Tommy James & The Shondells
Tommy James and the Shondells is an American pop and Rock n Roll group that… Read Full Bio ↴Tommy James and the Shondells is an American pop and Rock n Roll group that was most active in the 60s. They had two number one singles in the U.S. — "Hanky Panky" (1966) and "Crimson and Clover" (1968) — but also released five other top ten hits, including "I Think We're Alone Now", "Mony Mony," and "Crystal Blue Persuasion". The band (from Niles, Michigan, USA) initially formed in 1959 as "Tom and the Tornadoes", with the then only 12-year-old singer-songwriter Tommy James as the frontman.

In 1963, he renamed the rest of the band "The Shondells", after one of James's idols, guitarist Troy Shondell. Later in 1963, they recorded the Jeff Barry/Ellie Greenwich-penned song "Hanky Panky" (originally by The Raindrops), which failed to chart. The Shondells disbanded thereafter, until James reformed them early 1966 with Gray, Vale, Rosman and Lucia. Their first single was a re-recording of "Hanky Panky", which surprisingly became a national number one hit in June 1966. At first, Tommy James and his Shondells played straightforward rock and roll (as their first hit proves) but soon became involved in the budding bubblegum pop musical movement. One of their main songwriters these days was Ritchie Cordell who gave them the hits "I Think We're Alone Now" (later a hit for dance pop idol Tiffany and power pop rockers The Rubinoos as well) and "Mirage" in 1967. The former hit, labeled by one critic as the "bubblegum apotheosis", has had major airplay for decades and decades.

From 1968, the group members additional tried themselves as songwriters, with James and Lucia penning the psychedelic pop/rock classic "Crimson and Clover". The song was also completely recorded and mixed by the two of them, with James taking over vocal duties and playing all instruments, and it featured the then remarkable use of electronic gadgetry such as vocoders and phasers. Further hits included "Crystal Blue Persuasion", "Sweet Cherry Wine", and "Mony Mony" (1968). That last song was written by James (together with Vale) with allegedly inspired by the sign for prominent bank Mutual Of New York that hung outside his office window, the track receiving major airplay for quite a while and spawning off a successful Billy Idol version in the 80s.

The band took major inspiration from contemporary bubblegum music and spirited pop rock as well as psychedelia, James finding himself intrigued by his growing spirituality and eventually dabbling in Christian rock music as well. The group carried on with constant success until early 1970, when James became exhausted from the strenuous touring and decided to drop out. His four bandmates carried on for a short while under the name of Hog Heaven but disbanded soon afterwards.

James launched a solo career in 1971. He created one major hit in "Draggin' the Line" (and "Three Times In Love," a #1 Adult Contemporary single in 1980), taking things at a smoother pace in his older days. He's undertaken well-received live tours for decades as well.

In October 2007, Tommy James and the original Shondells reunited in a New Jersey studio to record once again. The entire band has performed off and on for a while since then.
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Tommy James & The Shondells Lyrics


3. crimson and clover Ah, now I don't hardly know her But I think…
Adrienne Think I got me an angel, Somebody to love. Feel a trace…
Ball and Chain I went down to the valley, just to find out…
Ball of Fire Scarlet hoverin' my head Pretty and red, pretty and red Flow…
Breakaway Now, now, now, I know how you feel inside, Someone you…
California Sun Well I'm going out west where I belong Where the days…
Church Street Soul Revival Everybody come on, Sit yourself right down. You know we been…
Come To Me I love the way that you touch me Come to me,…
Crimson & Clover I'm just gonna fool around, man Like, just do a thing,…
Crimson and Clover - Single Version Now I don't hardly know her But I think I could…
Cristal Blue Persuasion Look over yonder What do you see? The sun is a-rising Most d…
Do Something To Me Do something to me I've got to find love in a…
Do Unto Me Ah, baby you're sweeter Than the honey made by the bees…



