Tommy James

Tommy James sang such classics as “Crimson and Clover”, “Mony Mony”, “I Think We’re Alone Now”, “Crystal Blue Persuasion”, “Sweet Cherry Wine”, and “Draggin’ the Line”.  On his website, tommyjames.com, he offers nine different autographed photos ($10 each) and a signed paperback copy of his autobiography ($20).

 

I ordered a copy of his book, Me, the Mob, and the Music (and read it within a few days—one of the more interesting music biographies/autobiographies I have read).  It was signed “Sincerely, Tommy James” on the blank page at the beginning of the book.

 

Total cost with shipping: $24.98

James Darren

 

James Darren of Gidget, The Time Tunnel, T.J. Hooker, and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine fame (as well as several Top 40 hits in the early 60s) has several signed items for sale on his website, jamesdarren.com.  There is a choice of 10 photos ($20-$25 each).  There are also signed copies of the original shooting scripts of TV shows he either appeared in or directed ($100-$200 each). 

 

One of the more unique items is a signed photo of his appearance as “Jimmy Darrock” on a 1965 episode of The Flintstones. 

 

Total cost with shipping: $28.66

Aileen Quinn

 

We know Aileen Quinn as Little Orphan Annie from the 1982 film, Annie.  These days, she is the lead singer of Aileen Quinn & The Leapin’ Lizards, and they perform regularly in Southern California.  On their website, aileenquinnandtheleapinlizards.com, you can buy their CD, Spin Me, signed by Aileen Quinn.  She also draws a little picture of Annie!

 

Total cost with shipping: $31.62

Charlie Dore

Note: The CD insert is not damaged; those creases are printed on there

 

 

 

Charlie Dore is most known for her 1979/1980 hit single “Pilot of the Airwaves”, one of my favorite songs of the era.  On her website, charliedore.com, she offers five different autographed CDs (10 British Pounds each + another 10 for shipping to the U.S).  These CDs (unsigned) are more expensive on amazon.com, so you might as well get a signed one directly from her website. 

 

I chose her 2014 album Milk and Honey.  She signed the back of the insert, inscribed and dated, with the sentiment “Thank you for your ears”.  She also sent a separate handwritten and signed note thanking me for the order.  There was an ever-so-slight delay in the shipment as they were waiting for more CDs to arrive back in stock, so she personally sent me an email to make me aware of this and to thank me.  The entire experience was such a pleasure, and this is why I love buying direct from the artist! 

 

Total cost with shipping: $31.77 when I ordered mine.  Exchange rates are quite a bit more favorable right now, so it would be around $26 or $27.