I dedicate this to my old friend Shirley my former manager at Pizza Hut in Canton NC. (She passed away) Shirley LOVED Tommy James and the Shondells . She named her first daughter Shondell. God bless you Shirley you were great, and it was a true pleasure to have known you, worked with you and got to meet your family
I would come in from playing Army, Tonka trucks, or Hot-Wheels and my parents in the early 1970's would have this playing out of their Bose speakers spinning on a 33. What a great time to be an American!
Dude I had the Blue dump truck Tonka Truck that the bed that actually raised up and dumped dirt 😁! I had a Hot wheels cars case full of cars 😊. Mom would buy me one once a week. My older sister was getting a new 45 record every week and playing with her hula hoop, My younger brother had that robot from that show "Lost in space" that said "DANGER, DANGER! My father was always getting pissed off every time he stepped on one of my Tinker Toys pieces 😂. Then we had those "Hey, You knocked my Block OFF 😧! ROCKEM SOCKEM ROBOTS 😂 Dad and I played with that until my mom would say "OK it's time to put that thing up for a day 🤨". My dad and I were like Whaaaat 😧? Just 5 more minutes please 🙄. 😂 Such wonderful memories 😊. My father was in the army and we were in Germany the first time I had heard of Tommy James and the Shandels. I was in the 3rd grade. The song "Sweet Cherry Whine" was popular with the teenagers 😊
Tommy James is the songwriter too few of my generation are aware of, and it breaks my heart almost as much as his lack of tour dates near me on the west coast. I would love to thank him for his underrated level of contribution to music as a whole- pop music wouldn't be what it is without him! What a national treasure.
Yes , Tommy James is a bit underrated. But hes not unknown! Two major eighties entertainers, Billy idol and Tiffany covered his songs, He made some serious money. So my dear, no need forAll of that period
Tommy James and the Shondells will be at the Oklahoma State Fair this evening. Looking forward to the live concert and of course singing along to all the great hits.
How is it that Tommy James is not in the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame? How could they possibly overlook someone this great who has been eligible since the Hall opened? A few years ago, after they inducted The Zombies, they said that they were complete with the 60's artists. Maybe if he'd have learned to rap, he'd be in there now. Anyway, from what I understand, there is a groundswell of pressure on the hall now to induct Tommy and The Shondells. Hopefully, it is successful but, these days, the RRHOF doesn't even know what rock and roll is.
@@bjscloset He is in the New Jersey Hall Of Fame but still has not been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Tommy inducted Joan Jett into the Hall in 2016 but has not been inducted himself.
Tommy James lived in my now hometown, Niles, Michigan. He was very private, yet very friendly. I went to several of his performances and there is none better. Definitely, a LEGEND Crimson Clover is in the now!
Love his interview with the 700 Club..a fascinating history of his journey started so young..ending up with Mob based record ownership..so committed to his music he made it work for years..told the story later. What a creative person Tommy James!
My grandpa went to school with Tommy, we live here in niles Michigan where the shondells started out. We drive past the house they used to practice at everyday. Love it here
Brilliant artist. Raised kids on, now my Grandkids. (Along with Nazareth, Beatles, Rolling Stones, Eddie Money, Beatles, Led Zeppelin, U2, ELO, etc., etc.) Passing the greats forward.
For those that grew up in this era, it's important that you pass this music on to your children. And what would make it even more special is to pass down that old muscle car you have been storing for fifty years that you sat in listening to them. Hint hint dad, let's bust out that 70 Z28.
I have a 1965 Ford Mustang parked in my garage. I haven't driven it since 2017. The interior is in Perfect shape I had just redone it all. 289 motor ran like a dream. I have all that Edelbrock intake manifold with four barrel carburetor and chrome valve covers. All original even has the AM radio in it 😂. I built a small console with a radio/CD player in it. It is due for a new paint job.. it's been over 20 years since the last one. 20 years ago I got many compliments and even had Strippers wanting to take pictures with it 😂.
This letter is for any members of the glorious band.. I was born in Arica. Chile and I want to tell you guys…I love you very much..your music brings me back when I was in the Elementary school..
