2. Tom Jones became the front man for group; ‘Tommy
Scott and the Senators’ They had little success.
Whilst Tommy Scott and the Senators where
playing at a working men’s club, Jones was
picked up by Gordon Mills (above). Mills
became Toms manager and took the young
singer to London to become a solo singer.
http://youtu.be/3zfXKGlNwos
Tommy Scott and
the Senators, link to
‘Baby I’m in Love’
3. First album ‘Chills
and Fever’ It did
not chart however
the follow-up of
‘Its not Unusual’
hit number one,
and an
international hit.
http://youtu.be/9QLb1JKjy9Y
Live on stage – ‘It’s not Unusual’
4. http://youtu.be/tGRZBa4cKWA
First appearance in America
on the Ed Sullivan show.
Tom let out a series of hits including;
Whats New Pussycat, Thunderball, Green
Green Grass Of Home, Help Yourself and
Delilah.
Toms first performance at the
Flamingo club, his image has
changed to tight trousers and half
unbuttoned shirts attracted a
knickers throwing frenzy.
5. Tom started an internationally
successful TV show, was both
broadcasted by ITV in UK and ABC in
America.
Sadly and suddenly Gordon Mills
passed away. This gave Mark
(Jones’ son) a chance and he
quickly became his personal
manager and released ‘A boy from
nowhere’
6. Releases album ‘The
lead and how to
swing it’ showing of
a new image with a
knitted tank top
showing of more
skin. Re-attracting a
different audience.
Releases acclaimed
album ‘Mr Jones’ a
collaboration with
superstar Wyclef
Jean.
7. Releases ‘Tom Jones
and Jools Holland’ a
rock’n’roll album with
piano.
24 hours is
released on S
Curve Records in
the UK and USA
