He rose to fame in the mid-1960s, with an exuberant live act which included wearing tight breeches and billowing shirts, in an Edwardian style popular amongst his peers at the time. He was known for his overt sexuality, before this was as common as it became in subsequent years.
In 1963 he became the frontman for Tommy Scott and the Senators, a local beat group. Clad all in black leather, Tom soon gained a reputation in the South Wales area. The Senators were still all unheard of in London.
In 1964 they laid down a few tracks with maverick Telstar producer Joe Meek, and took them to various labels in an attempt to get a record deal. The plan was to release a single, Lonely Joe / I Was A Fool, but the ever-flighty Meek refused to release the tapes. The group returned to South Wales and continued to play gigs at dance halls and working mens clubs. One night, at the Top Hat in Cwmtillery, Tom was spotted by Gordon Mills, a London-based manager originally from South Wales. Mills became Tom's manager, and took the young singer to London. He also renamed him Tom Jones. The Senators became the Playboys, and later still the Squires.
Jones was awarded the Grammy Award for Best New Artist for 1965. It's Not Unusual, after the song having first been offered to Sandie Shaw. Jones recorded what was intended to be a demo for Shaw, but when she heard it she was so impressed with Jones' delivery that she declined the song and recommended that Jones release it himself. The record was the second Decca single Jones released, reaching number one in the UK charts in 1965. It was also the first hit for Jones in the US, peaking at #10 in May of that year. The single was released in the US on the Parrot label and also reached #3 on Billboard's easy listening chart. Jones used this song as the theme for his late 1960s-early 1970s musical variety series This Is Tom Jones. It has since become Jones' signature song.
In 1965 Tom sang the theme tune to the James Bond film Thunderball.
Jones' recording career slumped on the pop charts during the 1970s and 80s, although he placed 16 singles on the Billboard Country Music charts between 1976 and 1985, the biggest of which was "Say You'll Stay Until Tomorrow" (# 1 Country, # 15 pop) in 1977, and his touring continued successfully. When his son Mark became his manager in 1987, his musical style was taken in a different direction. His recording career was revived with his first major hit single in over a decade, "A Boy From Nowhere", taken from the musical Matador. In 1988 he collaborated with The Art of Noise to record Prince's popular song "Kiss". Following this, he started to record in collaboration with a younger generation of musicians
His Reload album, released in 2000, became the biggest hit of his career. An album of cover versions recorded as duets with contemporary artists, using their record producers, and utilising their recording methods, it reached number one in the United Kingdom, and sold over 4 million copies worldwide.[1] In 2002, he released the album Mr. Jones, which was produced by Wyclef Jean and included the singles "Tom Jones International" and "Black Betty". In 2003, he was honored with a BRIT Award for Outstanding Contribution to Music. In 2004, his "Sex Bomb" single became a major club hit.
On New Year's Eve 2000 President Bill Clinton invited Tom to perform at the Millennium Celebrations in Washington. Throughout 2000, Tom garnered several honours for his work, including a Brit Award for Best Male. In 2001 Tom toured throughout the Middle East and Europe. In subsequent years Tom recorded albums in collaboration with such artists as Wyclef Jean and Jools Holland.
In celebration of his 65th birthday, on 28 May 2005 Tom returned to his homeland to perform a spectacular concert in Ynysangharad Park, Pontypridd. This was Tom's first performance in Ponty since 1964.
For his contribution to the recording industry, Tom Jones has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6608 Hollywood Blvd.
In 2005 the album Together In Concert, was recorded live with John Farnham and his band.
He has collaborated with Chicane for "Stoned in Love", a dance track that was released 24 April 2006. It entered at number eight in the UK charts the following Sunday.
In 2007, he signed to New York-based independent label S-Curve, owned by music executive Steve Greenberg.
The singer was awarded an OBE in 1999 and a Knight Bachelor in the 2006 New Years Honours list for his services to music and was subsequently knighted by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace, London on 29 March 2006.[7]
On 1 July 2007, Jones was one of the invited artists who performed at Wembley Stadium at the Concert for Diana, joined on stage by guitarist Joe Perry of Aerosmith and British soul singer Joss Stone. He sang the British National Anthem before Ricky Hatton's fight against Floyd Mayweather in Las Vegas on 8 December 2007. On 19 April 2008 he sang the Welsh National Anthem at the Calzaghe-Hopkins fight in Las Vegas.
Although his manager and public relations staff have attempted to change his sex-bomb image and neutralize the knicker-throwing fans, to the delight of his audiences Jones has never felt the need to tone down his behavior in the shows. Tom Jones has remained highly respected by other singers and continues to attract audiences of all ages. As of 2008, Jones continues to tour and record. A major portion of the year he regularly performs his show at the MGM Grand hotel, located on the Las Vegas Strip in Las Vegas, USA. His show at the MGM is performed in a cabaret-style theater. Other venues on his yearly schedule include numerous shows at Atlantic City, NJ and appearances in the USA, United Kingdom and Canada. In February 2007, Jones made a long-awaited South American tour.
