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Tom Jones to Become Oldest Male With Number One, Talks Eminem Collaboration
- Posted on Jul 29th 2010 6:23AM by Chris Mugan
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Topping the midweek charts is already some vindication for Jones, who has taken a different approach to his current release. As reported in Spinner, the Pontypridd knickers magnet has opted for a spiritual collection of gospel-influenced tunes, rather than his usual strident pop.
Controversy arose when a vice president at his label Island Records criticised this direction in a supposedly leaked email, though experts have since suggested this was a PR stunt. Speaking to The Guardian newspaper, Jones agreed, saying, "It sounds like it, it could have been. Why would anyone say that about wanting their money back? I just don't understand it."
The singer, who has in the past collaborated with Robbie Williams and Van Morrison, has now mooted a collaboration with a certain Detroit rapper. "I couldn't be more proud of this album and I'm really blown away by the response from everyone," he said. "It's great to be top of the charts with Eminem, maybe next time we could be top together."
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Rocky
Tell Tom Jones to look at his charts again and see who made number one in UK 10 times in R&B on album End Of The Bar on independent radio over there and it was not a bunch of wacko kids either.
July 30 2010 at 9:15 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
JayCee
First saw Tom in 1960 at our local "Hop" in Barry, S.Wales. His back-up group was the Squires. Had a fabulous voice then, has an incredible voice now. Always #1 in my book........way to go, Tom..
July 30 2010 at 8:29 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
DebinSoCal
Have seen him twice in Vegas. MANY years ago, got to sit THIS close to the stage, and just 2 years ago. The man's voice just keeps getting better, and richer. My son, who is 36, is also a huge Tom Jones fan. Tom has stood the test of time, and won.
July 30 2010 at 2:29 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
jaba
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It's hard to see famous people become old. Maybe that's why so many die young?
July 30 2010 at 1:11 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
Bill
It's hard to see what doesn't happen.
July 30 2010 at 8:01 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
Wolfie
KEEP ON ROCKIN' Mr. Jones.
Your talent is not unusual!
jeff
The man is still a great singer and is a great entertainer. Its great to see and hear!
July 30 2010 at 12:16 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
Arseno
That's no "potato" in his pants, I can verify that it's the "real" Tom in his pants, as in 2001 I had front row seats at his las vegas MGM concert, and sure enough, he gets turned on doing a performance and boom shaka laka, there it is! A LIVING LEDGEND.
July 30 2010 at 12:16 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
mitchell
I still listen to Tom Jones " help yourself"He still that great voice,what a singer.
July 29 2010 at 10:58 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
dennis
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Tom Jones to become Oldest singer with ....you would think his age might actually be in the story somewhere.
July 29 2010 at 10:53 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
Beckw
Tom Jones is 70 years old.
July 30 2010 at 1:22 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
Meghan
We all went to see Tom Jones sing after my High School Prom..(1969!)..NYC..forget which club it was..He was an amazing performer! Women swooned while he wiped his sweat on napkins and tossed them out to the audience..Corny as heck, but what a voice..and really such a fun, impish, twinkle in the eye performer..Gave it his all and seemed to enjoy it as much as we all did. Maybe that is why he is still around going strong..Also he was smart through the years to keep reinventing himself a bit. Keep going Tom! Maybe someday I will see you perform live again!
Meghan
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