붓꽃 독백 - 세월의 강물은 흐르고 <탐 죤스>

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sir Thomas John Woodward, OBE (born 7 June 1940), known by his stage name Tom Jones,

is a Welsh singer. He became one of the most popular vocalists to emerge from the British Invasion. Since the mid-1960s, Jones has sung nearly every form of popular music – pop, rock, R&B, show tunes, country, dance, soul and gospel – and sold over 100 million records.

 

Jones has had thirty-six Top 40 hits in the United Kingdom and nineteen in the United States; some

of his notable songs include "It's Not Unusual", "What's New Pussycat", "Delilah", "Green, Green Grass of Home", "She's a Lady", "Kiss" and "Sex Bomb".

 

Having been awarded an OBE in 1999, Jones received a knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II for "services to music" in 2006. Jones has received numerous other awards throughout his career, including the Grammy Award for Best New Artist in 1966, an MTV Video Music Award in 1989 and

two Brit Awards – winning Best British Male, in 2000, and Outstanding Contribution to Music, in 2003.

 

Provenance - wikipedia

 

우리가 알고 있는 전설적인 웨일즈 출생의 팝 가수 탐 죤스는 예명이다.

그의 본명은 타마스 잔 우드워드다.

 

60 - 80년대 그리고 현재 까지 전세계에 그의 명성은 식을 줄은 모른다.

이제 중장년층에 들어간 세대들에게는 향수와 같은 그의 섹씨 어필한

무대 제스춰와 음악성 이다. 엘비스 프레슬리와 함께 음악도 하였던 그였다.

 

클리프 리처드와 더불어 수많은 가수들 그러나 단연 현재 73세의 탐 죤스는 독보적 이었다.

후랭크 시내트러, 냇 킹 콜, 엘비스 프레슬리등.............비틀즈 하며............................

 

영국 왕실로 부터 30년 동안 대중음악에 미친 영향과 공로로 그는 199년 작위를 받았다.

 

 

 

 

Tom Jones Documentary - Green,Green Grass of Home

 

 

Tom Jones Live At Cardiff Castle - FULL CONCERT - 2001

 

 

 

세계적인 바리톤 브린 터휄과 함께 부르는 탐 죤스의 푸른 초원의 집..........

"How can someone give advice when they're not qualified?": Tom Jones hits out at rival judge Simon Cowell

18 Mar 2012 00:00

The It’s Not Unusual singer let rip as he prepared to make his debut as a judge this Saturday

on The Voice

Vocal critic: New star of The Voice Tom Jones doesn't pull his punches

BBC/David Venni

 

 

Pop legend Sir Tom Jones will have Simon Cowell’s ears ringing today… after blasting the music mogul’s ability to judge singers.

Sounding the first angry note in a head-to-head battle between BBC1’s The Voice and ITV1’s Britain’s Got Talent, the Sixties star stormed: “I have problems when people who have never got up on a stage to sing judge those who do.

 

“Who are they to say? Simon Cowell is a record man, not a singer. How can someone give advice if he or she is not qualified?”

 

Sir Tom, with 100 million record sales and 17 hit singles behind him, added: “It’s like critics who criticise actors, never having been on a stage. Or having a teacher not experienced in teaching.”

The It’s Not Unusual singer let rip as he prepared to make his debut as a judge this Saturday on The Voice.

 

Last week war was declared when ITV and X Factor chief Simon, 52, moved the transmission date of Britain’s Got Talent to clash with BBC’s Saturday launch of its £25million rival show.

But Sir Tom, 71, reckons it’s no contest – and even hinted that he had snubbed offers from the talent show boss to be a judge for him.

 

 

Industry bigwigs: Simon Cowell, Tom Jones and Robert Mazza

 

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“The shows with judges from other areas of show business are all very well and good, but The Voice is unique because the four coaches are all singers, can all make records and know what they’re talking about,” he said .

 

“I’ve been approached by ­other talent shows, not directly, but through my agent and I’ve always said no because of all that other stuff. I’ve never wanted to do one until I saw The Voice.”

 

Millions are expected to tune in to see Sir Tom step into uncharted territory in what is set to be the biggest show to hit UK TV screens this year.

 

Along with fellow mentors, singer Jessie J, Black Eyed Peas’ Will.i.am, and Danny O’Donoghue from The Script, he will chose or reject wannabes during ‘blind’ auditions in which the judges will sit with their back to the singer.

 

Then in a series of live ‘battle’ rounds the stars and their chosen singers will slug it out until one is crowned the winner, landing a recording contract. Will.i.am is reportedly being paid £500,000 to appear, with Sir Tom on £300,000; Jessie J, £200,000 and Danny, £100,000.

 

Sir Tom said he only agreed to do The Voice after seeing the show in America where it has been a huge hit because contestants are judged purely on their talent and are not ridiculed on camera.

He added: “When I was asked to do this show I loved the concept, but I had to know who the other mentors were before I would agree. There are loads of judges with experience in the record industry, but can’t sing. They may work for a record company, but to have stood where that person is standing is a unique thing. That’s the difference.

 

“It frustrates me when people comment on others singing when they haven’t actually been there themselves. You’ve got the shows with record executives, people who are listening for commercial reasons and whether someone will sell.

 

“I’m not listening for that. I’m listening for special talent that needs to be heard.” But Sir Tom Jones knows it takes more than talent to become a global superstar. With so many years experience, he is in the perfect position to hand out advice to his acts. And his first words of wisdom will be, forget about image and don’t try to be a hearthrob.

 

He said: “Image was always an issue with me, but it can backfire. That whole thing about women throwing their lingerie at me, that was bad for me, because it alienated a whole section of my audience. It gave people the idea I’m a man who sings to women, and that’s not true.”