Podcasts about Tommy James and the Shondells

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This week singer, songwriter, and producer Tommy James takes us from leading The Shondells through their unlikely breakout hit “Hanky Panky” to his complicated relationship with mobster Morris Levy, who launched his career while swindling him out of millions at the notorious Roulette Records. Listen to hear more about how his iconic track “Crimson and Clover” was leaked and the inspiration for “Mony Mony.”See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brian breaks down the amazing story of Tommy James and his roller coaster relationship with the "Godfather of the Music Business." Support the show on Patreon. SHOW NOTES: Books used: Me, the Mob and the Music by Tommy James and Martin Fitzpatrick Godfather of The Music Business by Richard Carlin Hit Men by Fredric Dannen https://variety.com/2019/film/news/tommy-james-biopic-me-the-mob-and-the-music-development-1203271345/ Me, the Mob and the Music Book promotional event: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7enAd3jK9k https://www.clicktrack.fm/p/the-dark-history-of-the-jukebox-how https://www.theguardian.com/music/2021/jan/22/tommy-james-pop-star-robbed-interview

My new pal Cait McCoy is the guitarist/vocalist of Safe Words. She currently resides in Austin, TX but is a stan for all things Akron. We had a fun conversation and talked about a lot of stuff including where we may have met before and songs that we wished we had written.I strongly recommend checking […]

My new pal Cait McCoy is the guitarist/vocalist of Safe Words. She currently resides in Austin, TX but is a stan for all things Akron. We had a fun conversation and talked about a lot of stuff including where we may have met before and songs that we wished we had written.I strongly recommend checking […]

With a new album, a radio show on SiriusXM, and a movie deal in the works for his thrilling autobiography Me, The Mob, and The Music, Tommy James is very much still alive and rockin.’ There were some close calls, though, brought on by drug addiction, a gun obsession, and his unwitting ties to New York’s Genovese crime family. Looking back at his sensational, decades-long career as the leader of The Shondells, Tommy discusses these stories and more with Steve in this episode of What’s Ahead.

In its second album, Pink Floyd would begin its transition from a psychedelic 60's era band to what would become an icon of the rock genre. A Saucerful of Secrets is a strange album, and the only one in which Pink Floyd would consider themselves to be a five piece band. Frontman Syd Barrett had begun his slide into insanity, and was too unstable for the band to rely on him for concerts and recordings. They brought in David Gilmour to supplement Barrett on guitar, while Nick Mason (drums) Roger Waters (bass) and Richard Wright (keyboards) continued in their roles. Barrett would leave before the album was completed, but his shadow would hang over the band for the rest of their days.The compilation itself retains much of the psychedelia of their first album, but there are moments where you can sense the movement of the band to what they would become, though that transition would take several years. Nick Mason considers this album to be his favorite; however, it would not crack into the top albums until 2019.Brian leads us through this strange trip to explore this experimental and transitional album. Jugband BluesThis song finds Syd Barrett on vocals, his last studio song with the group, and the only one on the album where he does so. Barrett would famously never recover from his mental illness, and the band would transition to David Gilmour on guitar (and often vocals) afterwards.Let There Be More LightThis track is sung by Roger Waters, and you can get a sense of Gilmour's influence here as well. At their concerts, Pink Floyd would project images of bubbles on the wall as an early high tech psychedelic effect..Remember a DayRick Wright keyboardist for the group, wrote this song and takes the lead on vocals as well. The song has a “white rabbit” feel to it, and seems more professionally produced, though it continues the acid rock trip. Pink Floyd was an underground band at the time, and some classify the music of the time as “space rock.”Set the Controls for the Heart of the SunIf there is a hit off the album, this is it. Roger Waters wrote and sang this song, and it definitely fits the “space rock” description. This is the only song on the album in which all five of the Pink Floyd members participated. ENTERTAINMENT TRACK:“Yellow Submarine” by The BeatlesDrummer Ringo Starr takes his turn on vocals for this Beatles tune which was the main theme to their motion picture of the same name. STAFF PICKS:“The Look of Love” by Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66Bruce's staff pick was written by Burt Bacharach, with lyrics by Hal David, and was originally recorded by Dusty Springfield for the James Bond film “Casino Royale” in 1966. Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66 performed their rendition on the Academy Awards telecast in April 1968, and it actually did better than the Springfield version, peaking at number 4 on the charts.“Mony Mony” by Tommy James and the ShondellsRob features an often-covered hit. This version made it to number 3 in the U.S. The title came from James seeing the Mutual of New York building. The initials - M.O.N.Y.- inspired the title. Most of us are more familiar with the Billy Idol version from the early 80's: Get Laid Get ____ed!“Daylight Stranger” by Gary Puckett and the Union Gap BandWayne brings us back to 1968 psychedelia with a deeper cut. The band was discovered by Jerry Pooler, who wrote most of their songs. You could find them dressed as Union soldiers for their concerts.“Dream a Little Dream of Me” by Mama CassBrian features this 1931 cover by Mama Cass. The depression-era song was popular over many decades. This is one of three versions which have charted, including the one by the cast of the television show “Glee” in 2010. INSTRUMENTAL TRACK:Theme from the motion picture “The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly”How do you type a whistle???  This well-known instrumental made it onto the charts in July 1968.

