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Tommy James

A consistent hitmaker in the '60s with his savvy blend of rock and pop, both with the Shondels and as a solo artist.
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Album Highlights

  • Hold the Fire
    Tommy James
    Hold the Fire
  • Hi-Fi
    Tommy James
    Hi-Fi
  • Tighter, Tighter
    Tommy James
    Tighter, Tighter
  • It's Only Love
    Tommy James / Tommy Jam …
    It's Only Love
  • My Head, My Bed & My Red Guitar
    Tommy James
    My Head, My Bed & M …
  • Christian of the World
    Tommy James
    Christian of the World
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Artists Moods

  • Amiable/Good-Natured
  • Cheerful
  • Bright
  • Energetic
  • Fun
  • Nostalgic
  • Playful
  • Tight
  • Ambitious
  • Anthemic
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  • Exciting
  • Happy
  • Mighty
  • Rollicking
  • Spiritual
  • Uplifting
  • Bouncy
  • Flashy
  • Innocent
  • Laid-Back/Mellow
  • Slick
  • Strong

Artists Themes

  • Summer
  • Open Road
  • Road Trip
  • Hanging Out
  • Other Times & Places
  • Sunday Afternoon
  • Early Morning
  • Late Night
  • Rainy Day
  • Affirmation

Tommy James

Tommy James - Artist Details

Active

1950s - 2020s

Born

April 29, 1947 in Dayton, OH

Genre

Pop/Rock

Styles

AM Pop Early Pop/Rock Brill Building Pop Soft Rock Bubblegum Contemporary Pop/Rock Singer/Songwriter Sunshine Pop

Also Known As

Thomas Gregory Jackson

Member Of

Tommy James & the Shondells
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