I had loved so many of their songs and not known that the same group did them all. I discovered Tommy James on an interview, and they played his hits, and I was astonished at how many I had known all the words to, but not known who sang them. He is a great voice, and his band are a great back up for his voice. So glad I rediscovered a favorite on RUclips.. Thanks
Tommy James and the Shandels put out hit after hit and their songs were all being played on the radio at the same time. I don't recall seeing them on TV very often the way many other 70's bands were 🤔
when I was a kid my mom only listened to50-70's music I've heard of all these songs I just had NO CLUE they where by the same dude, how can 1 band pump out so many Iconic songs and still be unknown by all but the biggest music nerds? edit: Crimson and Clover is my favorite track.
@@bernicehenson2149 Yeah he has a great voice and those 3 are classic. I've got over 800 cd's of almost all rock from the sixties to present and all the Greats Dylan,Stones,Beatles, Hendrix, Who Floyd, Zeppelin etc, but nothing makes me feel any better than those 3 songs you mentioned along with Midnight Confessions, Sooner Or later Grassroots, and Three Dog Night Easy To Be Hard, Eli's Comin, and Mama Told Me Not To Come, which takes me back to Jr. High when I first loved them.
@@vernpascal1531 Don't forget the Ides of March's tunes "Vehicle" an "LA Goodbye"! They were from my highschool. I had to plug them, but they do deserve a mention, along with the Cryin Shames.... But I'm with you two. Tommy James tunes are timeless for a great memory and feeling.
Yes it is! It lifts me up, makes me sing and smile 😊. Beautiful music. I will always be grateful for my generation of music. 70's-80's. They can keep everything else 😎
Takes me back to the roller rink. ALL SKATE!!! BTW the version of Crimson and Clover played here is seriously shortened - thanks, AM radio : / - Worth the effort to find the album version - very trippy!
Surprised to see that some of their songs became a huge hit again when covered by other artists like Billy Idol...great band that I only came to know since yesterday.
RHINO,I'm sure you heard that Tommy James manager said they were not going to Woodstock because it was just going to take place in a farmers field and wasn't worth the time .....how great is that lol...
According to Tommy James this song was born when someone put the reel-to-reel of "I think we're Alone Now" on upside down-- so it played backwards, and they heard the chord progression in reverse... .
С хитом Hanky Panky ознакомил СССР венгерский певец Янош Коош. Песня вошла в диск-гигант Яноша Кооша, выпущенный в Союзе в 1970 году после его феноменальных гастролей.
I remember when i first learned to skate backwards and asked the prettiest girl in the roller rink to slow skate with me sweet cherry wine was playing, i dang near died when she said yes after that we were girlfriend/boyfriend until her family moved away
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Does your baby do the hanky panky?
Ohhhhh yes!
She blows her nose in a panky hanky.
@@AquaCarb BBL ym
I do!!!!
YES
HE SHOULD BE IN THE HALL OF FAME WITHOUT A DOUBT🎉
Cheated...the man is a walking miracle
Dragging the line...OMG I MISS THIS!!! WE WORE THESE RECORDS OUT IN 69!!!!!!!
I dedicate this to my old friend Shirley my former manager at Pizza Hut in Canton NC. (She passed away) Shirley LOVED Tommy James and the Shondells . She named her first daughter Shondell. God bless you Shirley you were great, and it was a true pleasure to have known you, worked with you and got to meet your family
I would come in from playing Army, Tonka trucks, or Hot-Wheels and my parents in the early 1970's would have this playing out of their Bose speakers spinning on a 33. What a great time to be an American!
Dude, Tonka Trucks and Hot Wheels were my favorite. Your parents had Bose speakers, that is so cool.
Dude I had the Blue dump truck Tonka Truck that the bed that actually raised up and dumped dirt 😁! I had a Hot wheels cars case full of cars 😊. Mom would buy me one once a week. My older sister was getting a new 45 record every week and playing with her hula hoop, My younger brother had that robot from that show "Lost in space" that said "DANGER, DANGER! My father was always getting pissed off every time he stepped on one of my Tinker Toys pieces 😂. Then we had those "Hey, You knocked my Block OFF 😧! ROCKEM SOCKEM ROBOTS 😂 Dad and I played with that until my mom would say "OK it's time to put that thing up for a day 🤨". My dad and I were like Whaaaat 😧? Just 5 more minutes please 🙄. 😂 Such wonderful memories 😊. My father was in the army and we were in Germany the first time I had heard of Tommy James and the Shandels. I was in the 3rd grade. The song "Sweet Cherry Whine" was popular with the teenagers 😊
The very best time was the 70s!! Orange County California!!! I miss it!
