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  • Опубліковано 13 тра 2007
  • They performed at New York's Bitter End Club.My good songs.

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  • @beebold4379
    @beebold4379 3 місяці тому +116

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

    • @jesseadams8925
      @jesseadams8925 2 місяці тому +4

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

    • @maryvasquez2300
      @maryvasquez2300 2 місяці тому +4

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

    • @ringwood
      @ringwood 2 місяці тому +2

      Right here with you!

    • @sunshinegirl1217
      @sunshinegirl1217 2 місяці тому +3

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

    • @elbanoriega5182
      @elbanoriega5182 2 місяці тому +1

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

  • @jsamc
    @jsamc 12 років тому +343

    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
      @masquerobot2844 2 роки тому +17

      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
      @ryanmcdonald2027 Рік тому +14

      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
      @gilbertmoreno7996 8 місяців тому +10

      When music was real❤

    • @greglaggassey5151
      @greglaggassey5151 8 місяців тому +11

      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
      @juangarcia-dj1us 8 місяців тому +1

      ​😅

  • @ileanagraells3007
    @ileanagraells3007 9 місяців тому +165

    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
      @clennishigh9666 5 місяців тому +4

      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
      @nwilliams-rq8eq 5 місяців тому

      Yazz

    • @ceciliawells1099
      @ceciliawells1099 5 місяців тому +3

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

    • @clennishigh9666
      @clennishigh9666 5 місяців тому +4

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

    • @johnestep5271
      @johnestep5271 4 місяці тому +3

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

  • @AngeliqueOrozco-kc8cp
    @AngeliqueOrozco-kc8cp 10 місяців тому +137

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

    • @aladdinsmith-bt4qr
      @aladdinsmith-bt4qr 6 місяців тому +2

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

    • @magdasanchez89
      @magdasanchez89 6 місяців тому

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

    • @mikerevello3828
      @mikerevello3828 5 місяців тому

      ❤❤❤

    • @isaacdixon3732
      @isaacdixon3732 4 місяці тому +1

      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
      @irmaorozco6138 3 місяці тому

      So true

  • @sharonweaver187
    @sharonweaver187 6 місяців тому +64

    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
      @CuttingEdge49 3 місяці тому +1

      I was 12. I still hear this in my head

    • @williamhalter2032
      @williamhalter2032 3 місяці тому

      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.

  • @kazitude1
    @kazitude1 Рік тому +55

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

  • @chrisboston2698
    @chrisboston2698 Рік тому +66

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

    • @luizhonorio9917
      @luizhonorio9917 7 місяців тому +2

      SUPER Top 💯

    • @JoAnnePare-qy6ej
      @JoAnnePare-qy6ej 7 місяців тому +4

      I'm 63 and still love this song

    • @ceciliawells1099
      @ceciliawells1099 5 місяців тому +4

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

    • @mikejohn0088
      @mikejohn0088 Місяць тому

      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
      @Silvanabalarezo 19 днів тому

      Me too❤

  • @reginacooper767
    @reginacooper767 6 місяців тому +44

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

  • @marie3611
    @marie3611 2 роки тому +140

    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
      @carlawestlund4429 9 місяців тому +2

      Gosh..I remember shiit

    • @troyyoung1729
      @troyyoung1729 6 місяців тому +2

      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
      @alanhowe8405 6 місяців тому

      ​@@troyyoung1729p😢😊

    • @alanhowe8405
      @alanhowe8405 6 місяців тому

      😊

    • @Silvanabalarezo
      @Silvanabalarezo 19 днів тому

      I was Junior

  • @jpallen719
    @jpallen719 2 роки тому +148

    50 years later still just as good…

  • @ABLEICHK
    @ABLEICHK 2 роки тому +210

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

    • @karenscheetz1826
      @karenscheetz1826 Рік тому

      I agree. It’s we dergul!

