Written by Burt Bacharach, this whimsical, high-energy anthem became a signature showcase for his vocal range. The Storyteller Era "Green, Green Grass of Home" (1966):
When you listen to the greatest hits of Tom Jones, you are not just hearing songs. You are hearing the blueprint for blue-eyed soul. You are hearing a coal miner’s son from Pontypridd who refused to be quiet. greatest hits tom jones
In an era of Auto-Tune and lip-synced stadium tours, Tom Jones represents the last of a dying breed: the pure, unamplified natural voice. He has out-sung Frank Sinatra’s catalog, out-partied Elvis, and out-lived the Stones. You are hearing a coal miner’s son from
Reviews for ' Greatest Hits collections (which often refer to the definitive 2003 Universal release or its various versions) describe it as an "essential introduction" to a singer Elvis Presley once called "the greatest performer I've ever seen". Reviews for ' Greatest Hits collections (which often
By 1970, Tom Jones had conquered the world. He moved to America, became a Las Vegas headliner, and hosted This Is Tom Jones , a TV variety show that saw him duet with Janis Joplin, Aretha Franklin, and The Spinners. His greatest hits from this era reflect a man getting funkier and deeper.
: A high-energy cover of the Prince classic, recorded with The Art of Noise, which revitalized his career and introduced him to a new generation.