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- In 1964, Gordon Mills, a London-based successful music industry manager recognized his talents, which proved to be life changing for Jones. Gordon Mills brought the young singer to London and changed his name to Tom Jones and got him to sign a contract with Decca Records.
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Gordon Millsmet Jones, became his manager, and introduced him to London, where Mills worked in music.[19] Mills renamed him "Tom Jones", to exploit the popularity of the Academy Award-winning 1963 film. [20] Eventually, Mills got Jones a recording contract with Decca.
Jun 7, 2024 · Aged 84, the Welsh star, who brought us iconic hits, including It's Not Unusual and Delilah, has been regaling his legion of loyal fans for 60 years and is currently performing on his sold-out...
Jun 5, 2024 · In 1964, Gordon Mills, a London-based successful music industry manager recognized his talents, which proved to be life changing for Jones. Gordon Mills brought the young singer to London and changed his name to Tom Jones and got him to sign a contract with Decca Records.
Thomas Jones Woodward was born in Pontypridd, South Wales, Great Britain on June 7, 1940 to a father who worked the coal mines of the Rhondda Valley. After quitting school at 15, working a variety of manual jobs, singing in the clubs at night and marrying at 17, Jones went on to sign with Decca Records in London.
Jun 6, 2020 · Sir Tom, who grew up in Pontypridd, enjoyed huge commercial success with hits including It's Not Unusual, What's New Pussycat? and Kiss.
Apr 23, 2021 · In a wide ranging extended interview, Sir Tom Jones looks back at his life and career, from his coal-mining upbringing in South Wales to global superstardom.
Apr 16, 2016 · Historians Alwyn Turner, Dr Martin Johnes, Tony Russell and Francis Beckett draw the social and political landscape of a rapidly changing decade, while Shadows guitarist Bruce Welch, drummer Clem...