    • @johnjepsen500
      @johnjepsen500 Рік тому +3

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

    • @davem9572
      @davem9572 Рік тому +4

      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
      @alziedownes1955 Рік тому +1

      🤗❤️

    • @IvoryThorn-jg8mq
      @IvoryThorn-jg8mq 11 місяців тому +1

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

  • @rainstein3680
    @rainstein3680 Рік тому +76

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

  • @johnrush9533
    @johnrush9533 2 місяці тому +16

    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 💛 ✌

  • @flyguyny
    @flyguyny 8 років тому +218

    One of the most beautiful songs ever written.

  • @joequillun7790
    @joequillun7790 8 місяців тому +34

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

  • @user-dl9jk8fc8q
    @user-dl9jk8fc8q 8 місяців тому +19

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

  • @joanburbank3667
    @joanburbank3667 2 роки тому +183

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

    • @kenaleggett8960
      @kenaleggett8960 9 місяців тому +2

      How wonderful!!!

    • @marygarcia7182
      @marygarcia7182 8 місяців тому +3

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

    • @vickiecanupp7815
      @vickiecanupp7815 5 місяців тому

      That makes this song even better!!

    • @jesseadams8925
      @jesseadams8925 4 місяці тому +3

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

  • @maryanngarrimone1153
    @maryanngarrimone1153 Рік тому +35

    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!!!!;❤❤❤❤❤

  • @markkoval4251
    @markkoval4251 6 місяців тому +16

    UNBELIEVABLE fidelity and harmonies!👌

  • @jenniferdeleo-dr9mx
    @jenniferdeleo-dr9mx 4 місяці тому +17

    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
      @irmacarrera2475 3 місяці тому

      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.

  • @user-iy6gv6hs3q
    @user-iy6gv6hs3q 8 місяців тому +32

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

  • @bloozedaddy9965
    @bloozedaddy9965 4 роки тому +75

    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
      @carlawestlund4429 9 місяців тому +2

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

  • @mikejohn0088
    @mikejohn0088 3 роки тому +94

    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
      @mikejohn0088 3 роки тому +14

      @@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
      @60panhead1 3 роки тому +3

      well said

    • @cchild9110
      @cchild9110 3 роки тому

      1969??!!

    • @jeffwisener1378
      @jeffwisener1378 2 роки тому +3

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

    • @olgahorvathova5876
      @olgahorvathova5876 2 роки тому +2

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

  • @jss1004
    @jss1004 3 роки тому +52

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

  • @deniseandmarkfirestine7443
    @deniseandmarkfirestine7443 6 місяців тому +10

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

  • @Showlsmo
    @Showlsmo Рік тому +34

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

    • @dianagentile7636
      @dianagentile7636 6 місяців тому

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

  • @jaykerr7029
    @jaykerr7029 3 місяці тому +5

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

  • @jamescarter5042
    @jamescarter5042 4 роки тому +38

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

  • @shrtybeebe
    @shrtybeebe 2 роки тому +35

    Recently saw them in person and still doing great.

  • @maryallen1017
    @maryallen1017 Рік тому +19

    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
      @magdasanchez89 5 місяців тому

      You Will still live many years un good health

  • @georgeparsard1197
    @georgeparsard1197 5 років тому +11

    Love this song

  • @lupehernandez8831
    @lupehernandez8831 7 місяців тому +7

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

  • @TheBadAssGamerKid
    @TheBadAssGamerKid 9 років тому +10

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

  • @frankgrumbine5572
    @frankgrumbine5572 2 місяці тому +8

    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!

  • @user-ei7ok4yz9q
    @user-ei7ok4yz9q 7 місяців тому +10

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

  • @raygrange7312
    @raygrange7312 Рік тому +15

    Very underrated talent.

  • @PhatCat6656267
    @PhatCat6656267 9 років тому +277

    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
      @gerrydooley951 9 років тому +9

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

    • @estedetringham7528
      @estedetringham7528 8 років тому +13

      +Patricia Bertel - We still ARE cool!

    • @PhatCat6656267
      @PhatCat6656267 8 років тому +6

      +Este DeTringham Yes Indeed, you are!

