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Thomas Jones Woodward was born on June 7, 1940 in South Wales,
Thomas Jones Woodward was born on June 7, 1940 in [[Pontypridd]], south [[Wales]],
Great Britain., the son of coal miner. As a young lad he sang at
[[Great Britain]], the son of coal miner. As a young lad he sang at
special occasions and in his school choir. Stricken by tuberculosis
special occasions and in his school choir. Stricken by tuberculosis
and bedridden for almost a year, he began to explore music. Married
and bedridden for almost a year, he began to explore music. Married
would record his first single, “Chills and Fever” for Decca Records.
would record his first single, “Chills and Fever” for Decca Records.
While it was unsuccessful, his second effort a few months later in
While it was unsuccessful, his second effort a few months later in
March of 1965, “It’s Not Unusual” reached #1 in England and was
March of 1965, “It’s Not Unusual” reached #1 in the [[United Kingdom]] and was
top ten in the United States. Followed by his second gold single
top ten in the [[United States]]. Followed by his second gold single
and top five hit, “What’s New Pussycat”, Tom introduced himself to
and top five hit, “What’s New Pussycat”, Tom introduced himself to
America during his first tour stateside. He received a
America during his first tour stateside. He received a
For three months in 1966 and peaking at #11 during the Christmas
For three months in 1966 and peaking at #11 during the Christmas
holidays, Tom Jones hit with “Green, Green, Grass of Home”,
holidays, Tom Jones hit with “Green, Green, Grass of Home”,
followed by “Detroit City”, “Delilah”, “Help Yourself” and
followed by “[[Detroit]] City”, “Delilah”, “Help Yourself” and
“Love Me Tonight”. 1969 saw a return to the top ten for Tom with
“Love Me Tonight”. 1969 saw a return to the top ten for Tom with
“I’ll Never Fall in Love Again” and “Without Love”. A year later,
“I’ll Never Fall in Love Again” and “Without Love”. A year later,
and peaked at #2 on the Hit Parade, followed by “Puppet Man”.
and peaked at #2 on the Hit Parade, followed by “Puppet Man”.
In 1967 the Flamingo Hotel in Las Vegas was first to present
In 1967 the Flamingo Hotel in [[Las Vegas]] was first to present
Tom Jones there, Caesar’s Palace would follow. A year later, a
Tom Jones there, Caesar’s Palace would follow. A year later, a
New York Copacabana night club appearance was a huge success.
[[New York]] Copacabana night club appearance was a huge success.
“This is Tom Jones” was an internationally successful ABC television
“This is Tom Jones” was an internationally successful ABC television
album “Reload” was a big sales success.
album “Reload” was a big sales success.
With a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and recently Knighted
With a star on the [[Hollywood]] Walk of Fame and recently Knighted
by Queen Elizabeth II, “Sir” Tom Jones has been
by Queen Elizabeth II, “Sir” Tom Jones has been
a resident of Bel Air, California since the mid 1970’s.
a resident of Bel Air, [[California]] since the mid 1970’s.
[[Category:Singers]]
[[Category:Wales]]