Gwen Russell

Tom Jones: An Extraordinary Life

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ISBN 13:
9781784188177
author:
Gwen Russell
format:
Paperback
publisher:
John Blake Publishing Ltd
language:
English
Publication Year:
2015
Pages:
320
Dimensions:
19.8 x 2.2 x 13.1 cm
Genre:
Music, Stage & Screen, Music, Styles
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 5 working days
£16.06

Description

Sir Tom Jones is a national treasure, with a voice that has been a permanent fixture on our airwaves for over fifty years. His breakthrough single 'It's Not Unusual' reached Number One in the UK, and songs like 'Delilah' and 'She's a Lady' are now an integral part of our cultural fabric. But Jones's success wasn't always assured, and he had to overcome a devastating bout of childhood tuberculosis to pursue his dreams. With a young family to support, it seemed unlikely that a career in music would take off. However, Jones's voice was destined for greater things, and he went on to achieve thirty-six Top Forty singles. His career has not been without its challenges, including lengthy quiet periods and well-documented infidelities. Yet, with his enduring popularity, it's clear that his talent has endured. In 'An Extraordinary Life', bestselling biographer Gwen Russell charts Jones's journey from young, unsigned local singer to one of Britain's best-loved entertainers. With his seventy-fifth birthday behind him, and a successful TV career thanks to his work on The Voice, Jones's status as a living legend is guaranteed.

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