Great music to grow up listening to on the AM radio! Loved all his songs and still do at 66!
I'm 62 and love them!! Our generation of music was incredible 😎!
I heard these songs when I was in broading school, never gets old with me,❤ I'm 67 now.
I'm 62 and loved the sound they created and I feel blessed to have grown up to this generation of music 😊
Tommy James is the songwriter too few of my generation are aware of, and it breaks my heart almost as much as his lack of tour dates near me on the west coast. I would love to thank him for his underrated level of contribution to music as a whole- pop music wouldn't be what it is without him! What a national treasure.
Good Lord! Shut up already so whiny and wanty and needy.
Yes , Tommy James is a bit underrated. But hes not unknown! Two major eighties entertainers, Billy idol and Tiffany covered his songs, He made some serious money. So my dear, no need forAll of that period
Tommy James and the Shondells will be at the Oklahoma State Fair this evening. Looking forward to the live concert and of course singing along to all the great hits.
their playing in laughlin NV Saturday 21 2023at the edge pavilion
Got tickets for Feb 3 Celebrity Theater Phoenix❣️
How is it that Tommy James is not in the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame? How could they possibly overlook someone this great who has been eligible since the Hall opened? A few years ago, after they inducted The Zombies, they said that they were complete with the 60's artists. Maybe if he'd have learned to rap, he'd be in there now. Anyway, from what I understand, there is a groundswell of pressure on the hall now to induct Tommy and The Shondells. Hopefully, it is successful but, these days, the RRHOF doesn't even know what rock and roll is.
I just read that he was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2016. Lots of great music that's for sure! SO much better than the music they have now days!
@@bjscloset He is in the New Jersey Hall Of Fame but still has not been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Tommy inducted Joan Jett into the Hall in 2016 but has not been inducted himself.
Agree 110%! Always will be one of my favorites.
I agree
A year later and they still aren't! Makes no sense to me!! Mariah Carey was nominated for 2024, she's not getting in but does this make sense to you?
One of the best groups ever such talent they are so unique in their style I can get lost in their music , absolutely LOVE them ❤❤
I totally agree. They had an original sound that when a song of theirs come on the radio, you knew it who it was 😊
Oh I totally agree, 100%. Nobody really knew about Tommy James, and the Shondells. They were just bad ass MFs.
Notes to a better life and a better world. All the right values and all the right musicians! Shondells .
Tommy James lived in my now hometown, Niles, Michigan. He was very private, yet very friendly. I went to several of his performances and there is none better. Definitely, a LEGEND Crimson Clover is in the now!
Love his interview with the 700 Club..a fascinating history of his journey started so young..ending up with Mob based record ownership..so committed to his music he made it work for years..told the story later. What a creative person Tommy James!
My grandpa went to school with Tommy, we live here in niles Michigan where the shondells started out. We drive past the house they used to practice at everyday. Love it here
Niles,Michigan was just down where I lived right off Red Arrow highway,about 2miles! From my house!
I listened to this in high-school!
Saw him last night in concert. While many older acts don't really play or sound too good anymore, Tommy still brings it strong!
Are there recordings of that?
@@HardwareFahrrad I am not sure, they try to keep anyone from recording now.
@@randallhahn2137 That's pretty weird
We also saw him last night. They ROCKED the place.😊
Is Albert Puglisi still the drummer??? Great memories Ocean City Me....I got kicked out of the house cause I went with the drummer!!!😂
Brilliant artist. Raised kids on, now my Grandkids. (Along with Nazareth, Beatles, Rolling Stones, Eddie Money, Beatles, Led Zeppelin, U2, ELO, etc., etc.)
Passing the greats forward.
Stevie Miller don't forget him
One of the greatest gifts we can pass on to the younger generations is the music from the past.
U2 blows
@@mattmattix2598 I happen to like the hell out of U2. My opinion is they don't blow.
I love that you mentioned The Beatles twice.
Saw him in the Chicago area on Saturday night! Genessee Theatre in Waukegan. Great show! Great talent!
Damnnnn. I'm so jealous! Hope you had a great time 😊!
Crimson and Clover in my top 5 songs ever. What a gem!
