Tommy James and the Shondells

What Does the Song Crimson and Clover Mean?

Tommy James and the Shondells performing in 2010

Tommy James credits the 1968 song Crimson and Clover for allowing the band to pivot from a singles-oriented AM radio band to FM radio progressive album-oriented rock. Without this change, he is sure, the band’s career would have been over, as the single-dominated music industry had changed almost overnight to one driven by album sales. … Read more

What Does the Song Mony Mony Mean?

Most people today probably know Mony, Mony from Billy Idol, but that is not who sang Mony, Mony originally. It’s a song from the 1960’s from Tommy James and the Shondells, a band of many hits, and many covered tunes. The song appeared on the album Crimson and Clover. “Here she come now, say Mony, Mony,” is how … Read more