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boxwright · 9 months

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Tommy James & The Shondells - Tommy James

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fancycolours · 9 months

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TOMMY JAMES AND THE SHONDELLS during a recording session for their track "Crimson and Clover". (October 30th, 1968.)

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dustedmagazine · 2 months

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Listed: R.E. Seraphin

Whether kicking out raucous, throaty garage jams with Impediments a decade ago, or exploring power-poppier terrain with Talkies and more recently under his own initials, Ray Seraphin tells his stories in the radiance just above the fuzz. Sung low and hoarse, his lyrics blink in and out of reality, propelled by the instruments’ lively buzz and echo. Ruptured by an explosive guitar lead here or punctuated by a tidy, melodic bass riff there, this music doesn’t sit still. It’s familiar but captivating, a potent rock and roll fusion of lo-fi attitude and sweeping hit-record moves. Alex Johnson called his latest release, Fool’s Mate, “dynamic and buoyant… a bright, powerful album with lurid desperation creeping in from the edges.”

Here are 10 of Seraphin’s formative records, books, and movies:

Outrageous Cherry — Out There in the Dark

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When I was 17, my bandmate’s partner loaned this CD to me and I held onto it for a number of years before she was able to pry it back. I loved the pairing of Matthew Smith’s arch wordplay and Larry Ray’s mercurial guitar work. They are one of the classic vocalist-guitarist duos to me — up there with Bowie-Ronson, Ferry-Manzanera, Rollins-Ginn. All of their albums are great. Not to sound trite but they really should be better known!

Ralph Bakshi — Wizards

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When I was fired from my first job at Arinell’s Pizza, the manager gave me a 1/2 pint of Ancient Age, a CD copy of Butthole Surfers’ Independent Worm Saloon, and a VHS copy of Wizards as my severance package. He proceeded to drink the whiskey with me (at 9am) but, mercifully, stopped short of insisting we watch Wizards together. The film is lifted into classic status by Bakshi’s signature crude and wild animation style despite a fairly ho-hum future-fantasy plot. Still visually arresting.

John Barth — The End of the Road

I was an English literature major in college and, because I fancied myself a Serious Person, I read a lot of books I didn’t understand in my extracurricular time. I’ve read a few of John Barth’s more celebrated, metaphysical works but this early, "realistic" story is the one that stuck with me. There’s a bleakness and ugliness to the book that feels really transgressive — albeit not in an edgy, cornball way. Plus, as someone who probably suffers from some form of executive dysfunction, I somewhat relate to the protagonist Jake’s crisis of self.

The Real Kids — Outta Place

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Over the years, my music has largely been referred to as power pop. I chafe against the term a little bit but can't say I’m entirely allergic to it. The Real Kids likely represent my first real interest in the genre. Their self-titled album is their best, most complete work; however, I more frequently listen to their New Rose-era.

Flamin’ Groovies — “Whiskey Woman”

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Growing up, the Flamin’ Groovies were the consummate rock group. They represented band-ness to me in a way few others did. In my mind, it’s The Replacements, NRBQ, The Faces, maybe Cheap Trick, and the Flamin’ Groovies. Their early records have this cartoonish, shambolic post-Stones vibe I love — the Roy Loney effect. That said, I was drawn to this somewhat atypical ballad sung by their guitarist, Cyril Jordan. I think this is the song that made me realize you could end a song with something other than a double chorus.

Tommy James — “Ball and Chain”

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My record collection did and does consist almost entirely of dollar bin records. I bought this record on a whim at a garage sale and became enamored of James’ weird, Christian bubblegum world. The fuzz guitar (maybe played by Tommy himself?) on this song is absolutely psychotic. Big fan.

Kirsty MacColl — “They Don't Know”

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I discovered Stiff Records through a CD box set my mom owned. Initially, I was lured by the rockin’ entries in their catalog: Nick Lowe, Wreckless Eric, Larry Wallis, The Damned, et al. I also adored Rachel Sweet and Kirsty MacColl, though. A perfect song that contains the most affecting use of the word "baby" in the history of pop music.

Thee Headcoatees — Girlsville

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I vaguely remember being stoned at a friend’s house when I was 16 and getting introduced to this Headcoatees album. I nicked a riff for one of my first songs, "Pig Out," which I licensed to a vegan pork rind company 10 years later. To this day, I don’t know what song I ripped off and it may not have even been by Thee Headcoatees. But Thee Headcoatees are cool, so here you go!

Flannery O’Connor — Wise Blood

I attribute my interest in American fiction writing to Flannery O’Connor. The atmosphere in her stories is so suffocating and anxiety-inducing — in a good way. I think reading this was the first time I understood the emotional impact great writing can have. I have a slight preference for her short stories now but, keeping in the spirit of this list, Wise Blood was my first, most enduring exposure to her work.

Zero Boys — Vicious Circle

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I grew up in Berkeley, home of the Gilman St. Project, and I think a lot of my peers in high school expected me to be into hardcore. The Zero Boys are probably the one the clicked with me the most. They were melodic and seemed still tethered to rock n’ roll. Could be because they cited The Dictators as an influence. I was wearing a Vicious Circle t-shirt the first time I was dumped but I don't hold that against them.

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howardhawkshollywoodmusic · 3 months

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23. Hanky Panky by Tommy James and The Shondells debuted Jun 66 and peaked at number one, scoring 1180 points.

Tommy was born Thomas Jackson in Dayton, Ohio, and formed the group in Niles, Michigan at the age of 12. They recorded the song in 1963 but it did not chart. He then relocated to Pittsburgh in 1965 where the local radio station made it a hit, prompting Tommy to form a new band of Shondells. Tommy had 19 chart entries with the group 1966-70 and 13 as a solo act 1970-81. Eight made the top ten.

