Tommy James Interview On His Hits, His Book, New Album, and Movie "Me, the Mob, and the Music"

In this intimate sit-down, Kevin Curtin interviews Tommy James of Tommy James and The Shondells. In this conversation, Tommy tells the stories behind his biggest hits, talks about his book which is being made into a film, and much more.
Thanks to Tommy James. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show.
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[@basilmarasco1975]

December 1968: 11 years old, I hear "Crimson and Clover" on AM radio. Then "Sweet Cherry Wine" in the spring ... then "Crystal Blue Persuasion" in the summer. A very good year.

[@delphinbringsby6768]

I could listen to him talk about the 60s for hours. Cool guy with great tales.

[@frankswiatek3659]

Tommy is one sincere guy. He really cares about his fans and makes time to talk with them in the meet and greet after his concerts. He still packs the halls with his fans. His fans are from every age group which is amazing.

[@margaretpope1353]

I have been vin love with Tommy for year's just wish he would come down South to Florida so I could go see him live. Please Tommy

[@karenkraft6580]

I was just listening to the Best of Tommy James and the Shondells (on vinyl) this morning. The songs are still great! Really enjoyed this thoughtful interview.

[@CurtinCall]

Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

[@flytommy1]

Love love Tommy James.! My favorite with the Shondells! Crystal Blue Persuasion! ❤️🎶❤️

[@carlbenson6412]

one of my favorites when I was in my formative years in 1st & 2nd grades in the very early 1970's.

[@Colt-ii4qn]

Worked hard, great stories, great entertainer 👌

[@israelrico5076]

This movie has to get made!!!

[@CurtinCall]

Agreed 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@jamesnadell7144]

This guy is incredibly unpretentious. No star trip here. His insights abt Morris Levy and organized crime provide a window into the commerce of culture in America. Mr. James is one of the more unsung figures in modern pop/rock history. He has talked abt a movie based on the book. I have not seen anything further abt this. Does anyone have any information about this?

[@mikehoehn1475]

As a kid growing up in Baltimore I heard all these tunes so many times. Still enjoy them till this day. Was thinking bout crimson and clover yesterday. Very cool

[@talkcat10]

Great interview! The book is fantastic. Great insight into the music business.

[@DROSS171]

Man what a legend. Love his stories.

[@brucerivera4550]

Great job Kevin, you seem to have alot of connections getting to interview the legends of music. How do you do it?

[@CurtinCall]

Thank you Bruce! Glad you enjoyed it. Lots and lots of love and hard work!! 😎 All my best to you in 2021!

[@andrewhowse2670]

What an amazing story

[@justme6767]

love tommy james

[@robulusx2]

Really cool interview !

[@CurtinCall]

Thanks for watching!

[@irishronin6156]

Loved “I Think We’re Alone Now” in 10 Cloverfield Lane and it’s trailer. Don’t think there is any better fitting song for any movie

[@MrAurelius77]

i remember Tommy James Mony Mony all summer in all places that year.

[@mariaisildaribeirodias5867]

Parabéns, pela entrevista.

[@jackmeoff9116]

Niles,MIch the city of Four Flags!!

[@tylerthompson1842]

The album change really happened with Rubber Soul

[@farrellmcnulty909]

34:00 - BEST part!

[@PlaydatePuppets]

Would love to see a Scorsese directed version of this

[@scottburton9701]

This was a fantastic interview!-Tommy James is a great storyteller-Look forward to seeing "Me The Mob & The Music".

[@CurtinCall]

Thank you for your comment and thanks for watching! 🙏🏻👍🏻

[@andrewhowse2670]

That's a true Amazing story, wow

[@lindab8037]

More in depth interview was really a great one!

[@ryemc915]

KEEP LOOKING UP..... THE KING IS COMING , EVERY KNEE WILL BEND... 🙏....

[@michaelmullen4522]

What a great interview...Tommy ls fascinating!!!

[@carolmclean8535]

Loved the interview !!

[@rmelin13231]

Reading his book now, and it is AWESOME! I highly recommend it. Well written, chronological (how I like it), and I believe he tells it like it is/was. Gutsy guy, and sincere. Just an incredibly insightful interview this is. Will watch it over and over. (Didn't mean to steal a line from his hit song). :-)

[@CurtinCall]

Glad you enjoyed it! All the best to you and thanks for watching!!

[@atendriyadasa6746]

What's "Shondell" anyway?!

[@bigvrocks2480]

When I first clicked on this vid, I had no idea what to expect. What a blast! Great interviewer ad Tommy was so informative. I have never heard him talk before and always had the impression he was a way to serious dude! Love his work and have all his hits on Ipod. BTW i'm 70!

[@CurtinCall]

Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@shelleylarose9172]

I live in Florida and a place called the villages I just saw him a week this past Friday his show was simply fantastic and so was his band actually he sounds better today than he ever did God bless you Tommy and thanks for the handshake

[@markspence7853]

Love this ..Love the Vibe..God Bless and keep you Tommy!

[@CheryiScoggins]

Incredible Tommy!

[@tessykay10]

Awesome!! I saw Tommy James and the Shondells @ the palace Theater!! In Greensburg Pa. We bought the book!! My 17 year old grandson was with me! He took the book, never put it down!! Loved it!! He has a little band trying to start out!! The Rusted Sons. He is the lead guitarist. They have a few songs on there! He is so impressed with Tommy James!! What my favorite group went through! We will never forget seeing all of them!