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WPKN Connections and Radio Base Camp interview with Tommy James on Oct 9, 2009, hosted by Eric Cocks with Steve di Costanzo. Tommy goes deep, talking about music, songwriting, production and his upcoming book, "Me, The Mob and The Music". We cover the story behind the recording of Crimson & Clover (and why it was re-edited). Tommy talks about the magic of finding Hanky Panky in a bar and how it became a surprise hit long after it was recorded. We go into the creation of Mony Mony and the re-recording and remixing of Draggin' The Line (originally a B side, then a huge smash).

Later in the show, we talk about the scene at Roulette Records and how that ties into "Me, The Mob and The Music" and... The Sopranos. 

Tommy is thoroughly engaging, charming and funny throughout... totally in the moment. We cover breaking news of a major movie and a Broadway musical based on Tommy's life.

He's sold over 100 million records and his songs have been covered by over 300 artists. Now he's been interviewed by two guys from Connecticut.

You can get more info, cds, and dvds at Tommy's website http://www.tommyjames.com

His book will be released on Feb 16, 2010 and is available through his website, Amazon and other fine retailers.

Thanks for a fantastic interview, Tommy... You're welcome back any time!

Tune in to Connections on WPKN with Eric Cocks  every 2nd, 4th and 5th Friday of the month from 1-4 pm eastern... 

Tune into Radio Base Camp with Steve di Costanzo every 1st and 3rd Friday from 1-4 pm.

Connections... with Eric Cocks

Explores the connections between songs, songwriters, musicians, producers and people... often in surprising ways.

Vital, intelligent music with true artistic vision.

Includes extended features on specific artists such as Bob Dylan, The Kinks, The Beatles and far more. Also comedy by Lenny Bruce, George Carlin, Eddie Izzard, Paul Krassner and others with a rock and roll renegade attitude. In depth explorations of early electronic music (and how it relates to current music). Vital new music that deserves to be heard. Surf music. Garage bands. British invasion. Rock and Roll. John Coltrane, Sonny Rollins, Jimi Hendrix, Laurie Anderson, William Burroughs, Robert Anton Wilson, The Blues Magoos, David Bowie, The Beach Boys, Dr Fiorella Terenzi, Beethoven, Bo Diddley, The Rolling Stones, Alex Chilton, Tom Petty, The Pretenders, Blondie and far more may be part of any given show. Also live interviews of performers, writers, producers, engineers, session musicians and people behind the scenes. Plus unexpected surprises...

Previous in depth interviews include Sam Phillips, Peppy Castro of The Blues Magoos, author/comedian Paul Krassner, Chris Frantz, Neil Innes, Tommy James, legendary session musician Carol Kaye and more. All are available in archives. Stay tuned for future interviews and special features.

The show will keep changing over time.

Tune in every 2nd and 4th Monday of each month from 9 am to noon eastern. Also special editions at other times. Available live at http://wpkn.org or listen later in archives.

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