Tommy James & The Shondells - Crystal Blue Persuasion REACTION

[@stevem4628]

One of the most beautiful songs ever written and sung.

[@patmantini5724]

Song always knocks me out!!!

[@larrywt656]

Shondells is pronounced like "Shawn-DELLS" with the emphasis on the second syllable. They were definitely one of the grooviest groups of the late 60s.

[@hazelvee9793]

Love Tommy James and the Shondells. We need this song today, right now

[@stang7342]

No doubt...

[@HappyValleyDreamin]

hazel vee, yes, we do!

[@GunninRebel55]

Say that again for those in the bleacher seats!

[@karenmccormick7985]

For Harris for Madame President

[@turnerdan53]

Could use that PEACE AND GOOD BROTHERHOOD CRYSTAL BLUE PERSUASION. Tommy James and Donavon are overlook gems from that time because everyone was over shadowed by the Beatles.

[@blackprix]

Listen to the words of this song, it’s the year 2020 and those words are so a part of our lives now if everybody would listen… So meaningful, so deep, so profound

[@classicrocklady6288]

So sad that the generation that grew up on this still need to hear the message...😔

[@HappyValleyDreamin]

blackprix truly!

[@GinnyRobertsonLLC]

Classic Rock Lady I agree

[@barbararidley7131]

AMEN!!

[@mikesanmiguel2954]

👍😁✌

[@fanman8102]

“This group is tight” and NO auto tune! Hard to imagine now but there was a time when singers didn’t need auto tune to perfect their sound!

[@lisalotwin3154]

That’s right . Singers had to actually be able to sing, and bands had to be able to play these songs live in concert. Not so produced that it can’t be actually performed .

[@mercer402]

Five Tommy James hits worth a listen to, include, Sweet Cherry Wine, Draggin The Line, Mony Mony, I think we're alone now and She. The bands sound evolved throughout their career.

[@paulrobertson7980]

She by Graham Parsons is so much better than she by Tommy James

[@SuperSusieBell]

Incredibly mellow. The 60’s rocked.

[@taun856]

The next song of theirs you review should be "Draggin' The Line".

[@bethshadid2087]

Oh man forgot that one.....awesome

[@MegaEaglelover]

Most Definitely

[@archstanton9206]

YES

[@dargollar9852]

Yes!

[@deannacrownover3]

Absolutely!

[@ayseclark-carter8744]

Very apt song for today. What a nice voice wow. Very good choice Jay great reaction. Just nice. ☺☺💖💕💖

[@sammybeck7794]

Back in the sixties when this song came out I bought it on a 45 RPM record that I played over and over and over again until you hear all the scratches and clicks through the song. Oh what a great era.

[@allycatsmith5158]

You said it Sammy What a Great Era!

[@icmman7]

So did I.

[@normweldon9852]

My favorite song by them was I Think We're Alone Now

[@sherriparra6751]

Norm Weldon yes , my favorite too👩🏼‍🦳

[@YoCraps-og4kt]

I read somewhere, that back in the summer of 1969, the band's secretary took a phone call. After she hung up, she told Tommy that some promoters wanted the band to perform at a "paying gig" in upstate New York at a pig or cow farmers farm. Tommy laughed and told her can you imagine that, us on a pig farm. 2 weeks later they learned about Max Yasgurs farm and what just occurred there. "Woodstock" Should've taken that gig.

[@musicsansnotes]

Just wow!

[@ragjamrock]

Mony Mony,Draggin the line and I think we are alone now.Also checkout Tighter and Tighter(written and produced by Tommy James) by Alive and Kicking.Thanks for reacting to one of my all time favorite songs.

[@lindaerickson2709]

Great song Tighter, Tighter feat. Tommy James with Alive n Kickin'.

[@carolinaruson5247]

Tighter and tighter was great

[@theresadailey5809]

One of the best songs out there, it has good vibrations, I still enjoy listening to this and I’m 72

[@davidlow7217]

I have to say, I was born in1960 I heard the best music of my life in this time, music back then was so sweet, these songs will never die, blast from the past. The younger generation will never know the quality of what real music sounds like. Enjoy people.

[@ronniesimmons6827]

Thanks so much for your reaction! I am a 62 year old man and it is so gratifying to see younger people appreciate how beautiful and relevant this song is, even today! Keep it up!

[@marygoodson4920]

This is one of my favorite songs ever...so glad you dig it too!

[@creinicke1000]

One of my absolute favorites!! Played it in my 45 record player . I'd be dancing and swirling around in my bedroom.. a 10 year old girl having fun.

[@pamking357]

I like those memories 😁

[@aprilcorbett]

"Sugar On Sunday" , "I Think We're Alone Now", "Sweet Cherry Wine", "Ball of Fire" & "Draggin' The Line"...Just LOVE Tommy James!

