Tommy James of Tommy James & The Shondells joins Bob Sirott to talk about how his hit “Mony Mony” got its name, how he ...

George Harrison wrote songs for Tommy James and the Shondells after the success of “Mony Mony.” Tommy James rejected the songs for one reason. “Mony Mony” inspired a hit cover by Billy Idol. Tommy ...

Tommy James co-wrote “Mony Mony” with producers Ritchie Cordell and Bo Gentry, and singer/songwriter Bobby Bloom. In a 2009 interview with Songfacts, James explained the origins of the party anthem’s ...

"Mony Mony" singer Tommy James had to abruptly end his concert in Las Vegas last Friday after suffering from exhaustion. James was performing at the Golden Nugget casino on March 7 when he was ...

Best known for hits like “Crystal Blue Persuasion,” “Crimson and Clover,” and “Mony Mony,” legendary artist Tommy James boasts an impressive career with 23 gold singles, 9 platinum albums, and over ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Mar. 18—LIMA — Tommy James was born in Dayton and moved up I-75 shortly after to grow up in Michigan. So when the "Mony, Mony" ...