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Tom Jones, the Singer Who Made Generations Fall in Love
From Welsh Mining Valleys to Seven Decades of Global Stage Stardom
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From Welsh Mining Valleys to Seven Decades of Global Stage Stardom 
20. Born To A Coal Miner In Pontypridd, South Wales 
19. Two Years Bedridden With Tuberculosis Shaped His Voice 
18. The 1965 Breakthrough Of "It's Not Unusual" - AdvertisementSwipe or tap ▶ to continue countdown
17. Recording "What's New Pussycat?" With Burt Bacharach 
16. Holding The Final High Note Of 007's "Thunderball" 
15. Winning The 1966 Grammy Award For Best New Artist 
14. Pivoting To Country With "Green, Green Grass Of Home" - AdvertisementSwipe or tap ▶ to continue countdown
13. The Operatic Melodrama Of 1968's "Delilah" 
12. Ruling Network TV On "This Is Tom Jones" From 1969 To 1971 
11. The Electric 1969 Duet With Janis Joplin 
10. Sharing The Stage With Oliver, Stevie Wonder, And Rock Royalty - AdvertisementSwipe or tap ▶ to continue countdown
9. Forging A Las Vegas Brotherhood With Elvis Presley 
8. Packed Supper-Club Residencies And The 1971 Smash "She's A Lady" 
7. Winning Over The MTV Generation With Prince's "Kiss" In 1988 
6. Becoming Carlton Banks's Idol On "The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air" - AdvertisementSwipe or tap ▶ to continue countdown
5. Saving The Day As Himself In Tim Burton's "Mars Attacks!" 
4. The Multi-Platinum 1999 "Reload" Triumph And Cardiff Homecoming 
3. Knighted By Queen Elizabeth II And Singing For The Crown 
2. Mentoring Rising Vocalists As A Coach On "The Voice UK" - AdvertisementSwipe or tap ▶ to continue countdown
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With a booming baritone that bridged rhythm and blues, pop, country, and rock, Sir Tom Jones has captivated audiences since 1965. Explore the 20 defining moments that turned a coal miner's son from South Wales into an enduring icon.
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