Tommy James and Joan Jett - "Crimson and Clover"

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  • Опубліковано 1 чер 2017
  • June 2, 2017 - PNC Arts Center - Tommy James (celebrating his 50th year in show business) was joined on stage by surprise guest, Joan Jett.

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  • @Daniel_Antonio_Arellano782
    @Daniel_Antonio_Arellano782 11 місяців тому +15

    Tommy James still has his young voice! That's amazing...They usually don't.

  • @atronzton4401
    @atronzton4401 2 роки тому +65

    That voice! Not many still have it at his age. Amazing!

  • @kerrykirk9901
    @kerrykirk9901 Рік тому +15

    Tommy James and the Shondells ruled the charts the second half of the 60s. Great talent and voice, Tommy James.

    • @pawthecowboycorgi
      @pawthecowboycorgi 4 місяці тому +1

      My master confirms this. Twenty four singles starting from Hanky panky. Mega 1968/1969 - there was competion from CCR and three Dog Night

  • @kennethbentley1152
    @kennethbentley1152 2 роки тому +3

    The heck with the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame it's in the rock and roll hearts of many Americans

  • @GhislainLafrance
    @GhislainLafrance 8 місяців тому +6

    What a perfect mix Tommy James with Joan Jett ! Fantastic ! You Rock 😀🤘 🎸🎸

  • @MexicanIrish124
    @MexicanIrish124 6 років тому +178

    TIME TO INDUCT TOMMY JAMES!

    • @mckessa17
      @mckessa17 3 роки тому +2

      Mexicana living in Canada I agree

    • @rickwickersheim2784
      @rickwickersheim2784 3 роки тому +2

      I've been listening to tommy james when he first came out he fabulous you need to know that or you don't know crap

  • @marthahubbard9463
    @marthahubbard9463 4 роки тому +84

    Tommy James sounds as good as he did in 1969. Rock on man.

  • @haroldhendren7755
    @haroldhendren7755 6 років тому +775

    Y'all better listen to this Old Hippie now I keep telling you all this is why Tommy James needs to be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

    • @superkunk2
      @superkunk2 4 роки тому +39

      He SHOULD be in the Rock and Roll hall of Fame

    • @darykinnaman2319
      @darykinnaman2319 4 роки тому +18

      You tell them Brother.

    • @MrMaxoval
      @MrMaxoval 4 роки тому +12

      Who would seriously want to be? it's a joke!

    • @dontbetonit813
      @dontbetonit813 4 роки тому +9

      You could have a Hall of Fame if deserving people and bands that have been overlooked by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

    • @haroldhendren7755
      @haroldhendren7755 4 роки тому +11

      Nunna ur Biznez He might not of been but But me and my friend sure was and Crimson and Clover the album was one of the best albums made

  • @gerry.shafer6101
    @gerry.shafer6101 3 роки тому +22

    BEFORE I DIE HE BETTER BE IN HALL OF FAME AS HIS 2 BIGGEST HITS WILL BE PLAYING TILL THE WORLD ENDS !!!

  • @michaelsharp1991
    @michaelsharp1991 4 роки тому +360

    Can’t believe Tommy James is not in the rock ‘n’ roll Hall of Fame. I didn’t know that. Crimson and Clover is probably one of the greatest rock songs ever.

    • @nobodysafe1102
      @nobodysafe1102 4 роки тому +9

      No doubt i wasn't even born in that era but once i heard this song something about it is great

    • @k247a
      @k247a 4 роки тому +6

      The J Geils Band isn't in either...…..

    • @moorlock2003
      @moorlock2003 4 роки тому +9

      Tommy James can still rock with the best of 'em. Here's proof.

    • @evetsegap
      @evetsegap 3 роки тому +8

      @@k247a Neither Grand Funk or Ted Nugent among many others. But hey it not a ROCK hall of fame if rappers and POP stars are in it, is it?

    • @k247a
      @k247a 3 роки тому +3

      @@evetsegap You got that right!

  • @vigilanterocco381
    @vigilanterocco381 3 роки тому +3

    Alright!!! Nice to see Tommy James & Joan Jett doing his hit together--- and he could still sing! FFFFFFAAAAA Feb-69 hit for Tommy James! Way to go.... No matter how old U are, if U can still play like that----go for it..... Joan now is 62----she looks great and still sings outstanding. 62 is really the new 45..... Love both of you. Great seeing you together..... Keep ROCKING!!