Don't Throw Our Love Away Don't throw our love away Give me a chance to say All…
Draggin the Line Makin' a livin' the old, hard way Takin' and givin' by…
Get Out Now Heartbreak, baby. Heartbreak, baby. I can see the heartb…
Gettin' Together Tommy James & The Shondells Gettin' together is better than…
Good Lovin' One, two, three Good lovin Good lovin Good lovin Good lo…
Gotta Get Back To You Fortunate woman, you know I wanted to fly, make it…
Hanky Panky My baby does the hanky panky Yeah, my baby does the…
Hanky Panky (Mono) My baby does the hanky panky My baby does the hanky…
Hanky Panky - Single Version My baby does the hanky panky Yeah, my baby does the…
I Am a Tangerine Hello banana, I am a tangerine. Is it a dream? Oh,…
I Know Who I Am Ah, here's to the man who's got no name, Just a…
I Like The Way I like the way you call my name It sounds so…
I Love Christmas I love Christmas time, mistletoe, and cherry wine; Songs of …
I Remember You I'll get by As long as I have you Though there be…
I Thing We're Alone Now Children behave That's what they say when we're together And…
I Think We%27re Alone Now "Children, behave" That's what they say when we're together…
I Think We're Alone Now Children behave That's what they say when we're together And…
I'Ll Go Crazy If you leave me, I'll go crazy If you leave me,…
I'm a Tangerine Hello banana, I am a tangerine. Is it a dream? Oh,…
I'm Alive I'm alive And I see things mighty clear today, I'm alive I…
I'm Comin' Home I wanna make it back to my father's mansion. I'm gonna…
I'm So Proud Prettier than all of the world And I'm so proud, I'm…
It's Only Love You can't laugh, you can't cry Your actin kinda funny and…
It's Only Love Tryin' To Get Through Here she comes now, say "Mony, Mony" Well, shoot ′em down,…
It’s Only Love You can't laugh, you can't cry Your actin kinda funny and…
Kathleen McArthur I work for the father of Kath-a-leen McArthur, So respectab…
Lost in your eyes (Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh) (Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh) Lost in your eyes…
Lots Of Pretty Girls Girls, girls, girls Lots of pretty girls Girls, girls Lot…
Love's Closin' in on Me Something is happening inside me Something is starting to e…
Loved One It takes a loved one, loved one, someone like you,…
Makin' Good Time I left Atlanta, Georgia, Interstate 65. I'm headin' out to…
Mirage I see you standing in the alleys and the hallways (Wait…
Mony Mony Here she come down, say Mony Mony Well, shoot 'em down,…
Nothing To Hide Coming to carry, coming, sweet Mary. Lay down my body, my…
On Behalf Of The Entire Staff & Management On behalf of the entire staff and management, We'd like to…
One Two Three And I Fell Kissin' awhile, watchin' you smile, spendin' my time with yo…
One Way Love I like the way you call my name It sounds so…
Out Of The Blue I was so downhearted, baby, till I met with you. Oh,…
Real Girl (Real girl, real girl) Real girl (real girl) Real girl (re…
Run Run Baby Run Outside this hall, abuse and assault, a cold-blooded war rag…
Say I Am (Oh, ah, oh, ah, ) If your lookin' for a lovin'…
Say I Am (What I Am) Say I Am (What I Am) Tommy James and The Shondells (oh,…
She She loves her man, and lets him know every way…
Shout Shout Shout Let it all out These are the things I can do…
Smokey Roads Roamin' down smokey roads, I'm roamin' down lonely roads. …
Somebody Cares If you think I'd ever leave you, Girl, you're wrong, I'd…
Sugar On Sunday Oh, the night is slipping away, femme jolie, femme jolie And…
Sweet Cherry Wine (Come on) Everyone, we got to get together now Oh yeah,…
The Lover Little girl Look who is here, now To bring you cheer, now …
Three Times in Love She was all of a lady, you were all of…
TIGHTER TIGHTER My baby does the hanky panky Yeah, my baby does the…
Up Up and Away Baby give it up or turn it a loose Uh ha…
Walk Don't Run All our friends keep knocking at the door They've asked me…
We'll Have a World I'll get by As long as I have you Though there be…
Ya Ya Oh, well, I'm sittin' here, la, la Waiting for my ya…


We have lyrics for these tracks by Tommy James:


Adrienne Think I got me an angel, Somebody to love. Feel a trace…
Amy (Tonight, you're mine.) (Tonight, you're mine. Take your ti…
Angels and Strangers And I'm face to face with a vision, something I…
Ball And Chain I went down to the valley, just to find out…
Ball Of Fire Scarlet hoverin' my head Pretty and red, pretty and red Flow…
Cat's Eye In The Window There's a cat's eye in the window Looking at the…
Church Street Soul Revival Everybody come on, Sit yourself right down. You know we been…
Come To Me I love the way that you touch me Come to me,…
Crimson Ah, now I don't hardly know her But I think…
Crimson & Clover Ah, now I don't hardly know her But I think I…
Crimson And Clover Ah, now I don't hardly know her But I think…
Crystal Blue Persuasion Look over yonder What do you see? The sun is a'rising Mos…
Crystal Blue Persuasion#sel-vid Look over yonder What do you see? The sun is a-rising Most d…
Dark Is The Night Silent night, Holy night All is calm, all is bright Round yo…
Do Somethin' To Me Do something to me I've got to find love in a…
Don't Want To Fall Away From You After all the things that you have shown me, I'm a…
Draggin A Line Makin' a livin' the old, hard way Takin' and givin' by…
Dragging The Line Making a living the old, hard way. Taking and giving my…
EVERYTHING I AM (Oh, ah, oh, ah, ) If your lookin' for a lovin'…
Get Out Now Heartbreak, baby. Heartbreak, baby. I can see the heartbrea…
Gettin' Together Tommy James & The Shondells Gettin' together is better tha…
Give It All And if you think you're goin' crazy Remember, I got there…
Gotta Get Back To You Fortunate woman, you know I wanted to fly, make it…
Hanky Panky My baby does the hanky panky Yeah, my baby does the…
HEARTBEAT IN THE NIGHT Another heart is breakin' tonight. Somebody's world is shak…
Hold The Fire You can't believe your eyes, the lines that show; The mirro…
I Believe In People I wake up in the morning, go out to face…
I JUST WANNA PLAY THE MUSIC I′m a funny kind of fellow I ain't no talker I′m…
I Like The Way I like the way you call my name It sounds so…
I Love Christmas I love Christmas time, mistletoe, and cherry wine; Songs of …
I Think We're Alone Now Children behave, that's what they say when we're together An…
I'm Comin' Home I wanna make it back to my father's mansion. I'm gonna…
Isn't That The Guy Isn't that the guy you were seein' last summer? Baby, don't…
It Keeps On Goin' It don't stop, it just keeps on goin' just like…
It's Only Love You can't laugh, you can't cry Your actin kinda funny and…
Light Of Day I have noticed the delegation has not yet become So far…
Love Song Love has many colors, Happy, good, bad, and blue. But I've…
Love Words Say, say your love. Say your love words. Say your love. S…
Megamation Man ( No more border in the new world order. ) (…
Mirage I see you standing in the alleys and the hallways (Wait…
Mony Mony Here she come down, say Mony Mony Well, shoot 'em down,…
Nothing To Hide Coming to carry, coming, sweet Mary. Lay down my body, my…
ORDINARY GIRL And she sits with a cup of coffee, lights another…
Out Of The Blue I was so downhearted, baby, till I met with you. Oh,…
Run Run Baby Run Outside this hall, abuse and assault, a cold-blooded war rag…
Say I Am (Oh, ah, oh, ah, ) If your lookin' for a lovin'…
She She loves her man, and lets him know every way…
Silk Satin Carriage Waiting Silk and satin carriage waiting Stained glass eyes anticipat…
Somebody Cares If you think I'd ever leave you, Girl, you're wrong,…
Sugar on Sunday Oh, the night is slipping away, femme jolie, femme jolie And…
Sweet Cherry Wine SWEET CHERRY WINE Tommy James & The Shondells Come on every…
The Commies Are Coming This war is not our war The one in Vietnam Our country's…
The Magician If I could borrow one more tomorrow, What a magician I'd…
THREE TIMES IN LOVE She was all of a lady, you were all of…
Tighter Tighter My baby does the hanky panky Yeah, my baby does the…
TighterTighter My baby does the hanky panky Yeah, my baby does the…
YOU GOT ME We're finally alone. Ain't nobody home. You look so good a…
You're So Easy To Love I was lookin' for a lover I went to one and…


We have lyrics for these tracks by The Shondells:


CRIMSON & CLOVER I'm just gonna fool around, man Like, just do a thing,…
Crimson and Clover Ah, now I don't hardly know her But I think…
crystal blue persuasion Look over yonder What do you see? The sun is a-rising Most d…
Great Balls Of Fire Scarlet hoverin' my head Pretty and red, pretty and red Flow…
Hanky Panky My baby does the hanky panky Yeah, my baby does the…
I Think We're Alone Now Children behave That's what they say when we're together And…
Mony Here she come down, say Mony Mony Well, shoot 'em down,…
Mony Mony Here she come down, say Mony Mony Well, shoot 'em down,…
Wine Wine Wine (Come on) Everyone, we got to get together now Oh yeah,…


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