Tom Jones is a Welsh singer born on June 7, 1940, known for his powerful baritone voice.
His hit single "It's Not Unusual" launched him to international fame in 1964, making him a prominent figure in the British Invasion.
Tom Jones won a Grammy Award for Best New Artist early in his career, solidifying his status in the music industry.
Biography
Early Life
Sir Thomas Jones Woodward, known to the world as Tom Jones, was born on June 7, 1940, in Treforest, Wales. He was the son of Freda Jones and coal miner Thomas Woodward. Growing up, he attended local schools and began singing at family gatherings and in his school choir, which helped him gain confidence. However, at the age of 12, he faced a significant health challenge when he was diagnosed with tuberculosis, spending two years in bed during which he developed a deep love for music.
Career
Jones's musical journey began in earnest in 1963 when he became the frontman for Tommy Scott and the Senators, a Welsh beat group. His big break came in 1964 when he signed with Decca Records, leading to the release of his first single, "Chills and Fever." However, it was his follow-up hit, "It's Not Unusual," that catapulted him to international fame, reaching No. 1 in the UK. Over the years, he became known for his powerful baritone voice and a string of hits, including "Delilah," "Green, Green Grass of Home," and "What's New Pussycat?" His career spanned decades, with performances in Las Vegas and numerous albums, showcasing his versatility across genres like pop, blues, and country music.
Personal Life
Tom Jones married his school sweetheart, Melinda Rose "Linda" Trenchard, in 1957, and they remained together until her death in 2016. Despite his many infidelities, he stayed committed to their marriage. Jones's personal life has been marked by his relationships with various women, and he has openly discussed his past affairs. After Linda's passing, he moved to London, fulfilling her wish to live in the city. Throughout his life, Jones has been recognized for his contributions to music, receiving numerous accolades, including a Grammy Award and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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Discography
Darlin’1981
- 1.Darlin’3:15
- 2.But I Do3:17
- 3.Lady Lay Down3:26
- 4.No Guarantee3:46
- 5.What in the World’s Come Over You2:50
- 6.One Night3:00
- 7.Daughter’s Question4:14
- 8.I Don’t Want to Know You That Well3:14
- 9.Dime Queen of Nevada3:20
- 10.The Things That Matter Most3:01
- 11.Come Home Rhondda Boy5:12
Do You Take This Man1979
- 1.How Deep Is the Ocean
- 2.Act of Mercy
- 3.Baby as You Turn Away
- 4.Do You Take This Man
- 5.Easy Lady
- 6.Love Is in the Air
- 7.Going Through the Motions
- 8.Lady Put the Light Out
- 9.If I Sing You a Love Song
- 10.Hey Love, It’s a Feeling
Rescue Me1979
- 1.Rescue Me3:00
- 2.Never Had a Lady Before3:29
- 3.Somebody Out There Will3:15
- 4.Dancing Endlessly3:24
- 5.Dark Storm on the Horizon3:46
- 6.What Becomes of the Broken‐Hearted3:17
- 7.Once You Hit the Road3:40
- 8.Flashback3:49
- 9.Don’t Cry for Me Argentina6:18
What a Night1977
- 1.What a Night3:28
- 2.We Don’t Live Here3:23
- 3.No One Gave Me Love3:51
- 4.Day to Day Affair3:29
- 5.If This Is Love3:35
- 6.I Wrote This Song3:12
- 7.That’s Where I Belong3:23
- 8.Easy to Love3:04
- 9.The Heart3:06
- 10.Ramblin’ Man3:14
Say You’ll Stay Until Tomorrow1977
- 1.Say You’ll Stay Until Tomorrow3:34
- 2.One Man Woman3:48
- 3.Anniversary Song2:56
- 4.When It’s Just You and Me3:59
- 5.Papa3:36
- 6.Take Me Tonight3:01
- 7.At Every End There’s a Beginning3:27
- 8.Come to Me2:53
- 9.We Had It All2:58
- 10.Have You Ever Been Lonely3:27
Memories Don’t Leave Like People Do1975
- 1.Memories Don’t Leave Like People Do
- 2.I Got Your Number
- 3.The Pain of Love
- 4.Mr. Helping Hand
- 5.City Life
- 6.Lusty Lady
- 7.We Got Love