  • @c.e.anderson558
    @c.e.anderson558 2 роки тому +5

    Tommy James has 14 top 10 hits.

  • @johneggebrecht923
    @johneggebrecht923 3 роки тому +54

    Tommy and Joan, first time seeing this. I think its AWESOME. And Tommy should be in the hall of fame. Absolutely no question about it.

  • @stufen11
    @stufen11 3 роки тому +157

    Man, the guy can still bring it, great voice - and guitar

  • @haroldtaylor7294
    @haroldtaylor7294 2 роки тому +4

    Back too the 60s when music was music, magic

  • @Ratguitar58
    @Ratguitar58 4 роки тому +108

    Gotta love Tommy James! This is a perfect example of just how good he is!!
    Thank you Joan Jett!!!

  • @prissylots4060
    @prissylots4060 3 роки тому +43

    tommy, I've been listening to you since I was 11years old. I'm 57 now. still love you man.

  • @Rumble625
    @Rumble625 5 років тому +157

    Whole lot of talent up on that stage, Tommy and Joan playing and singing together- that awesome song, doesn’t get better than that. Joan still looking so young- I swear that girl must have vampire blood in her. Tommy still hanging in there like a champ also.

    • @michaelrondeau745
      @michaelrondeau745 2 роки тому +4

      Not vampire blood but electricity and rock and rol

  • @ray_ray_7112
    @ray_ray_7112 2 роки тому +12

    I loved both versions of Crimson and Clover, Tommy James and The Shondells original and Jett's cover 13 years later. This is so cool to see them play it together!

    • @timleachman7915
      @timleachman7915 Рік тому

      THIS SONG HAS NEVER SOUNDED SOOOOOO FUCKIN GOOOOOOD!!!!!!!!

  • @RexHrothgar1
    @RexHrothgar1 2 роки тому +63

    Tommy is singing his heart out! What a voice! Such a great gift.

  • @TexanUSMC8089
    @TexanUSMC8089 Рік тому +2

    Tommy James can still bring it.

  • @larryklawiter9168
    @larryklawiter9168 4 роки тому +40

    One of the great pop bands of the 60’s, and Tommy’s voice is holding up well.

  • @emanuelmoralesgalarza5038
    @emanuelmoralesgalarza5038 3 роки тому +30

    To see smiling Joan, for me it's all, and singing beside legendary Rock & Roll monsters. What else??

  • @chrisboddy9800
    @chrisboddy9800 2 роки тому +3

    First single I ever bought, 1969 I think, I was 15 :) Still have it .

  • @Chefmasterkaga
    @Chefmasterkaga 5 років тому +265

    Damn, his voice is still amazing.

  • @michaelcudby787
    @michaelcudby787 Місяць тому

    Yep. Here again at 1am getting goose bumps.Just fantastic.

  • @debbiebenjamin7911
    @debbiebenjamin7911 4 місяці тому +1

    Was one of my most favorite songs as a teenager. He’s still got it! ❤

  • @usmc-veteran7316
    @usmc-veteran7316 2 роки тому +5

    1968, I was finally a teenager. Loved this song, memories of Junior High School and the cute young ladies.

    • @usmc-veteran7316
      @usmc-veteran7316 2 роки тому

      @Gen. Sponge Bob I agree too. Were you in the Marine Corps? I served 5 Oct 73 to 4 Oct 77. Semper Fi from an old Marine Sgt...OUT

    • @usmc-veteran7316
      @usmc-veteran7316 2 роки тому

      @Gen. Sponge Bob no problem with being in the Navy. Officially the Marine Corps is in "The Department of the Navy" look at "The Official Seal of the Marine Corps"

  • @frankpitochelli6786
    @frankpitochelli6786 4 роки тому +57

    Joan was one gorgeous woman in the early days, now she's even more ..!!
    And she covered this great.

    • @JedEkert
      @JedEkert 2 роки тому +1

      In the 80s almost every young man including myself, was "in love" with Joanne Jett. Only saw her once, at The Palace in So Cali, she was awesome.

