D. L. Byron composed "Shadows Of The Night" for the 1980 film "Times Square" starring Tim Curry but it wasn't used because it wasn't considered commercial enough. David Byron was an opening act for both Bob Seger and The Boomtown Rats. Like so many other acts you must ask why he wasn't more accepted.

"Shadows In The Night" (Byron) was first released in 1981 by the award winning American singer and actress Helen Schneider on the album "Schneider with the Kick". The single was most successful in Germany.

Pat Benatar's 1982 hit cover of "Shadows Of The Night" (Byron - Grombacher - Benatar) was the opening track from the album "Get Nervous". The single peaked at number thirteen on Billboard. This won the Grammy for Best Female Rock Performance in 1983.