- 8.Son of a Fisherman
- 9.You Inspire Me
- 10.Us
Somethin’ ’Bout You Baby I Like1974
- 1.Somethin' Bout You Baby I Like
- 2.You Make Me Smile
- 3.Till I Get It Right
- 4.Rainin' in My Heart
- 5.It Never Hurts to Be Nice to Somebody
- 6.Run Clero Run
- 7.Make Believe World
- 8.Which Way Home
- 9.Sing for the Good Times
- 10.Right Place, Wrong Time
The Body and Soul of Tom Jones1973
- 1.Runnin’ Bear3:48
- 2.Ain’t No Sunshine When She’s Gone2:37
- 3.(If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want to Be Right3:25
- 4.Since I Loved You Last3:18
- 5.Lean on Me4:03
- 6.Letter to Lucille3:15
- 7.Today I Started Loving You Again3:11
- 8.I’ll Share My World With You2:55
- 9.I Still Love You Enough (To Love You All Over Again)3:11
- 10.Ballad of Billie Joe3:58
Close Up1972
- 1.Witch Queen of New Orleans
- 2.Tired of Being Alone
- 3.Woman You Took My Life
- 4.If
- 5.The Young New Mexican Puppeteer
- 6.All I Ever Need Is You
- 7.You've Got a Friend
- 8.Time to Get It Together
- 9.I Won't Be Sorry to See Suzanne Again
- 10.Kiss an Angel Good Morning
Tom Jones Sings She’s a Lady1971
- 1.She’s a Lady2:55
- 2.Do What You Gotta Do2:51
- 3.In Dreams3:24
- 4.Nothing Rhymed3:06
- 5.Til I Can’t Take It Anymore2:17
- 6.Resurrection Shuffle2:56
- 7.Puppet Man3:27
- 8.It’s Up to the Woman3:57
- 9.Ebb Tide3:43
- 10.(I Ain’t No) One Night Only Love Maker3:21
- 11.You’re My World (Il Mio Mondo)3:24
Tom1970
- 1.I Can’t Turn You Loose2:12
- 2.Polk Salad Annie3:48
- 3.Proud Mary2:46
- 4.Sugar, Sugar2:36
- 5.Venus2:43
- 6.I Thank You2:29
- 7.Without Love (There Is Nothing)3:44
- 8.You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’4:14
- 9.If I Ruled the World2:53
- 10.Can’t Stop Loving You
- 11.The Impossible Dream3:20
- 12.Let There Be Love3:36
I Who Have Nothing1970
- 1.Daughter of Darkness3:19
- 2.I Have Dreamed3:00
- 3.Love's Been Good to Me4:09
- 4.Lodi2:59
- 5.Try a Little Tenderness4:24
- 6.I (Who Have Nothing)2:58
- 7.What the World Needs Now Is Love2:37
- 8.With One Exception3:25
- 9.To Love Somebody3:25
- 10.Brother, Can Spare a Dime2:58
- 11.See Saw2:54
This Is Tom Jones1969
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Delilah1968
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Help Yourself1968
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The Tom Jones Fever Zone1968
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Green, Green Grass of Home1967
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Funny Familiar Forgotten Feelings1967
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13 Smash Hits1967
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A-Tom-ic Jones1966
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From the Heart1966
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Along Came Jones1965
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What's New Pussycat?1965
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It's Not Unusual1965
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Highlights1995
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Label
- Record label
- Columbia Records
- Record label
- Decca
- Record label
- Epic Records
- Record label
- Island Records
Achievements
- Award
- Knight Bachelor
- Award
- Grammy Award for Best New Artist
- Award
- Officer of the Order of the British Empire
- Award
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
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Identifiers & aliases
Also known as: Jones, Tom, Thomas John Woodward, Tom Jones -, Ton Jones, Том Джонс, トム・ジョーンズ
Sir Thomas Jones Woodward is a Welsh singer. His career began with a string of top 10 hits in the 1960s and he has since toured regularly, with appearances in Las Vegas from 1967 to 2011. His voice has been described by AllMusic as a "full-throated, robust baritone".
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