Tommy James & The Shondells - Crimson and Clover | FIRST TIME REACTION

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[@SG-js2qn]

"Crystal Blue Persuasion" is probably my favorite from them, but "Draggin' the Line" is probably the one that people seem to remember most. This was a very creative band, especially for the time. The late 60s and early 70 were such an explosion of creativity in music. They also did the original "Mony Mony," which was famously covered by Billy Idol later on. "Crimson and Clover" was famously covered by Joan Jett.

[@starlaryer4165]

I have a boyfriend that had a short named Crystal Blue Persuasion...back in my short lived low rider days

[@RLG-]

Tommy had A LOT of great songs.

[@sherigrow6480]

Tommy James was always very creative and experimental, with the Shondells and solo. This will always be a favorite, and takes me right back to the time,

[@ed.z.]

The vocal effect was developed in the studio with the microphone plugged into a guitar amp with the tremolo on and set to match closely with the tempo & rhythm of the song

[@kckelly7889]

This song could well encapsulize the "grooviness" of the 1960s.

[@anitawright7169]

Tommy James and The Shondells was so very awesome. They have many hits. Love your reaction!

[@gregorydahl5489]

Thank you for a great reaction to a fantastic song. That last part is what caught me off guard too when first listening to this song.

[@tchampagne1494]

Yes, the last part of the song with the sound like they were singing underwater was very impressive at the time it came out. This song was a standout for being so interesting, it continually teases that it is going to take off then it pulls back again and again. It was a groovy song then and it still is today.

[@brianstites3761]

It's a great song. Now you should listen to some of their others Mony Mony, Crystal Blue persuasion,hanky panky I think we're alone now, draggin the line. Etc

[@carolynmorrissey1630]

Hanky Panky

[@user-ii4zf5iq3t]

All of them... Start with Hanky Panky. Why is it we love those kind of songs?

[@StatsJedi]

I would call it psychedelic. It was unique in that vocal effect toward the end, which I am not technical enough to name. I always think of this as a pair with Crystal Blue Persuasion. I was just an eight year old kid.

[@realcoyotekings]

The effect on the vocal is tremolo. Older technology and built into many guitar amps since the early 60s. This, to my knowledge, was the first time it was used on vocals.

[@ekathrynlee7757]

Tommy James and this was the first time we heard this Far Out music‼️ Please do Crystal Blue 😍‼️

[@BridgetBailey47]

Definitely at the height of the psychedelic 60’s. Tommy James was very popular at the time, well liked. There’s more you’d like too.

[@MrMCCONNELL74]

Joan Jett did a cover of this song in the 80's

[@ed.z.]

That percussion instrument is a GOURD played with a stick with teeth like a comb.

[@jeanniedebartolo5965]

Draggin the Line❤

[@csedrivers2850]

The psychedelic 60s. 🫠

[@ellet6560]

To be honest, if we’re talking about the 60’s, you had to be there lol. (It was indescribably awesome,)

[@user-ii4zf5iq3t]

My head was so high, And I never did drugs.

[@Lovegun-w4s]

I was born in the 60s but my musical life took off in the early 70s...but I was there💯😉👍

[@Lovegun-w4s]

I had seen these guys back in 76...great show 💯💯😉👍

[@LordEagle]

The guitar effects are fantastic in this song. 💥💥💥🤘😎 Rasp,,,,,👍😎

[@suzanneprock7286]

"Mony, Mony" is a must! They were big in the 60's and 70's.

[@Nyxi_Nyx]

The staccato at the end was pretty unique at the time from what played on the radio.

[@JulieConkle]

Sweet Cherry Wine is one of my favorites of theirs, Crystal Blue Persuasion, I Think We're Alone Now. I had this album and I played it to death.

[@danielbritton8588]

68' I was 12. I am now 68. Tommy James was very popular at the time. Many bands were prominent.

[@conniegaylord5206]

There was another version released to the radio. This was all about free love.

[@craigreid7178]

The instrument you're referring to is called a "Guirro" or more commonly known as a "Fish" because it is a long hollow wooden tube hollowed with ridges on the outside that are stroked with something that looks like a hair picker with metal teeth.

