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Tommy James. Tommy James (born Thomas Gregory Jackson; April 29, 1947) is an American musician, [ 1] singer, songwriter, and record producer, widely known as frontman of the 1960s rock band Tommy James and the Shondells, [ 2] who were known for their hits including "Mony Mony", "Crimson and Clover" and "I Think We're Alone Now".
In 1964 James renamed the band the Shondells because the name "sounded good" and in honor of nearby Fort Wayne's own Troy Shondell, famous for his 1961 release "This Time". At this time, the band included Tommy James (vocals and guitar), Larry Coverdale (lead guitar), Larry Wright (bass), Craig Villeneuve (keyboards) and Jim Payne (drums).
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Tommy James' Sirius XM Radio Show. Every Sunday, 5 – 8pm EST Channel 73 – 60s GOLD. In the SXM App – Search TOMMY JAMES. Tommy James and The Shondells Official Website and Online Store. Get Music including Crystal Blue Persuasion + Crimson and Clover + Mony Mony, Greatest Hits T-Shirts, Autographed Promo Pictures, and more!
Tommy James Bio. ames' road to superstardom began when a nightclub DJ in Pittsburgh discovered a two-year-old record by "The Shondells" and played it at his weekend dances. The crowd response was so overwhelmingly positive that radio deejays started spinning it and an enterprising record distributor bootlegged it, selling 80,000 copies in ten ...
Sep 28, 2010 · Discover the 1969 hit "Crystal Blue Persuasion" by Tommy James & The Shondells, featuring studio version, music video, and lyrics.
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Crimson and Clover · Tommy James & The Shondells℗ 1968 Roulette RecordsComposer: Peter LuciaComposer: Tommy James
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