The Blue Shadows "Deliver Me"

Billy Cowsill teaming up with Jeff Hatcher, Barry Muir and J. B. Johnson to create "the Band that Scared Nashville".

The Blue Shadows put out two records during the New Country frenzy of the early 90's. They were neither "New" nor truly "Country" and subsequently fell between the substantial cracks in the Canadian Music industry.

Very few people outside of Canada knew about the Blue Shadows but they had much critical success and tons of street cred.

Billy was the founder of the group working with drummer J. B. Johnson and bassist Elmar Spanier for years before Jeff Hatcher (The Six, The Big Beat) joined up. Hatcher was well known as an exceptional songwriter and guitarist from Winnipeg (home of the Guess Who and Neil Young) while the Vancouver based rhythm section of Spanier and Johnson had honed their skills together in other dynamic West Coast bands (the Bonus Boys, Maurice and the Cliches).

note: in this video Barry Muir (Payolas, Barney Bentall) plays bass, but the track is Spanier's

Billy's long struggle with substance abuse hampered the bands ability to break out of the Great White North. He passed away February 17th 2006.

Important note: I understand that the copyright of this material belongs with Bumstead Records and the authors of the song; it is my intention to inform viewers of the fine work this band produced not to infringe on anyone's rights.

The Blue Shadows record "Lucky to Me" is OOP (out of production).

Video Directed and Produced by Marcus Rogers (see Cinestir Productions)

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[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

[andoverctPatty1952]

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

[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!