Tommy stood the test of time. His voice is incredible. Absolutely untouched by time. I loved his music way back when and now I love it even more because no modern artist compares. Sorry, but this artist is the real deal. I prefer to listen to REAL music that uplifts me. Brilliant.
He is still great as he was back in a day....saw him a few years ago at the Great Auditorium in Ocean Grove NJ......just Awesome!! So many great songs from childhood of the 60's and 70's era!
The original recording is a great example of simple yet very effective recording production techniques. I saw Tommy at one of those revival shows with other artists from the 60s. He was great!. Even better is when his set was over, he left the stage and came out to sit with us in the audience and chat. A really cool guy. Total class.
Reminds of 1971 working at the boat shop after school in the 11th grade. Weekends loading up our dirt bikes and heading up hwy 41 into the Sierra Nevada mountains from Fresno. A little Datsun pickup. We packed a Kawasaki 350, Montessa 250, Bultaco 250 and Honda trail 70, plus tool box, ice chest, three in the front and Ralph's little brother in the back. Ralph, Jim, me and Ralph's younger brother. All day rides I'll remember those days when I close my eyes the final time..... Fun......
Tommy still sounds great as he did when I saw him back in the early 70's when this song first was released. Got his greatest hits on cd. Just love to put on the headphones with a beer and close my eyes. Thanks Tommy for great music to listen to.
these guys should be playing the biggest clubs in the world. not only because they still kick ass, but because they are living history. are you kidding me??? freakin' fantastic!!
Tommy was a straight up beast!!!! Hanky-panky, I think we’re alone now, Crimson and Clover, dragging the line, sweet cherry wine, Mony mony, that’s an outstanding résumé!!!! I want to go back to 1966 to 1970 right now!!!!
I saw his band in northern MN 5 yrs ago and talked to him and band at bar. I told him I have his 8 track in my car, 69 roadrunner...his drummer told me he had purple 💜 70 runner and they bought me a couple beers. I was honored
this is so great i was 10 coming off the bus with my am only panasonic transistor radio when i heard this on the Big 610 am kfrc San Francisco! So Awesome!
Just realized how many songs he had my dad is two years older than him and I listen to all the songs back in the day which my dad told me who he was back in the day I never appreciate his voice as a kid but gosh every video I’ve seen of him live he puts on a great show I would love to see him in concert excellent
I Grew up singing playing in my first Band to just about everyone of Tommy James and the Shondells Hits in our sets.. brings back wonderful memories of playing on stage & driving in my muscle cars. drive-ins roller rinks,you name it Tommy James and Shondells music lives on in my heart and soul and will always be there for the rest of my entire life.one of many of the Great bands of the late 60s and on to remember.. Tommy James and the Shondells will live on forever in my heart and soul...
how lucky I was to grow up listening to this! tommy james, dave clark 5, beatles, boyce and hart, zombies, seger, and on and on. then, the 70's came along and wow, more great music!
Played CA at Ventura County Fair August 2019- was one of the more inspiring music shows of my life and I've been to more than a few. Started a Fire in the Sky Way up High!
ALL FROM MICHIGAN, DETROIT OR THE MIDWEST :) BACK IN THE 1960S AND 1970, LOTS OF TRADITIONAL ROCK N ROLL BANDS WANTED TO MAKE A POLITICAL STATEMENT IN THOSE CRAZY DAYS OF SOCIAL REVOLUTIONARY CHANGE. THATS WHY AMERICAN ROCK MUSIC WAS SO GOOD AND ORIGINAL BACK THEN.
We've seen them 4 times in the 70's and 80's. Super live band was always singing and playing as good as their records. God Bless you Tommy James & The Shondells and thank you. Thanks for posting this jwhineryjr.
Makin' a livin' the old hard way Takin' and givin' my day by day I dig snow and rain and bright sunshine Draggin' the line (draggin' the line)… "Draggin' the Line" is a hit song by American rock musician Tommy James, who went solo after the Shondells disbanded in 1970.🎸🎺
TOMMY LOOKS GREAT AFTER YEARS FREE OF DRUGS AND ALCOHOL. HE IS ALSO HAPPILY MARRIED FOR OVER 35 YRS AND ABOVE ALL, LOVES JESUS CHRIST! FOLLOWING JESUS FROM THE HEART WILL GIVE YOU A SERIOUS MAKEOVER! THANK YOU LORD! BLESS TOMMY, BAND AND FAMILY.
