Tommy James & The Shondells - Draggin' The Line (LIVE)

[@markmarsh27]

If there EVER WAS an overlooked , under-appreciated Musical Genius in this World, Tommy James IS HIM!

[@oldman9843]

You said it , this sound so good at first I thought it was taped music and lip sang .

[@stevencoffman34]

You're absolutely right I've been saying that for years that's why the rock n roll Hall of fame ia a joke

[@vickimingus9281]

I read a book he wrote he said manager was mafia and they too most of the bands money

[@mreunome]

He is still great as he was back in a day....saw him a few years ago at the Great Auditorium in Ocean Grove NJ......just Awesome!! So many great songs from childhood of the 60's and 70's era!

[@sirstephen9825]

They had a chance to play at Woodstock 1969.

[@ThomasWise-du4si]

TJ still has the same golden voice now as he did in 67, and he is indeed under-appreciated.

[@karenreardon5398]

One of the absolute greatest bands of the 70's. Still enjoying Tommy's music now un 2023. Never get tired of his music ❤😊

[@amandavanheerden7980]

Tommy stood the test of time. His voice is incredible. Absolutely untouched by time. I loved his music way back when and now I love it even more because no modern artist compares. Sorry, but this artist is the real deal. I prefer to listen to REAL music that uplifts me. Brilliant.

[@hungfao]

The original recording is a great example of simple yet very effective recording production techniques. I saw Tommy at one of those revival shows with other artists from the 60s. He was great!. Even better is when his set was over, he left the stage and came out to sit with us in the audience and chat. A really cool guy. Total class.

[@sizzlechooch]

these guys should be playing the biggest clubs in the world. not only because they still kick ass, but because they are living history. are you kidding me??? freakin' fantastic!!

[@perfectfan2006]

joe...ABSOLUTELY

[@kokolanza7543]

The more I see this guy and hear him talk, the more I like him. Unique. Thank you Tommy James for making life a bit brighter. For sure.

[@shaktisubramanian4939]

Not only is his voice still crisp, but the entire band is rock solid tight! Thanks for posting this.

[@Imapeach1]

He sounds FABULOUS,still....a testament to the man's talent.

[@eddie054]

Sounds like the original.

[@larrynapier5003]

Shakti Subramanian that is tommys boy on lead guitar

[@perfectfan2006]

@@Imapeach1 amen

[@waneyadkins8735]

@@Imapeach1 fwEttyoonewehten egg Drrqegguiold an you

[@cherylthompson4888]

I saw Tommy James last year at the strawberry festival in Plant City Florida! The man was beyond awesome 🍓🍓🍓🍓

[@jonh901271]

He will be there again on March 9, 2023.

[@JoaninFlorida]

This year's festival just opened today! Thru March 10. Lol

[@lulufavs4519]

TOMMY LOOKS GREAT AFTER YEARS FREE OF DRUGS AND ALCOHOL. HE IS ALSO HAPPILY MARRIED FOR OVER 35 YRS AND ABOVE ALL, LOVES JESUS CHRIST! FOLLOWING JESUS FROM THE HEART WILL GIVE YOU A SERIOUS MAKEOVER! THANK YOU LORD! BLESS TOMMY, BAND AND FAMILY.

[@rickcombs2106]

In my opinion, there is no music written today that can stand up to this awesomeness!!

[@georgepiattoni6003]

Rick - agree 100%

[@andygass9096]

The whole set live is just a masterful performance by a great performer and a rock solid band who clearly love what they do.

[@lesliehuggins1423]

Dragging The Line and Crystal Blue Persuasion are two of my favorite songs. It's good to see this video. He still has it going on!!!

[@bonniebickett4520]

I have the 45

[@adam.4487]

2022 and still loving this song and that band. Gives me a smile every time.

[@briancunningham-cz9ws]

My Wife loves this song!! Her Brother used to play the 45 when she was a kid, She says it brings back wonderful memories. Rock Stars never die

[@philcollins884]

I've been listening to this song since it came out in the 60's. Awesome!

[@sunshinegirl1217]

that would be hard to do since it wasn't released until 1971.

[@csulb75]

Tommy James & The Shondells one of my favorite rock bands.

[@perfectfan2006]

t/y woyam

[@chellesmiddie1607]

Ditto

[@annak29]

Music that ROCKS - AND my kids can listen to it!!!! Thanks Tommy James for keeping REAL MUSIC alive!!!