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tomnielson · 6 months

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BEEN TO ANY CONCERTS LATELY? Our latest 11-minute podcast, "Concert Chronicles," is now online at https://alookbehindinrewind.buzzsprout.com, Apple, Pandora, iHeart, or wherever you get podcasts. It's a quick tour of some of the rock concerts and groups we've followed over the years, including the Four Seasons, Tommy James, The Rolling Stones, Jonathan Edwards, 1910 Fruitgum Company, the Buckinghams, Peter Noone, Southside Johnny, and Bruce Springsteen. Names have been changed to protect the innocent.

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eye-of-the-purricane · 1 year

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Pom Pom Squad - Crimson + Clover

from the Willow (2022) soundtrack - s01e05 - "Wildwood"

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godzylla · 10 months

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In second grade, as I recall, I got this book.

I have fond memories of reading it (I still have it!), and one story in particular furthered my love of werewolves, developed pre-school age by Dark Shadows and... Tommy James?

Okay, I guess I have to explain that. Because of Dark Shadows, I thought the lower left corner of Tommy James & the Shondells' Crimson & Clover LP cover looked like a werewolf face, the eye itself being behind the heart and black clover.

Further, when I saw TJ & the Shondells on The Ed Sullivan Show (January 26, 1969), with the lighting and VFX and shadows on Tommy's face, with his sideburns, I was convinced he was turning into a werewolf and had to rush of the stage after the performance.

Hey! I was 5, man!

https://youtu.be/LyQiJKY7NpM

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fuchsiaamorouscoils · 6 months

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odk-2 · 1 year

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Mony Mony

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1) Tommy James and The Shondells - Mony Mony (1968) Bo Gentry / Bobby Bloom / Ritchie Cordell / Tommy James from: "Mony Mony" / "One Two Three and I Fell"

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Personnel: Tommy James: Lead Vocals / Guitar Eddie Gray: Guitar / Backing Vocals Ron Rosman: Keyboards / Backing Vocals Mike Vale: Bass / Backing Vocals Peter Lucia: Drums / Percussion / Backing Vocals

Produced by Bo Gentry / Ritchie Cordell

Recorded: @ Bell Sound Studios (?) in New York City, New York USA 1968

Released: March, 1968

Roulette Records

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2) Celia and The Mutations - Mony Mony (1977) Bo Gentry / Bobby Bloom / Ritchie Cordell / Tommy James from: "Mony Mony" / "Mean to Me" (Single) "1977: The Year Punk Broke" (2019 Cherry Red Records 3-CD Box Set)

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Personnel: Celia Gollin: Lead Vocals The Mutations = The Stranglers

Produced by Andy Arthurs

Recorded: @ Olympic Studios London England UK 1977

Single Released: June 17, 1977 United Artists Records

Box Set Released July 5, 2019 Cherry Red Records

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3) Billy Idol - Mony Mony (1987) Bo Gentry / Bobby Bloom / Ritchie Cordell / Tommy James from: "Mony Mony (US 12") "Don't Stop" (EP)

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Personnel: Billy Idol: Vocals Aseley Otten: Guitar Mick Smiley: Bass Frankie Banali: Drums

Stephanie Spruill: Backing Vocals

Produced by Keith Forsey

Recorded: @ Westlake Recording Studios in Hollywood, California USA 1980/1981

EP Released on October 24, 1981

Chrysalis Records

#Mony Mony #Tommy James and The Shondells #Celia and The Mutations #The Stranglers #Billy Idol #1960's #1970's #1980's #Ritchie Cordell #Tommy James #Bo Gentry #Bobby Bloom

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legallygemini · 24 days

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mindofthemage · 6 months

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#hbomberguy #james somerton #tommy tallarico

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boxwright · 2 years

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Tommy James & The Shondells - Tommy James

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joyflameball · 6 months

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Man just doesn't stop fucking MURDERING white men who've done very shitty things

Edit: Yes I'm aware that Hbomb wasn't really The Guy to take down Wakefield, and Wakefield was gotten by Deere, however it was for the meme

Edit two: When referring to Shapiro I was talking about the Aquaman clip

#hbomberguy #cassie rambles #he got bencil chaperone for being FUCKING STUPID #he got andrew wakefield for being LITERALLY THE FUCKING WORST #he got tommy tallarico for being a COMPLETE FUCKING FRAUD #and now he's gotten james somerton for being a massive fucking plagiarist #AND HE'S TOPPED THE VIDEO OFF THROUGH DONATING ALL THE MONEY TO THE ACTUAL CREATORS AND SHOUTING OUT QUEER CREATORS!!!!#GODDD HBOMB YOU. YOU GODDAMN.#BIG FUCKING SHOUTOUT

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retroactivosigue · 2 months

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Hanky Panky - Tommy James & The Shondells

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rasmasandra · 3 months

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Music Artists Tommy James and the Shondells

Crimson and Clover Tommy James and the Shondells Tommy James and the Shondells hold a special place in my heart because they have so many great songs which I just simply love to listen to again and again. They reached the peak of their success in the late 1960s. This American rock band had two very popular hit singles in the U.S. which are still played on the radio today. The hits were ”Hanky…

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duranduratulsa · 5 months

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Say I Am

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Album of the day: Hanky Panky by Tommy James and the Shondells (1966) featuring Say I Am #tommyjamesandtheshondells #TommyJames #hankypanky #SayIam #60s

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