Tommy James&the Shondell_Crytal Blue persuasion

They performed at New York's Bitter End Club.My good songs.

[@beebold4379]

Who is listening ??April 2024 - singing along to this amazing song - God I AM OLD

[@jesseadams8925]

Coming into a new age of change in 2024. Get on Board!!

[@maryvasquez2300]

I'm listening. I love this song and I'm 73 years old!

[@ringwood]

Right here with you!

[@sunshinegirl1217]

I'm a '58 model who's been listening and dancing to Tommy James since '66. Gonna rock 'til I drop.

[@elbanoriega5182]

So am I, because I am listening to it..

[@ileanagraells3007]

I am a 69 y/o woman I am so happy to have lived in that era, songs that had meaning great voices great groups all of us that enjoy these songs are blessed❤

[@clennishigh9666]

Right on my sister. We all were blessed to experience the music, the connections to the music and the means each of us interpreted from the music. Loved this song...I was a young guitarist myself doing this era. It seems we ran in to TJ and these guys several times a week on various flights; we waved and they waved...a wonderful time in my life We got to know them from afar so to speak. Clennis High (guitarist) Archie Bell and the Drells

[@nwilliams-rq8eq]

Yazz

[@ceciliawells1099]

I am 73 and happy to have lived that era ❤❤❤

[@clennishigh9666]

Ha Ha, how blessed we are...the memories, the feelings, the experiences. wonderful, wonderful, wonderful...

[@johnestep5271]

I was 12 in 69, love this music ​@clennishigh9666

[@AngeliqueOrozco-kc8cp]

They should be playing this song in the radio today especially what's going on in the world today

[@aladdinsmith-bt4qr]

Today, tomorrow, Crystal Blue forever.Too bad the fools won't let something so easy to find enter their foolish minds.

[@magdasanchez89]

Crystal blue persuation from now on first of January 2024, against the NWO. 💪💪💪💪

[@mikerevello3828]

❤❤❤

[@isaacdixon3732]

The pieces set in motion during the Johnson administration led me to spend time overseas followed by the mess in Central and Latin America and the Middle East. Times were not better we just knew less.

[@irmaorozco6138]

So true

[@chrisboston2698]

One of my favorites. I'm 67 and still love it.

[@luizhonorio9917]

SUPER Top 💯

[@JoAnnePare-qy6ej]

I'm 63 and still love this song

[@ceciliawells1099]

I'm 73 and when I hear this song so many memories ❤

[@mikejohn0088]

Life seemed pure then, innocent, open, welcome, sincere--"all you have to do is look for your soul and open your mind." Time sure has changed with one exception: "all you have to do is look within your mind and seek the Owner of your soul."

[@Silvanabalarezo]

Me too❤

[@johnrush9533]

I'm on the other side of 60. 🤫Countless. 😉 The music of my gen was pure magic. Timeless. If only we could be the same. When I hear these songs I close my eyes, and it takes me back to '69. Gold 💛✌☮

[@johnlang6366]

Amen brother!!!!!!

[@NickRatto]

AM Radio n Stingray bikes ,Roller Rinks , fishing in the creek & eating the fish mm ,not today

[@johnrush9533]

@@NickRatto I had a gold Stingray, silver seat and the stock racing slick back tire. Good times.👍

[@tonychrestman9613]

Heard this in 69' at DaNang RSVM

[@annettekjoy]

We were so blessed to live and grow up in this time. Memories of family I loved so much.😢😊

[@jsamc]

this song was released in 1969 so unless you are of a certain older generation u cant appreciate a real song.this guy is a legend period

[@masquerobot2844]

I was born in 91 and I think it’s good but my dad also raised me on his oldies of all decades so maybe that’s why I appreciate it. I feel like if you develop a certain level of appreciation for music in general you will reach a point where you can see the beauty / talent in any genre or timeframe though.

[@ryanmcdonald2027]

hey I LOVE MUSIC like this and i was only born in 1987 !!!!!!! i LOVE the 60's and late 50's and 70's music and i love this band !!!!!! lol. I am also a MUSICIAN too.

[@gilbertmoreno7996]

When music was real❤

[@greglaggassey5151]

That's crap....I don't understand your logic you can't hoard a famous song because of your age .....good music is timeless and continues to feel just as good to new listeners or remind them of a certain time in their life as it did for you . Their is no timeline for a classic song......that's. Just plain nuts.

[@juangarcia-dj1us]

​😅

[@sharonweaver187]

It is December 13, 2023, and I'm still listening to this epic song. I was 10 years old when this song came out. Time sure does fly by, but good music never fades.