On 17 September 2008, Jones announced the release of his retro-tinged album "24 Hours" on S-Curve Records, his first for 15 years in the US; notably, this is the first record in which he's had a direct song-writing input. It was produced largely by drum'n'bass stalwarts Future Cut.
"It's all very well just singing songs," says Jones, "but for this record I really wanted to get properly personal. I've been getting reflective recently, looking over my journey through life, and I wanted to get that down on song. This time I wanted to make something that was all about me, my stories, my life. In other words, you listen to this album and you get the real me."
Let Your Love Flow
Tom Jones Lyrics
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There's a reason why I'm feelin' so high
Must be the season
When that love light shines all around us
So let that feeling grab you deep inside
And send you reeling where your love can't hide
And then go stealing through the summer nights
Just let your love flow like a mountain stream
And let your love grow with the smallest of dreams
And let your love show
And you'll know what I mean; it's the season
Let your love fly like a bird on the wing
And let your love bind you to all living things
And let your love shine and you'll know what I mean
That's the reason
There's a reason for the warm sweet nights
There's a reason for the candle lights
Must be the season when those love rites shine
All around us
So let the wonder take you into space
And lay you under its loving embrace
Feel the thunder as it warms your face
You can't hold back
Just let your love flow like a mountain stream
And let your love grow with the smallest of dreams
And let your love show and you'll know what I mean
It's the season
Let your love fly like a bird on the wing
And let your love bind you to all living things
And let your love shine and you'll know what I mean
That's the reason
In Tom Jones's song, "Let Your Love Flow," the lyrics describe the joy and energy of summer love. The line "There's a reason for the sunshine day" speaks to the idea that there is purpose and intention behind the good things that happen in life. The following line "There's a reason why I'm feelin' so high" suggests that the singer is experiencing a natural high, perhaps from being in love or simply being alive during a beautiful day. The chorus encourages listeners to allow their love to flow like a mountain stream and grow with even the smallest of dreams.
As the song progresses, the lyrics become more sensual and romantic, encouraging listeners to steal away with their lovers and embrace the warmth of summer nights. The lines "Let the wonder take you into space/ And lay you under its loving embrace" suggest a spiritual connection between two people, and the idea that love can take us to new heights. As the chorus repeats, the message is clear: let your love flow freely and it will bind you to all living things.
Overall, "Let Your Love Flow" is a celebration of love, nature, and the joy of being alive. Its upbeat melody and positive message have made it a beloved classic for generations.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a reason for the sunshine day
The bright day has a reason, maybe the season when love is everywhere.
There's a reason why I'm feelin' so high
I feel amazing, and that must be because of the loving season that's upon us.
Must be the season
The reason for feeling great must be the season where love shines all around us.
When that love light shines all around us
Love is in the air, and we can feel its presence because of the season we're in.
So let that feeling grab you deep inside
Let the feeling of love take hold of you and penetrate your soul.
And send you reeling where your love can't hide
Let love take control of you and set you on a course where you cannot resist it.
And then go stealing through the summer nights
Sneak around with your lover through warm summer evenings.
With your lover
Do this activity together with your partner.
Just let your love flow like a mountain stream
Let your love pour out freely just like a stream flows downhill.
And let your love grow with the smallest of dreams
Let your love grow and prosper by nurturing even the smallest of dreams.
And let your love show
Wear your heart on your sleeve for everyone to see.
And you'll know what I mean; it's the season
You'll experience what I'm talking about, and it's because of the season we're in.
Let your love fly like a bird on the wing
Let your love soar high and free like a bird flying in the sky.
And let your love bind you to all living things
Let your love connect you to nature and to all living beings around you.
And let your love shine and you'll know what I mean
Let your love glow and radiate, and you'll understand what I'm trying to convey.
That's the reason
The reason for all this is the season of love.
There's a reason for the warm sweet nights
The warm and sweet nights have a reason, and that's because of the season of love.
There's a reason for the candle lights
The candle lights signify something special and have a reason because of the season of love.
Must be the season when those love rites shine
The season of love is when we celebrate the love we have for each other.
All around us
Love is everywhere around us because of the season we're in.
So let the wonder take you into space
Let your sense of wonder take you to unknown places and outer space.
And lay you under its loving embrace
Let love embrace you and surround you completely.
Feel the thunder as it warms your face
Feel the power of love as it warms your face and fills you up.
You can't hold back
You can't restrain yourself from expressing how you feel.
It's the season
All these feelings and emotions are because of the season of love.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Lawrence Eugene Williams
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Valdenir Abranches da Rocha
Muito bomm adoro essa musica .
Stephen Long
Tom wore this OUT!!!!! A Great rendiotion of the Bellamy Bros. Classic
Andy S
Nice song!!!!!
Armando Sanchez
Tom is just a great entertainer . And will alway in the next world 🌎 same as all those entertainment tou can’t please everyone
Valdenir Abranches da Rocha
Very very beautil
Nora Demorizi
Great great mr. Las Vegas
George Arnold
No the original is way better than this