Whatever Happened To Carol Wayne? - The Shangs

Prior to embarking on an ongoing hiatis in the summer of 2010, acclaimed Lounge/Ambient/Alternative band, The Shangs were working up material for a 3rd long-form CD release entitled, "Whatever Happened to Carol Wayne?". This title track survives only as a demo but despite some sonic shortcomings stands as one of the band's crowning achievements both as songwriters and stylistic innovators. The song written by principal singer David Byers (a founding member of Canada's cult Proto-Punk/Psych heros, Simply Saucer) and inspired by a comment by fellow "Shang", Pat O'Neill, it explores
the long forgotten, yet tragic death of beloved 60's and 70's actress and comedian, Carol Wayne, who's untimely demise
off a Mexician resort shoreline is still rife with speculation as alluded in this beautiful, haunting song. This video is dedicated to the memory of a performer who made millions smile and,if briefly,made the darkness of the world ebb through her performances, Miss Carol Wayne.... Please visit The Shangs at their official website: www.theshangs.ca. Special thanks to Nelson Smith for his valued production assistance.

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[Mighty6000]

SoooooGood!That was like back in the day when I would bring home a new 45(itty bitty record with the GREAT big hole) and play it over and over.Just did this one six times

[super2sister]

Thanks for your kind words - they are MUCH appreciated......!!!!!! 45 RPMs rule - thanks again.......!!!!!

[cinesable]

Heartbreaking and beautifully filmed.

[sloanyville]

This is one mind blowing video - she was a babe, too.............

[completelyfreshie]

 strangely beautiful.....................­..