George Harrison wrote songs for Tommy James and the Shondells after the success of “Mony Mony.” Tommy James rejected the songs for one reason. “Mony Mony” inspired a hit cover by Billy Idol.

You may not know the name but you know the music. In the late ’60s and early ’70s, Tommy James and the Shondells dropped ... diligent reporting from Set List FM, here’s a clearer picture ...

“Crystal Blue Persuasion” became one of Tommy James and the Shondells’ biggest hits. Several classic rock songs are based on the Bible. For example, Tommy James and the Shondells’ “Cryst ...

the Mob and the Music: One Helluva Ride with Tommy James and the Shondells.” The Denver Post said it “reads like a music-industry version of ‘Goodfellas.’” Now, there’s a film of his ...

One Helluva Ride with Tommy James & The Shondells - is on Rolling Stone's Top 25 Best Music Memoirs list. His music can be heard in 55 films and 39 tv shows and numerous commercials to date ...

Mar 13, 2025 Mar 13, 2025 Updated Apr 20, 2025 0 Tommy James ... ahead music like ‘Crystal Blue Persuasion,’ ‘Sweet Cherry Wine’ and ‘Ball of Fire.’ After the Shondells and I parted ...