Crimson and Clover

"Crimson and Clover" is a 1968 song by American rock band Tommy James and the Shondells. Written by the duo of Tommy James and drummer Peter Lucia Jr., it was intended as a change in direction of the group's sound and composition.

For the album, see Crimson & Clover (album).
"Crimson and Clover"
Italian single sleeve
Single by Tommy James and the Shondells
from the album Crimson & Clover
B-side
  • "Some Kind of Love"
  • "I'm Taken"
ReleasedNovember 1968 (1968-11)
Recorded1968
Genre
Length5:32 (album version)
3:23 (single version)
LabelRoulette, R-7028
Songwriter(s)
  • Tommy James
  • Peter Lucia
Producer(s)Tommy James
Tommy James and the Shondells singles chronology
"Do Something to Me"
(1968)		 "Crimson and Clover"
(1968)		 "Sweet Cherry Wine"
(1969)
Audio sample
"Crimson and Clover"
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"Crimson and Clover" was released in late 1968 as a rough mix after a radio station leaked it. It spent 16 weeks on the U.S. charts, reaching number one in the United States (in February 1969) and four other countries. The single has sold 5 million copies, making it Tommy James and the Shondells' best-selling song. (The RIAA did not award a gold record, so the 5 million sales number is not officially acknowledged.) It has been covered by many artists including Joan Jett, Cher (as a duet with her son) and Prince.

In 2006, Pitchfork Media named it the 57th best song of the 1960s.

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