biography
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Jones, Tom
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originally Thomas Jones Woodward
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| sex:
| male
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| lived:
| (1940– )
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| biography:
| Singer, born in Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff, S Wales, UK. He began singing as a child, later performing in working-men's clubs, and became known following his hit single, ‘It's Not Unusual’ (1965), which made UK number 1 and US number 10. His version of ‘Green Green Grass of Home’ (1966) was his biggest selling single, other hits including ‘What's New Pussycat?’ (1965), ‘Delilah’ (1968), ‘Love Me Tonight’ (1969), and ‘She's a Lady’ (1971). His recording career was revived in the late 1980s, with further hits including ‘A Boy From Nowhere’ (1987), and Prince's ‘Kiss’ (1988). Later albums include Reload (1999) and Mr Jones (2002). In 2003 he received a Brit Award for Outstanding Contribution to Music. |
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