John Donabie speaks with legendary rocker Tommy James

Tommy James & the Shondells — the very mention of their name, even to someone who doesn't really know their music, evokes images of dances and the kind of fun that rock & roll represented before it redefined itself on more serious terms.

Between 1966 and 1969, the group enjoyed 14 Top 40 hits, most of which remain among the most listened to pop/rock songs.  Hanky Panky, Crystal Blue Persuasion, I Think We're Alone Now, Mirage, Crimson and Clover and Mony Mony were some of their biggest hits.