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.

Some classic rock songs have Christian elements. For example, Tommy James and the Shondells’ “Sweet Cherry Wine” is about Jesus Christ. Notably, James discussed the role Christianity plays ...

Tommy James and the Shondells dropped “Mony Mony,” “Crimson and Clover,” “Crystal Blue Persuasion,” “I Think We’re Alone Now,” “Draggin’ The Line” and nine (!) more Top 40 ...

By the time the decade ended, Tommy James and the Shondells had followed through with an amazing run of 13 more Top 40 hits ... of high school when he cut the song that would become his ...

Tommy James’ rise to fame ... Jimmy Wisner to come up with songs. Richie (Cordell) wrote “I Think We’re Alone Now” which quickly became a Top 40 hit. Those were followed by “Mirage ...

Mar 13, 2025 Mar 13, 2025 Updated Apr 20, 2025 0 Tommy James and the Shondells ... After the Shondells and I parted ways, moving through the ’70s, I had songs like ‘Draggin’ the Line.’ ...

His memoir - Me, the Mob, and the Music: One Helluva Ride with Tommy James & The Shondells - is on Rolling Stone's Top 25 Best Music ... Whittaker will feature 4 songs. James has received the ...

“Hanky Panky” and “Crimson and Clover” hit the top of the pop ... who have honored Tommy James & The Shondells. More than 300 cover versions of their songs have been recorded.

Tommy James and The Shondells, singers of “Hanky Panky ... and ‘Draggin’ The Line’ are just some of their 24 Top 40 hits. Now in his fifth decade as a recording artist, Tommy James ...

Tommy James and The Shondells are known for No. 1 hits like “Hanky Panky” (1966) and “Crimson and Clover” (1968). The band recorded other popular songs like “I Think We’re Alone Now ...