Tom Jones
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Tom Jones
With the song "It's Not Unusual", Tom Jones achieved his international breakthrough in 1965, followed by other globally known singles such as "Delilah" and "What's New Pussycat". Chart success in the United Kingdom, the USA and many other countries made him one of the most popular British singers from the 1960s onwards. His distinctive voice and stage presence ensured a long-standing career in the music business.
Tom Jones – Style & Genre Classification
Compared to artists such as Engelbert Humperdinck or Elvis Presley, Tom Jones combines elements of pop, soul and rhythm & blues. The productions of his early years show clear influences of big band arrangements and orchestral accompaniment, while later recordings also include disco and rock elements. His repertoire ranges from ballads to danceable uptempo numbers.
Tom Jones on vinyl – the key releases
The release Delilah (Vinyl LP) documents one of the best-known songs of his career, while From the heart (12'' Vinyl Maxi) offers a cross-section of the stylistic range of the 1970s. The single It's not unusual/ What's new Pussycat (7'' Vinyl) includes two of the most important tracks from his early work and is relevant for collectors of early pop and soul singles.
These records also provide an overview of key phases of his discography for listeners who are discovering Tom Jones for the first time.
- Genre: Pop, Soul, Rhythm & Blues
- Origin: United Kingdom
- Active: since the 1960s
- Notable: Collaboration with songwriters such as Burt Bacharach and success across several decades
