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Johnnie Walker talks to Tom Jones about his journey from the Welsh valleys to worldwide fame and success.

Sir Tom Jones OBE talks to Johnnie Walker about his incredible journey from the Welsh valleys to worldwide fame and success.

He speaks frankly about his early appearances in tough working mens clubs, being nurtured by Gordon Mills, his marriage to childhood sweetheart Linda, success in Las Vegas, friendships with stars like Elvis Presley, his comeback with Kiss and recent role on The Voice.

Sir Tom talks Johnnie through the classic songs Delilah, Green Green Grass Of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ, It's Not Unusual and Thunderball and brings his story up to date with the recent publication of his autobiography and album collaborations with Ethan Johns.

57 minutes

Last on

Tue 29 Dec 2015 17:05
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2

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Music Played

  • Tom Jones

    Why Don't You Love Me Like You Used To?

    • Long Lost Suitcase.
    • Virgin.
    • 011.

  • Tom Jones

    (It Looks Like) I'll Never Fall In Love Again

    • Tom Jones: The Ultimate Hits Collection.
    • Deram.
    • 8.

  • Tom Jones

    It's Not Unusual

    • Fifty Number Ones Of The 60's (Variou.
    • Global Television.

  • Tom Jones

    Raise A Ruckus

    • Long Lost Suitcase.
    • Virgin.
    • 13.

  • Tom Jones & The Cardigans

    Burning Down the House

    • Smash Hits 2000 (Various Artists).
    • Virgin.

  • Art of Noise

    Kiss (feat. Tom Jones)

    • Tom Jones - Greatest Hits.
    • Universal.
    • 15.

  • Tom Jones

    Thunderball

    • The Best Of James Bond 30th Anniversa.
    • EMI.

  • Tom Jones

    He Was a Friend of Mine

    • Long Lost Suitcase.
    • Virgin.
    • 007.

  • Tom Jones

    Hard To Handle (Live)

    • Tom Jones Live in Las Vegas.
    • London.
    • 004.

  • Tom Jones

    You Can Leave Your Hat On

    • The Full Monty Ost - Various Artists.
    • Rca Victor.

  • Tom Jones

    A Boy From Nowhere

    • A Boy From Nowhere.
    • Epic.
    • 1.

  • Tom Jones

    She's A Lady

    • Take A Break (Various Artists).
    • Columbia.

  • Tom Jones

    Green Green Grass Of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ

    • Fifty Number Ones Of The 60's (Variou.
    • Global Television.

  • Tom Jones

    Opportunity to Cry

    • Long Lost Suitcase.
    • Virgin.
    • 1.

  • Tom Jones

    Delilah

    • Delilah - Jukebox 60's Hits.
    • Old Gold.

Broadcast

  • Tue 29 Dec 2015 17:05
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2

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