    • @allenquintana1437
      @allenquintana1437 8 років тому +10

      +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
      @annettekoch2058 7 років тому +7

      Patricia Bertel, well said

  • @rutnrampage7041
    @rutnrampage7041 8 років тому +62

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

  • @MsCocopuffy
    @MsCocopuffy 7 місяців тому +10

    Absolutely love this live version of this incredible song

  • @andytaylor5476
    @andytaylor5476 5 років тому +165

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

    • @DaRkHoRsE-_-
      @DaRkHoRsE-_- 3 роки тому +2

      Yesssss.

    • @ThePeachcake
      @ThePeachcake 3 роки тому +2

      Always loved this song.

    • @Gmar69
      @Gmar69 2 роки тому

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

    • @freddiefreihofer7716
      @freddiefreihofer7716 2 роки тому

      @Edward Carlson Tragically

    • @RDBean
      @RDBean 11 місяців тому

      Summer days on the lake

  • @karenreardon5398
    @karenreardon5398 Рік тому +12

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

  • @jeanetteheinen8562
    @jeanetteheinen8562 2 роки тому +47

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

  • @briansmith3191
    @briansmith3191 8 місяців тому +6

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

  • @raffarodriguez1319
    @raffarodriguez1319 8 місяців тому +4

    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.. ....

  • @mrburns1203
    @mrburns1203 6 місяців тому +5

    Love this song! Love this performance.

  • @JDHart
    @JDHart 3 роки тому +19

    That is an awesome live performance of their great record.

  • @florabarrientes2779
    @florabarrientes2779 7 місяців тому +4

    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❤❤❤😊😊😊😅😢🎉

  • @RosindaRodriguez-mt3np
    @RosindaRodriguez-mt3np 3 місяці тому +4

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

  • @cereretrop
    @cereretrop 6 років тому +32

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

  • @barbaralynch3015
    @barbaralynch3015 6 місяців тому +3

    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!

  • @Emma-tm1lp
    @Emma-tm1lp 3 місяці тому +5

    I am 69 my Favorite. Good Memory's .

  • @christopherstuart607
    @christopherstuart607 2 роки тому +51

    "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.

  • @Disco4evah
    @Disco4evah 11 місяців тому +10

    This song! ❤ I still get goosebumps ❣️

  • @patrickdavis3409
    @patrickdavis3409 3 місяці тому +3

    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

  • @lorifernandez3055
    @lorifernandez3055 2 місяці тому +3

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

  • @rebeccagreene3271
    @rebeccagreene3271 3 роки тому +13

    Beautiful song! One of my favorites! Praying for 2021

  • @BillG37
    @BillG37 8 років тому +65

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

  • @joking6052
    @joking6052 4 місяці тому +8

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

  • @thomaszambelli
    @thomaszambelli 8 років тому +35

    wow sounds great for 40 yrs later.

  • @michaelpawlowski3435
    @michaelpawlowski3435 11 років тому +46

    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
      @westrotter7847 5 місяців тому

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

  • @gordontainsch2624
    @gordontainsch2624 2 роки тому +11

    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!

  • @Runnin4Him85
    @Runnin4Him85 8 років тому +19

    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!

  • @johnblack5450
    @johnblack5450 6 років тому +14

    Such a soulful and pretty song.

  • @Highheels4ever
    @Highheels4ever 3 місяці тому +2

    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! ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

  • @jeffthewhiff
    @jeffthewhiff 9 років тому +57

    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.

  • @javierlozanoa5972
    @javierlozanoa5972 3 роки тому +25

    Es de esas canciones que no puedes dejar de escuchar siempre.

    • @mgranados1625
      @mgranados1625 Рік тому

      Estas canciones no puedes dejar de escuchar !!