[@maryellenazack4466]

Yes, yes, all songs are excellent! 💥💥💥💥💥

[@missgmoma]

This has a mystic feel to it, really easy listening. His voice just compliments the amazing music on this. Really strong impressive vocals on this! ♥️ I remember now that they played this song on ‘Breaking Bad’ series.

[@turdferguson400]

missgmoma Great description! I don’t remember hearing this one before. It’s so mellow! 💖💖💖

[@missgmoma]

Turd Ferguson hi chick, thanks. I’ve heard it before but it was by someone else, maybe on a movie or commercial or something like that. I don’t know if this is the original version. So easy listening sound to it . 🥰✌🏻

[@dreamsandvisions]

This song has a really beautiful message when you listen to the lyrics. Almost like something from a dream. A dream we almost could have achieved.

[@tjerwin1]

Tommy James is still alive at the age of 74. I grew up listening to this amazing singer and talent. My oldest brother got me hooked on him. RIP big brother.

[@luisnavarro9307]

I like your reactions to the songs of the 70's the harmonies were great back then, the songs of today don't compare to them.

[@musicsansnotes]

The artists back then broke so many boundaries.

[@stephenurso9267]

Check out crimson and clover or draggin the line by them!

[@laminage]

You may have heard this song on The Pilot Episode of The Wonder Years. In the 1980's alot of his Songs reached a whole new generation of Fans. Tiffany did "I Think We're Alone Now", Billy Idol did "Mony Mony" and Joan Jett & The Blackhearts did "Crimson & Clover".

[@bethshadid2087]

Be still my beating heart 💗. I'm loving this musical journey you're taking us on....seeing and hearing all the wonderful songs from my lifetime thru your lenses 🔥💥🤗

[@sarahjane8146]

Draggin’ the Line, Draggin’ the Line, Draggin’ the Line!

[@doplinger1]

I love Love LOVE this song! Tommy has some great hits, probably worth checking out some more, though this is my favorite.

[@rmf9522]

Love that song. Brings me way back to summer days of my youth.

[@anjoleeeickhoff6800]

TJ and The Shondells are amazing! Their songs always take you on a ride and you don’t want them to end! You can play them on repeat and not get tired of them!❤ I still have their albums from back when I was a kid!

[@gloriaandrea2539]

Totally late 60's!!! Very refreshing song!!! Great reaction!!!

[@pamelabarrera5074]

Peace and love all the way 💕 gr8 🎵 song thx for sharing.

[@Dianne-g2k]

I have always loved ❤this song.

[@melodymcdonald322]

Senior prom! Two tone blue colors! Oh the memories!

[@ajtsou397]

1st time I heard this I was so young, my older cousin was babysitting, I wanted her to play it repeatedly, I loved it then, love it now 😍

[@maryellenazack4466]

Super hits ! Loved your reaction ! Got a chance to go to his concert, i was mesmerized at how many hits he had! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@tinaburkhalter6111]

Hi jay , i am not sure if you have ever seen breaking bad , this song is on that show often ! For his product ! Great song , singing along thanks ! 😍😍

[@goldtopazasylum]

my most favorite summer song...

[@TheMike_I]

you're right, this one does sound timeless, the production is great and its from 1969. I Think We're Alone Now is another one of their best songs

[@deelawson4551]

Such a SMOOTH song! So Relaxing!

[@maryanngarrimone1153]

Another awesome song. I brought this 45 LP and turned it white because I played it so much. I finally found their greatest hits on a CD. I still play it on my computer when I'm working!!! ❤❤❤

[@donnabruhn6907]

This IS music 🎵🎶

[@judithspicer1490]

Love this song 🎵

[@danelleb.8149]

It was a perfect song choice to be included in Breaking Bad!! 🎶😊🎶

[@tonymatrisin4328]

Tight tight tight

[@garydpsu]

two other songs by them that have been covered for years but they do it best MONY MONY -played at every wedding and I think we're alone now. both different from crimson and crystal

[@bkm2797]

Ha Ha, I forgot Mony Mony, they were beating us to death with Crimson and Clover every third song on the radio, good group though.

[@frankmerris8821]

i actually like billy idols version better especially to work out to

[@lowrider4266]

@@frankmerris8821 i always loved Billy's cover better also. He did it great justice.

[@frankmerris8821]

@@lowrider4266 yea fires me up everytime

[@lowrider4266]

@@frankmerris8821 same here.

[@cerealmom6657]

I think we’re alone now and Draggin the line by Tommy James next. I love this song. He considered Crystal Blue Persuasion to be his masterpiece.

