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Throughout the 1990s, he continued to collaborate with various artists and released his most successful album to date, \"Reload\", which reached No.1 in the UK charts multiple times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith over 400 million records sold worldwide and numerous accolades including being knighted for his services to music in 2006, Tom Jones is one of the biggest selling artists of all time. His enduring talent has solidified him as\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"soul-sister-soul-brother","title":"Soul Sister, Soul Brother","description":"\u003cp\u003eFollowing our first LP of Tom Jones’s finest soulful performances on the radio, “Soul Man”, we present a second album of soul songs that we think he should have released but never did. This time we concentrate on his TV performances, the bulk of which come from 1969 and reflect his personal preference for covering Stax, Atlantic and Motown material. So put aside your preconceptions if you have any and listen to his collaborations with Aretha, Smokey, Janis, Cher, Dusty and don’t forget that Wicked Wicked Pickett. With a tight, funky band led by Herbie Flowers, this is Big Band Soul at its very best.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"History of Soul","offers":[{"title":"LP - Black","offer_id":50395776287051,"sku":"2148670","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/Tom_Jones_-_Soul_Sister_Soul_Brother_ccc36748_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726471797"},{"product_id":"the-1976-paris-broadcast","title":"The 1976 Paris Broadcast","description":"\u003cp\u003eWith hard rock turning into heavy metal, and punk rock beginning its ferocious attack on the mainstream, Tom Jones remained in immovable figure in pop culture in the mid-1970s, filling venues with fans eager to hear his voice - \"The Voice\" - in its full nature-defying power\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FM","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50413449544011,"sku":"2190733","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/test_a4eeeff8_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726673962"},{"product_id":"its-not-unusual-rsd-2024","title":"It's Not Unusual - RSD 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis product is a Record Store Day exclusive title and is not available to pre-order. 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His backing band the Squires could rock with the best of them and give Cliff Bennett’s Rebel Rousers a good run for their money. Twentynine tracks and eight interviews - all in sparklingly good sound quality\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rhythm and Blues","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50449554342219,"sku":"2223791","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/Tom_Jones_-_BBC_Sessions_1964__1966_2e8ed90c_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1734588876"},{"product_id":"along-came-jones","title":"Along Came Jones","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe ever-present and unstoppable Welsh legend Sir Tom Jones continues to grow his deep-rooted legacy around the world. His recording of ‘It’s Not Unusual’ (released in 1965) has been covered by a number of incredible artists including Cher, Brenda Lee, Glen Campbell and more. The song first resurged in the 90s when it was synced on ‘The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air’ bringing the world ‘The Carlton Dance’, and many times since \u003ci\u003eAlong Came Jones\u003c\/i\u003e, the debut album from Tom Jones, contains the monumental hit ‘It’s Not Unusual’ alongside a beautiful renditions of ‘Autumn Leaves’ and Spanish Harlem. Presented on vinyl for the first time since it’s release, this will be a real collectors item for Tom Jones fans worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Decca","offers":[{"title":"Red LP","offer_id":50454754033995,"sku":"2206771","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"CD","offer_id":50454751805771,"sku":"2206770","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/Along_Came_Jones_c664d021_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727185981"},{"product_id":"whats-new-pussycat","title":"What’s New Pussycat?","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe ever-present and unstoppable Welsh legend Sir Tom Jones continues to grow his deep-rooted legacy around the world. \u003ci\u003eWhat’s New\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003ePussycat?\u003c\/i\u003e, is the sophomore album by Tom Jones, includes the title track which was created for the film of the same name. The album also contains the beautiful ballad ‘With These Hands’ and upbeat hit ‘I’ve Got A Heart’. Presented on vinyl for the first time since it’s release, this will be a real collectors item for Tom Jones fans worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Decca","offers":[{"title":"Yellow LP.","offer_id":50455147512139,"sku":"2206775","price":34.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"CD.","offer_id":50455145775435,"sku":"2206774","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/Whats_New_Pussycat_58ae9591_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727188611"},{"product_id":"live-on-air-1965-68","title":"Live On Air : 1965 - 68","description":"\u003cp\u003eRadio Broadcast. 52 tracks recorded for the BBC with interview material.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"London Calling","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50460874375499,"sku":"1120682","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/17f8d913-8179-4ab3-bb4d-c0bebd5ca95f_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727239508"},{"product_id":"surrounded-by-time","title":"Surrounded By Time","description":"\u003cp\u003eA decade ago in 2010, Tom Jones emerged clasping \u003ci\u003ePraise \u0026amp; Blame\u003c\/i\u003e – a soul-baring collection that at long last unveiled his musical roots and lifelong affection for gospel and the blues. A decade followed with intriguing reveals via \u003ci\u003eSpirit In The Room\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eLong Lost Suitcase\u003c\/i\u003e, reaffirming his unique gifts, his standing in popular music and bringing him to a hitherto untapped audience. Now, at the age of 80, Tom proudly presents his latest musical adventure, \u003ci\u003eSurrounded By Time\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCo-produced by Ethan Johns and Mark Woodward, \u003ci\u003eSurrounded By Time\u003c\/i\u003e marks out new territory with a sonic landscape of outstanding musicianship and a vocal delivery that re-imagines a diverse set of songs of personal importance that have impacted the artist throughout a long, unpredictable but undeniably impressive career. \u003ci\u003eSurrounded By Time\u003c\/i\u003e inhabits new ground, with Talking Reality Television Blues a startling opener that catalogues the impact and changing role of television from its beginning to current times. A driving, almost menacing track accompanies a cool, spoken-word vocal from a performer who has an intimate personal and working knowledge of this cultural force. As Tom explains, ”I was there when TV started -- didn’t know I’d become a part of it -- but it could be that its power is to remind us how wonderful, crazy and inventive we are, but also how scary the reality it reflects can be.”\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EMI","offers":[{"title":"LP","offer_id":50465655325003,"sku":"1111902","price":33.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/e27d6a62-6995-4ad4-873c-c31950d27473_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727294390"},{"product_id":"chills-and-fever-breathless","title":"Chills and Fever \/ Breathless","description":"\u003cp\u003eRecord Store Day 2015 Release. 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