I've played on that stage, and it's amazing how much bigger it looks on video. It's about the size of a postage stamp. Can't believe how great Tommy sounds after all these years.
One of the absolute greatest bands of the 70's. Still enjoying Tommy's music now un 2023. Never get tired of his music ❤😊
TJ still has the same golden voice now as he did in 67, and he is indeed under-appreciated.
Tommy stood the test of time. His voice is incredible. Absolutely untouched by time. I loved his music way back when and now I love it even more because no modern artist compares. Sorry, but this artist is the real deal. I prefer to listen to REAL music that uplifts me. Brilliant.
The more I see this guy and hear him talk, the more I like him. Unique. Thank you Tommy James for making life a bit brighter. For sure.
Happy Birthday today to Tommy James. Born April 29th, 1947 and still rockin.🎈🎉🎤🎶🎸❤️
If there EVER WAS an overlooked , under-appreciated Musical Genius in this World, Tommy James IS HIM!
You said it , this sound so good at first I thought it was taped music and lip sang .
You're absolutely right I've been saying that for years that's why the rock n roll Hall of fame ia a joke
I read a book he wrote he said manager was mafia and they too most of the bands money
He is still great as he was back in a day....saw him a few years ago at the Great Auditorium in Ocean Grove NJ......just Awesome!! So many great songs from childhood of the 60's and 70's era!
They had a chance to play at Woodstock 1969.
I've been listening to this song since it came out in the 60's. Awesome!
that would be hard to do since it wasn't released until 1971.
Music that ROCKS - AND my kids can listen to it!!!! Thanks Tommy James for keeping REAL MUSIC alive!!!
I'm still listening only 12 when this played on the radio just turned 63
The original recording is a great example of simple yet very effective recording production techniques. I saw Tommy at one of those revival shows with other artists from the 60s. He was great!. Even better is when his set was over, he left the stage and came out to sit with us in the audience and chat. A really cool guy. Total class.
Reminds of 1971 working at the boat shop after school in the 11th grade. Weekends loading up our dirt bikes and heading up hwy 41 into the Sierra Nevada mountains from Fresno. A little Datsun pickup. We packed a Kawasaki 350, Montessa 250, Bultaco 250 and Honda trail 70, plus tool box, ice chest, three in the front and Ralph's little brother in the back.
Ralph, Jim, me and Ralph's younger brother. All day rides
I'll remember those days when I close my eyes the final time..... Fun......
2022 and still loving this song and that band. Gives me a smile every time.
My Wife loves this song!! Her Brother used to play the 45 when she was a kid, She says it brings back wonderful memories. Rock Stars never die
So, many memories of listening to Tommy James. And the fact he came from Michigan helps. lol
The whole set live is just a masterful performance by a great performer and a rock solid band who clearly love what they do.
In my opinion, there is no music written today that can stand up to this awesomeness!!
Rick - agree 100%
I grew up with this song !! ❤
Dragging The Line and Crystal Blue Persuasion are two of my favorite songs. It's good to see this video. He still has it going on!!!
I have the 45
Tommy still sounds great as he did when I saw him back in the early 70's when this song first was released. Got his greatest hits on cd. Just love to put on the headphones with a beer and close my eyes. Thanks Tommy for great music to listen to.
these guys should be playing the biggest clubs in the world. not only because they still kick ass, but because they are living history. are you kidding me??? freakin' fantastic!!
joe...ABSOLUTELY
I saw Tommy James last year at the strawberry festival in Plant City Florida!
The man was beyond awesome 🍓🍓🍓🍓
He will be there again on March 9, 2023.
This year's festival just opened today! Thru March 10. Lol
I've been listening to this and playing guitar for 48 yrs. I have a white fender mustang just like his. Good stuff
Tommy sounds great live.....I love his songs! Amen
This entire show,Tommy and the band were spot on.
