Tom Jones, the legendary singer with a powerful voice, whose career and international fame has lasted almost half a century without interruption, sold more than one hundred million records and other records, made several films and was nicknamed the Tiger of Wales among the female population. One of the biggest sex symbols of the second half of the 20th century is coming to Vienna on June 28.
Thomas Jones Woodward, born on June 7, 1940 in Wales, has had a rich life behind him. His career continues ever since the mid-60s, and has dabbled in many genres from pop, rock, country, dance, soul, gospel, R&B and even techno. With his strong baritone and popularity among the female population, he managed to extend his career and international fame to almost half a century.
The first real big hit "It's Not Unusual" he recorded in 1965, and in the same year he recorded another song "Thunderball", which became the title track of the James Bond film of the same name. And a star was born. This was followed by rushes "What's New Pussycat?", "Green Green Grass of Home", "I shared", "I'll Never Fall in Love Again", "She's A Lady" and others.
At the end of the 1960s, Jones decided to move to the United States, where he even had his own television show between 1969 and 1971, called This is Tom Jones. The show was a huge success and was instrumental in Jones moving to Las Vegas, where he performed in selected clubs in the gambling mecca, such as Caesars Palace, and enthusiastic female fans even threw hotel room keys at him on stage.
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In 2002, Jones released an album Mr. Jones, produced by Wyclef Jean, and two years later he recorded a rock'n'roll album with pianist Jools Holland Tom Jones & Jools Holland. An album was released in 2008 24 Hours, a 2010 pop album Praise & Blame and the 2012 album Spirit in the Room.
Tom Jones received many awards and recognitions during his career. In 1989, the Welsh singer received a special honor. On Hollywood Walk of Fame he got his star. Among other things, he received awards brit for best male performer and for outstanding contribution to music, and in 2006 the British Queen Elizabeth awarded him for the same reason knight's sign. In 2008, he was admitted to Hit Parade Hall of Fame, and a year later, the Hungarian magazine Periodika gave him the title the sexiest man in the world.
More information:
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