How to make a happy Shadowbird:

You will need:
One windy rainy warm night
One slow Elton John song (Tiny Dancer or Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters are good choices)
One cigarette and lighter
Liberal amounts of good bourbon, ice, and Coca-Cola
Optional: kisses, snuggles, good jokes, movies, or bedtime stories.

Mix, carefully, until you have a slightly damp, slightly smoky, slightly tipsy Shadow.
If desired, add optional ingredients to taste.
Enjoy.