Tommy James and the Shondells - Crimson and Clover - Roulette SR 42023 , 1969 VG

Sold Date: November 25, 2023
Start Date: November 23, 2023
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Crimson & Clover is the sixth by . It features the #1 hit "" as well as the #2 hit "". The album "Crimson & Clover", was released in December 1968 and reached a peak of #8 on the .

Based on suggestions from radio stations the group chose to create an extended five-and-a-half minute long version of the title song for the album. The first two verses were copied without lead vocals, and then overdubbed with guitar solos by Shondells guitarist Ed Gray using and , as well as an extended one-minute finish. During tape copying a slight speed error was inadvertently introduced. This resulted in a small drop in pitch during the new guitar solo sections, which went unfixed.

The group had toured with Vice President during his 1968 presidential campaign. Humphrey showed his appreciation by writing the liner notes for the Crimson and Clover album.

Tracks:

1.    "Crimson and Clover"    Tommy James, Peter Lucia    5:36
2.    "Kathleen McArthur"    Tommy James, Mike Vale    2:45
3.    "I'm a Tangerine"    Tommy James, Peter Lucia    3:38
4.    "Do Something to Me"    Jimmy Calvert, Norman Marzano, Paul Naumann    3:22
5.    "Crystal Blue Persuasion"    Eddie Gray, Tommy James, Mike Vale    4:02
6.    "Sugar on Sunday"    Tommy James, Mike Vale    3:26
7.    "Breakaway"    Tommy James, Mike Vale    2:48
8.    "Smokey Roads"    Tommy James    2:52
9.    "I'm Alive"    Tommy James, Peter Lucia    3:15
10.    "Crimson and Clover (reprise)"    1:03