[@mikecaetano]

Psychedelic bubblegum! The backing vocals evoke the girl group pop songs from earlier in the decade. 1968. They were experimenting with old and new studio effects, reverb primarily, but that wah-wah pedal guitar sound was brand new. Joan Jett released a rocked up version of the song in the early eighties. "Crystal Blue Persuasion" is a new vibration, so check it out. And for other contemporaries in that style check out Donovan "Sunshine Superman", "Hurdy Gurdy Man", and "Wear Your Love Like Heaven", and Strawberry Alarm Clock "Incense And Peppermints" and "Rainy Day Mushroom Pillow" (If you haven't already). Beyond The Mamas and The Papas, so to speak. Also Fairport Convention "Farewell, Farewell", "Reno Nevada", and "Who Knows Where The Time Goes". This.

[@Newfie-zc7ug]

I was 15 years old man , and not on drugs but I sure thought I was when listening to these guys .....LOL :)

[@jolenewitzel7919]

We got stoned to this song. ❤😂

[@user-ii4zf5iq3t]

I was stoned from the moment I was born. Didn't need drugs.

[@Lovegun-w4s]

😉😉

[@wendyryder2708]

That must have been MIND BLOWING!!!!! LOL!

[@rghilino6734]

The omission of Tommy James and the Shondells from the Rock Hall is a sin.

[@LBinsocal]

Exactly , I don’t watch it anymore, meanwhile they’re letting in soul and country artists. Louie Armstrong is in the Rock Hall of Fame? GIVE ME A BREAK. The inclusiveness has gotten ridiculous

[@leonardshevlin7260]

What could be less in the spirit of the best Rock n Roll than a committee of experts deciding what's worthy.

[@vickiroman189]

"Draggin' the Line" - yes! Also, check out Joan Jett's great cover of this one.

[@billofalltrades2633]

I believe the pretenders did a cover of this! I love both versions. Great reaction!

[@robincochran7369]

A well-known cover was done by Joan Jet and the Blackhearts in the early 80's.

[@billofalltrades2633]

@@robincochran7369 ahhh that's it lol I'm getting old! Thank you 😁

[@ellet6560]

Find a bean bag chair, put on your headphones and listen to “ Crystal Blue Persuasion” the 60’s will then make sense, lol.

[@Az777]

This is absolutely psychedelic. Btw, LSD was legal back then.

[@CrustyRetiredMarine]

A boy band that actually made some good psychedelic rock.

[@johnniekight1879]

This was the long album version. Some of the guitar effects were a Wah-Wah pedal & a Fuzz tone pedal. An Echo Chamber was used on the voice on the last chorus.

[@jamesbobo]

Impressed with the last part with 60's technology? Check out Disney's Pinocchio from the late 1930's when he is underwater searching for the whale that swallowed his creator.

[@punkydoodle4774]

You really should dive into Tommy James and the Shondells.

[@donaldleen933]

Psychedelic music

[@debieee]

Please listen to Crystal Blue Persuasion by this same group please and thank you✌❣

[@chrisjamieson3452]

Everyone does that though. More people should do Mony Mony & Hanky Panky. Fun 60's pop.

[@debieee]

@@chrisjamieson3452 thank you but maybe this young man has not heard it and it is a great song. Your suggestions are also good songs. Stay healthy and safe out there

[@tandaknights9047]

It always sounded like it was under water to me

[@chrisjamieson3452]

Inspired by the Beatles & Beach Boys psychedelic pop music. It was unusual.

[@bethphillips9693]

Holy cow - another blast from the past.

[@csedrivers2850]

It's OK Ace, you can have your opinion. 🙂

[@leonardshevlin7260]

Who's at Tommy's level? Very, very few.

[@neilmcdonald9164]

The album version the single version doesn't have the long instrumental break 🎩

[@EastPeakSlim]

This is totally groovy man, but his work on the wah-wah is truly amateurish. Listen to Jimi or Eric Clapton for fantastic wah-wah usage.