This version of "Shadow Dancing" was filmed before a live studio audience in Canada, for a Canadian program called "Party With The Rovers." Allied Artists CEO & Chairman, Kim Richards was called upon to run sound for Andy during the taping. Andy performed to an instrumental track that had backups from the record already on it. Therefore, the lead vocal you hear is his live vocal, but the backups are actually from the original recording. Andy wasn't thrilled with the final show because he thought the backups made the whole performance look hokey. Mr. Richards agreed with him to some extent, but thinks this show gives the viewer a rare opportunity to see how Andy handled boredom. He had performed this song so many times, he was a bit bored with it. Watch his performance and you'll see how he took some liberties with the performance and had some fun with it. That was typical of Andy and helped set him apart from many others in the industry.
Clip courtesy: Kim Richards Productions
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7 сен 2024
