Tommy Conwell, The Young Rumblers - I'm Not Your Man

Music video by Tommy Conwell & The Young Rumblers performing I'm Not Your Man. (C) 1988 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT

[@MikeHeldTheWorld]

Tommy Conwell was my 3rd grade teacher in the mid 90s. Best teacher I ever had. He always had a guitar in class and would use music in all his lessons. He made school fun. Great guy and great musician. For those that didn't know, he taught elementary and middle school for a few years in the late 90s, early 00s.

[@mbrewer421]

Wow, I had no idea. I met him at a local pub years ago. He was so nice and very down to earth. Seemed like a great guy.

[@bobthebear1246]

WOW that's a great story!! Awesome!!

[@mayhemjr.803]

Was he ..." your man"?😉👍

[@tracyhall6195]

His older brother Joe played OT for the Eagles 🦅 in 1986-87 !

[@dbodooley]

He plays in my uncles band. I see him all the time. Good friend with my Uncle.

[@robinarrington5498]

I walked out of the county court house after just settling my divorce.turned on the radio and heard this song.stopped n got a 6 pack to keep me company on my way to the record store to buy the cassette.wore it out in a month.They had that awesome J. Geils band sound.

[@Stevez61]

Tommy Conwell, Robert Hazard, The Hooters, Kenn Kweder. Kids in Philly in the 80's remember them all fondly.

[@robertsharpe8663]

Youse got it right!

[@rgchristy]

The A's from Frankford Ave

[@donaldcope4982]

Love them...But I'm older...Hall and Oats/ Todd Rundgren!!!

[@Tubes12AX7k]

Beru Review. Cinderella. Britny Fox. Philadelphia had a real scene back in the 80s.

[@Tubes12AX7k]

The Empire Rock Club, The Chestnut Cabaret, The Tower... all the places that were mentioned and promoted on WMMR and WYSP.

[@dirkbonesteel]

July 2023 here. Just saw Tommy Conwell last night playing in King of Prussia PA about 20 miles out of Philly. Guy still moves around and sounds great

[@bluesrocker4life855]

I'm a Philly Native and always wondered why this band never took off and made it big!? They were one of philadelphia's best bands of the nineteen eighties!

[@kevinjoseph517]

payola money makes stars.

[@C.Chandler_May]

I wore this tape out in my chevette..

[@mikedreucci4236]

@@C.Chandler_May Great driving music!

[@epistte]

@@kevinjoseph517 They got screwed by their manager.

[@nurcanerdogan5584]

Because the band split, after a dispute of money. I was in 1993 /1994 in Nashville and Paul Slivka was my boyfriend then, the bass guitarist of the band, he told me that

[@jeffmendell4533]

My HS won a WMMR contest and Tommy and the Hooters played at my HS. I got to be his roadie for the day. Super nice guy. He even ate lunch with us

[@richm.3477]

That's cool that he did that!

[@mariameredith5328]

My twin sister and I were in this video (for a split second). What a fun day shooting it at the 23 East Cabaret in Ardmore, PA. They handpicked all female fans to be in this. Really cool to see how a video is shot.

[@tracyhall6195]

Well done, ladies ! 👏 ... I used to see The Hooters 🎹 and Bricklin rock the "23-East" !! 🤘 🍻

[@danielsherwood3460]

I've been to video shoots. How'd you like hearing this song 100 times that day?😊

[@mariameredith5328]

@@danielsherwood3460 haha yeah it got old after the 10th time or so lol. I think the shoot took about 12 hours in all.

[@seamusoraghaillach6973]

@@mariameredith5328 Time you were in the video ??

[@zackgomez6910]

This takes me way back.

[@navydave5]

One kick ass song. This is one I have never gotten tired of or will ever get tired of. One of the great songs of rock. Thank you Tommy Conwell for this awesome song. God bless you brother.

[@Piggeh603]

Just turned 50......after lisrening to this, I feel 20 again !.......well, I wish I did anyway.

[@jkj10]

Just turned 45, stumbled upon this video feelin' exactly the same!