[@CuttingEdge49]

I was 12. I still hear this in my head

[@williamhalter2032]

I was 10 years old and the youngest of 4 siblings so I was blessed to have brothers and sisters that surrounded me in good music.

[@ChocheCano]

@@sharonweaver187 you’re right about that!

[@felipesants8936]

GOOD MUSIC NEVER FADES , YOU RE RIGHT

[@kazitude1]

Listen up youngsters, no auto tune, no enhancers, just pure talent 😅

[@nwilliams-rq8eq]

Ain't that the truth?😊

[@katalac]

It's awesome to listen people that have actual wonderful voices

[@Delatta1961]

Just talent

[@reginacooper767]

I was 16 when this song came out. Fell in love with it the first time I heard it and still do at 70!❤

[@ABLEICHK]

This songs brings sun into a cloudy day. This is REAL music! One of the most beautiful songs ever composer and produced.

[@karenscheetz1826]

I agree. It’s we dergul!

[@johnjepsen500]

TJ wrote and sang better than Lennon/McCartney, Jagger/Richard's, et al.

[@davem9572]

Absolutely I remember my youth living at saratoga lake New york,on a warm summers morning the lake nice and calm just beautiful memories, the parties we had in the evenings on the beach only 14,15, best years of my life

[@alziedownes1955]

🤗❤️

[@IvoryThorn-jg8mq]

​@@johnjepsen500😢😢p😢😮😮😢😮😢😮😮😮😮😢😮😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢 tbh see by

[@jpallen719]

50 years later still just as good…

[@karenscheetz1826]

It is. Love it!

[@carlosmejia2284]

Good for ever....many memories

[@pauljohnston4806]

Amen. I agree totally. I was 16 in 1969. Great days they were.

[@rainstein3680]

An incredible tune that never gets old!! Bravo Tommy James!!! I loved it growing up and love it to this day!!!!

[@marie3611]

In 1969 I was either in eighth or ninth grade. There is a reason this music is timeless. It slipped by the censors. It's genuine and from the heart. It resonates with everyone. You can feel it. It sounded great even on a tiny FM transistor radio (batteries included)!

[@carlawestlund4429]

Gosh..I remember shiit

[@troyyoung1729]

In '69 I was getting home from a bad choice in our wars....This song gave me a tad of hope about the future. Too bad, huh....

[@alanhowe8405]

​@@troyyoung1729p😢😊

[@alanhowe8405]

😊

[@Silvanabalarezo]

I was Junior

[@flyguyny]

One of the most beautiful songs ever written.

[@drewandfrank]

AMEN!!

[@iwanttobelieve9086]

Absolutely! I always wanted this to be a Moody Blues song. Justin Hayward would make it even more beautiful.

[@boldmarines]

AMEN

[@carlamariani5329]

I agree!! Such a beautiful song! I love it!! ❤️🎵🥰

[@cristianalvarez5484]

Si.

[@dianeolsen33]

Always a favorite of mine. The dawn of a brighter spiritual world. Such a sincere wish for us all. Thanks guys! ❤😊

[@JayDuke-r2d]

Was driving one beautiful sunny day and this song came on. It couldn’t have been more perfect.

[@joequillun7790]

Fantastic performance, and video. All live, no lip syncing. Raw talent, never gets old. Thanks for posting.

[@jenniferdeleo-dr9mx]

I was 3 when this song in 1967 and I still love it. Our generation's music should be playing on the radio now. The world needs love and peace and that was what our generation was all about.

[@irmacarrera2475]

I was 3 too and I will love this song always. I grew up with all these old songs. I love all of the old music.

[@ChocheCano]

@@jenniferdeleo-dr9mx The year was 1969.

[@PatriciaRaney]

I have loved this band since the 60s. I can still sing along and remember the words. Beautiful music.

[@magdasanchez89]

Me too

[@ceciliawells1099]

Me too

[@TheBadAssGamerKid]

Have listened to this song for 40 yrs. Never get tired of hearing it

[@maryanngarrimone1153]

Omg love this song and this group! They were awesome when they came out with this beautiful song! So many beautiful memories memories. Love this song!!!!;❤❤❤❤❤

[@joanburbank3667]

Truly love this song. Saw an interview, he said’ this was his journey to Christ’. It’s even more beautiful!

[@kenaleggett8960]

How wonderful!!!

[@marygarcia7182]

I love to hear this .... 🙏✝️🙏 AMEN 🙏✝️🙏

[@vickiecanupp7815]

That makes this song even better!!

[@jesseadams8925]

The Christ consciousness is coming to us all....

[@larrymccurdy4284]

Amen, Great Group!