This was the best music to grow up to in my Wonder Years
REAL MUSIC
Among my generation this has to be the ultimate "if you haven't heard of them, you just don't know you have" bands out there.
For those that grew up in this era, it's important that you pass this music on to your children. And what would make it even more special is to pass down that old muscle car you have been storing for fifty years that you sat in listening to them. Hint hint dad, let's bust out that 70 Z28.
How about a 1969 Dodge Super Bee?
I have a 1965 Ford Mustang parked in my garage. I haven't driven it since 2017. The interior is in Perfect shape I had just redone it all. 289 motor ran like a dream. I have all that Edelbrock intake manifold with four barrel carburetor and chrome valve covers. All original even has the AM radio in it 😂. I built a small console with a radio/CD player in it. It is due for a new paint job.. it's been over 20 years since the last one. 20 years ago I got many compliments and even had Strippers wanting to take pictures with it 😂.
Sounds of childhood innocence of growing up in the 60s .... great!!
Crimson and clover ❤
Sweet cherry wine ❤
Crystal blue persuasion ❤
Top 3 but the whole album is great.
Love their sound
Remembering listening to all these songs from Junior High and on . Those we're some fine days !
This letter is for any members of the glorious band..
I was born in Arica. Chile and I want to tell you guys…I love you very much..your music brings me back when I was in the Elementary school..
I thank my dad for listening to this when were younger. His generation of music became mine
I love the songs from the 70's -80's those are the only two decades of music I listen to 😊
Never to young or old to rock and roll
Para mim, Crimson and Clover e Crystal Blue Persuasion são as melhores de Tommy James!
I had loved so many of their songs and not known that the same group did them all. I discovered Tommy James on an interview, and they played his hits, and I was astonished at how many I had known all the words to, but not known who sang them. He is a great voice, and his band are a great back up for his voice. So glad I rediscovered a favorite on RUclips.. Thanks
Tommy James and the Shandels put out hit after hit and their songs were all being played on the radio at the same time. I don't recall seeing them on TV very often the way many other 70's bands were 🤔
So far ahead of their time! A musical treasure!
These were some of my favorite songs from the jukebox at the local pool! 🥰😘😂
Mony and Mony will outlive all of us
when I was a kid my mom only listened to50-70's music I've heard of all these songs I just had NO CLUE they where by the same dude, how can 1 band pump out so many Iconic songs and still be unknown by all but the biggest music nerds?
edit: Crimson and Clover is my favorite track.
7. Crimson & Clover, 9. Crystal Blue Persuasion and 12. Draggin' the Line are my 3 all time favorite ones. But do they the others too.
@@bernicehenson2149 Yeah he has a great voice and those 3 are classic. I've got over 800 cd's of almost all rock from the sixties to present and all the Greats Dylan,Stones,Beatles, Hendrix, Who Floyd, Zeppelin etc, but nothing makes me feel any better than those 3 songs you mentioned along with Midnight Confessions, Sooner Or later Grassroots, and Three Dog Night Easy To Be Hard, Eli's Comin, and Mama Told Me Not To Come, which takes me back to Jr. High when I first loved them.
@@vernpascal1531 Don't forget the Ides of March's tunes "Vehicle" an "LA Goodbye"! They were from my highschool. I had to plug them, but they do deserve a mention, along with the Cryin Shames.... But I'm with you two. Tommy James tunes are timeless for a great memory and feeling.
Why do U think it was a favorite when I was in high-school?!
What a song!!! sweet cherry wine!!!
Yes it is! It lifts me up, makes me sing and smile 😊. Beautiful music. I will always be grateful for my generation of music. 70's-80's. They can keep everything else 😎
I get to see them tomarrow nite, so excited!!
Draggin the Line
A very gifted band they have a song for everyone to appreciate.
All the songs are very pleasant and remind me of my youth.
Wow, did not know he had so many great hits. I'm impressed.
At least three of the songs here were remade in the 1980’s and were hits for the artists that remade them.
Takes me back to the roller rink. ALL SKATE!!!
BTW the version of Crimson and Clover played here is seriously shortened - thanks, AM radio : / - Worth the effort to find the album version - very trippy!
Also...the Bass Guitar was really a "Job to be heard" back in the day!!!
