Coming up…. Tom Jones, one of the greatest singers of all time, and the story of two of his classic songs that we all know by heart: It's Not Unusual and What's New Pussycat? The first one was recorded by him before anyone knew who he was… He sang it as a demo to show an icon of the time how the song should sound. When this icon heard the demo, she knew it would be a hit but his vocal was so perfect she told him he should record the song because it would be a smash and she was exactly right. Then another song became a top 5 hit and a touchstone of the swingin’ 60s but it was so bizarre when the singer heard a demo of the tune, he asked the prolific lyricist who wrote it “What in the bloody hell do you want ME to sing this for?” thinking the song was a big joke. And it kind of was but the famous musician behind it asked him to be serious and sing it with some authority… he did and it became a standard, the stories are next on Professor of Rock.
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Thomas Jones Woodward, shortened his name to Tom Jones and has had an incredible career, spanning more than 60 years, and selling over 100 million units. Currently well into his 80s, Tom is still performing in front of thousands of admiring fans around the globe. Tom has had thirty-six Top 40 singles in the United Kingdom, twenty-two in Canada, and nineteen in the United States, including the intentionally wacky, offbeat hit from 1965 called “What’s New Pussycat.”
Some of Tom Jones' most iconic hits include It’s Not Unusual, What’s New Pussycat, Delilah, Green, Green Grass of Home, She’s a Lady, Kiss, and Sex Bomb. Over the years, his remarkable career has earned him numerous accolades: a Grammy for Best New Artist in 1966, an MTV Video Music Award in 1989, and two Brit Awards—Best British Male in 2000 and Outstanding Contribution to Music in 2003. In 1999, he was honored with an OBE, and in 2006, he was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II for his contributions to music.
Tom Jones discovered his love for singing early on, often performing at family gatherings, weddings, and with his school choir. While school and sports weren’t his passion, singing gave him a sense of confidence. However, at just 12 years old, he faced a life-altering challenge when he was diagnosed with tuberculosis. Tuberculosis is a serious disease that was once a leading cause of death worldwide. Marked by symptoms like persistent cough, fever, night sweats, and weight loss, it can become life-threatening if not properly treated.
Reflecting on that time, Tom later said, “I spent two years in bed recovering. It was the worst time of my life.” Unable to do much else, he passed the time listening to music and drawing, which deepened his...