    • @kevinwatson4541
      @kevinwatson4541 2 роки тому

      @@JedEkert one tough as hell gal, loved her in the 80’s too!

  • @dalepritchard3335
    @dalepritchard3335 2 роки тому +1

    I wore out the 45 with this song. Crystal Blue Persuasion also. Mony Mony was the song we couldn't waited to get played at the roller skating rink.

  • @norisboren5402
    @norisboren5402 3 роки тому +8

    As a fine wine gets better, Tommy has taken his vocals and sound into a new dimension of greater sounds from what I thought was previously (originally) could not be topped . I believe the Lord has helped him graciously sing better . I will be listening often times . Almost went to concert when in Texas however friends truck had problems .

  • @sammyvh11
    @sammyvh11 4 роки тому +40

    Tommy you belong in the hall of fame!

  • @Joeltrejo62
    @Joeltrejo62 4 роки тому +17

    Two generations and two legends on stage. They are the Rock Hall of fame's pride.

  • @andrewrosen6508
    @andrewrosen6508 4 роки тому +23

    Tommy James story needs to be given the Broadway treatment for crying out loud.... and R&R Hall of Fame. He truly has paid enough dues.

    • @detroitlady9282
      @detroitlady9282 3 роки тому

      He's too good for it now with all the trash they've inducted lately!

  • @danielstump3204
    @danielstump3204 6 років тому +126

    when joan jett smiles,
    she's just the cutest little thing.

  • @deborahcole6999
    @deborahcole6999 2 роки тому +2

    When somebody can sing that good LIVE.....hey there's no more to say......PUT THAT TALENTED MAN IN THE R & R HALL OF FAME..!!!! What is the matter with those people who make the decisions..??? DUH..!!!
    I LOVE YA TOMMY!!!

  • @tangoindiamike9189
    @tangoindiamike9189 3 роки тому +52

    That was a real treat. Loved that song by both artists. Seeing them together is very special.

  • @spotter121877
    @spotter121877 Рік тому +6

    Joan's got such an infectious smile. Great song with two amazing artists!

  • @Patti-iz6yn
    @Patti-iz6yn 2 роки тому +1

    My youth! God bless you all!

  • @susansmith6618
    @susansmith6618 2 роки тому +4

    Love Tommy! Thank you for making my teen years amazing! My girlfriends still give me grief for playing your music “Over and Over”

    • @perfectfan2006
      @perfectfan2006 2 роки тому

      yep a boyfriend came to my house with 6 roses and a bag of weed and said I brought you crimson and some clover lol I will never forget that date ..we been married 41 years now

  • @aloisemason3972
    @aloisemason3972 2 роки тому +9

    This is legends..way back when and when music was popular ..and when music meant everything..great band and musicians .

    • @heathenwarrior2522
      @heathenwarrior2522 Рік тому +1

      Yep. The power of Guitars and Drums. Not this corporation processed stuff out today.

  • @michaeltabor9664
    @michaeltabor9664 6 років тому +180

    Tommy & the Schondells only band in history that had 3 songs covered by other artist that went #1 Crimson & clover Joan Jett Billy Idol Mony Mony & I think we're alone now Tiffany. (Not even the Beatles did that! Rock Hof!!). Throw in Dragging the line & Hanky panky case closed!!

    • @adamkedrowski7901
      @adamkedrowski7901 5 років тому +6

      Dont forget crystal blue

    • @XMIR10C
      @XMIR10C 5 років тому +1

      and 20 top tens besidest that

    • @phillipholt1073
      @phillipholt1073 4 роки тому +1

      One song that was handed down by an icon to another icon! 😎

    • @TMPreRaff
      @TMPreRaff 4 роки тому +1

      Shondells

    • @timothybessemer7316
      @timothybessemer7316 4 роки тому +2

      Tommy James absolutely should be in the Hall of Fame!

  • @evensout
    @evensout 6 років тому +221

    wow, tommy can still sing

    • @robertblack3867
      @robertblack3867 6 років тому

      just about.

    • @robertblack3867
      @robertblack3867 4 роки тому +1

      @@wyomarine6341 I wasn't comparing.

