Shadows - Guardian Angel

[iziszsophia]

beautiful:))



[timbrownwindsor]

Beautiful song,performed to perfection.

The writer of this song is a genius.

[Spectacled60]

I think it's beautiful just the way it is

[Rossalloyd2003]

Yes it is an inspiring song and album, one of two that gave me the ideas and inspiration for a novel, soon to be released.

[085651]

beautiful nature scenes that cause you to think of the greatness of God, make you to thinks things over... Thanks.

[sarvarigyulane]

Szépen megcsinált videó, tisztra zenei hanggal...ezért tetszik.Hajni

[Dionysosable]

The Shadows goes Dire Straits in inspiration. I like the tune, although I was never fond of Dire Straits. Great Playing, and what a great sound on the Snaredrum !!!

Great Guitar work from master Hank Marvin, and great Interpretaion from the whole band.

[roadhousemorrison]

I've been a shadows fan for 50 years ,how did I miss this one , its awsome , sounds like it's Bruce on vocals . Anyway I have just order the CD today. Many thanks for bringing this number to my attention. PS. Don't you think it sounds a bit like Chris Rea.

Fender Fan Pete

[featuringBG]

"another song I haven't found on Youtube" SHAMEEEEEEEE!!!!!!

[ivan14968]

thanks , this is the only true original version on youtube -- great tune indeed ! 

[ladymidnight9]

The is one of the best songs I've ever heard! It is so not like The Shadows but brilliantly done, they should release it as a single. Has anyone else recorded it?

[fleetfox9]

Thanks for the kind comments about my song. The only difference in the lyrics from my original demo version is in the second line, where I wrote 'Cross my heart and hope to die'. The Shads sang 'I wouldn't tell you any lies'. Kev

[sydcarten]

Great song

The pictures are very pretty, but they really don't have anything to do with the song.

The song is about a stalker, listen to the lyrics

[Dionut]

@sydcarten these are just some pictures i found on my computer... I never intended to make a link betwen the song and them

[fleetfox9]

@Dionut - Grateful you put my song out there in the world again. Glad you like it too! Cheers. Kev

[greetenmax]

This song is from the album Diamonds from 1984. One of their very great vocal recordings. As always Hank is performing wonderfully.

[QuimTrinidad]

@greetenmax

This song is from the album "Guardian Angel" (1984). The album Diamonds is a greatest hits.

[QuimTrinidad]

@greetenmax

This song is from the album "Guardian Angel" (1984). The album Diamonds is a greatest hits.

[Shimozilla]

LYRICS !!!!!!!!!!

I need lyrics :D :D

There are none on the Internet, tried to write lyrics myself but haven't done it yet ....

[BORROVAN26]

@Shimozilla

Hey listen, I know you've been warned not to talk to any strangers

I wouldn't tell you any lies, you're not in any kind of danger

You're new around here, you don't know all the roads

This town could be a graveyard, a graveyard for your hopes

When I saw you walking home last night / I picked you out to keep in my sight

I'm gonna be your guardian angel

Don't you read the papers, the streets aren't safe anymore

You see too many people, they're livin' outside the law

[BORROVAN26]

(cont) They say it's just another sign of these times / A dirty world breeding dirtier crime / I wanna be your guardian angel

Tell me something sister, are you afraid of the dark? I always was when I was a kid

Shadows full of dynamite just waiting for a spark, I thought i'd never get used to the secrets they hid

Now I feel at home in this twilight world, waching stories unfold in a dream

This is no place for a single girl, your voice could be just another scream

[BORROVAN26]

(cont) No, don't run away, there's no cause for alarm

As long as i'm around here you won't come to any arm

I'll follow you right up to your door

No need for you to worry anymore

I'm gonna be your guardian angel (angel)

Your guardian angel (angel) x 2

[Shimozilla]

@BORROVAN26

well done thank you very very very very much :D

[albyfox]

The best song from the best Shadows album ever.

Never seen them perform it live though .

[cashproviderL]

Tnx 4 posting.. Almost forgotten this fantastic tune :)

[McLushi]

what a beautyful solo on 3:32, love it

[zanaus1]

who 's the original song...this a beauty cover but i want the original..thanks..

[BORROVAN26]

@zanaus1 AFAIK this is the original, it was written by Kevin Fitzpatrick but I can't find any information on what else he wrote or who else might have recorded it. Good song, lyrics are a bit weak though. It is an injustice that this album only sold c. 50000 copies, and meant that Polydor would never sanction an album of original material again, kind of secured the Shadows' image in the public eye as a MOR daytime tv covers outfit :{

[BORROVAN26]

@BORROVAN26 … I think this song shows a bit of acknowledgement to Dire Straits (who as we know were hugely influenced by the shadows), and I reckon if Dire Straits had released it, it would have been a huge hit, but as it was the Shadows, people wrote it off.

[dfarmbrough]

A wonderful song. A great bass line on this...but - Mark Knopfler often said the Shadows influenced him - here the influence is working in reverse :-)

Guardian Angel was their best album of the '80s and got just one week at number 98 I think, Whereas their compilations and albums of covers inexplicably got to the top ten. There's no justice!

[nickkellie]

one of my favorite songs!

[korrekb]

love this song. Had owned the album on a music casette as a kid in the early nighties. Great to hear it again.

[odetomt]

Btw, anyone know what they are singing around 2:40?

"??? are you afraid of the dark

I always was when I was a kid"

It´s been bugging me for years and I´d be grateful if anyone could help. :)

[Shimozilla]

"Tell me something, sister

Are you affraid of the dark"

To me it sounds like that but you can always search for lyrics on net ;)

[odetomt]

Thanks Shimozilla. I think you are right about the lyrics,now that I listen to the song it seems right.

[Shimozilla]

You're welcome :)

[odetomt]

Thanks for posting. I usually prefer their classic instrumental songs, but this one is really great.

[ladyconstanceOBE]

Wonderful song,thanks for posting it.

I think "Guardian Angel" is the best album ever by the Shadows.

I don't think they ever performed it on stage.

[simonlilley]

I agree Guardian Angel is a much underrated album some excellent instrumentals and good vocals, this being one of them.Glad to see I am in a minority of two as opposed to a minority of 1.

[jimtfmb]

Love this song, but can't find in itunes

[al3xboybr]

i`ve been looking 4 this song for months...it`s just divine.....

[mkdsf85]

This song is just awesome.. haven't heard it for so long. Thanks.

[shekemkhet]

tema de una atmosfera musical excelente. muy bien interpretado  por todos, a resaltar la ejecucion de HANK. es un guitarrista impresionante.

[keremwharton]

Very beautiful classic piece. glad to found it here - thank you...

[redbaron863]

Great! Very unterrated song of the Shadows from their last Album "Guardian Angle" before they split.