austin City Limits in the 90's. I did not know who they were but I turned it up then told everyone to hush up or get out. I found there CD a few years later at a garage sale paid 3 bucks. well worth it. someone broke into my truck N stole all my CD's. But it was in 2006 Winnipeg that I found it again! I Keep it Real Close!

[jrlaven48]

Thanks for Sharing. Videos like this is keeping Billy alive for us all to enjoy.

He was the best and quite uniqe. He had so many tones in his voice. Which is so rare.

[corqMcc]

This is nearly as good as the demo tape version.But, folks who don't know that version are truly missing the best version. I miss seeing Elmar on bass. How I miss Billy. He was the best.

Thanks, Jay, for posting this.

[UhHawnch]

billy cowsill

[fmanitopyes]

these guy's should hav e been more recognized,a heck of a song,genius',may you rest in peace Mr.William Cowsill,you rock...and will alway's be remembered.

[HaloGearsGlitcher999]

is that you fd

[15Shannon15]

Hey dude OMG you added Billy Cowsill, he is the greatest

[ckendall67]

Thanks for posting! I remember when I 1st saw this video, I LOVED it! Still sounds great even 15 years later... :-)

[RoundEarthSociety]

Re. campaign to re-release the Blue Shadows: Sony was distributor, but Bumstead owns the rights. My own calls and emails to their office on this matter have not been returned. Please pressure them! There are also rarities in the can, including two Christmas recordings.

Thank you Jed for getting these clips out and about. Like a handful of other legendary acts, the BSs were plagued by bad timing, too early for Alt Country, but it adds to the wistfulness years later.

Viva Shadows!

[1rebound]

One of Jeff's best songs....Bill channeling Hank Willliams (vocally and ...just look at those eyes). Deliver us all Bill.....

Timeless....

[tach409]

Great song!

[zerntz]

This band was so vastly better than almost anything in today's country music scene that it is disgusting. This song on it's own completely wastes Toby Keith's entire song catalogue. Never forget the Blue Shadows.

[takamine1236]

Totally agree brother, great songs that needed and need, more recognition.

takamine 1236

[mangocheese75]

I'm all for a campaign to get The Blue Shadows' albums re-released. Who do we need to send emails to? Sony? Bumstead Records? Any idea Jed?

[takamine1236]

Thankyou so much for posting this great video of an outstanding song and group. I have been trying to find their cds to buy for years now. Anybody know where I might buy them?

takamine1236

[LibertyBelle1979]

Lucky me...I just managed to score them both! I found "Lucky to Me" on ebay and "On the Floor of Heaven" on Amazon. It may take some time and some searching (and OTFOH won't be cheap), but let me tell you--they are WELL worth it. I waited a while to get these discs and they're amazing. They are in constant rotation at my house! :

Best of luck! You'll find them.

[takamine1236]

Thanks, I'll keep looking.

takamine 1236

[LibertyBelle1979]

Anytime! Keep looking. The Blue Shadows are out there and they need to be discovered by everyone because they were SO good...

[mangocheese75]

Fantastic video. Fantastic song. Fantastic band. It's been years since I last saw this video. Thanks so much for uploading.

[andoverctPatty1952]

Whoo hoo. . Way to go and some great stuff. Thank you so much.This is what real talent is.

[ginnysue]

This is just so incredible!!! All the guys are just incredible!!!! MORE!!!

[LibertyBelle1979]

Wow...thank you! This is a gorgeous, clear video! We love the Blue Shadows and can't get enough. :)