[@markkoval4251]

UNBELIEVABLE fidelity and harmonies!👌

[@lupehernandez8831]

Great memories in my life lm 66 years l still love this melody

[@RosindaRodriguez-mt3np]

Grateful for the years we've had such musicians. Time hasn't been able to duplicate the past realities of emotions

[@bloozedaddy9965]

It's always great to hear a rock n' roll legend who can perform a live version of an old classic hit and equal the quality of the original. Like John Fogerty, Tommy James only got better with age.

[@carlawestlund4429]

Absolutely agree no funny stuff hey...talk about old school...talent...when you got you got it puts this new stuff to shame

[@deniseandmarkfirestine7443]

One of my favorite songs of all times!!!!!

[@maryallen1017]

Tommy, This is my "Forever Favorite Song". I listen to this song every single day. This song touches me deep down into my soul. My heart & smile gets bigger everyday. I want the words to this song printed out and this song played at my funeral. Thank You for this amazing song. God Bless You. ❤

[@magdasanchez89]

You Will still live many years un good health

[@maryallen1017]

​@@magdasanchez89 Thank You. I just saw Tommy James and the Shondells in Concert in Shipshewana Indiana on September 28th 2024. He sang this song & I was crying happy tears. It was a fantastic concert. My Heart was filled with so much Love.

[@Showlsmo]

If only… we all could come together and realize the sentiment this song delivers…

[@dianagentile7636]

Yes Absolutely Unite As One ☝🏽 I remember this song 🎶 as I had graduated high school the previous year!!! Stay Blessed Collective 🥰

[@andytaylor5476]

This song has always given me chills. It sends me right back to the late 1960's. Good memories!

[@DaRkHoRsE-_-]

Yesssss.

[@ThePeachcake]

Always loved this song.

[@Gmar69]

@Edward Carlson Same here bro, 3/4 Marines.

[@freddiefreihofer7716]

@Edward Carlson Tragically

[@RDBean]

Summer days on the lake

[@Silvanabalarezo]

I was a Senior in high school, as an exchange student . I will always remember those beautiful years. I am 70 years now❤

[@Dona-y8w]

Ahhhhhj

[@Dona-y8w]

I likkkkeeee

[@frankgrumbine5572]

Great Song! I Had the 8 track ! It was June 1974 We took 2 hits of L.S.D. And rode around in the country for two days as we Listened to this tape! What a beautiful time!

[@teenanance8691]

Right?? ❤

[@mikejohn0088]

Pathetic.

[@jss1004]

Seriously, one of the most beautiful songs of all time...

[@mikejohn0088]

When I heard this in 1969 I could never have imagined what the world would evolve into in 2020; makes me sick at heart.

[@mikejohn0088]

@@Aviation.Safety. --2021 worse than 2020 and so it will continue. I could not agree more with you pal. The Bolsheviks control everything and 90% have no idea who they are, where they came from, what their purpose is and who their "commander" is. People are brain dead because they are lazy, believe anything the MSM tells them, watch the boob tube non-stop and look forward to the gov't hand outs. As in the time of Noah they will be taken totally by surprise and it's really starting "to rain."

[@60panhead1]

well said

[@cchild9110]

1969??!!

[@jeffwisener1378]

The world is fine, your perception is what's the problem.

[@olgahorvathova5876]

@@jeffwisener1378 it depends where and when you are living, agree ?

[@jaykerr7029]

This song is so meaningful it brings back such wonderful memories- it makes me cry💖

[@annettekjoy]

Me too ❤

[@joking6052]

I have been listening to this masterpiece for over 56 years.

[@PhatCat6656267]

This is one of the most beautiful songs from Tommy James and the Shondells that I remember from my teens ( Yes! I am old, but hey we were so cooL! ). Absolutely one of my faves!

[@gerrydooley951]

+Patricia Bertel I think it's one of the prettiest songs ever

[@estedetringham7528]

+Patricia Bertel - We still ARE cool!

[@PhatCat6656267]

+Este DeTringham Yes Indeed, you are!

[@allenquintana1437]

+Patricia Bertel I remember too. I don't consider myself old,....and if I talked to you....I don't believe I would think that you are old either. I think you would have danced with me to this song in 1969.....and I would remember it to this day. What a flirt I am ....Huh? Be well,Allen

[@annettekoch2058]

Patricia Bertel, well said

[@zzzxxzzz3248]

A great song to wake up to every morning !

[@magdasanchez89]

This is the vibration we are having for changing the world now, against the bad people wo are inventing lies, specialy from 2020

[@jamescarter5042]

This is one of the hit songs that defined 1960's music.

[@zzzxxzzz3248]

One of my all time favorite songs ever !