[@alicepiper2545]

Lol...me too! I turned 50 in June and this takes me back to my very early 20's :)

[@jamiemartinez8674]

yep im 53...now im back at 23 whem this was released .lol

[@samdog8087]

52.......miss the 80s

[@joeshumo9457]

Saw these guys in Wildwood NJ at a bar on the strip. They tore the place up. The only better bar experience I’ve had was George Thurogood and the Delaware Destroyers. Tommy should have gone further.

[@tracyhall6195]

.."The Rainbow 🌈 Room" ... "The Playpen". 👼

[@glahut93]

Saw this group many times in Pa and Delaware !!!

[@epistte]

This was back when MTV still played videos and radio wasn't a audio hellhole. I remember sitting in traffic trying to get to my 730am class on time listening to this CD.

[@grumpyoldgraymetalhead2441]

Shit... I remember when I had this on CASSETTE ! Always thought it was a crying shame these guys never made it big. They had that no bullshit sound. Thanks for posting this gem!

[@kimkelly657]

Grumpy Old Gray Metalhead Agreed! I didn't think it would be here on KZbin either. Philly music rocks!

[@iJamesGC]

One of my favorite cassettes from then. It got a lot of play in my car and on my Walkman would be nice to get it on CD

[@grumpyoldgraymetalhead2441]

@@iJamesGC I still have my CD!

[@chriscoates1658]

You guys (and gals) all seem to be from the west side of the pond. Enjoyed this in the UK too. Shame we never got to see live!

[@robertplank6284]

Tommy NAILED the national anthem in Philly on Thursday!

[@leegarrity4751]

Was at their induction into the Hard Rock Cafe hall of fame in Philadelphia 2004. Then Tesla followed it up. Great night!

[@michaellaue3661]

Our band used to cover this song back in the day (in Germany). Great times..

[@TheMiamiRockStar]

boys and girls-the video you just saw,is what they call unadulterated rock and roll-simply put!love,peace,and chicken grease....

[@kelly1827]

I saw these guys at Temple's small venue -- I think it was called the Owl's Nest -- in 1988. Tommy danced and sang on our table 😂

[@debivancleave5106]

I can't believe this band didn't become really big! My girlfriend and I went to one of their concerts in NJ back in the '80s. I even got Tommy Conwell to sign a napkin! We never forgot them! Glad we have KZbin!

[@stevelucero9047]

Had the privilege of watching this lineup at the Cabaret in San Jose, CA... small audience... GREAT show.

[@JohnnyRichard]

Now this, my friends is TRUE ROCK N ROLL!!

[@sharplessguy]

I bought the cassette, I played it for my girlfriend which wasn't probably the best move I could make... We were engaged a couple of times but it didn't work out. I played that tape until the oxide fell off, wore it out completely. Great band, great writing. I still like their music. thanx Tommy and thanx Young Rumblers, you really did rock.

[@holliepeyton8538]

So many memories from this song , Summer./ Fall of 88 . My first ever girlfriend "Lee" 🥰 .. This song literally helped me see who I was , what I could & could NOT be . So in short , our relationship didn't last lol .. I'm not your MAN 😎

[@AquasJuggernoid]

They don't make Rock and Roll like this anymore...this is a timeless classic and a great F&%#in song. Tommy Conwell...you rock.

[@rocknrollxoxox]

So underated---- The band all flocked to, via Ocean City.

[@the82spartans62]

This vid would not see the life of day in 2021... just like the unborn.

[@tonyorsini5255]

And why wouldn't it?

[@bcdrummer1962]

Come AWN now.. Tommy Conwell fkn Rocks. He always did. The Philly scene in the late 80's early 90's...I was on it!

[@paulmays7996]

Seen Tommy walk the bar top at On Stage in Lebanon Pa, they were good times.

[@davidjacobson1063]

During the 1980's, saw Tommy Conwell and The Young Rumblers perform many times. One time at Glassboro State College's Spring Break concert, which included: The Ramones! I also saw them perform at The Chestnut Cabaret in Philadelphia, Pa. After that show, outside of the club, I met legendary 1960's concert promoter(Bill Graham) ! I also saw them in concert at The Bottom Line in New York City.

[@ratter531]

This was one of the best rock songs ever made..And yes I love AC/DC and Black Sabbath, this song had such a magical hook to it.