    • @barryborboa7988
      @barryborboa7988 3 роки тому +2

      Tommy James is in my heart of rock and roll fame

    • @barryborboa7988
      @barryborboa7988 3 роки тому +1

      Crimson and Clover to me was one of the first psychedelic times songs I believe they dropped acid and then wrote the song

    • @YvoMBieri
      @YvoMBieri 3 роки тому +1

      🇨🇭geil tommy is the best

  • @diannecarpenter7718
    @diannecarpenter7718 4 роки тому +4

    Glad Joan Jett is in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame! 💋🎤🎸🎵🥁

  • @johndayton3673
    @johndayton3673 2 роки тому +2

    I lived with a beautiful girl years ago that I loved to dance with her 💕to this awesome song in a small pub in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. I will never forget her and I always have a place in my heart ❤ for her. 🎶

  • @brianherrington7226
    @brianherrington7226 7 років тому +307

    Tommy is another one who is overlooked for induction for the RRHOF.

    • @gregoryprusak8130
      @gregoryprusak8130 6 років тому +5

      you got that right...he'll get there! Have faith!

    • @brianherrington7226
      @brianherrington7226 6 років тому +6

      Gregory Prusak Love to see the next class induct Tommy, Johnny Rivers, The Doobie Brothers and in the sideman category Bobby Keys. But the first 3 are way way overdue. Oh and also Bryan Hyland.

    • @gregoryprusak8130
      @gregoryprusak8130 6 років тому +16

      Johnny Rivers DEFINITELY belongs in there.

    • @carolinecorman2240
      @carolinecorman2240 6 років тому +12

      He has a golden voice.

    • @inabrown189
      @inabrown189 6 років тому

      Brian Herrington could inhjkk

  • @perfectfan2006
    @perfectfan2006 5 років тому +38

    tommy singes circles around her ....what a humble and gracious guy god bless tommy

    • @jimcatalfamo8034
      @jimcatalfamo8034 4 роки тому

      I don't think so. I met Tommy James and he wouldn't think so either. Plus nobody sounds like they were in their 20s when they're 60 and 70 years old.

  • @ameyc2
    @ameyc2 3 роки тому +13

    Oh the memories and he sounds better than ever thank you thank you for staying with us and congratulations you deserve it

    • @ginocandia5770
      @ginocandia5770 2 роки тому +1

      😊🙃I'm very pleased to know I'm not the only one that loves the song but when last did you play it.

    • @ginocandia5770
      @ginocandia5770 2 роки тому

      Omg🥰 you look so pretty and lovely and I'm interested in getting to know more about you, where in this beautiful world 🌍 are you from.

  • @marcellaseabolt93
    @marcellaseabolt93 3 роки тому +3

    I saw tommmy James and the shondells last year they were as good as ever got to meet him he is the greatest ❤ 💙 ♥

  • @darykinnaman2319
    @darykinnaman2319 4 роки тому +23

    I always like Joan and her cover of Crimson and Clover. They played it together well although Tommy is the original. Go back and listen to Tommy James old songs, he was a visionary in Rock and Roll.

  • @barryosullivan8697
    @barryosullivan8697 2 роки тому +8

    Crimson and Clover was always one of my favorite songs, and Tommy James had so many great hits. I agree he belongs in the Hall. I also agree it is an odd place with lots of mismatches - artists not admitted who should be, artists in who had like 1 hit and shouldn’t be…. Tommy will live on thru all the covers of his great songs.

    • @NatandGeorge
      @NatandGeorge 2 роки тому

      I had heard his version of Mony Mony on Oldies radio, but am most familiar with Billy Idol's cover of 1981, when I was 14

    • @barryosullivan8697
      @barryosullivan8697 2 роки тому

      @@NatandGeorge Ahh yes Billy Idol. Will always love White Wedding

  • @gandalfshakur8235
    @gandalfshakur8235 3 роки тому +16

    watched this 5x tonight, can't still remember how this song ends.

  • @gandalfshakur8235
    @gandalfshakur8235 4 роки тому +22

    I want this performance to go on infinitely

  • @kevinbannister2356
    @kevinbannister2356 4 роки тому +36

    Wow, He's still rocking, this was a favorite song for my back in '68

  • @rickrice7592
    @rickrice7592 3 роки тому +6

    Exactly, they should be in the rock and roll hall of fame !

  • @TTTzzzz
    @TTTzzzz 4 роки тому +6

    He sure can sing! I once sat next to Joan on a couch in the 70s. I was 15. She blew my mind and my ...

