and released a trilogy of critically acclaimed "back-to-basics" albums produced by Ethan Johns, including "Praise & Blame" (2010) and "Surrounded by Time" Key Facts at a Glance: Thomas Jones Woodward on June 7, 1940 , in Pontypridd, Wales. Career Stats: 36 UK Top 40 hits and 19 US Top 40 hits.
This is the pivot point. When Relativity Records suggested Jones cover Prince’s "Kiss" with the electronica group Art of Noise, it was a gamble. The result? A stripped-back, scratch-funk masterpiece. Jones doesn’t shout; he purrs. "You don't have to be rich to be my girl..." It became a massive hit and introduced him to MTV’s kids.
: Written by Paul Anka, this track celebrates feminine strength with Jones' signature baritone power.
These are the tracks most commonly associated with Sir Tom Jones across major collections like Greatest Hits Rediscovered and Reloaded :