[@epistte]

I never understood why Tommy Conwell didn't become a bigger name because this song was huge in the late 1980s. I might have blown out a speaker in my car playing it on the way to my 8:00am college classes.

[@CydeFX]

This song will always be one of those songs that is great forever. Makes me remember that feeling during young summer nights. Beer me! (-'

[@zapper7525]

I remember hearing them at Smokey Joe's in 1987,,,,Damn where has time gone?

[@djbryanladd]

I had the pleasure of meeting Tommy in 1990 in Youngstown, prior to a concert. He stopped by the radio station and was the coolest guy. He even asked my opinion on new release. I worry this cassette out in my van. I still listen to this great stuff. I saw them in 88 in Cleveland and was blown away by it. Fan ever since

[@AAxis03]

An awesome, rockin' band. I had the pleasure of playing with Jimmy Hannum in Newark H.S. jazz band, symphonic band, and marching band drumline from '74 to '77 when he graduated. Also was a pleasure to have known bassist Paul Slivka during that same time. Loved seeing yoy guys rock the hell out of The Stone Balloon. Great, great memories!!!

[@SSaaNNddYY77]

Still sounds just as good as it did back in the day!!!!

[@JohnStock-zs7gi]

WMMR, showcased all the local bands songs on radio. I Remember Bubba John Stevens, playing Bricklin, 'Even when your done with me' song many times& Witness' 'One good Reason' & Bob Beru& Beru review, write it on the wall.... LoL it Was Awesome!!! 😂😂😆😀📻🎶🎧

[@Hermod_Hermit]

I was the only one in the neighborhood owning this on vinyl, because the record store owner knew what I liked. He imported loads of stuff from all across the world, and whenever I entered the store he just picked something from under the counter from the secret stash and handed it over. It got to a point where I did not even bother listening to it before I paid - I knew I was going to like it. Thus I had - among others - such gems as Tommy Conwell, Noiseworks, Johnny Diesel and the injectors, Tom Kimmel, David Baerwald, Barney Bentall and John Kilzer in my collection, and I owned Alannah Myles first album 6 months before it was even released in Europe. It is quite a few years ago by now. Guess I am getting old.

[@JabCrossHook27]

My band The Loomers played with him in Phily in early 90's, he was a riot, I'm looking at a photo of him now standing on the bar at Grape Street that night with his pants around his anlles playing guitar. He's bassist didn't know there was a gig, so they borrowed our guy!

[@BRUTUSPLAC]

JUST saw this Video MTV Oct 09 1988 Celebrating John Lennons 48 th Birthday YOU opened This Week In Rock and at 6:55pm THIS video aired. AWESOME !!!

[@billslaughter7651]

Steve Mountain was the manager of Tommy Conwell, The Hooters and other acts during the 80s with his Cornerstone Management..he also owned and or managed a bunch of clubs in Philly ..Ardmore Cabaret, Ambler Cabaret, Chestnut Cabaret and he turned The Stone Balloon in Delaware into the Main Street Cabaret. I didn't know he screwed anyone over but he is now managing professional athletes. He obviously had some talent to get to the level he was back in the 80s. It was a great time. I worked at the Stone Balloon and saw TC many times, Hooters, Sharks, Jack of Diamonds, etc....Bill Stevenson started it all back in the 70s with The Stone Balloon!!! Long live rock.

[@mfactor69]

+bill slaughter Great Stuff Bill.......don't forget about Bobby Hazard

[@MacRides1]

Saw George Thorogood at the Balloon several times

[@mbrewer421]

I remember the Stone Balloon. Makes me think of Love Seed Mama Jump, lol....

[@chrisgately4358]

@@mfactor69 IIRC, Robert Hazard was managed by Bill Eib.

[@tracyhall6195]

I saw George T. & The Delaware Destroyers at The Stone Balloon ... Robin Trower, too ! 🎸 🤯 🤘

[@skittles32994]

i live next to a guy who use to be a tech guy for this band, chillest guy in the world. he used to come up and listen to me and my friends jam. im so happy he came up to us while we were moving our gear in my garage. learned a lot of shit. great band.

