Tommy James And The Shondells - I Think We're Alone Now 7'' (Roulette, 1967)

Tommy James And The Shondells
I Think We're Alone Now 7''
Roulette
1967

Rating: 8 fault lines out of 10

Yes, that "I Think We're Alone Now."  Tiffany's version might be better known these days, but the smart kids know it was first a hit for Tommy James and the Shondells.  It sounds mostly the same, only far superior with a real beat band playing the music instead of a bunch of glossy studio musicians (guessing on that part).  Oh, and a dude is singing instead of a girl obviously.  B-side "Gone, Gone, Gone" is worth a mention as well, a catchy, upbeat track with simple lyrics, what I think is some sort of low horn being used as a bass line, and a goddamn flute solo!  MORE FLUTE SOLOS PLEASE.