Tommy James Spotify Single “Draggin’ The Line” Was Covered by REM for Austin Powers Movie

"Draggin' the Line"—released in 1970--is a hit song by American rock musician Tommy James that has made multiple appearances in media. Most notably, a cover by REM was featured in Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me in 1999. Other featured artists on the Austin Powers soundtrack include Madonna, Lenny Kravitz, The Who, and Green Day.

More recently in, Tommy James dropped a stellar remake of his hit, “Draggin The Line (2020 Version)”, featuring Emmy Award-winning rapper T.O.N.E-z and celebrated guitarist Steven van Zandt. James says, “I'd been thinking about a remake of "Draggin' The Line" for a long time and felt that a street version might be perfect.” says Tommy. “I got ahold of T.O.N.E-z, who is a great friends…” and the rest is history.

Listen on Spotify at: Draggin’ the Line -2020 version 

The hip-hop-infused “Draggin’ The Line” (2020 Version) is off James’ first new album in ten years, Alive, written and produced by Tommy. Released in 2019, Alive charted #10 on Billboard’s Independent Chart. Tommy isn’t new to rebranding old hits and making them into chart toppers. His new album features a mashup and cover of "Sunshine Of Your Love" by Cream and and "Cinnamon Girl" by Neil Young with Crazy Horse.

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Tommy James Spotify music mashup of oldies but goodies with Cinnamon Girl Sunshine of your love

Tommy James knows how to make a hit Spotify single with his vibrant and exciting mashup of Neil Young’s Cinnamon Girl and Cream’s Sunshine of your love. The oldies but goodies blew up in the  60’s and early 70’s, but Tommy James knew that 2020 would be the perfect time to release his track worldwide via Aura Entertainment/The Orchard.  

Listen on Spotify at: Cinnamon Girl / Sunshine of Your Love

When asked about his creative choices, James says, “I’ve been wanting to glue these two songs together for a long time.” He claims his inspiration came from the songs remarkably similar tempo and key and “the riffs work together hand-in-glove.”

"Cinnamon Girl" by Neil Young with Crazy Horse was on the album Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere released in 1969, reached #34 in 1970 on Billboard magazine's Top 200.  "Sunshine Of Your Love" by Cream was on the album Disraeli Gears released in 1967, reached #77 in 1968 on the LP chart.

Tommy isn’t new to rebranding old hits and making them into chart toppers. This year he also released a remake of his 1970’s song, Draggin’ the Line, which he transformed by having new features T.O.N.E.z and Steven Van Zandt appear on the track.

Tommy now has his own show on SIRIUS/XM RADIO – “Getting’ Together With Tommy James” – Sunday evenings from 5-8 pm on the 60’s at 6 channel

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Randy Hall Releases New Smooth Jazz Song “A New Way of Love” Influenced by Prince Music

Randy Hall releases his new smooth jazz single, “A New Way of Love.” Hall is an American singer, guitarist, and record producer who collaborated with one of his biggest musical influences, Miles Davis, during the 1980s. Davis (who worked hand in hand with Prince) and Hall worked together to arrange The Man With The Horn, and its title track featured lead vocals, guitar, synthesizer, celesta all by Hall.

Listen to “A New Way of Love” On Spotify!

The smooth jazz singer has been capturing audiences and has worked with the biggest names in black music in the US. Some of the artists he has worked with include Diana Ross, Ray Parker Jr., Phil Perry, and the Jackson. On top of his big variety of collaborations, he has written songs with Leon ware, Roberta Flack, Jeffrey Osborne, and Kevin Toney from the Blackbyros!

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The new hit love song “A New Way of Love” takes a smooth, soulful jazz turn by including supremely pocketed beats, bass and ambient guitar blends arranged with soothing female backing vocals of Medina Johnson and Patrice “KP” Isley. The song includes a sweet-ear bending harmonic surprise that reminds us of the masterful Barry White. The song is available on streaming platforms like Spotify and Youtube!

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Pop and R and B Icon Randy Hall Making Headlines with A New Way Of Love Song on Spotify and YouTube

Grammy award-winning pop icon, Randy Hall, has just released the highly anticipated “A New Way of Love” to Spotify (and all others) and YouTube. The new love song shines a light on Hall’s soulful roots and highlights his smooth producing skills. The sexy new single includes supremely pocketed beats, bass and ambient guitar blends beautifully with delicious female backing vocal garnish, paving the way for the soulfully swaggering lead vocals.

Check out the “A New Way Of Love” Video on YouTube! 

Hall is known for his role on Miles Davis' classic 1981 comeback song "The Man with The Horn" and from his own Top 20 R&B hit "I've Been Watching You", but he’s been wowing audiences for decades. Hall has worked and toured with some of the biggest names in black music such as: Diana Ross, Ray Parker Jr., Phil Perry and the Jacksons to name a few. The Singer/Songwriter/Guitarist/Producer is a true Musician’s Musician.

When Halls’ not taking center stage he’s been known to write, produce and collaborate with artists the Commodores, Ramsey Lewis, Leon Ware, Roberta Flack, Jeffrey Osborne and Kevin Lewis.  

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Classic Rock Legend Tommy James Pays Homage to Cream and Neil Young in New Spotify Single

Classic rock legend, Tommy James, is back with his new hit single on Spotify, which pays homage to Neil Young and Crazy Horse, and Cream, with a mashup of “Cinnamon Girl” and “Sunshine of your love”.  The Hitmaker has always been a big fan of his fellow rock stars in the 1960s, stating “I’ve been wanting to glue these two songs together for a long time”. “…The riffs work together hand-in-glove. They’re the same tempo and key - yet totally different songs!”

Listen on Spotify at: Cinnamon Girl / Sunshine of Your Love 

"Cinnamon Girl" by Neil Young and Crazy Horse was on the Platinum selling album "Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere" album released in 1969, and reached #34 in 1970 on Billboard magazine's Top 200 LP chart. The single peaked at #55 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1970.

        

"Sunshine Of Your Love" by Cream was on the album "Disraeli Gears" released in 1967, and reached #77 in 1968 on the LP chart.  The 45 peaked at #5 in 1968 and was a Gold single.

There is music appreciation in the air, as Modern Punk band, Green Day pays tribute to Tommy with a cover of “I Think We’re Alone Now” available on Youtube.

When Tommy’s not touring around the globe, he shares rock and roll history as a star host  of "Getting’ Together With Tommy James” on SiriusXM 60s on 6 – Sunday evenings from 5-8 pm.

Listen on Spotify at:  Cinnamon Girl / Sunshine of Your Love

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