Trivia

Allegedly passed out in the studio after holding the final note of "Thunderball", while recording the song from Thunderball (1965).

Elvis Presley was a frequent guest at Jones' Las Vegas shows in the 1970s. In one show, Presley came to the stage, took the microphone from Jones, and made some karate moves for the audience.

Sir Tom Jones and Dame Shirley Bassey are the only two Welsh artists to have sung title songs from the James Bond series of movies, as of 2007.

Son Mark Woodward (b. 4/11/57), with wife, Linda Trenchard. Jones was only 16 years old when he became a father for the first time. Mark is now his manager.

While visiting the United States, he met Elvis Presley in the set of Paradise, Hawaiian Style (1966) and their friendship began. Jones and Presley later met a couple of times in Las Vegas.

In 2009, "The Sunday Times" List estimated his net worth at $213 million.

Had a debut UK #1 with "It's Not Unusual" in 1965.

Had UK 26 Top 20 hits between 1965-99.

He won a Grammy Award as Best New Artist in 1965.

Was thought to have the second male vocalist to perform a James Bond film opening credits, with the first being Matt Monro, who sang the opening titles for From Russia with Love (1963). However, that film had no opening title song; Monro sang over the ending credits. Therefore, Jones actually was the first male to sing an opening title song to a James Bond film.

Won a Brit Award for Best Male Artist in 2000 for the first time in more than 30 years of his music career.

When he first moved to Los Angeles in the 1970s, he bought singer-actor Dean Martin's former Hollywood home, a six-bedroom, nine-bathroom mansion known as the "Pink Palace".

Resided in Bel Air, Los Angeles, CA, but after the death of his wife in 2016, and to fulfill her dying wish, he moved back to the United Kingdom and now resides in a flat in London.

Ranked #61 on VH1's 100 Sexiest Artists.

In 2015, at the age of 75, he released a new album and his autobiography.

He was awarded a star on the London Avenue of Stars in London, England.

He was awarded the OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in the 1999 Queen's New Years Honours List and Knight Bachelor of the Order of the British Empire in the 2006 Queen's New Years Honours List for his services to music and entertainment.

Is a huge fan of American country-music legend "Gentleman" Jim Reeves (1923-1964), once describing him in an interview as having a "wonderful smooth style".

Paul McCartney first offered "The Long and Winding Road" to Tom, but he was contractually tied to another recording, "Without Love (There is Nothing)", and had to forfeit the opportunity to record the John Lennon / Paul McCartney song.

Contrary to widespread belief, "It's Not Unusual" was not his debut single. "Chills and Fever" was released six months earlier. This later became an audience favorite.

His signature song, "It's Not Unusual", was originally intended for Sandie Shaw. However, she refused after hearing Jones singing on the demo. She suggested that his demo be released as a single; it wound up not only becoming a hit but made him a star.

Although his full name is Thomas John Woodward Jr. (professionally, he uses his mother's maiden name), he is no relation to late actor Edward Woodward.

His maternal grandfather was of Welsh ancestry, while his three other grandparents were of English descent.

Winner of the 2003 Brit Award for Outstanding Contribution.

His song "Sex Bomb" inspired a group of women in the Philippines to form a band called SexBomb Girls. They formed in 1999 and were successful for three years.

He once performed "It's Not Unusual" live to the audience, and as he was dancing, he ripped the bottom part of his trousers.

Has a sister named Shelia Woodward.

He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Recording at 6608 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California on June 29, 1989.

A son, Jonathan Berkery, was born in 1988. Jones first denied the boy was his, but later admitted this.

On 2/7/08, he was said to have insured his chest hairs for $7 million. However, on 12/14/08 on Top Gear (2002), he said there was absolutely no truth to the story.

In 1963, just before his career really took off, his manager Gordon Mills gave him a new professional name to capitalize on the popularity of the popular movie at the time, Tom Jones (1963).

His manager, Gordon Mills wrote the hit song "It's Not Unusual".

Had plastic surgery on his nose.

Speaks Welsh fluently.