[@rutnrampage7041]

Ahhh...music will never be this good again.

[@Emma-tm1lp]

I am 69 my Favorite. Good Memory's .

[@MsCocopuffy]

Absolutely love this live version of this incredible song

[@shrtybeebe]

Recently saw them in person and still doing great.

[@lorifernandez3055]

I was 19 when this came out. I'm 73 now still love this song

[@briansmith3191]

Probably one of my 30 songs if I was stranded on a deserted island...timeless

[@karenreardon5398]

This one is my favorite of Tommy's. Still a great message in this song. Brilliant!

[@jjs490]

Tommy James is still unbelievable to this day still touring...i love it !

[@debbiebrown8473]

I just put it on repeat totally amazing 🎵 ❤

[@tammyhurd-d5m]

Timeless !! This is when Music was Music Always Loved this song ❤

[@raygrange7312]

Very underrated talent.

[@michaelpawlowski3435]

An amazing song that captured many hopes and dreams of the early 1970's. "People are changing". "Better get ready, See the light." "Don't you give up now." "Look to your soul and open your mind." Truly inspirational.

[@westrotter7847]

My absolute favorite song from the 1970s !!! So inspirational and full of love !!!

[@eddiepike2275]

You all are right, so glade that I was 16 in 1969 and best time of my life in the 60’s and 70’s and even the 80’s great music, this song will live for ever.

[@claraalbertson]

This song reminds me of my son when he was young. He loved it. He would always look at me.

[@georgeparsard1197]

Love this song

[@christopherstuart607]

"Legend" is a term that is thrown around too loosely. But Legend fits perfectly when it comes to describing Tommy James. His music is indeed timeless.

[@percywood7471]

1969 on the way to New Mexico; this song marked a new and very wonderful experience.

[@jeanetteheinen8562]

Love this and Tommy James sounds better than ever! 2021 Amazing!

[@JDHart]

That is an awesome live performance of their great record.

[@marykaydeenmoore8126]

One of my favs to this day...g raduated high school 1968...so cool and memories....still love it today ..

[@ChocheCano]

@@marykaydeenmoore8126 hey 👋🏼! I also graduated in 1968!!

[@cereretrop]

Tommy's voice is just as incredibly good now as it was in the sixties! Greatest!

[@robinlanier6886]

Ageless!! ❤

[@raffarodriguez1319]

UNO DE LOS MEJORES TEMAS,DE TODOS LOS AÑOS,QUE LLEVO ESCUCHANDO MÚSICA.. 70 AÑOS .. ...SE IMAGINAN TODA LA BELLA MÚSICA,QUE HE ESCUCHADO.... INCREÍBLE.. ....

[@jerryp.4459]

I remember listening to the song on my way home from Woodstock. I had a kind of epiphany, and really bought into the peace and love bit. No more, sadly.

[@robertmedlin9762]

Was 13 when came out. Still one of the best. God gave these guys a great gift of musical talent

[@patrickdavis3409]

A swimming pool I went to as a young teenager had a juke box and I remember tommy James songs always played boy what good ole days

[@mrburns1203]

Love this song! Love this performance.

[@BillG37]

Wow, how could anyone not like this??? The music & harmonies are brilliant!!!

[@mikedavis1069]

I had forgotten how good these guys were...

[@jamesmclaughlin5272]

This beautiful song is definitely about the Love of the God of the Bible. 🙏🙏🙏😇😇😇

[@harveybishop]

Amen James, Thank you for these words of Wisdom, straight from the heart!!!

[@chuckmontoya8882]

In and interview, Tommy said it was a song about Jesus.

[@annettekjoy]

His whole story about getting away from the mafia and becoming a Christian is awesome.

[@TomKaren94]

Absolutely timeless. I really cannot understand how 72 people gave thumbs down. Guess they couldn't be 'persuaded.'

[@bonroyal1]

THE PRIDE OF OHIO.

[@jaydickey1049]

Either clueless, lousy taste in music, or both....

[@mikejohn0088]

They are persuaded to the other side = life's ugly side.

[@stripervince1]

Probably rap people

[@chuckmontoya8882]

Luciferians

[@thomaszambelli]

wow sounds great for 40 yrs later.

[@joeelmore2728]

I was ten years old when this song was released in 1969. It was a classic back then and has transcended into a timeless musical score today. The strength of the group still carries this song to new heights.

