Book description
Celebrity biographer Gwen Russell traces Tom's phenomenal journey
from his first South Wales gigs as an unsigned frontman, to his
breakthrough hit 'It's Not Unusual' and beyond to his superstardom as
the voice behind 'What's Up Pussycat', 'Delilah' and 'She's a Lady'.
But it has not all been plain sailing for the legendary Grammy- and
Brit Award-winning entertainer whose shows are renowned for
knicker-hurling frenzies. Tom was struck down by tuberculosis and
bed-ridden for almost a year; he has had affairs; lost his long-time
manager to cancer; and ridden the quiet times in his career to come
out on top. His collaborations reads like a who's who of pop and rock
histoy and includes Johnny Cash, The Bee Gees, Robbie Wlliams,
Pavarotti, Jools Holland and The Cardigans - not forgettong, of
course, his recent Comic Relief rendition of 'Islands in the Stream,'
with Gavin and Stacey characters Bryn and Nessa. This informative amd
affectionate account includes recollections from famous friends,
relatives and contemporaries. It paints a complete portrait of one of
Britain's most talented men; a true national treasure. From the sleepy
Welsh town of Pontypridd to the Hollywood Walk of Fame, from selling
vacuum cleaners door-to-door to sell-out Las Vegas shows, Tom Jones is
Britain's best-loved singer-songwriter. This comprehensive biography
celebrates Tom's remarkable career and reveals the man behind the icon.
