Crimson and Clover
1968 single Tommy James and the Shondells / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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"Crimson and Clover" is a 1968 song by American rock band Tommy James and the Shondells. Written by the duo of Tommy James and drummer Peter Lucia Jr., it was intended as a change in direction of the group's sound and composition.
"Crimson and Clover" | ||||
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Single by Tommy James and the Shondells | ||||
from the album Crimson & Clover | ||||
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Released | November 1968 (1968-11) | |||
Recorded | 1968 | |||
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Length | 5:32 (album version) 3:23 (single version) | |||
Label | Roulette, R-7028 | |||
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Producer(s) | Tommy James | |||
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"Crimson and Clover" | ||||
"Crimson and Clover" was released in late 1968 as a rough mix after a radio station leaked it. It spent 16 weeks on the U.S. charts, reaching number one in the United States (in February 1969) and four other countries. The single has sold 5 million copies, making it Tommy James and the Shondells' best-selling song. (The RIAA did not award a gold record, so the 5 million sales number is not officially acknowledged.)[6] It has been covered by many artists including Joan Jett, Cher (as a duet with her son) and Prince.
In 2006, Pitchfork Media named it the 57th best song of the 1960s.[7]