The Cryan' Shames was created in 1966.

first off, it should be The Cryan Shames. James is alive and well in Illinois, performing with the Jamez Band. He performed Wednesday august 26th 2009 at The Bolingbrook Performing Arts Center. along with the founding members of the Cryan Shames. Tom Doody, Jim Pilster, Gerry Stone were there, along with Lenny Kerley. It was a tremendous concert, he has a terrific band, tremendous talent, I was there, and am honored to have met the man.

The song originally penned by Tony Hatch under another name was also recorded by "The Cryan Shames

Jim Cryan's birth name is James George Cryan.

Robert Cryan was born in 1827.