January 2026

The song’s arrangement blended pop and soul, typical of the late ’60s. But what made it timeless was the raw emotion: the quiet ache of missing someone, and the fear that one day that sound might be gone forever. Even after decades and countless hits like “Delilah,” “It’s Not Unusual,” and “She’s a Lady,” Tom Jones has always said “That Wonderful Sound” remained one of his most personal recordings — because it preserved the memory of Linda, the silent force behind his journey.

Introduction A song born in loneliness Released in 1969 and written by Jerry Livingston and Paul Francis Webster, “That Wonderful Sound” was recorded by many artists. Yet only when Tom…

Tom’s schedule in the late ’60s was relentless. He was performing constantly across America, becoming a fixture of television specials and glamorous clubs. For many Welsh fans, he seemed like a distant star – someone they admired from afar but rarely expected to see in person.

Introduction The Night Tom Jones Sang “I’m Coming Home” — And All of Wales Rose to Its Feet In 1968, Tom Jones was already a global superstar, moving between the…

While the iconic song “Try a Little Tenderness” isn’t a major hit associated with Tom Jones on its own Wikipedia page, he did record it for his 1970 album I Who Have Nothing, adding his powerful voice to the classic, originally by Ray Noble and famously soul-covered by Otis Redding. Jones’s rendition appears on the B-side of the single “I (Who Have Nothing)” and showcases his versatility, fitting into the album’s mix of pop, soul, and balladry.

Introduction Tom Jones at the Height of Fame By the late 1960s, Tom Jones was already a global superstar. Known as “The Tiger,” his voice was powerful, his stage presence…

“Wherever you are in the world, pause for a moment—whisper a prayer for my beautiful, wonderful wife, my darling Patricia,” Engelbert Humperdinck pleads, his voice heavy with love and loss. As he prepares to say goodbye, he asks not for sorrow, but for familiar kindness—friendly faces who knew her warmth, her grace, and the quiet devotion they shared. In the midst of grief, his message remains heartbreakingly simple and eternal: remember that I loved her. It is not just a farewell, but a final love letter spoken into the silence.

Introduction The singer’s wife, Patricia, died in February after contracting COVID-19. Engelbert Humperdinck said he wanted to see “friendly faces” at his wife’s funeral tomorrow (Tuesday, August 3). Patricia died…