Tom Jones
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Biography
[Edit]Tom Jones became one of the most popular vocalists to emerge from the British Invasion. Since the mid-'60s, Jones has sung nearly every form of popular music — pop, rock, show tunes, country, dance, and techno, he's sung it all. His actual style — a full-throated, robust baritone that had little regard for nuance and subtlety — never changed, he just sang over different backing tracks. On-stage, Jones played up his sexual appeal; it didn't matter whether he was in an unbuttoned shirt or a tuxedo, he always radiated a raw sexuality that earned him a large following of devoted female fans who frequently threw underwear on-stage. Jones' following never diminished over the decades; he was able to exploit trends, earning new fans while retaining his core following.
Born Thomas John Woodward, Jones began singing professionally in 1963, performing as Tommy Scott with the Senators, a Welsh beat group. In 1964, he recorded a handful of solo tracks with record producer Joe Meek and shopped them to various record companies to little success. Later in the year, Decca producer Peter Sullivan discovered Tommy Scott performing in a club and directed him to manager Phil Solomon. It was a short-lived partnership and the singer soon moved back to Wales, where he continued to sing in local clubs. At one of the shows, he gained the attention of former Viscounts singer Gordon Mills, who had become an artist manager. Mills signed Scott, renamed him Tom Jones, and helped him record his first single for Decca, "Chills and Fever," which was released in late 1964. "Chills and Fever" didn't chart but "It's Not Unusual," released in early 1965, became a number one hit in the U.K. and a Top Ten hit in the U.S. The heavily orchestrated, over the top pop arrangements perfectly meshed with Jones' swinging, sexy image, guaranteeing him press coverage, which translated into a series of hits, including "Once Upon a Time," "Little Lonely One," and "With These Hands." During 1965, Mills also secured a number of film themes for Jones to record, including the Top Ten hit "What's New Pussycat?" (June 1965) and "Thunderball" (December 1965).
Jones' popularity began to slip somewhat by the middle of 1966, causing Mills to redesign the singer's image into a more respectable, mature, tuxedoed crooner. Jones also began to sing material that appealed to a broad audience, like the country songs "Green, Green Grass of Home" and "Detroit City." The strategy worked, as he returned to the top of the charts in the U.K. and began hitting the Top 40 again in the U.S. For the remainder of the '60s, he scored a consistent string of hits in both Britain and America. At the end of the decade, Jones relocated to America, where he hosted the television variety program This Is Tom Jones. Running between 1969 and 1971, the show was a success and laid the groundwork for the singer's move to Las Vegas in the early '70s. Once he moved to Vegas, Jones began recording less, choosing to concentrate on his lucrative club performances. After Gordon Mills died in the late '70s, Jones' son, Mark Woodward, became the singer's manager. The change in management prompted Jones to begin recording again. This time, he concentrated on the country market, releasing a series of slick Nashville-styled country-pop albums in the early '80s that earned him a handful of hits.
Jones' next image makeover came in 1988, when he sang Prince's "Kiss" with the electronic dance outfit the Art of Noise. The single became a Top Ten hit in the U.K. and reached the American Top 40, which led to a successful concert tour and a part in a recording of Dylan Thomas' voice play, Under Milk Wood. The singer then returned to the club circuit, where he stayed for several years. In 1993, Jones performed at the Glastonbury Festival in England, where he won an enthusiastic response from the young crowd. Soon, he was on the comeback trail again, releasing the alternative dance-pop album The Lead and How to Swing It in the fall of 1994; the record was a moderate hit, gaining some play in dance clubs. Jones enjoyed an even bigger hit with 1999's Reload, which featured duets with an array of contemporaries and those he influenced.
Three years later, he worked with Wyclef Jean to produce Mr. Jones, and 2004 brought another collaboration, Tom Jones and Jools Holland, before 2006 saw the Queen award him a knighthood. In 2008, he released another commercial and critical success, 24 Hours, which featured Jones' classic sound backed by contemporary productions from Future Cut, Nellee Hooper, and Betty Wright. His 2010 release, Praise & Blame, went in a completely different direction, filled with a stripped-down sound from producer Evan Johns and American Songbook material from the likes of Bob Dylan, John Lee Hooker, and Billy Joe Shaver, along with some traditional gospel and blues numbers. Johns would return to produce 2012's Spirit in the Room, but this time the material was more contemporary, with songs coming from Tom Waits, Paul Simon, Leonard Cohen, Paul McCartney, the Low Anthem, and others. Both Praise & Blame and Spirit in the Room earned Jones some of the best reviews of his career. This, in turn, paved the way to a new phase of regular prime-time U.K. TV exposure for the Welshman when he joined will.i.am, Jessie J, and Danny O'Donoghue on a panel of judges for the debut season of The Voice UK in 2012, and held his position on the show for the years that ensued.