[@florabarrientes2779]

Favorite songs we listen to the songs Back in the Day used to get together and listen to all this beautiful music some of my friends are gone so we have his memories that is better than having nothing❤❤❤😊😊😊😅😢🎉

[@Highheels4ever]

I absolutely LOVE THIS SONG and TOMMY JAMES and THE SHONDELL. I danced and still dance this song, one of my favorite songs of this amazing group. We need more music like this one, it is sooooo good! Thank God that I downloaded this song and the whole album of Tommy James, he and his band were magnificent!!! An icon of great music 🎶 Love you, Tommy, and always will . Thank you with all your great music 🎵 they are IRREPLACEABLE! ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@barbaralynch3015]

I was 12 when this came out, and i loved it the very first time i heard it! Had my mother go and buy the 45!

[@Runnin4Him85]

One of the most amazing songs and openings to a song I've ever heard. I could listen to that guitar opening a million times!

[@Disco4evah]

This song! ❤ I still get goosebumps ❣️

[@7alrichardson]

Loving this. This is real music.

[@TheTycoon2bee]

My favorite of All Time🙂

[@jeffthewhiff]

When I first came across this video, I couldn't believe how well Tommy could still sing. This was definitely one of my favorites songs from him and I have always felt that he and the Shondells were very underrated.

[@saragorosave7277]

oh my god... memories of my teenage years!!!!

[@gordontainsch2624]

I think every positive thing about this marvelous song has already been said. For me personally, this song was about my coming home to 'the world' from 'Nam'. I went down to the Atlantic ocean near my home, smoked a joint, sat there, looking at the beauty of the water and sunlight, with this song in my head, and at that moment everything was alright. Thank you, Tommy!

[@JB-gq3or]

Timeless lyrics and melody! Reminds me of my childhood. So, 😃 then! I miss all my 3 siblings, especially, my mom! ❤️ She did a great job by herself raising 6 of us!

[@elainelawson5665]

My all time 'summer' song. Love his voice, the guitar licks......no song brings back my teenaged years like this one! Soon to be 70 but I'm young again singing along with this!!

[@BeanieOakley]

Tommy James....... What a music legend.... so under scored!!!! This is one of the all time great songs.... I was like 7 years old when this song was released. I remember hearing this song on the radio over and over in the summer like 1968 or 69... What great memories

[@rexrussell3433]

Oh youtube, I love you. Thank you for this! This is without doubt one of the all time greatest songs. Great audio, Great video, Thank you so much for the post!

[@JimBobSeeker]

+Rex Russell - I couldn't agree more "This is without doubt one of the all time greatest songs".

[@rexrussell3433]

JimBob Seeker Miss the bongo's though!

[@beachmax62]

Miss being in a mans arm for this song!!!! Special!!!.

[@patriciagullickson9591]

Rex Russell I got drafted the day this came out on radio!!!! on a bus in Nam I heard it....and dig this.. even during a firefight I heard the melody !! I dedicate this to my wife.. RIP Patricia . 1948 - 1988....

[@donr5593]

Great live version of a great song. They hit it perfect.

[@johnblack5450]

Such a soulful and pretty song.

[@Delatta1961]

Amazing harmony. I’m 63, and it brings back memories of carefree times

[@rebeccagreene3271]

Beautiful song! One of my favorites! Praying for 2021

[@rebeccarandleman2124]

This song was out the summer before I started my senior year in high school....my goodness, that was so long ago....thanks for posting it....they still sound great too.

[@davidjl3349]

Hi Rehecca yes girl love Tammy Shondells music I was raised that era 🔊💿🔊💿 🎶 God bless you girl David JL 🎄😁🎄

[@audreyb2]

Hard to believe this magnificent tune has been around for almost 45 years ~ I have always loved listening to it.

[@haroldnunez5973]

Reminds me of my highschool days...best music ever!!!

[@Highheels4ever]

Love Crystal Blue Persuasion, just love it. A great song by Tommy James and the Shondells, it is great that we still can listen to videos like this one and enjoy yesteryear’s music. But I downloaded to my IPhone and I can hear the whole album of the greatest Tommy James. God bless Tommy and his group, they all were phenomenal!!! ♥️♥️👍👍🙌🙌👏👏👏👏👏♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@jesseadams8925]

This song was ahead of its time. We're heading towards the new age of enlightenment along with our sacred Earth.... and for us into the 5th dimension.

[@dorothythomas9281]

One of my favorite songs ever. I was barely out of high school when I first heard this song. It still sounds great.

[@nhedrick100]

Ah! If we could only go back for short periods in our lives , wouldn't it be grand to go back and listen, absolutely great song.

[@kenjoneslee]

great instrumentals...and vocals...great job!!!!

[@celery1996]

I came across this song by accident am I glad I did I still have some years left to enjoy

[@isabelmarquez6636]

A time, so we thought, young people could change the world. Love is the answer. Dang! I think we became more cruel than our forefathers!...