  • @TomKaren94
    @TomKaren94 10 років тому +68

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

  • @saragorosave7277
    @saragorosave7277 8 років тому +37

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

  • @jamesmclaughlin5272
    @jamesmclaughlin5272 2 роки тому +18

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

    • @harveybishop
      @harveybishop Рік тому +2

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

    • @chuckmontoya8882
      @chuckmontoya8882 Рік тому +2

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

  • @stripervince1
    @stripervince1 9 років тому +81

    Listen to this version on a good set of earbuds. Omg. The bass line is amazing

    • @allthatgirlcoronado
      @allthatgirlcoronado 8 років тому +6

      Absolutely agree with you on that, I just have iPhone ear buds, and that bass is phenomenal

    • @ShikataGaNai100
      @ShikataGaNai100 7 років тому +1

      Rockin' my AKG K712s here. Sounds great

    • @nickfernandez7563
      @nickfernandez7563 4 роки тому +1

      stripervince1 listen to this after some good mushrooms and you’re set!

    • @shaneluke346
      @shaneluke346 4 роки тому

      @@allthatgirlcoronado First time I heard this was on U Tube and as soon as I heard it I liked liked it

    • @stripervince1
      @stripervince1 4 роки тому

      This is by far the absolute best version I've heard. Just fantastic in every way

  • @Silvanabalarezo
    @Silvanabalarezo 6 днів тому +1

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

  • @eddiepike2275
    @eddiepike2275 Місяць тому +2

    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.

  • @rebeccarandleman2124
    @rebeccarandleman2124 8 років тому +71

    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
      @davidjl3349 4 роки тому +4

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

  • @billjohanson1762
    @billjohanson1762 8 років тому +21

    simply the best and this was the best music 60s and 70s the best ............

  • @rexrussell3433
    @rexrussell3433 9 років тому +195

    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
      @JimBobSeeker 8 років тому +17

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

    • @rexrussell3433
      @rexrussell3433 8 років тому +6

      JimBob Seeker
      Miss the bongo's though!

    • @beachmax62
      @beachmax62 7 років тому +4

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

    • @patriciagullickson9591
      @patriciagullickson9591 7 років тому +13

      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
      @donr5593 7 років тому +8

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

  • @dorothythomas9281
    @dorothythomas9281 Рік тому +5

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

  • @ValdomakmuR
    @ValdomakmuR 9 років тому +45

    thanks to breaking bad for introducing this amazing song to me

  • @flash001USA
    @flash001USA 10 років тому +73

    Damned tight and their backing vocals are a spot on a match! Great song great job!

    • @peytonboggia1089
      @peytonboggia1089 10 років тому

      Just so you know, this song is PRE-RECORDED. They LIP SYNC the entire song. Tommy just hit the PLAY button on the tape machine and they just fake it !!!!!!!!!!!!!! You are hearing the results of a Recording Studio !!!

    • @flash001USA
      @flash001USA 10 років тому +1

      Harry Johnson
      This much I feel comfortable telling you. This is not a 100% studio cut overlaid onto a live show but you may STILL be partially correct. From what I can tell, it doesn't looked lip synced and there is a workaround that would have given them the ability to pull this off and look natural doing it.
      First of all they appear to be in a smaller club setting and cheating is damn well impossible to do in an intimate setting like that. Here's what they could have done which would make both you and I correct.
      It looks like they had a "Pro" production company come in (Which it appears they did) and video tape plus multi-track the show which would allow them to go back at a later date and completely remove and replace the live vocals with studio cuts if they decided too or even just to go back and fix or any rough edges on the vocal work and replace what was needed with the studio vocals.
      The same thing would apply with any lead work or any other instrument work to polish out any mistakes or live choppiness like the normal stage noises you would expect during a live show. like effect pedals being kicked in or out etc.
      This way they preserve the timing aspect so you don't see people singing and playing out of sync like you see especially on older music videos where the artist or band tries to follow the original "studio" track.
      I seen Paul McCartney on a live television video from the 70's with his band Wings where they took the actual studio cut and tried to overlay it over a video for a television show and it was "Caption Obvious" You would hear Paul sing and he was not even up to the microphone nor was his lips moving plus he was throwing in "hero chops" on the bass that he was not physically playing during the live cut but in his defense back then they did things that way because the television station probably was not set up well enough to make it sound good live over air.