[@donnasanchez2988]

I'm still listening only 12 when this played on the radio just turned 63

[@ehardin54]

Happy Birthday today to Tommy James. Born April 29th, 1947 and still rockin.🎈🎉🎤🎶🎸❤️

[@lorifaircloth4282]

So, many memories of listening to Tommy James. And the fact he came from Michigan helps. lol

[@daveconleyportfolio5192]

The pride of Niles, MI!

[@jimlucas3872]

Tommy was a straight up beast!!!! Hanky-panky, I think we’re alone now, Crimson and Clover, dragging the line, sweet cherry wine, Mony mony, that’s an outstanding résumé!!!! I want to go back to 1966 to 1970 right now!!!!

[@gregorydean2292]

🎯

[@Dual500]

Reminds of 1971 working at the boat shop after school in the 11th grade. Weekends loading up our dirt bikes and heading up hwy 41 into the Sierra Nevada mountains from Fresno. A little Datsun pickup. We packed a Kawasaki 350, Montessa 250, Bultaco 250 and Honda trail 70, plus tool box, ice chest, three in the front and Ralph's little brother in the back. Ralph, Jim, me and Ralph's younger brother. All day rides I'll remember those days when I close my eyes the final time..... Fun......

[@caroljnorton8099]

I grew up with this song !! ❤

[@judeburdge6575]

How I would love to be able to just sit and talk to Tommy for 15 minutes. I sure do love hearing him 😎

[@thomashanlon4734]

I saw his band in northern MN 5 yrs ago and talked to him and band at bar. I told him I have his 8 track in my car, 69 roadrunner...his drummer told me he had purple 💜 70 runner and they bought me a couple beers. I was honored

[@jeffreylujan7424]

this is so great i was 10 coming off the bus with my am only panasonic transistor radio when i heard this on the Big 610 am kfrc San Francisco! So Awesome!

[@thebuff7271]

Dang...he STILL sounds great! I remember listening to him in my dads GTO..

[@pullmytrigger1]

cool....!

[@kylelastname]

That sounds like magic.

[@dancamp5832]

This entire show,Tommy and the band were spot on.

[@glenbolden7364]

Tommy sounds great live.....I love his songs! Amen

[@moonbeam7702]

I can tell Tommy truly loves performing :-)

[@moonbeam7702]

This performance is the best one of all the others I've seen!! I like it so much that I put it on my phone along with the studio version :-D

[@AS5A]

this 40 year old song blows away anything on the radio today.

[@LorraineMcDaniel-yw3mc]

How many times the local DJ's would play their 45,'s back to back,,man it sure could keep the party going,, everybody would get into the groove & all anxieties were lifted,, best teenage memories ever,,,, luv ya Tommy J & Shondells

[@Tim_the_Enchanter]

How cool are these guys? We dig rain and snow and bright sunshine. Fucking right!

[@donr1954]

Tommy still sounds great as he did when I saw him back in the early 70's when this song first was released. Got his greatest hits on cd. Just love to put on the headphones with a beer and close my eyes. Thanks Tommy for great music to listen to.

[@mellissamccadden3142]

I've been listening to this and playing guitar for 48 yrs. I have a white fender mustang just like his. Good stuff

[@AdvancedMarketingGro]

Great live version!

[@redstingraycorvette]

Those were the days .Brings back a lot of good memories

[@tohaz]

It's not often that someone can improve on a Master Piece... but this is so much more "ROCK" than the original--which was already AWESOME!

[@mariegardner8347]

Amen he was blessed with musical gifts

[@turcoloco57]

He still has that great voice....

[@jeffbeaton7001]

there music will never die. they still sound GREAT

[@paulinechapman5669]

Luv being from a generation that goes on appreciating where we came from..the people..the music..the times..the best..🇨🇦

[@johnanthonycafe2993]

Classic Pop with a message

[@Jbird47978]

Just realized how many songs he had my dad is two years older than him and I listen to all the songs back in the day which my dad told me who he was back in the day I never appreciate his voice as a kid but gosh every video I’ve seen of him live he puts on a great show I would love to see him in concert excellent

[@jerryfeigelson4728]

Super talent....real music......when music mattered..... like paul revere's raiders.....great performers and amazing songs....... real musicians

[@sonicjet7759]

ALL FROM MICHIGAN, DETROIT OR THE MIDWEST :) BACK IN THE 1960S AND 1970, LOTS OF TRADITIONAL ROCK N ROLL BANDS WANTED TO MAKE A POLITICAL STATEMENT IN THOSE CRAZY DAYS OF SOCIAL REVOLUTIONARY CHANGE. THATS WHY AMERICAN ROCK MUSIC WAS SO GOOD AND ORIGINAL BACK THEN.

