“The Lonely Shepherd” is an instrumental piece written by James Last. It was first published in 1977 on his album “Russland Erinnerungen”.

The piece was later also interpreted by other artists, including the Romanian panpipe player Gheorghe Zamfir. The piece is particularly famous for the melody played by the panpipe. It has a folkloric and emotional quality and has been used in various contexts, including films and commercials. James Last was a German bandleader and arranger who was known for his skills as a composer and conductor. “The Lonely Shepherd” is one of his best-known instrumental pieces and remains an example of his ability to unite different musical styles.