They really sang a bunch of good songs
Those were the days .Brings back a lot of good memories
Tommy James & The Shondells one of my favorite rock bands.
t/y woyam
Ditto
Classic music doesn't get old it gets better.
Tommy was a straight up beast!!!! Hanky-panky, I think we’re alone now, Crimson and Clover, dragging the line, sweet cherry wine, Mony mony, that’s an outstanding résumé!!!! I want to go back to 1966 to 1970 right now!!!!
🎯
Great live version!
this 40 year old song blows away anything on the radio today.
How I would love to be able to just sit and talk to Tommy for 15 minutes. I sure do love hearing him 😎
I saw his band in northern MN 5 yrs ago and talked to him and band at bar. I told him I have his 8 track in my car, 69 roadrunner...his drummer told me he had purple 💜 70 runner and they bought me a couple beers. I was honored
That's a Great song, Have to listen to it every now and then. I song I wont forget!
this is so great i was 10 coming off the bus with my am only panasonic transistor radio when i heard this on the Big 610 am kfrc San Francisco! So Awesome!
I grew up with this music, brings tears to my eyes...THANKS for posting....
I can tell Tommy truly loves performing :-)
This performance is the best one of all the others I've seen!! I like it so much that I put it on my phone along with the studio version :-D
Not only is his voice still crisp, but the entire band is rock solid tight! Thanks for posting this.
He sounds FABULOUS,still....a testament to the man's talent.
Sounds like the original.
Shakti Subramanian that is tommys boy on lead guitar
@@Imapeach1 amen
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Dang...he STILL sounds great! I remember listening to him in my dads GTO..
cool....!
That sounds like magic.
He still has that great voice....
Amen he was blessed with musical gifts
How cool are these guys?
We dig rain and snow and bright sunshine.
Fucking right!
Just realized how many songs he had my dad is two years older than him and I listen to all the songs back in the day which my dad told me who he was back in the day I never appreciate his voice as a kid but gosh every video I’ve seen of him live he puts on a great show I would love to see him in concert excellent
music like this has no time or age limit.it's just great.
It's not often that someone can improve on a Master Piece... but this is so much more "ROCK" than the original--which was already AWESOME!
I love these guys so much Tommy James is the best 🎉😂❤
Never gets old…love this!
I loved hearing this as a child...came on the radio in my parents old early 70s delta 88
there music will never die. they still sound GREAT
Luv being from a generation that goes on appreciating where we came from..the people..the music..the times..the best..🇨🇦
That was an Excellent Electrifying Performance. ..Awesome
Seeing this post brings back a lot of memories. The orange 70 500 was a bad bike too in those days.
Its nice that all of the people that grew up to that! Appreciate music when it was true
Wow! Iove them all! Draggin' the line. Makes me smile. 😂
I and my friends never under appreciated this group..still as fresh as yesterday..crystal blue persuasion forever..🇨🇦
I Grew up singing playing in my first Band to just about everyone of Tommy James and the Shondells Hits in our sets.. brings back wonderful memories of playing on stage & driving in my muscle cars. drive-ins roller rinks,you name it Tommy James and Shondells music lives on in my heart and soul and will always be there for the rest of my entire life.one of many of the Great bands of the late 60s and on to remember.. Tommy James and the Shondells will live on forever in my heart and soul...
now that is classic rock and roll!!
how lucky I was to grow up listening to this! tommy james, dave clark 5, beatles, boyce and hart, zombies, seger, and on and on. then, the 70's came along and wow, more great music!
He looks amazingly good. I want to know his youthful secrets.
Plus, this song is just so phenomenal!
I remember when Tommy played this song on Dick Clark's American Bandstand back in 1971 - well done !!
This is a youtube treasure, no doubt.
Awesome! Performed this many times back in the day. Love TJ and the Shondells
Played CA at Ventura County Fair August 2019- was one of the more inspiring music shows of my life and I've been to more than a few. Started a Fire in the Sky Way up High!
