The Second City Sound – Tchaikovsky One / Shadows (1966 UK Decca 7" 45rpm Single)
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Released in January 1966 on the Decca label under catalogue number F.12310, this 7‑inch single captures The Second City Sound at their most distinctive, blending classical themes with the contemporary pop‑rock sensibilities of the mid‑sixties. The A‑side, Tchaikovsky One, adapted by Ken Freeman, takes familiar classical motifs and reworks them into an upbeat, organ‑driven instrumental typical of the group’s style, bridging the gap between traditional composition and the modern electronic‑rock sound emerging at the time.
The B‑side, Shadows, written by Rod Argent, offers a contrasting mood, leaning more towards the melodic pop‑rock textures associated with the British beat scene. Pressed at 45rpm and issued in the UK, the single sits at the crossroads of Electronic, Rock and Classical, reflecting the experimental spirit of the decade. For collectors of sixties crossover instrumentals and Decca’s more unusual releases, this record remains an appealing and characterful piece of the era.
The Second City Sound – Tchaikovsky One / Shadows (1966 UK Decca 7" 45rpm Single)
Released in January 1966 on the Decca label under catalogue number F.12310, this 7‑inch single captures The Second City Sound at their most distinctive, blending classical themes with the contemporary pop‑rock sensibilities of the mid‑sixties. The A‑side, Tchaikovsky One, adapted by Ken Freeman, takes familiar classical motifs and reworks them into an upbeat, organ‑driven instrumental typical of the group’s style, bridging the gap between traditional composition and the modern electronic‑rock sound emerging at the time.
The B‑side, Shadows, written by Rod Argent, offers a contrasting mood, leaning more towards the melodic pop‑rock textures associated with the British beat scene. Pressed at 45rpm and issued in the UK, the single sits at the crossroads of Electronic, Rock and Classical, reflecting the experimental spirit of the decade. For collectors of sixties crossover instrumentals and Decca’s more unusual releases, this record remains an appealing and characterful piece of the era.