    • @rogbrown1458
      @rogbrown1458 2 роки тому

      Only your mind at 16 I hope yeah.

  • @debbyde3
    @debbyde3 3 роки тому +5

    Love T.J. and the Shondells. Saw them, late 60’s at “The Surf” Nantasket Beach, Hull, MA. I was 16 or 17. Those were the days and that was “the place” to go!

  • @sergecouvrette9400
    @sergecouvrette9400 2 роки тому +2

    Endless song. Just went back in time for 4 minutes.

  • @ronjohnson3695
    @ronjohnson3695 3 роки тому +2

    I was in grade school listening to Tommy James and the Shondells I love this song Crimson and Clover talk about size of a 45 I love this song then and I love this one now so obvious that Joan Jett did a great rendition of a great song Tommy and Joan are great together here love it.♥️

  • @gerry.shafer6101
    @gerry.shafer6101 3 роки тому +5

    NICE TO C THEM BOTH PLAYING ONE OF THE BEST SONGS FOR ALL TIME !!!

  • @jeanettescott8153
    @jeanettescott8153 4 роки тому +26

    He sounds absolutely great!

  • @dixiepeach8698
    @dixiepeach8698 2 роки тому +2

    What music, nothing like it today. It still hits my HEART ❤️ 💕 😘 🥰 LOVE U TOMMY JAMES!

    • @ginocandia5770
      @ginocandia5770 2 роки тому

      😊🙃I'm very pleased to know I'm not the only one that loves the song but when last did you play it.

  • @creativevideo1
    @creativevideo1 5 років тому +19

    Just saw Tommy last night in Wilkes-Barre PA. Excellent show. Great new version of I Think We are Alone Now... Still a great voice. One of the best...

    • @gerry.shafer6101
      @gerry.shafer6101 3 роки тому

      THINK WERE ALONE NOW AND CLOVER SHOULD HAVE HIM IN HALL OF FAME AS THOSE HITS WILL BE AROUND TILL THE WORLD ENDS !!

  • @jennygonzalez1217
    @jennygonzalez1217 4 роки тому +3

    What a privilege and an honor its been to listen to this legend......God speed

  • @AndrewOrtizAO
    @AndrewOrtizAO 3 роки тому +18

    Awesome version! While in college I took a girl, an exchange student, to see him live and arranged to have her meet him backstage for a chat, photo and autograph. I thought I scored big. The next time I saw her she introduced me to her boyfriend. But I still have the live Tommy James experience so, I'd say I still won.

    • @patrickdunn8918
      @patrickdunn8918 2 роки тому +2

      Her loss brother, that’s hard to top!

    • @johnstarr2326
      @johnstarr2326 2 роки тому

      🤔😁👍

    • @NatandGeorge
      @NatandGeorge 2 роки тому +1

      You had a good memory (of the concert & backstage experience) &so did she -- I think winners all around. If she was just looking for the free date(meal & concert) thing, you're best off without her. . .

  • @twistandshake4016
    @twistandshake4016 3 роки тому +3

    First time i have seen Joan Jett and she looks exactly how i imagined her to look like.

  • @bettycoffin4206
    @bettycoffin4206 2 роки тому

    Tommy James songs were played all the time in 1969. Crimson and Clover. Crystal Blue Persuasion. Mony, Mony. I loved them.

  • @jthoen61
    @jthoen61 4 роки тому +39

    Tommy and Joan still sound great!

  • @kochertaeler
    @kochertaeler 5 років тому +21

    So great, a wonderful song with beautiful people unifying 4 generations - keep on rocking !

  • @loudastous1159
    @loudastous1159 2 роки тому +1

    Even added the echo at the end . . . . . CLASSIC

  • @pattibrooks1907
    @pattibrooks1907 Рік тому

    I love Tommy James and his songs and his group and the 70s and 60s some 80s !

  • @lhaa
    @lhaa 5 років тому +5

    In High School, Tommy James had #1 hits almost constantly,'67-'70.

