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Tom Jones Tom Jones may refer to: Arts and entertainment *Tom Jones (singer) (born 1940), Welsh singer * Tom Jones (writer) (1928–2023), American librettist and lyricist *''The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling'', a novel by Henry Fielding published in ...
, real name Sir Thomas John Woodward
OBE The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is a British order of chivalry, rewarding contributions to the arts and sciences, work with charitable and welfare organisations, and public service outside the civil service. It was established o ...
(born 7 June 1940), is a
Welsh Welsh may refer to: Related to Wales * Welsh, referring or related to Wales * Welsh language, a Brittonic Celtic language spoken in Wales * Welsh people People * Welsh (surname) * Sometimes used as a synonym for the ancient Britons (Celtic peop ...
singer whose career has spanned five-and-a-half decades since his emergence as a vocalist in the mid-1960s, with a string of top hits, regular touring, appearances in Las Vegas (1967–2011), and career comebacks. Jones's powerful voice has been described as a "full-throated, robust baritone". His performing range has included
pop Pop or POP may refer to: Arts, entertainment, and media Music * Pop music, a musical genre Artists * POP, a Japanese idol group now known as Gang Parade * Pop!, a UK pop group * Pop! featuring Angie Hart, an Australian band Albums * ''Pop'' (G ...
,
rock Rock most often refers to: * Rock (geology), a naturally occurring solid aggregate of minerals or mineraloids * Rock music, a genre of popular music Rock or Rocks may also refer to: Places United Kingdom * Rock, Caerphilly, a location in Wales ...
, R&B, show tunes, country,
dance Dance is a performing art form consisting of sequences of movement, either improvised or purposefully selected. This movement has aesthetic and often symbolic value. Dance can be categorized and described by its choreography, by its repertoir ...
, soul, indie, folk,
disco Disco is a genre of dance music and a subculture that emerged in the 1970s from the United States' urban nightlife scene. Its sound is typified by four-on-the-floor beats, syncopated basslines, string sections, brass and horns, electric pia ...
and gospel. Jones has sold over 100 million records with thirty-six Top 40 hits in the United Kingdom and nineteen in the United States, including "
It's Not Unusual "It's Not Unusual" is a song written by Les Reed and Gordon Mills, first recorded by a then-unknown Tom Jones, after having first been offered to Sandie Shaw. He intended it as a demo for her, but when she heard it she was so impressed with h ...
", " What's New Pussycat", " Delilah", " Green, Green Grass of Home", "
She's a Lady "She's a Lady" is a song written by Paul Anka and released on his album ''Paul Anka '70s'' (RCA 4309, 1970). The most successful recording was performed by Tom Jones and released at the beginning of 1971. It is Jones's highest-charting single in ...
", " Kiss", and "
Sex Bomb "Sex Bomb" is a song by Welsh singer Tom Jones. Performed in collaboration with German DJ and record producer Mousse T., the song was released in 1999 in several European countries; in January of the following year, it was issued across the re ...
". Jones received a Grammy Award for Best New Artist in 1966, an MTV Video Music Award in 1989, and two Brit Awards: Best British Male in 2000 and the Outstanding Contribution to Music award in 2003. Jones was awarded an
OBE The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is a British order of chivalry, rewarding contributions to the arts and sciences, work with charitable and welfare organisations, and public service outside the civil service. It was established o ...
in 1999 and in 2006 he was
knighted A knight is a person granted an honorary title of knighthood by a head of state (including the Pope) or representative for service to the monarch, the Christian denomination, church or the country, especially in a military capacity. Knighthood ...
by Queen Elizabeth II for services to music. As of 2010, during the Nielsen Soundscan era (which tracks sales from 1991) Tom Jones has sold 2.5 million albums in United States.


Albums


Studio albums

Notes *A ^ ''Say You'll Stay Until Tomorrow'' also charted at number 3 on the ''
Billboard A billboard (also called a hoarding in the UK and many other parts of the world) is a large outdoor advertising structure (a billing board), typically found in high-traffic areas such as alongside busy roads. Billboards present large advertise ...
'' Top Country Albums chart. *B ^ ''Darlin'' also charted at number 19 on the ''Billboard'' Top Country Albums chart. *C ^ ''Country'' charted at number 21 on the ''Billboard'' Top Country Albums chart. *D ^ ''Don't Let Our Dreams Die Young'' charted at number 9 on the ''Billboard'' Top Country Albums chart. *E ^ ''Love Is on the Radio'' charted at number 40 on the ''Billboard'' Top Country Albums chart. *F ^ ''Tender Loving Care'' charted at number 54 on the ''Billboard'' Top Country Albums chart. *G ^ ''Surrounded by Time'' charted at number 68 on the ''Billboard'' Top Album Sales chart. *n.a.: not applicable, as album was not released in that region


Live albums


Compilation albums


Singles


1960s


1970s


1980s


1990s


2000s


2010s and 2020s


Music videos


Videos and DVDs

*''Tom Jones Born to Be Me'' (1987) *''Tom Jones Live at This Moment'' (1989) *''This Is Tom Jones'' (1992) rogramme content 1969–71*''This Is Tom Jones Too'' (1993) rogramme content 1969–71*''Tom Jones One Night Only...'' (1996) *''An Audience with Tom Jones'' (1999) *''Tom Jones London Bridge Special'' (1999) rogramme from 1974*''Tom Jones Classic Country'' (1999) rogramme content from 1980 to 1981*''Tom Jones 35 Classic Ballads'' (2000) rogramme content from 1980 to 1981*''Tom Jones – The Ultimate Collection'' (2000) rogramme content from 1980 to 1981*''Tom Jones – Sincerely Yours'' (2002) rogramme content from 1980 to 1981*''Tom Jones Live at Cardiff Castle'' (2002) *''Tom Jones – Duets by Invitation Only'' (2002) rogramme content from 1980 to 1981*''Tom Jones – Classic R&B and Funk'' (2004) rogramme content from 1980 to 1981*''John Farnham & Tom Jones Together in Concert'' (2005) *''Tom Jones Sounds in Motion Legends in Concert'' (2006) *''Tom Jones Christmas'' (2007) rogramme content produced between 1969 and 1971*''This Is Tom Jones'' (2007) - 3 DVD set featuring content from the ABC show of the same name *''This Is Tom Jones Volume 2: Legendary Performers'' (2008) - 3 DVD set featuring additional content from the ABC show of the same name *''This Is Tom Jones Volume 3: What's New Pussycat'' (2009) - Single DVD featuring content from the ABC show of the same name


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References


External links


Official site

BBC Wales: Tom Jones discography


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