[@nomauer00]

jerry feigelson I don’t know the age but know he started young and one dj played hanky panky over and over again to get him noticed

[@DaddyWarbucksunlimited]

Music still matters that praises Jesus Christ.

[@merc1110]

I saw them with rental equipment, no outfits. They put on a great show, I was impressed.

[@Nancy-kt3jd]

I love these guys so much Tommy James is the best 🎉😂❤

[@pmccachren]

Classic music doesn't get old it gets better.

[@jimnicosia5934]

A lot of groups when they do live don't live up to the recording but these guys are right on

[@marcybomboy5273]

Never gets old…love this!

[@donr5593]

My Wife and I saw Him way back in early 70's We were just dating They were great.

[@patricialescano8323]

I love it when they do the countdown at the beginning of the song !

[@johninjersey]

Making a living the old, hard way. Taking and giving my day by day. I dig the snow and the rai nand the bright sunshine. I'm draggin' the line (draggin' the line).

[@PeggySimmons-h6v]

Wow! Iove them all! Draggin' the line. Makes me smile. 😂

[@jonathanlawerence5237]

Its nice that all of the people that grew up to that! Appreciate music when it was true

[@stevencoffman34]

What a great song should be in the rock n roll Hall of fame

[@donr5593]

Need to save room for the rappers and screaming woman.

[@petersonlafollette3521]

Played CA at Ventura County Fair August 2019- was one of the more inspiring music shows of my life and I've been to more than a few. Started a Fire in the Sky Way up High!

[@ellenmcintyre1247]

Im glad he & they are still playing💕wish I'd been there 🎶🎶🎶

[@osoyoosforever9643]

Outstanding, what a great rendition 24 yrs later. So good to have been a teen hearing the original on the radio in the early 1970s.

[@Boobear1ize]

Seeing this post brings back a lot of memories. The orange 70 500 was a bad bike too in those days.

[@lesliepfeiffer5946]

What a Legend in my book❤️😎

[@tomault3063]

This is a youtube treasure, no doubt.

[@paulinechapman5669]

I and my friends never under appreciated this group..still as fresh as yesterday..crystal blue persuasion forever..🇨🇦

[@jessculp7943]

Tommy James for President!

[@tompuhr7609]

I Grew up singing playing in my first Band to just about everyone of Tommy James and the Shondells Hits in our sets.. brings back wonderful memories of playing on stage & driving in my muscle cars. drive-ins roller rinks,you name it Tommy James and Shondells music lives on in my heart and soul and will always be there for the rest of my entire life.one of many of the Great bands of the late 60s and on to remember.. Tommy James and the Shondells will live on forever in my heart and soul...

[@martinmore2]

music like this has no time or age limit.it's just great.

[@michaeldubin3638]

I grew up with this music, brings tears to my eyes...THANKS for posting....

[@jimdartouzos2127]

That was an Excellent Electrifying Performance. ..Awesome

[@janellew5474]

mmmm, that bass. Throbbing. Love it xxxx

[@567wolfen]

04/11/2015 they played at Prairie Knights Casino this their opening number - had to feel it, it's a good feeling, it's a rock & roll feeling.

[@567wolfen]

the next pic was this. HOW DO YOU DELELETE IT?

[@patricialescano8323]

Gotta say it again and again ,these are true musicians when the song is the same as the recording and they don't need electronics to fill in musical notes or filthy lyrics... LIKE TODAY'S NOISE they call music(?) !

[@Fosster115]

That's a great live version of a great song!

[@yanni2112]

to favs

[@charleshales4634]

Great band. I truly enjoy listening to their music!

[@viviennerose7100]

now that is classic rock and roll!!

[@sat1TIM]

That's a Great song, Have to listen to it every now and then. I song I wont forget!