    • @coreycollins3568
      @coreycollins3568 4 роки тому

      Every Juke Box in the cafe's and pool halls in the '70s had Tommy James & The Shondells 45's in them all the top songs Awsum memories was much simpler times Co's you were a kid lol! then but just as challenging

  • @javiersoto675
    @javiersoto675 Рік тому +1

    «Crimson and Clover» (1968) of The Shondells. One of the best songs ever! That's how it was for me since I heard it, for the first time, in my university days in the 80's, when it was already a memory song

  • @arthurblackhistoric
    @arthurblackhistoric 3 роки тому +3

    Joan is still a bombshell in the looks department, thank God!

  • @joerosselli4473
    @joerosselli4473 2 роки тому +1

    I had an opportunity to go to his concert a short few years ago a great good time... you could tell he was tired from a long several months on the road, and he took time to talk and meet with his fans after the show
    Signed CDs, t-shirts, and books. A great guy and Entertainer.

  • @byronbaxter4468
    @byronbaxter4468 4 роки тому +9

    wow - Tommy still has such a sweet voice and strong too - when oh when will he get his induction into the hall of fame?

  • @randystein7374
    @randystein7374 Рік тому

    GREAT. In Minnesota in the 60s a friend told me he took a trip and never left the farm. ✌️

  • @pitrov
    @pitrov Рік тому +1

    Tommy James voice never sounded better, truly amazing at his age, he hasn't lost anything!

  • @milenafort7988
    @milenafort7988 2 роки тому

    ahhhhhhhh...... when i had my exchange year as a student in berlin that was my favourite music... was listening to that all time!

  • @herrp8765
    @herrp8765 2 роки тому +7

    One of the best songs ever. Timeless.

  • @donnalombardo5061
    @donnalombardo5061 2 роки тому +2

    They both sound good.

  • @barbaradarcey2943
    @barbaradarcey2943 2 роки тому +7

    Great Group ,Great Time ,Great Music.Love Tommy James and the Shondells .

  • @moodylicious
    @moodylicious 2 роки тому +1

    one of the most ICONIC songs of the era!

  • @karenreardon5398
    @karenreardon5398 11 місяців тому +1

    Tommy James you totally rock! Rock on forever great one.❤❤❤😊😊

  • @tcsmith9924
    @tcsmith9924 4 роки тому +26

    There is a plaque here in Monroe, WI... Tommy's dad was manager of a hotel here on the square and Tommy went to the middle school here. LOL

  • @chriscorkers6394
    @chriscorkers6394 2 роки тому

    I have actually lost count the number of times I have watched this...

  • @LisaSmith-zf4yh
    @LisaSmith-zf4yh 4 роки тому +3

    My favorite Crimson and Clover ever!

  • @pmccachren
    @pmccachren 6 років тому +23

    Classic rock as this does not get older, it gets BETTER. Rock On!

  • @fostercat751
    @fostercat751 4 роки тому +22

    Their voices sound good together.

    • @TallyRocky
      @TallyRocky 4 роки тому

      Yeah, if she wouldn't sing

  • @CheryiScoggins
    @CheryiScoggins 3 місяці тому

    Many Blessings Tommy! Amazing memories!

  • @robertroach1403
    @robertroach1403 2 роки тому +3

    This song is my absolute favorite of all time. Tugs at my heart!

  • @razor24actual44
    @razor24actual44 3 роки тому +1

    Shades of my youth....

  • @jeffgizler8460
    @jeffgizler8460 Рік тому +1

    That was amazing!!!!!

  • @belle9438
    @belle9438 3 роки тому +4

    Love Joan Jett!!!

  • @paulpetralia9868
    @paulpetralia9868 2 роки тому +3

    Great memories to this song. Thanks for posting this one

  • @conservativeamerica9655
    @conservativeamerica9655 6 років тому +35

    Tommy James rocks!!!!

  • @truthmatters1950
    @truthmatters1950 2 роки тому +1

    I just time traveled 50 years - Tommy's voice as sweet as ever! Kindness and Peace.

  • @LuisRomero-uq1zw
    @LuisRomero-uq1zw 2 роки тому

    Joan Jett and Tommy James and The sondells.beautiful🎸🎸🎤🎶🎵👍

  • @flashingo
    @flashingo 3 роки тому +2

    Still Amazing

  • @grooviefan
    @grooviefan 4 роки тому +4

    Seeing TJ is on my bucket list. Grew up w his music. Still sounds fresh today. 🎸🎼🎤