[@mistylynn111]

My favorite summer song. 🤗💖🤗 Puts me in the zone every time....

[@fairemaiden]

An ALL-TIME favourite. Touches my soul every time. 'Maybe tomorrow, When He looks down, On every green field and every town, All of His children, Every nation, They'll be peace and good, brotherhood, Crystal Blue Persuasion'.

[@Mr17051963]

Love this song!!!!!

[@whazzuphere]

"Hanky Panky" is another song by Tommy James and the Shondells worth a listen. It's a little more up tempo, 60's rock..

[@TheMsCrystalblue]

I grew up with bands like this and didn't know how much to appreciate them. They are woven into my childhood memories and now they are a part of your memories too. BTW...love your reaction videos!

[@tinakelley7018]

This differently one of the oldie but goodie song. I remember this song when I was probably 11 or 12. Pretty song.

[@brandy012173]

So sophisticated. Crystal blue…. Thank you for this one Jay! This is a really nice sound sample. Very clear and pretty sounding. You can hear everything! Put this one in your back pocket!! You may want it readily available. You’re a great guy so I’m going to give a little piece of advice. If you find someone you really like, hopefully you’ll remember my suggestion and that you have this in your back pocket. Ya know what this song needs…? Some nice lighting, plus a couple of candles, a gentle summer night’s breeze, two glasses, a bottle of white Zinfandel, and something that smells really nice like something delicious cooking in the background, mixed with a tiny bit of cologne or perfume, and your smile of coarse. PERFECT EVENING, solid. You are so nice. I hope you have, or find happiness. 🥰

[@Fool3SufferingFools]

“I Think We’re Alone Now” is their best song, for my money.

[@cyndybensema7189]

Tommy James and the Shondells have a bunch of hits. We bought the DVD of their history through Tommy James eyes. They are great! Sweet Cherry Wine, Draggin the Line, I think We're Alone Now, ohhhh and so many more. Although this is my favorite!!! Peace and Love and Rock and Roll! :) Love your reaction! More Tommy James and The Shondells.... 1969 ish if I remember correctly. Sometime around that time. Maybe 1971... Will have to look! Great song!

[@allycatsmith5158]

So glad I had the privilege of getting to hear all the different music from the 60s 70s 80s it was and is the best music!!!

[@lisac9930]

U get introduced to these awesome oldies & those of us, who havn't heard them FOR SOME TIME, get reminded of them, to hear them again. Love that song! 🥰

[@anthonyblakely399]

One of my favorite bands of the 60's and favorite song.....Crystal Blue Persuasion.....by Tommy James & The Shondells.

[@TwistedSither]

Great choice! I've liked this one for a lot of years.

[@adam.4487]

You might find it interesting to look for and find an interview he had given around 2018 about his early career and the story behind Draggin the line and Crimson and Clover. Mainly record label and his discovery. I learned somethings I didn't know and found fascinating!

[@oldschool72]

I was 18 when this came out in 1968, every one including me was playing this on their boomboxes ( Cassette or 8 track players ) in between performances at Woodstock in 1969.. it was our Psychedelic rock.....

[@karentinsley8109]

My favourite song .1st on my play list .love it love it 👍🎧🎵🌅🎸🌞

[@alberthart4146]

now, ya gotta try Tommy James and The Shondells: Crimson and Clover...also I Think We're Alone Now...both banging ass songs. Tiffany did a cover of 'I Think We're Alone Now' in the 80s that also became a national hit and it instantly turned Tiffany into a major heart throb of the 80s

[@rebeccamunoz2948]

Love it Jayvee your enthusiasm is infectious.Try “ Dragin the line”

[@Niecy70]

I have always loved this song. And then it was used in one of my favorite shows of all time Breaking Bad😄 it's just great all-around❤

[@mzErica]

Check out "HEY THERE LONELY GIRL" by EDDIE HOLMAN ...its on Oldie.

[@elevenbucks5682]

This a great performance live.

[@detraturpin2112]

He reacted to that song already. You can find it on his channel. It was a great reaction.

[@mzErica]

@@detraturpin2112..aw thanks

[@cyndybensema7189]

I liked another song as well as Hey There Lonely Girl, which is different but same era, called Little Green Bag. I had NO idea what it was about until years later. I was a freshman in high school for Lonely Girl and Little Green Bag.

[@tomknoll796]

One of the ULTIMATE feel-good songs of all time. I've loved this song since I was a little kid back in the 70s.

[@R.POWELL]

I wake up to this song !! Looking at what's going on in this world it takes me back in time!! Good song !! 👍

[@conniesloan921]

Next Dragging the line

[@teatimedrinker1]

We in the USA truly need some Crystal Blue Persuasion spread throughout. Such a great song. Tommy James has the perfect for this. Has a touch of The Rascals few in it. Psychedelic Rock is very soothing.

