Compilation released in 2008
One of the best Instrumental Guitar-Bands from pre-Beat Time. H.Marvin  influenced guitar players, till today (Mark Knopfler from the DIRE STRAITS)  etc.
Band was formed as the FIVE CHESTERNUTS in 1958 changed name to The DRIFTERS in 1959 and to SHADOWS by end of that year (because an US band with same name was on the road). From 1958 on they worked as backing band for CLIFF RICHARD till the mid 60s. The Band disbanded in 1968, but often reformed (1st time in 1973).

Tony Meehan split from the SHADOWS in 1961 to go into A&R at DECCA Records. Jet Harris departed to start a
solo career in 1962 and one year later HARRIS & MEEHAN became a successful instrumental Duo. Already their
first single release (DIAMONDS) toped the UK charts. After a car crash in 1964 the Duo must split.



Style:  Instrumental  Beat ; Pop

see: 
Cliff Richard ;  Marvin Welch & Farrar ; Marvin & Farrar ; Hank Marvin;  Vipers ;  Shadows ;
Brian Bennett ; Olivia Newton-John ; Tornados ;  Tarney Spencer Band ; Sky ;

Musicians:
Hank Marvin - guitars; Bruce Welch - rhythm guitar, vocals;
Ian Samwell (1958-59); Jet Harris (1959-62); Brian Locking (62-63); John Rostill (64-68) - bass;
Terry Smart  (1958), Tony Meeham (59-61), Brian Bennett (62-68) - drums

HARRIS-MEEHAN:
Jet Harris - guitar, bass, voc.; Tony Meehan - drums, perc.

Tracks:
Jet Harris  -  Besame Mucho
Jet Harris  -  Chills & Fever
Jet Harris  -  Rave
Jet Harris  -  The Man with the Golden Arm (Main Title Theme)
Jet Harris  -  Some People
Jet Harris  -  Wild One  (real wild Child)
Jet Harris  -  Clap your Hands once again
Jet Harris  -  Man from Nowhere
Jet Harris  -  Lonesome Part of Town  (unreleased)
Jet Harris  -  Again    (unreleased)

Jet Harris & Tony Meehan  -  Diamonds
Jet Harris & Tony Meehan  -  Footstomp
Jet Harris & Tony Meehan  -  Scarlett O Hara
Jet Harris & Tony Meehan  -  Hully Gully
Jet Harris & Tony Meehan  -  Applejack
Jet Harris & Tony Meehan  -  The tall Texan

Tony Meehan Combo  -  Song of Mexico
Tony Meehan Combo  -  Kings go Fifth
Jet Harris  -  Big Bad Bass
Jet Harris  -  Rifka