Tommy James talks about his new 2019 album "Alive," the adaptation of his book "Me, The Mob and The Music" into a movie, his performance in the summer of 2019 at the Apollo XI 50th Anniversary Gala with Buzz Aldrin, and his August 26, 2019 performance at the Minnesota State Fair with the Happy Together Tour 2019.

Undoubtedly the most influential electric guitarist of the rock era, Jimi Hendrix burst on the scene in the form of “The Jimi Hendrix Experience” with his debut album, “Are You Experienced.” The band was formed by Mitch Mitchell on drums and Noel Redding on bass, but the centerpiece was Jimi Hendrix on lead and lead guitar. Creative with the distortion, fuzz, and other guitar effects, Hendrix played left-handed, played a light string, and tuned his guitar down a half step, giving him even more power and range with his playing. Hendrix would sadly live only a little over 3 years after the release of this album, but his influence echoes through the decades of rock music. Friend of the show Vann Mathis joins us for this podcast. Foxy Lady The third single issued in the U.S. only peaked a number 67 on the Billboard hot 100, and is now a well known staple of the Hendrix repertoire. This song contains "the Hendrix chord," a dominant 7th sharp 9th. Manic Depression This jazzy track with a triplet beat describes a challenging romantic experience. Third Stone from the Sun This longer and deeper cut has a science fiction motif. It chronicles an alien encounter with the planet Earth. The aliens determine that the only intelligent life on the planet are the chickens. Purple Haze The second single from the album was the first single written by Hendrix. Rolling Stone ranks this song as number 2 on "the greatest guitar songs of all time," behind only Chuck Berry's "Johnny B. Goode" ENTERTAINMENT TRACK: “A Guide for the Married Man” by the Turtles This is the title track from the comedy film "A Guide for the Married Man." STAFF PICKS: “At the Zoo” by Simon and Garfunkel Rob's staff pick was originally written for "The Graduate" but was cut from the movie, and it was subsequently used on a studio album. Multiple zoos have used this song in their advertising. “Mirage” by Tommy James and The Shondells Brian shares that the producer of the track "I think we're alone now," accidentally played it backwards, and the band decided to make the resulting melody into a song in its own right. “Ain't Nothing But a House Party” by The Showstoppers Wayne's staff pick highlights the sound known as the “Philadelphia Soul.” “A Little Bit Me, A Little Bit You” by The Monkees Vann Mathis makes a staff pick written by Neil Diamond. This is the first Monkees release featuring Davy Jones on lead, which was controversial...because the rest of the band wasn't consulted about it. “Friday on My Mind” by The Easybeats Bruce's staff pick was a part of the 96 Rock “5 o'clock whistle.” Who remembers that? Interestingly, the song takes a minor key when referencing the weekday, and turns to a major key when it gets to Friday.

Side A: Otis Rush/Willie Dixon/Led Zeppelin "I Can't Quit You Baby" Side B: Tommy James & The Shondells/Tiffany "I Think We're Alone Now"Support the show (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cover-story/id1316021270)

We are going back to the golden era of rock n' roll with legendary Tommy James who talks about his missed opportunity to play Woodstock, the recording of his major hits like "Hanky Panky," " I Think We're Alone Now," and "Crimson and Clover."

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Rock legend Tommy James discusses his prolific career including recording the hit record "Hanky Panky" at 16 years old and turning down the offer to play at the original "Woodstock."

Un grandioso grupo de los 60's, Tommy James And The Shondells.¿Sabes en dónde se formó el grupo?

Un grandioso grupo de los 60's, Tommy James And The Shondells.¿Sabes en dónde se formó el grupo?

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Llegó Tommy James And The Shondells, 16 de julio de 1966 2 semanas diciéndole a Frank Sinatra: Con Permisito, Con permisito.

Llegó Tommy James And The Shondells, 16 de julio de 1966 2 semanas diciéndole a Frank Sinatra: Con Permisito, Con permisito.

BlazinRy Radio host welcomes the legendary frontman of Tommy James & the Shondells, Tommy James! Enjoy an encore episode as the rock music icon tells Ryan all about coming up in the music industry, the stories behind such classics as Hanky Panky, Mony, Mony, I Think We're Alone Now, Crystal Blue Persuasion, Crimson & Clover, and his latest book: Me, the Mob, and the Music: One Helluva Ride with Tommy James & the Shondells, which details James' dealings with record exec and mob boss Morris Levy. James also discusses his love for vinyl and how excited he is for the vinyl resurgence. 

The gang is back and man are they hammered. Doc reads his script. Ern will never make it. Dane fears Super Volcano's. Runaway Corpse. Protecting the child molesting preacher. Dane's World. Love for Tommy James And The Shondells. The show ends twice. Call the comment line at (206) 309-7308. Thanks for listening.

The gang is back and there is a whole lot of buzzin' goin on. Dane's birthday is Sunday so he gets his present from Insignificast a day early. Dane has to pick which one of three concerts he is going to go to. Tommy James And The Shondells, Tool, or Ted Nugent. Sam finally gets his new phone. On Stats And Facts, Doc decides that all the guys should talk about is breast. Keith and Sam think Doc might have some of his numbers wrong. It closes out with some Danes World. Call the comment line at (206) 309-7308. See Doc in action from Captain Lust on the Insignificast Facebook page. Thank for listening.