Niles native Tommy James (Jackson), lead singer of Tommy James and The Shodells and songwriter of such hits as “Hanky Panky,” which was recorded in Niles, will be autographing copies of his book ME, THE MUSIC, AND THE MOB at Majerek’s Reader’s World, 217 East Main St., Tuesday, Aug. 17 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. This event is part of Tommy James Day in Niles with a Tommy James Homecoming event at the Niles High School at 7 p.m.
His most famous hits range from several more that made it to the top ten: "I Think We're Alone Now", "Mirage", "Mony Mony", "Crimson and Clover" (the group's second and final U.S. #1 hit), "Sweet Cherry Wine", and "Crystal Blue Persuasion."
Tommy James and The Shondells broke up in 1970. James then went solo and had two further chart hits with "Draggin' the Line" (Written by Bob King) (#4 in 1971) and "Three Times In Love" (#19 (Adult Contemporary #1) in 1980). James has had twenty-three gold singles, and nine gold and platinum albums. He also wrote and produced the million-selling 1970 hit "Tighter, Tighter" for the group Alive 'N Kickin' (written by Bob King).
www.tommyjames.com/ [official website]
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