    • @xtremenortherner
      @xtremenortherner 10 років тому +2

      Harry Johnson
      Bunk! I saw them live,it sure sounded "real time" to me,and I'm a musician too!

    • @flash001USA
      @flash001USA 10 років тому +1

      xtremenortherner
      It sounds "real time" to me too. Yeah they could have taken a live cut into the studio and polished up the mix and even possibly redid a few backing vocals if they felt the need to but that's about as far as I would take it because it just has a live feel to me too.

  • @nicidevine6670
    @nicidevine6670 Рік тому +5

    Great song 🎶

  • @elainelawson5665
    @elainelawson5665 Місяць тому +1

    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!!

  • @imupwiddat
    @imupwiddat 10 років тому +4

    Un-be-lievable harmonies. Saw them last summer and they were fantastic.

  • @pilargarcia8953
    @pilargarcia8953 4 роки тому +13

    Aunque Tommy James no hubiese cantado ninguna otra canción en su vida con esta habría sido suficiente. Es perfecta

  • @Highheels4ever
    @Highheels4ever Місяць тому +1

    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!!! ♥️♥️👍👍🙌🙌👏👏👏👏👏♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

  • @BeanieOakley
    @BeanieOakley 7 років тому +58

    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

  • @kenjoneslee
    @kenjoneslee 9 років тому +46

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

  • @sharonj4295
    @sharonj4295 2 роки тому +7

    My Favorite Song Growing Up...Just Close Your Eyes &
    Feel The Message
    ⚜️❤️⚜️❤️⚜️❤️⚜️❤️🙏

  • @nhedrick100
    @nhedrick100 8 років тому +26

    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.

  • @raffarodriguez1319
    @raffarodriguez1319 3 роки тому +9

    Uno de los mejores temas en este mundo que nos ha tocado vivir.Sin duda.......

  • @audreyb2
    @audreyb2 12 років тому +5

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

  • @celery1996
    @celery1996 9 років тому +15

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

  • @marykaydeenmoore8126
    @marykaydeenmoore8126 4 дні тому +1

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

  • @hunggrapes5532
    @hunggrapes5532 8 років тому +52

    In October 2008, James and the three surviving members of the original Shondells reunited in a New Jersey studio to record once again. The group had disbanded because its members needed time away from the pressure-filled recording business, but they remained close friends, even though they no longer were recording together. After not playing together for 37 years, the group recorded an album, I Love Christmas.

    • @Marc-lq2qf
      @Marc-lq2qf 3 роки тому +1

      Interesting informations . Thank you.

  • @itdoesntmatter56789
    @itdoesntmatter56789 8 років тому +15

    The greatest love of my life. My highschool sweet heart from 1965 to 2016. Our song. Kathi

  • @microvantastic
    @microvantastic 8 років тому +24

    sounds so good... take me backTommie!

  • @Beckola11
    @Beckola11 7 років тому +8

    Makes me cry everytime. This song is pure love and it makes me feel so alive. Thank you for posting ❤✌🎶🌈

  • @carolelinda6476
    @carolelinda6476 3 роки тому +3

    I love this song. From the first note it is a classic.

  • @raymondrodriguez2631
    @raymondrodriguez2631 8 місяців тому +3

    Love that song, sounds great live too !😊

  • @mikehand9698
    @mikehand9698 10 років тому +23

    Crystal Blue Persuasion , Awesome Song !!!

  • @johnboy0008
    @johnboy0008 8 років тому +9

    the sound is mesmerizing, I must confess, I had to replay more than once....masterful rendition..

    • @kennyc388
      @kennyc388 5 років тому +1

      Yeah, johnnyboy, the audio blew me away taking into consideration it was a club. Bass tore it up and the vocals were beautiful harmonization

  • @joeelmore2728
    @joeelmore2728 17 днів тому

    I was ten years old when this song was released. My older sister bought the 45 and we played it endlessly. Even after all these years the words still ring true," peace, love, and botherhood." We just need to put them into action in our daily lives!