On this date in 1969, TOMMY JAMES & THE SHONDELLS released the single CRYSTAL BLUE PERSUASION (Jun 3, 1969) The song's gentle-tempoed groove, built around a notable organ part, alongside melodic passages for an acoustic guitar and an engaging bass pattern, marked a departure from their contemporary psychedelic rock efforts, evoking comparisons with the sound of The Rascals at the time. The genesis of the song lies in the biblical scriptures that Tommy had been reading. Recollecting his inspirati