[@20VA]

that deep rich baritone repeat of " DRAGGIN THE LINE " just makes this song

[@2AChef-n-BBQ]

My favorite Tommy James song👍🏼🇺🇸👍🏼🇺🇸

[@tambyrlane]

I've played on that stage, and it's amazing how much bigger it looks on video. It's about the size of a postage stamp. Can't believe how great Tommy sounds after all these years.

[@jackcocosr.2504]

DITTO!!!!! THEY SOUND GREAT!!!!

[@TammyStruthers]

I loved hearing this as a child...came on the radio in my parents old early 70s delta 88

[@brianab31]

He looks amazingly good. I want to know his youthful secrets. Plus, this song is just so phenomenal!

[@dmanbass]

Tommy's guitar looks to my eyes like a Fender Jaguar but it may be another type very similar. Jazzmaster maybe? I have a 1965 Jaguar and always love to see people playing them as not too many really play them. They are very versatile. The neck on mine is sweet and it sounds amazing. BTW Tommy James is awesome. Just finished his book on Kindle. A GREAT read. Me the Mob and Music. If you haven't read it you will love it if you like Tommy and his musical talent.

[@RickJ.Dalton]

Awesome 👌

[@socialexpierments5501]

True raw talent untouched by time

[@MIKE-ej6ud]

how lucky I was to grow up listening to this! tommy james, dave clark 5, beatles, boyce and hart, zombies, seger, and on and on. then, the 70's came along and wow, more great music!

[@wendyharnish552]

My son always said, 'when I grow up,I'm going to have dog named Sam (Samantha)" and he did,,when he was 25 yrs old,he went and had a border collie mix,and I acually saw her eat purple flowers in the grass,my both looked at each other and smiled!!!!:)

[@thejonquil]

I understand from Christian TV interview this morning, Tommy James and the Shondells are going strong with thieir music and planning Big Broadway show and concerting. Mr James and his group are all Christians. Good News!

[@scottarivett496]

Awesome! Performed this many times back in the day. Love TJ and the Shondells

[@raychambers3646]

2024 just played this 1971 45 a few minutes ago still sounds good.

[@3rddegreeburns494]

This band sounds so good.

[@khaladsaad.al-mowallad6532]

Makin' a livin' the old hard way Takin' and givin' my day by day I dig snow and rain and bright sunshine Draggin' the line (draggin' the line)… "Draggin' the Line" is a hit song by American rock musician Tommy James, who went solo after the Shondells disbanded in 1970.🎸🎺

[@mrjon75]

I was going to say "bass player's a beast," then the guitarist solo'd...they all rock.

[@nbeck8865]

I saw Tommy at the Surf Ballroom like 5yrs ago such a great show!!

[@fredmitchel1236]

Summer of 71.....I think ....going away to camp.....I was 12 years old...first time away from home...

[@mddell58]

*Tommy STILL has a great voice!!*

[@romeokid69]

Funny that no one mentions the bass player, Kasim Sulton, who basically revived a lot of careers as musical director for several artists he played live with. Member of Utopia with Todd Rundgren, whom he has basically been there for whenever called upon, including The New Cars, but also, and probably more prolific, the musical director for the Neverland Express, Meat Loafs touring band behind Bat Out Of Hell II:Back Into Hell...….wonderful musician.

[@johnt.7471]

Sorry but the bass player is David Santos not Kasim.

[@romeokid69]

@John T. I stand corrected. He really does remind me of Kasim though.

[@trexmarcbolan]

FANTASTIC

[@ralphcurrie5863]

Still listening in 2020. Love it ! One of my favorites !!

[@EBthere]

We've seen them 4 times in the 70's and 80's. Super live band was always singing and playing as good as their records. God Bless you Tommy James & The Shondells and thank you. Thanks for posting this jwhineryjr.

[@TNboy-xg3eq]

Awsome,too awsome,soooo coooll

[@Sungodv]

This tune is in everyone's head who was alive in the early 70s...

[@pmccachren]

Tj's music takes me back to my youth and how much fun I had. No worries man!

[@Boobear1ize]

I had an H2 Denco it would eat a honda's lunch! It ran 10.80's back in 73. Single wheel wheelie bar it was awesome in it's day!

[@lionness3323]

What a voice! Tommy James❤

[@linda2941]

love all their songs. love em.

[@lori5288]

I would love to see Tommy James in concert.

[@robertburek2119]

If u live in pa goes to Penns peak alot