The Shadows - Spring Is Nearly Here (Guitar Instrumental played by Chris Hampton)

Here is my version of the instrumental tune "Spring Is Nearly Here" which was originally recorded by the British group The Shadows in 1962 and was released on their second album "Out Of The Shadows". It was originally written by rhythm guitarist Bruce Welch and drummer Brian Bennett with orchestral arrangements by Norrie Paramor.
I played this using my Fender Stratocaster (Neck Pickup) and the Zoom G2.1Nu with Echoes From The Past by Charlie Hall (EFTP Patch A9). Recording was done via USB to my home PC with Cubase
The backing track was by the band Bungleflint and features Phil McGarrick (random275) on rhythm guitars, Andy Davies on bass guitar, the late Richard Cooke on drums and a session musician on the keyboards. The backingtrack and the tablature for this are both available to download from Phil's website - www.philmcgarri...
I hope you enjoy my version of this very beautiful tune

[@CARLOSFRANCO1000]

Magnifique musique mon cher ami Chris.... une bonne nuit en compagnie de la famille...
merci beaucoup pour bons moments....!!!! 😊😊😎😎👍👍🎶🎶

[@olavbrynildsen]

Hi Chris. Another beautiful Shadows tune. Very well played and with a great vintage sound👏👌💯🎵🎶🎸. Enjoyed listening and a big 👍24. Beautiful video too. Enjoy your upcoming week and take care my friend. Cheers Olav.

[@OldGuitarMonkey]

Very lovely and appropriate Chris

[@chrishampton1981]

Hi Dave!
Thank you so much for listening and your very kind comments. Loved playing it. Hope you're well
Best Wishes
Chris

[@alfonsdemunter]

Hallo Chris, this is a beautiful song and great interpretation by you my dear friend … congratulations !
👍👍 BIG like 4
I wish you a happy new week ... Fons.

[@chrishampton1981]

Hallo Fons!
Thank you so much for listening and your very kind comments, this one was a real joy to play. More will be coming very soon. Hope you're well and had a wonderful Easter
Best Wishes
Chris

[@ludwigguitar]

Maybe the perfect song choice for springtime, dear Chris, and very beautifully presented, my friend! Very much enjoyed your pretty version! I wish you a nice new week, all the best, Ludwig🎸🎸🎸

[@chrishampton1981]

Hi Ludwig!
Thank you so much for you kind comments, I think it is the perfect song for springtime. Loved playing this one with the backing track from Phil's website. More will be coming very soon
Best Wishes
Chris

[@random275]

Hi Chris - you have played it great with a good sound ! thanks for using the Bungleflint BT..Super video shots to accompany it.. All the best Phil

[@chrishampton1981]

Hi Phil!
Thank you so much for listening and your very kind comments as well as making the BT available for download. I really enjoyed using it for this recording. More will be coming very soon, hope you're well
Best Wishes
Chris

[@renateimschweiler3251]

Muss ich jetzt noch Mal sagen..Deine Darbietung dieser Musik ist die Größte.Wunderbar Du fühlst Deine Musik.So geht es mir auch.Diese Musik spricht mit mir. Nur fühlt und träum kann,der kann das verstehen.Ich weiß von was ich rede.❤
Deshalb sage ich noch mal wie toll Du bist.❤
Liebe Grüße! 💃 Renate

[@chrishampton1981]

Hallo Renate!
Vielen Dank für das Zuhören und Ihre sehr netten Worte. Es bedeutet mir sehr, dass Ihnen meine Version dieses klassischen Shadows-Songs gefallen hat. Ich versuche, mit echten Gefühlen und Emotionen zu spielen. Ich habe mehr Musik auf meinem Kanal und hoffe, dass Sie vielleicht auch einige meiner anderen Aufnahmen hören möchten
Beste Wünsche
Chris

[@JohnAlex]

Hi Chris, just listening to this after an extremely cold and wet day, hope spring will be here soon and that it will be just as nice as your cover of this Shadows classic - very much enjoyed!👍👍

[@chrishampton1981]

Hi John!
Thank you so much for listening and your very kind comments, really hope spring will be here for us all soon. The cold and wet weather has definitely outstayed its welcome. Hope you're well and having a good week
Best Wishes
Chris

[@stephenweir.]

Beautiful playing Chris.

[@chrishampton1981]

Hi Stephen!
Thank you so much, really glad you enjoyed this. Really appreciate your kind comments
Best Wishes
Chris

[@JosephWuestemberghs]

Très belle interprétation !
Merci Chris
Jo

[@chrishampton1981]

Salut Jo!
Merci Beacoup mon ami! 🙂
Chris

[@MickWilkinson]

Well played,sounding good,
All the best..................Mick

[@chrishampton1981]

Hi Mick!
Thank you so much for listening and really glad you enjoyed my version of this classic track. More to come soon after I get back from my holiday in Scotland. Hope all is well with you and yours
Best Wishes
Chris

[@richoffmann]

Hi Chris, a very popular song on YT ATM, a lovely cover with excellent sound & a great presenatation, never tire from hearing this one
all the best & have a great weekend
Ric

[@chrishampton1981]

Hi Ric!
Thank you so much for listening and your very kind comments. This is a Shadows tune which I love playing, the melody is very beautiful. More tunes will be coming very soon, hope you're well my friend
Best Wishes
Chris

[@bernardbigorgne2535]

I like your nice Shadows cover dear Chris....Bernard

[@chrishampton1981]

Hi Bernard!
Thank you so much for listening and really glad you enjoyed my version of this classic Shadows tune. Hope you're well and had a wonderful Easter
Best Wishes
Chris

[@matscelind1496]

Beautyful. Both the video and you playing!
Cheers....MatsC

[@chrishampton1981]

Hi Mats!
Thank you for the listen and very kind comments, it means a lot that you enjoy my music uploads. More to come very soon. Greetings to Sweden
Best Wishes
Chris