I'm a little younger than the generation of this. But it's one of my favorites
This & other 60's bands is what Lynyrd Skynyard listened to in the early days...& why they are still BAD ASS ROCK & ROLLERS!!!
One of the best of the 60's
RUclipsRs are missing out on some fantastic songs by Tommy James & The Shondells
Crystal Blue Persuasion...The songs that inspired Ronnie Van Zant ( Lynyrd Skynyard), & so many more!!!
This one is for you mom and dad 🙏🏼💕 love and miss you both so much!!! RIH
Are you saying this was a part of your immaculate conception?
This was my song to my first love at yamholl oregon linda . God i miss her .
Good old time tunes❤️
What an awesome bunch of songs... They set the whole mood that was my teenage years!!
Oh my...Roller Skating with the silly girls...& cant wait untill the lights dim when they weren't so silly anymore ❤😊
Fantastic album and band !
Pure awesomeness
This sounds Fantastic on my 1800 watt Sony System!!!
Grew up and wonder where the music went and greed took over
Thanks emenslly for music that brings back so many fantastic memories. I severely hope that many more feel the same way. ✌
Such GREAT music !!!
👌👌👌Thank with all my heart for the greatest xits!! 👏👏👏
Cool tune sweet cherry wine is the blood of christ,❤😮
Yes it is ❤. What a beautiful song 😇🪽
They were what I needed at the time.
🥀Amazing oldies but goodie song's! Thanks for posting these song's🥀✌🥀
Need song's like this today
This'll get a party rockin everytime !
Crystal blue persuasion tonight!
Thank you for bringing back memories that I will never forget
Billy Idol's cover of Mony Mony really made it stick through history even though it was 1981. Now I think the original was better.
Both most excellent!!
Surprised to see that some of their songs became a huge hit again when covered by other artists like Billy Idol...great band that I only came to know since yesterday.
How did they come up with so many hit songs?!
The right songs at the right time. They also evolved from bouncey top 40 to late 60's counter culture. Very versatile but also very catchy!!
Brilliance
Tommy
The 1st record I bought was Tommy James and the shine dollars of 45 with crimson and clover and sweet cherry wine
Lol it's not Tommy James and the Shine dollars 😂🤣😆. It's "Tommy James and the Shandels" 😂 You made me laugh 😂.
@@murraychadwick9362 I press the Mike button when I reply and I miss in the tooth and sometimes it comes out wrong
RHINO,I'm sure you heard that Tommy James manager said they were not going to Woodstock because it was just going to take place in a farmers field and wasn't worth the time .....how great is that lol...
Now this is ROCK AND ROLL
How is Tommy not in the Rock and Roll hall of fame? This is the early sound of rock! I dont get it folks!
And the hits keep on coming
Love Love Love them!!!
this playlist brings up some difficult memories. I loved the music. But I was a clueless teenager then. So it is mixed emotions
Everyone is a clueless teenager. 😁
Amazing ❤
Not a bad song on this one.
Chiva recordarles desde Costa Rica pura vida Bendiciones 🎉😂❤
Beautiful
このグループ いい曲がいっぱいありますね。🎵♥️
My favorite is I think we’re alone now.
These guys kicked ass
Not a moaner,or screamer,all inside! I took the emotion!
According to Tommy James this song was born when someone put the reel-to-reel of "I think we're Alone Now" on upside down-- so it played backwards, and they heard the chord progression in reverse... .
Memory ❤️
blessings always
WLS Chicago
Thank you very much.
Awe true dancing music
SUPER!!!
Always one of the BEST @
Boa lembrança.
Desde Brasil 🇧🇷
Bragging the line.............
very good..............................................................
He kissed me when I seen him. Great singer
С хитом Hanky Panky ознакомил СССР венгерский певец Янош Коош. Песня вошла в диск-гигант Яноша Кооша, выпущенный в Союзе в 1970 году после его феноменальных гастролей.
I love you James and the ddhandells always
Crystal Blue Persuasion; their best?
I can't think of a song with more Joy in it. Pop Perfection.
@@vernpascal1531 As 60s pop songs go . . . perhaps.
look over yonder
Yea
@@jizzledrizzle99 and what do you see?
I remember when i first learned to skate backwards and asked the prettiest girl in the roller rink to slow skate with me sweet cherry wine was playing, i dang near died when she said yes after that we were girlfriend/boyfriend until her family moved away