Title: The Lead And How To Swing It
Artist: Tom Jones
Genre: Electronica, Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Rock, Dancefloor, Country, Pop, Dance Pop
Title: Back To Back: The Best Of Engelbert & Tom Jones
Genre: Rock, Punk Rock, Pop, Easy Listening
Collections
Title: Music 80's Happy Time Edition (CD1)
Genre: Dancefloor, Disco, Pop
Title: Pony Club Kampen Vol. 6 (CD2)
Genre: House, Dancefloor, Club/Dance
Title: Endless LoveGreatest Soul Lovesongs
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Funk
Title: Compact Disc Club: New York New York (CD3)
Genre: Pop
Title: 3am Hits (CD2)
Genre: Electronica, Soul, Rock, Funk
Title: The Fab Sixties (Volume 04)
Title: The Fab Sixties (Volume 02)
Title: The Fab Sixties (Volume 10)
Title: The Fab Sixties (Volume 11)
Title: The Fab Sixties (Volume 12)
Title: The Fab Sixties (Volume 09)
Title: Disco Night Club
Genre: Disco
Title: Cover Cover Cover 1
Genre: Pop
Title: Billboard Charts Top 1000 Hits 1970-1979 (CD1: 1970)
Genre: Industrial, Blues, Jazz, Rock, Gothic Rock, Grunge, Rock & Roll, Punk, Metal, Reggae, World Music, Country, Pop, Alternative, Psychedelic, Indie, Hardcore, Symphonic
Title: Billboard Charts Top 1000 Hits 1970-1979 (CD2: 1971)
Genre: Industrial, Blues, Jazz, Rock, Gothic Rock, Grunge, Rock & Roll, Punk, Metal, Reggae, World Music, Country, Pop, Alternative, Psychedelic, Indie, Hardcore, Symphonic
Title: Dj Still Present - History Of Disco-House 1-14
Genre: House, Euro House, Disco House
Title: The Ultimate Collection: 60s Classics (CD2)
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Rock, Pop
Title: Bolero Mix 17 (CD2)
Genre: Eurodance, Euro House, Techno, Dancefloor
Title: BSO The Best Of Bond 007
Genre: Theatre/Soundtrack
Title: Driving Songs - The Ultimate Collection (CD5)
Genre: Blues, New Wave, Rock & Roll, Indie
Title: New Life On TMD Retro Edition Vol. 9
Genre: Dancefloor, Retro
Title: 100 Nr. 1 Hits Vol. 1 (CD3)
Title: Top 40 Hits Of All Time Golden Oldies (The 50's, 60's & 70's)
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Rock, Pop
Title: Flushed Away (Original Soundtrack)
Genre: Theatre/Soundtrack
Title: Fetenhits Oktoberfest
Genre: House, Dancefloor, Club/Dance, Pop
Title: Gold Hits Of Rock N Roll (CD3)
Genre: Rock & Roll
Title: Dreamboats & Miniskirts ~ Summer In The City (CD1)
Genre: Pop
Title: Can't Take My Eyes Off You (CD1)
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Jazz, Rock, Country, Country Rock, Pop, Pop Rock
Title: Bravo - The Hits 2000 (CD2)
Genre: Pop
Title: Las 100 Mejores Canciones De Los 60 Y 70 (CD5)
Genre: Pop
Title: Hit History 1971
Title: Musica Para Tu Auto 60 Essential Driving Songs (CD2)
Genre: Rock
Title: Hitbox 1960-1965
Title: Metal-Hard Rock Covers 041
Genre: Rock, Metal, Heavy Metal
Title: Metal-Hard Rock Covers 111
Genre: Industrial Metal, Rock, Hard Rock, Metal, Heavy Metal, Alternative
Title: Metal-Hard Rock Covers 210
Genre: Rock, Hard Rock, Metal, Heavy Metal
Title: Super Cover Hits
Genre: Dancefloor, Pop, Dance Pop
Title: Golden Christmas Voices
Genre: Jazz, Pop, Traditional Pop Music
Title: Stay Calm And Enjoy Christmas
Genre: Pop
Title: Party Time! 50 Classic Party Tracks
Genre: Dancefloor, Club/Dance, Pop, Dance Pop
Title: The Sixties Album: The Album Of The Decade (CD3)
Genre: Soul, Pop, Instrumental
Title: The Sixties Album (CD3)
Genre: Club/Dance
Title: Los Años 70. Lo Mejor / Los Anos 70. Lo Mejor
Genre: Pop
Title: Musica Del Recuerdo Los Exitos De Los 70 80 Y 90 (CD1)
Genre: Pop
Title: Jukebox Hits Of 1967 Vol. 1
Genre: Pop
Title: Jukebox Hits Of 1967 Vol. 2
Title: Fetenhits Apres Ski Classics
Genre: Pop
Title: Jukebox Hite Of 1968 Vol. 2
Title: La Ultima Fiesta Vol. 7
Genre: Pop
Title: Jukebox Hits Of 1969 Vol. 2
