Archive for April, 2009
Tom Jones has released the new album “24 Hours” after a 15-year hiatus.There’s a cliché sound for oldster comeback records these days, courtesy of star producer Rick Rubin. When the producer began his high-profile mission to clear away the cobwebs from some of his favorite older stars — including Johnny Cash, Donovan and Neil Diamond [...]
Although we haven’t seen “A Bit of Tom Jones” yet, we send our congratulations to the filmakers and applaud their creativity, pluck and determination. We wish them much success and hope they continue to inspire other independent-minded talent who might have a dream to realize. http://www.guardian.co.uk/film/2009/nov/22/welsh-film-tom-jones The Hollywood blockbusters 2012 and A Christmas Carol are [...]
Celebrities and news-makers get grilled in exactly five minutes by Matthew Stadlen in a series for the BBC News website. This week, Sir Tom Jones talks to Matt about his music, mining, being Welsh – and going grey. Watch the 5 minute interview here: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/7919158.stm
Tom Jones: Tiny Desk Concert: March 2, 2009 – Sir Tom Jones, a full-throated legend among legends, wasn’t an obvious choice for a Tiny Desk concert. When we began the series last year, the goal was to bring in quieter, more intimate artists (Laura Gibson, Vic Chesnutt) who are often drowned out by the clinking [...]
March 2, 2009 from WXPN – Global superstarTom Jones is “opening up shop” once more with the release of 24 Hours, his first U.S. album release in more than 15 years. The exuberant performer first rose to fame in the early 1960s, but it was his hit single “It’s Not Unusual” in 1965 that made [...]
Gavin and Stacey stars Ruth Jones and Rob Brydon team up with Sir Tom Jones and Robin Gibb for this special single release. Out March 9th on Mercury Records. The already much talked about and wildly rumoured special one-off collaboration from Gavin and Stacey favourites, Ruth Jones and Rob Brydon, who perform as Bryn West [...]
Singer Tom Jones has spoken to the BBC ahead of Wednesday night’s Brit Awards in London. Mr Jones told Huw Edwards that he was looking forward to presenting an award at the prestigious event, and spoke of his hopes for fellow Welsh singer Duffy to walk away with Best British Album. When asked about his [...]
Check out this awesome video of Sir Tom performing a Takeaway Show! http://www.blogotheque.net/Tom-Jones
No one ever expects this call. You’re going about your daily life and then it happens. The phone rings, you answer, and Vincent asks: “What do you think about helping on a Take-Away show with Tom Jones?” What do I think? I think it’s Tom whoa whoa whoaaaa mother fuckin’ Jones! Actually . . . [...]
No. 9 – ‘If He Should Ever Leave You,’ Tom Jones. Leave it to this 68-year-old crooner to bring true swagger back to pop music. This gem combines Jones’ trademark confidence and swinging delivery with modern production, care of Future Cut. The finished product is neither a redundant throwback nor a desperate attempt for an [...]