[@tonyfrazier292]

I remember hearing this on the radio back in the late 80's and there was a different list of things in the opening. I don't remember what all of them were, but the one that sticks with me is 'jump naked into a swimming pool full of razor blades'. I have never been able to find that version. The station was K-SKY (KSQY) out of Deadwood, SD and I was a 21 year old airman stationed at Ellsworth AFB.

[@devilsden2283]

Remember Tommy and all the local bands well...was rocking Philly circuit right along with them many many moons ago....GREAT memories!

[@bobthebear1246]

This band should've been humongous. Tommy Conwell & The Young Rumblers' familiar-but-fresh Classic/Roots/ Blues / Rock-Meets-Modern-Rock sensibility stood-out head-and-shoulders from the middle of the seemingly endless sea of Glam Metal. The band - and Tommy Conwell in particular - was a potent mixture of talent, attitude, and energy. What really makes this song unique to me is the way Tommy mixes quite disparate singing styles: Old Southern Black-Man Blues growling, with New Wave-inflected White-Boy Rock singing, and the respective same for his guitar playing. Although this single did score a well-deserved #1 spot on the Mainstream Rock Charts in 1988, its pithy #74 showing on the Billboard Hot 100 was disappointing at best, and was clearly indicative of the general public not being sure what to make of this blond-haired, blue-eyed 1980's rocker who sounded like B.B. King crossbred with John Eddie. Clearly a forgotten gem from 1988. [CORRECTION: This song and video were out in 1986, not 1988.]

[@realmusicnj]

Probably will never know the full story but can't help wondering how they didn't explode. Think re-doing this song and some of the others on the Columbia album didn't help things. And keyboards on the independent release seemed to be de-emphasized for whatever reason. You're right there weren't many bands better to see live than the Rumblers. Even this song while I like this version the original is far superior.

[@dragonfly31869]

Well said, Bob. Too bad the glam rock/hair bands took the spotlight from real, original talent like these dudes.

[@realmusicnj]

Agreed. Though you said it far more clearly than I would have. The decision to diminish the keyboards and some of the other musicianship and do some of the gimmicky stuff they did on the Columbia album may be one of the most boneheaded in music history.

[@RHINOSAUR]

I saw them live many times in the 80s, and the Columbia album could not match the raw live sound of their original indy release. As good as they were, they were not only victims of poor management and handling, but their coming up in a time when hair-metal was huge, as well as bands like Jane's Addiction and Faith No More foretelling the coming Grunge scene, were too much to compete with. The Rumblers ended up sounding hokey and passe to a fickle record-buying public.

[@bobthebear1246]

RHINOSAUR Yeah, I can definitely see what you're talking about, especially in the context of what was going-on, and the seismic shift that was about to happen soon afterwards. I can definitely understand how TC&TYR would have gotten caught-between these eras. (Oh, and don't forget about Red Hot Chilli Peppers, too!) Rock on, man!

[@mjpitche]

Cool song. I opened for Chris Day years ago. Wish the Philly rock scene didn't die after the late 80s

[@sharonsocoloski5485]

Used to follow them when they played in West Chester, Pa. Tommy dripping of sweat in my drink!!

[@emily60156]

Yessss! One time, I jumped on his back and slid right off. He was covered in sweat.😅

[@brucepayne3596]

Saw them in Kansas City at a bar when I was 18 with my fake ID in 1987 or 88 and still have this on my IPOD. Takes me back

[@jt061470]

Bruce Payne I grew up and still reside in the KC area. And yes. Had their first album in CD. And now on my ipod:)

[@crupert23225]

This song just rocks. That raunchy vocal and attitude really make it. Too bad this band never really hit the big time. I only discovered them while I was in a bar one night and the DJ played it, so I asked who it was. Had I not been there, I'd never have heard them. I went out and bought this CD the very next day. Ass kickin' stuff!

[@rustysilver71]

Great band, great song, great video!

[@TermiteUSA]

Great song, advice I should've taken on those far off, disastrous days more than once.

[@rockn1677]

I'm not your man cause you're looking for a hero.

[@jamiemartinez8674]

and baby it ain't me..

[@emily60156]

Just found this video. I haven't heard this song in 36 years yet I remembered every word of the lyrics. Used to go see them every time they played at the Stone Balloon. Does anyone know where this video was filmed?

