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Crimson & Clover

Tommy James & the Shondells · 1968

30 min · 10 tracks · pop rock

Psychedelic pop melds with rock, creating dreamy landscapes filled with lush harmonies and surreal imagery.

Crimson & Clover is an album by Tommy James & the Shondells, released in 1968. Psychedelic pop melds with rock, creating dreamy landscapes filled with lush harmonies and surreal imagery. 'Crimson & Clover' reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, establishing it as one of the defining tracks of its time. The album's innovative production and sound influenced future artists within the psychedelic genre and has been acknowledged for its lasting impact on pop rock. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Crimson & Clover sound like?

Psychedelic pop melds with rock, creating dreamy landscapes filled with lush harmonies and surreal imagery. Rooted in pop rock.

What makes Crimson & Clover by Tommy James & the Shondells notable?

'Crimson & Clover' reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, establishing it as one of the defining tracks of its time. The album's innovative production and sound influenced future artists within the psychedelic genre and has been acknowledged for its lasting impact on pop rock. Released in December 1968, 'Crimson & Clover' marked a pivotal point in Tommy James & the Shondells' career as their third studio album. Following the success of their earlier hits, this album showcased a more experimental sound and solidified their place in the evolving landscape of late-60s rock music during the peak of the psychedelic era.

How many songs are on Crimson & Clover?

Crimson & Clover has 10 tracks, running approximately 30 minutes.

Tracklist

10 tracks·30:59

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Crimson & Clover Standout 5:26
  • 2 Kathleen McArthur 2:41
  • 3 I Am a Tangerine Standout 3:25
  • 4 Do Something to Me 2:28
  • 5 Crystal Blue Persuasion Standout 4:01
  • 6 Sugar on Sunday 3:19
  • 7 Breakaway 2:45
  • 8 Smokey Roads 2:39
  • 9 I’m Alive 3:12
  • 10 Crimson & Clover (reprise) 1:03

Release Date

December 1, 1968

Genre

pop rock

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

30 min 59 sec