Im glad he & they are still playing💕wish I'd been there 🎶🎶🎶
I love it when they do the countdown at the beginning of the song !
Classic Pop with a message
This band sounds so good.
What a great song should be in the rock n roll Hall of fame
Need to save room for the rappers and screaming woman.
Super talent....real music......when music mattered.....
like paul revere's raiders.....great performers and amazing songs.......
real musicians
ALL FROM MICHIGAN, DETROIT OR THE MIDWEST :) BACK IN THE 1960S AND 1970, LOTS OF TRADITIONAL ROCK N ROLL BANDS WANTED TO MAKE A POLITICAL STATEMENT IN THOSE CRAZY DAYS OF SOCIAL REVOLUTIONARY CHANGE. THATS WHY AMERICAN ROCK MUSIC WAS SO GOOD AND ORIGINAL BACK THEN.
jerry feigelson I don’t know the age but know he started young and one dj played hanky panky over and over again to get him noticed
Music still matters that praises Jesus Christ.
We've seen them 4 times in the 70's and 80's.
Super live band was always singing and playing as good as their records.
God Bless you Tommy James & The Shondells and thank you.
Thanks for posting this jwhineryjr.
A lot of groups when they do live don't live up to the recording but these guys are right on
My Wife and I saw Him way back in early 70's We were just dating They were great.
What a Legend in my book❤️😎
True raw talent untouched by time
Tj's music takes me back to my youth and how much fun I had. No worries man!
04/11/2015 they played at Prairie Knights Casino this their opening number - had to feel it, it's a good feeling, it's a rock & roll feeling.
the next pic was this. HOW DO YOU DELELETE IT?
My favorite Tommy James song👍🏼🇺🇸👍🏼🇺🇸
That's a great live version of a great song!
to favs
Great band. I truly enjoy listening to their music!
mmmm, that bass. Throbbing. Love it xxxx
Makin' a livin' the old hard way
Takin' and givin' my day by day
I dig snow and rain and bright sunshine
Draggin' the line (draggin' the line)…
"Draggin' the Line" is a hit song by American rock musician Tommy James, who went solo after the Shondells disbanded in 1970.🎸🎺
Timeless music made with a Honest Real Once in a Lifetime Talent like Tommy will always Remain Timeless
Still listening in 2020. Love it ! One of my favorites !!
TOMMY LOOKS GREAT AFTER YEARS FREE OF DRUGS AND ALCOHOL. HE IS ALSO HAPPILY MARRIED FOR OVER 35 YRS AND ABOVE ALL, LOVES JESUS CHRIST! FOLLOWING JESUS FROM THE HEART WILL GIVE YOU A SERIOUS MAKEOVER! THANK YOU LORD! BLESS TOMMY, BAND AND FAMILY.
Music that celebrates life! Thanks for all the great music!
What a voice! Tommy James❤
Still listening In 2023
I've played on that stage, and it's amazing how much bigger it looks on video. It's about the size of a postage stamp. Can't believe how great Tommy sounds after all these years.
DITTO!!!!! THEY SOUND GREAT!!!!
*Tommy STILL has a great voice!!*
What an awesome band... it would have been so much fun to see them.
Awesome 👌
I still haven't seen him, but he's on my bucket list. Great talent.
Crimson and Clover was Epic..the way he blended all the instruments..
I had an H2 Denco it would eat a honda's lunch! It ran 10.80's back in 73. Single wheel wheelie bar it was awesome in it's day!
I saw them with rental equipment, no outfits. They put on a great show, I was impressed.
Love Tommy ❤❤
I saw Tommy at the Surf Ballroom like 5yrs ago such a great show!!
This tune is in everyone's head who was alive in the early 70s...
much love always, blessings, Kimmy
Awesome live video; thanks for sharing.
My favorite older band, it doesn't get much better then Tommy James!!
Great band, great song! Rock on!
Thank you so much for posting this song. I went tripping down memory lane. Loved the trip!!
What a great band. I always loved em
Always dug this jammie since its inception. Tommy & crew do a fantastic live version here 👍
Thanks for posting this. Band is rock solid. Great song for sports especially 👏 football.