The Shadows – Apache
The Shadows – Apache (1960)
Directed by: Norrie Paramor
Apache by The Shadows, released in July 1960, is a significant instrumental rock track known for its distinctive guitar sound. The song, inspired by the American western film ‘Apache’, showcases the innovative use of a tape echo unit by guitarist Hank Marvin. Achieving widespread acclaim, it topped the UK Singles Chart for five weeks and became an inspirational piece for many guitarists, marking a pivotal moment in the pre-Beatles era of British rock.
