Greatest Hits Tom Jones [upd] Instant
Sir Tom Jones , born Thomas Jones Woodward in Pontypridd, Wales, is a titan of the music industry whose career has spanned over six decades. Known for his "full-throated, robust baritone" and electric stage presence, Jones has navigated genres from pop and R&B to country, soul, and gospel with ease. The Definitive Hits of Tom Jones
"The Young New Mexican Puppeteer" (1972)
A fascinating, forgotten gem that still makes it onto the Tom Jones greatest hits compilations. This is a story-song about a boy who makes puppets who look like his dead father. It is weird, wonderful, and showcases Tom’s ability to sell a narrative even when the metaphor feels like a fever dream. It won him a NME award for Best Male Singer. greatest hits tom jones
- "Kiss" (1988, with The Art of Noise): The game-changer. Stripping down Prince’s funk classic to a synth-bass groove and a drum machine, Jones dropped the Vegas bombast for a sly, whispered, sexy delivery. It proved he could be cooler than anyone half his age.
- "Sexbomb" (1999, with Mousse T): The perfect Euro-disco anthem for the new millennium. Funky, silly, and utterly infectious, it gave him a new theme song for the next generation.
- The Sexy Brute: It’s Not Unusual, She’s a Lady
- The Heartbroken Man: Green Green Grass, I’ll Never Fall in Love Again
- The Showman: Delilah, Help Yourself
- The Cool Elder: Kiss, Sex Bomb
She's a Lady: Written by Paul Anka, this track celebrates feminine strength with Jones' signature baritone power. Sir Tom Jones , born Thomas Jones Woodward
"What’s New Pussycat?" (1965)
Written specifically for the James Bond spoof film of the same name by the legendary John Barry (with lyrics by Hal David), this song showed Tom’s comedic timing and vocal agility. It is a frantic, almost chaotic piece of pop art. While not as lyrically deep as his later work, its inclusion in any Tom Jones greatest hits collection is non-negotiable. (Ask any Gen X fan about the John Mulaney bit involving playing this song on a diner jukebox 21 times in a row). "Kiss" (1988, with The Art of Noise): The game-changer
D. "Delilah" (1968)
Most compilations, such as the 2003 Greatest Hits or the Gold series, feature these definitive songs:
"What's New Pussycat?" (1965): An upbeat, whimsical pop classic written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David.