1969’s Crimson & Clover: Tommy James and The Shondells’ Timeless Radio Gem

EPYSODE 84: Crimson & Clover by Tommy James & The Shondells.

Guest: Tommy James.

Additional commentary by Uncle Herff.

This week we step into the psychedelic swirl of 1969 as we explore Crimson & Clover, the groundbreaking album by Tommy James & The Shondells that pushed far beyond pop hits and into bold sonic experimentation. From the hypnotic title track to adventurous deep cuts, we uncover how the band reinvented themselves at the height of the psychedelic era. Best of all, this epysode features exclusive commentary from Tommy James himself, sharing behind-the-scenes stories about the making of the album, its groundbreaking production, and the creative risks that shaped one of the most fascinating records of the late ’60s.

I hope you dig Crimson & Clover as much as I do...and let's get these guys in the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame!!

- Farmer John

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===THE MUSIC===

Songs used in this Epysode, in order of appearance. Here's a link to a Spotify playlist for all the tracks featured.

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1kNUMKhD9MTAIMzCN5q6nU?si=969f27c76cf74f29

*denotes track is not available on Spotify.

MICHAEL FENNELLY "Touch My Soul"

ELVIS PRESLEY “Hound Dog”

THE SILHOUETTES “Get A Job”

PERRY COMO “Because”

*TOM & THE TORNADOS “Long Ponytail”

TOMMY JAMES & THE SHONDELLS “Hanky Panky”

TOMMY JAMES & THE SHONDELLS “I Think We’re Alone Now”

TOMMY JAMES & THE SHONDELLS “Mony, Mony”

THE BEATLES “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band (Reprise)”

THE BEATLES “Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds”

TOMMY JAMES & THE SHONDELLS "Crimson & Clover"

TOMMY JAMES & THE SHONDELLS "Kathleen McArthur"

TOMMY JAMES & THE SHONDELLS "I'm A Tangerine"

TERENCE TRENT D'ARBY "Wishing Well"

TOMMY JAMES & THE SHONDELLS "Do Something To Me"

TOMMY JAMES & THE SHONDELLS "Crystal Blue Persuasion"

TOMMY JAMES & THE SHONDELLS "Sugar On Sunday"

TOMMY JAMES & THE SHONDELLS "Breakaway"

TOMMY JAMES & THE SHONDELLS "Smokey Roads"

TOMMY JAMES & THE SHONDELLS "I'm Alive"

GRAPEFRUIT “Another Game”

TOMMY JAMES & THE SHONDELLS “Cellophane Symphony”

TOMMY JAMES & THE SHONDELLS “Sweet Cherry Wine”

TOMMY JAMES & THE SHONDELLS “Evergreen”

TOMMY JAMES & THE SHONDELLS “Gotta Get Back To You”

TOMMY JAMES “Draggin’ The Line”

TOMMY JAMES “Paper Flowers”

HOG HEAVEN “Glass Room”

JOAN JETT & THE BLACKHEARTS “Crimson And Clover”

BILLY IDOL “Mony Mony”

??MYSTERY ARTIST?? Tune in next week to find out...

NEWPORT ELECTRIC "Bad Idea"

^^ That's my band. This is shameless self-promotion!!

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