Title: The Last Party (La Ultima Fiesta Vol. 2) (CD4)
Genre: Pop
Title: Welcome To Disco 90's (CD2)
Title: Party The Collection (CD1)
Genre: Industrial, Club/Dance, EBM
Featuring albums
Title: Andrew Lloyd Webber: Gold - The Definitive Hits Collection
Artist: Andrew Lloyd Webber
Genre: Rock, Theatre/Soundtrack
Title: Proud
Artist: Heather Small
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Rock, Dancefloor, Pop, Dance Pop, Alternative
Title: Party Groove: Gay Days, Vol. 2
Artist: Randy Bettis
Genre: Electronica, Trance, Rock, Dancefloor, Pop, Dance Pop
Title: Life Thru a Lens (Deluxe Edition)
Artist: Robbie Williams
Genre: Rock, Dancefloor, Pop, Dance Pop, Alternative
Title: Life Thru a Lens (Video Edition)
Artist: Robbie Williams
Genre: Rock, Dancefloor, Pop, Dance Pop, Alternative
Title: Edward Scissorhands (Music From the Motion Picture)
Artist: Danny Elfman
Genre: Theatre/Soundtrack
Title: More Friends - Small World Big Band, Vol. 2
Artist: Jools Holland
Genre: Jazz, Rock, Rock & Roll
Title: Best of Bond...James Bond 50th Anniversary Collection
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Theatre/Soundtrack
Title: Best Of Bond...James Bond (50th Anniversary Collection)
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Theatre/Soundtrack
Title: The Jerky Boys (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Artist: The Jerky Boys
Genre: Theatre/Soundtrack
Title: The Wexford Carols
Artist: Caitriona O'Leary
Genre: World Music, Pop, Traditional Pop Music, Songwriter/Lyricist, Celtic, Opera
Title: The Emperor's New Groove
Artist: Various Artists & The Emperor's New Groove
Genre: Theatre/Soundtrack
Title: The Document
Artist: DJ Andy Smith
Genre: Electronica, Jazz, Rock, Dancefloor, Dance Pop, Bop
Title: American Hustle (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Artist: Various
Genre: Theatre/Soundtrack
Title: Flushed Away - Music From The Motion Picture
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Alternative Rock, Pop
Title: Jools Holland - More Friends - Small World Big Band Volume Two
Artist: Jools Holland
Genre: Pop
Title: The Organization of Pop: Music From The First Thirty Years of ZTT Records
Artist: Various
Genre: Alternative Rock
Title: The Document
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Trip Hop, Electronica, Hip Hop/R&B, Rap, Rock, Dancefloor, Pop, Dance Pop
Title: Las Vegas: Original Television Soundtrack
Artist: Various
Genre: Electronica, Hip Hop/R&B, Rock, Dancefloor, Pop, Dance Pop, Theatre/Soundtrack
Title: Best of Bond... James Bond (Deluxe Edition)
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Theatre/Soundtrack
Title: Endless Love (Greatest Soul Lovesongs)
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Funk
Title: Magic Moments: The Definitive Burt Bacharach Collection (Disc 1)
Artist: Burt Bacharach
Genre: Pop
Title: Magic Moments: The Definitive Burt Bacharach Collection (Disc 2)
Artist: Burt Bacharach
Genre: Pop
Title: Together For The Children Of Bosnia
Artist: Zucchero, Luciano Pavarotti
Title: The Best Of: 1996 - 2008
Artist: Chicane
Genre: Ambient, Downtempo, Electronica, House, Progressive House, Trance, Pop
Title: The Best Of The Art Of Noise - Art Works
Artist: The Art Of Noise
Genre: Breakbeat , Techno, Synth Pop, Experimental, Classical
Title: The Golden Age Of Song
Artist: Jools Holland And His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra
Genre: New Age, Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Jazz, Rock, Rock & Roll, Punk Rock, Country, Alternative Country, Pop
Title: The Emperor'S New Groove (Original Soundtrack)
Artist: John Debney
Genre: Pop, Pop Rock, Theatre/Soundtrack
Title: Influence: Hits, Singles, Moments, Treasures
Artist: The Art Of Noise
Genre: Electronica, Pop