[@randytorres8211]

Tommy James and the Shondells are a a great band from the 60s. I enjoy his show on Serius XM on Sundays to listen to music from the 60s and the many war stories he has

[@davidroyston1918]

One of my All-Time favorites! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@lindachristensen1783]

Simply AMAZING! Fantastic band… Fantastic sound… Fantastic vocals… …Put you headphones and enjoy! 🎶🎵🎶🔊🔊🔊🔉🎧

[@Massachusetts1963]

Gotta throw a shout out to jayvee, got the best reaction site going.....

[@deborahjohnson5168]

Hi Jay and friends out there!! I love this song !! I t has a beautiful message of love and hope And a better world..!its like prophetic of our future world after the evil Has been wiped off and only thing left is love, Peace.. made me cry!! Came out when I was a teenager ..1960s.. Be kind .like jay!!

[@aliciasaracino1233]

Every time I see your reactions to these bands, I relive the experience of hearing this music for the first time. For that, I really thank you... wishing you all the best.

[@trinaortiz9195]

Whoo hoo, one of my favorite songs ever! I use to play this song over and over as a young teen! Also love "I think we're alone now" and "Draggin' the Line"!

[@markkracht9413]

First 45 I bought in my life back in 1967 when I was 8 years old. Still love it.

[@vickielewallen3799]

Another great song from a great era, love your reactions and channel..

[@MakePizzaGreatAgain]

Knew it'd be one ya favs... mine too since kid... Smiled every-time.. Luv luv luv it !! Try Crimson n Clover now... You won't regret... Just as GOOD > GROOVY-MAN 😆 lols

[@aprilecrider6989]

When I was a teenager I got to see them perform in my town in a big park outside on a sunny summer day, it was great !!!

[@edgarcia4794]

Back in the 1960's my than high school aged sister played her 45 copy of this till it warped.It was a great summer tune.And still is.

[@BananaFanna994]

How many parties was this played.....What a GROOVE!!! Great group and reaction!!!

[@rhondal5143]

Hey J...they've got tons of great songs! Please review more! And as always thanx for the great memories. I get a kick out of watching you enjoying my oldies!

[@55judylw]

This song was released in 1968. I was 13 and was very well aware of what was going on in the world thanks to my mom. She was very politically aware and watched the news and read constantly about what was going on in the country, in particular the Vietnam War. This song was an oasis and talked about peace and good and Brotherhood. At the tender age of 13, I believed in the words of all rock and roll songs that sang about peace and love. The song had a calming effect on me. I listened to this song on a regular basis well into my 30s. I'm of the opinion that if more people would truly listen to the words of old rock and roll, and take them to heart, the world would be a much better place.

[@beeseewill2407]

Beautiful Easy listening music.Love the tambourine. One of those inspirational hits. The organ is great.We had the music.I'm so happy to see your appreciation for it.

[@jeannereed3170]

One of the best if not the best song that came out of the sixties. I’m a child of the sixties an can contest to this. Played a lot at our school dances.Thanks for reacting to this.✌🏻

[@tswrench]

Tommy James & The Shondells were absolutely brilliant! This song, in particular, is a real gem of composition, stream of consciousness, and musicianship.

[@knet3109]

Javon, you have such an appreciation and understanding of all music! You kreally enjoy your reactions!

[@blackprix]

The great music of the 60s and 70s, you’re right they could be great songs today because they were great then And even greater today cause they stood the test of time, many many of them

[@rundoetx]

Boy, This takes me back. One of the best pop songs ever.

[@lorivassallo8643]

Always a big Tommy James and the Shondell's fan, Crystal Blue Persuasion, Crimson and Clover, Sweet Cherry Wine, Draggin the Line, Mony Mony, a Great talent...

[@carriedevries4994]

This is my very favorite song. It still is relative all these years later.

[@HappyValleyDreamin]

Oh Thank You for this one Jay💕I knew you would love it💕Sweet Cherry Wine and Dragging The Line are great too💕

[@mdunn4555]

I have always loved this song.

[@davidvornsand9551]

This was inspired by the book of Ezekiel speaking of a blue shekhinah light that represented the presence of god which tells a future age of brotherhood of mankind living in peace and harmony! Brilliant song!☮️❤️

[@joanmcerlean7158]

This was one of my favorite songs from my youth. Went looking for it just now and found you, hearing it for the first time. Your reaction and layered appreciation were a delight to me. Thank you.

[@RonHerring5300]

One of my all-time favorite songs!

[@chriscreekmore210]

Beautiful song!

[@paulinwoburn9680]

I saw them when I was in high school. The Young Rascals opened for them. It was a great show -- both bands.