[@kellyneese5216]

HE DOES JUSTICE.

[@tingdzinkochu]

Philly !!!

[@michellehearn9261]

I was in this video!!

[@timmccreary4614]

BRINGS BACK GOOD MEMORIES. TOMMY CONWELL ROCKS MY FACEOFF!!!!

[@raphaelrodriguez1804]

Loved this. This song was banging around my head for years thinking I only imagined this song from my youth. I only remember the song title (repeating the title in the song helped!) finally got me to google it. And here I am listening to this ear candy!! Thanks for sharing this!

[@Tubularll]

I've been in love with this song since the first time I heard it, about 25 years ago!

[@RobertBoschetto]

Yea.!!!! They were, and very fun to be with. I will never forget them ever.

[@moserr11]

mullet festival but I saw them live (they opened for CSN...bad idea they rocked the house)

[@utesiegler2814]

I have been in Philly as an German Au-Pair 1984/85-1986/87. I lived in Narberth, Tommy and Paul used to live in Ardmore, the next village at that time. I have seen them several times in the 23 East-Carbaret and the Chestnut Carbaret and make friends with them and other musicians, that were managed by Steve Mountain and Dan Rieser....Long long ago...it´s too bad, that they never made it really big, the live shows were terrific!!!

[@ldrcoupleinlove910]

I remember Paul showing up to shows in Lebanon driving a old yellow or maybe orange plumbers van. Those guys were humble and very cool. I enjoyed the music and the good attitudes.

[@Neilbear5820]

wow....never heard this before. it ROCKS.

[@kindlerclan]

Bah, I know Tommy, Paul and Jimmy before this over-produced crap. They were the shit back in '85 and '86. 23 East, 38th, Ambler and Stone Balloon. Just raw energy and rock and roll. Just the three of them made so much music and entertainment. Tommy would crawl all over the place, I mean climb and jump over everything, all the while playing his guitar and not missing a beat. I cherish those memories. I miss them.

[@dangray4322]

I went to whissahickon high school 84

[@HarryJarrell]

I saw Tommy multiple times in the Stone Balloon and another time in Ocean City, MD. He was a really nice guy, invited me to an after party in OC.

[@TheGoodfellas1990]

What a great, upbeat song. Loved it from the first time I heard it.

[@LukeKhaing]

Ah some local flavor these guys and The Hooters ruled the city airwaves in the mid 80s.

[@Lommadogg]

Great Era in Philly Rock

[@turntablethomas2584]

Owning Gold & Platinum 5 on vinyl brought me here If you’re a fan of ‘80s music and a vinyl collector, collect all 6 “Gold & Platinum” albums from Realm Records.

[@ldrcoupleinlove910]

Me and my fried Dwight would lug equipment for these guys,at On Stage a club in Lebanon Pennsylvania back in the late 80s. We had a lot of fun back then. Me and Dwight lost touch years ago. I hope he is doing well in life.

[@RobertBoschetto]

I wish. I was there to see that, But I did latter on ended up opening for his band out in California, in San Diego,and out in LA.ca.Yes I cherish and will die taking the memories to my grave when I die. I; to this day Can,t stop thinking of those 7 Days/ or the shows playing for them as a opening act what a life time event that was for me, and the band I was in at the time also. We Are So lucky that we had the moment to be there in real life with Tommy and the Boys( The Rumblers.) DITTO miss um.

[@uncleavi2002]

@ProfessorEggflesh I used to walk to 23 East Caberet and see so many cool bands and get drunk and walk home after a night of listening to PA rock and roll.

[@Bluesjzz]

Great song and group! I used to sing this to my ex-wife before we split.

[@jujubee463]

I used to sing it to my soon-to-be ex husband too. "You're not my man"...

[@ratter531]

Hope you find the right man, someday.

[@Bluesjzz]

I did the same thing! 😅😅😅

[@liamphillips7315]

Blows away all current chart tracks for sheer fun and 'tude, lol

[@Crinklex2]

@3musicmakers Actually the original is on the "Walkin' On The Water" LP on Antenna Records from 1986. It was the same local label that released The Hooters' "Amore" LP before they were signed to Columbia. This is the re-record version from the "Rumble" LP in 1988.

[@kurtjanicki7325]

1987 - Glassboro State Student Union Concert - Grand Master Flash, Tommy, and the Smithereens ... awesome show ...

[@4phun77]

rock n rollin its purest form..great memories partying to this tune back in the day

[@adampollo]

cant believe I just remembered this song been like 20 years

[@SSaaNNddYY77]

OMG I just saw Tommy on tv doing this song! I used to LOVE this song in the day!!!! Still rocks!

[@alicepiper2545]

I've just been transformed back to my early 20's when this came out :D I used to LOVE this tune! It still rocks! I had the 45 back in the day :)

[@ratter531]

as I wrote to this day , this song is so rockin..This band never got far sadly,.

[@elizabeatgirl6]

They did the coolest version of 'I Only Have Eyes for You' - saw them at the Marble Bar in Baltimore

[@karenk.garrett8031]

This song still ROCKS!! Still LOVE it!! :-)

[@UFOROX]

Seen them open for Thorogood in 91, they rocked.

[@chriscoccagna5917]

Stone Balloon ???

[@Anonymous-vb8nw]

Does anyone remember seeing them at the Bottle and Cork? I'm from DC and remembered a few rumbles (pun intended) with the Philly crowd in the late 80s and early 90s.

[@MacRides1]

Saw them there a few years ago

[@mbrewer421]

Unfortunately, I did not. I wish I had! But I've been there. Dewey Beach right?? That place had some big names come through there. I believe it closed down. Or maybe that was the Rusty Rudder next door to that. Not sure.

[@stevodka1968]

Saw them at the Ritz in Roseville MICH for this album

[@markchez8076]

This rock as it should be

[@michaellynn1354]

I want to give a nice big shout out to 93 three WMMR for the song shout out to Pierre Robert and the rest of the crew back home and Philly this is my song I love this song it’s a great song I love the guitar work it’s excellent it’s beautiful and here we go shout out to good old rock ‘n’ roll I need to make sure I turn my earbuds down because guess what as a blind guy this song is blasting my ears

[@uhill74]

This song aged very well. Just rocks.

[@zorenxam4693]

He was awesome back in the day

[@MisterMikeTexas]

I just thought of this song from over 30 years ago. And so I came here! Just as much the rocker I remember it!!

[@stephencellucci]

Philly loves ya , God bless Tommy!

[@frankmurphy8043]

Holds up well musically

[@michaellynn1354]

This is cool as shit I love this song there’s only about the guitar that really hits my soul I will I love it it sounds so fucking good touchdown eagles this is pure Philly Philly Philly what is up my Philly I love it

[@Scottrolenmvp]

This was my jam for 10 years! He's so awesome!

[@wayneu1233]

An all-time great part roock song!

[@fullUkie]

what a cool band to see live. This is a great song, love it! Good, good memories!

[@tubor70]

I think they had a good label push behind that first record. I remember MTV giving them lots of support too. They were everywhere for a short time with this song and it was good. Alas...they needed more hooks and hit songs. Tough Business Rock n Roll...

[@uhill74]

Rest of the album is fantastic

[@crazypainter56]

Great stuff-----------------------

[@JohnStock-zs7gi]

Bricklin, Witness, Beru review, Tommy Conwell& the Young Rumblers, Le'Compt, The Dead Milkmen J.C.Dobbs... Wmmr, Pierre robert, Bubba John Stevens, Clay Heary who? Mark the Shark (rip) John Da'bella the Morning Zoo.. Dick Lee's Bell Mawr, NJ the Silo, in Reading, PA 23 East, Ray Koob, Mark Goodman (wmmr) before Mtv. 🎤🎧🎶📻 I was a loyal listener for 93.3 Wmmr, and Won U2 tix Joshua Tree Tour, 1987 When WMMR Studios were at 19th& Walnut St. With Antennas high atop the PSFS Building serving Zoo Jersey, Da'bellaware, & all of Pennsylvania, the 29Thousand Watt Flame Thrower, the Mighty 93.3 Wmmr Phil-a-delphia!!!! 😊😊😊😊😊😂

[@StayinInMyLayne]

Don't forget the" Faa - King"😂

[@Terence.1]

Was always waiting for more music... Cool song from the 80's