This was actually the title song from a 1965 screwball-comedy film. Tom originally wasn't crazy about it because he didn't get it ("pussycat" was a common hipster term for women in the late '50s and early '60s), but he eventually did record it after being convinced by the song's writing team (the great Burt Bacharach/Hal David) ... and it ended up earning an "Original Song" Oscar nomination and became a hit single (#3 in the USA). It's a playful song very much of its time.
The movie has a couple 'surreal' scenes which is typical of the time. I was old enough when I saw it that it didn't feel like watching your parents. :)
@@terrylandess6072 This album was my first album. My brother gave it to me for Christmas. I was just a young kid and had no idea how really silly the lyrics were. I liked the upbeat melody.
My mom and her identical twin got front row tickets to see him in concert. They both wore the same outfit and when he saw them he called them double trouble! They brought a handkerchief and he used it to wipe the sweat off his face. He handed it back to my mom. When they got home they were still swooning and then cut the cloth in half. Mom still had hers decades later!!! ❤️❤️
It’s from the Woody Allen film of the same name. Back in the day calling a woman pussycat was like today’s babygirl - a bit demeaning but meant fondly ❤
Technically not a 'Woody Allen Film', it was merely his first screenplay that got produced (Charles K. Feldman), directed by Clive Donner. Woody got his acting debut in it as a minor character. It starred Peter O'Toole, Peter Sellers, Capucine, Romy Schneider, Paula Prentiss, Ursula Andress, etc. 'Pussycat' was a beatnik term for one's female LOVER, or Sex Interest - hardly same as 'baby-girl', except for the pedophiles.
Love your yankee shirt amber,though I was the only Yankees fan that once lived in Oklahoma. Song was written as theme song for movie.they chose tom.honerun.😂
Tom Jones is a certified legend and his effect on the ladies is undeniable. What’s strange is that you guys haven’t reacted to his biggest hit and the absolute essence of Tom Jones, It’s Not Unusual. ✌️
They're a little hesitant in doing that. They both know It's Not Unusual is the song Carlton on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air would sing on the show. They mentioned it when they did a reaction to a Tom Jones interview from CBS.
I got to see Tom Jones live in person last Sunday at The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. He's still going strong and sounded as good ever. He is the MAN!
This song was nominated for an Oscar for best original song and was featured in the 1965 comedy of the same name, "What"s New, Pussycat?," starring Peter Sellers of "Pink Panther" and Inspector Clouseau fame. "Pussycat" was more a term of endearment back in the groovy 1960s, like "teddy bear" or "sweetie pie."
This was the song that made him a star in America. Tom Jones was the bigger sex symbol in the day. He was all about his sexual charisma. Barry Gibb was part of a trio and did not stand out quite as much as hip-shaking and heart-breaking Tom Jones. Tom Jones had TV specials and even a variety series for a while.
So glad you did a reaction to this song. My wife of 55 years and her girlfriend, God bless her soul, loved Tom Jones! In 1971 we went to the Latin casino in New Jersey to watch him live. What a show!!! You both are my favorite reactors by far. Tom Jones is definitely my most favorite male singer, with Elvis a very very close second. I also agree with your husband, for my favorite female singer is Shania Twain! I agree with you Rob she sure is something to look at, besides, being a great singer, so I do believe you need to put her up there right beside Tom! God bless both of you and keep up the good work.
Yay! Tom Jones! He's so good and has great emotional energy. I like his voice. Good movie too. from what I've heard. Tom Jones has my vote. This was fun.
He sang with Little Richard, with Wilson Pickett, and with Crosby, Stills and Nash among others. Another great performance was with Sergio Mendez and Brasília 66
Seeing him in person was so exciting. He gave off this electric vibe that drove all the ladies wild (including me). But most of us kept our underwear on 😂
This performance is from Tom Jones very popular variety TV show "This Is Tom Jones" which was on TV between 1969 and 1971 on Sunday nights. Tom Jones would actually interview people, perform in comedy sketches, and of course would sing and perform with other stars as well as doing his own songs. A lot of double entendres in "What's New Pussycat" , hence the blushing women, and was a very popular song of the time. My late mother used to love Tom Jones, and would play his records all the time. Wonderful memories from my childhood. Great reaction guys.
Okay between Tom Jones and Barry Gibb. They were two different generations (or rather appealed to 2 different generations at the time) Tom appealed to my mom and aunties and Barry was my besties and me.
Tom Jones had a musical variety show on ABC for 3 years (1969 - 1971). At the end of every show Tom would come out and sing a few songs. The set seen in this clip is the set used for the end of the show. My mom was a big fan, so this show was on in our house every week. I used to get a big kick out of this part of the show because, inevitably, Tom would start to go crazy and start taking off pieces of clothing during a song. First the jacket, next the tie, then the vest, and finally several buttons of his shirt seemed to come unbuttoned. Since I was a guy, I wasn't turned on, but I always had to laugh. For years after this I used to do a Tom Jones impersonation, and this was how I did it I'd sing "It's Not Unusual" and start taking of my jacket etc. It was always good for a laugh and my wife always enjoyed it.
My mother never missed the Tom Jones tv show, she would definitely swoon over him. What's New Pussycat was a very big movie at the time and this was the theme song.
Actually, that song was the theme song of a movie by the same name… 1965 with Woody Allen, Peter Sellers and Ursula Andress. It’s one you might want to watch.
This is one of my daughter's favorite songs. It was always amusing when I would play it in the car. The whole car would be belting out Whoa-oh-oh-oh! when it came around.
Tom Jones could sing an order catalogue with that voice and make people melt. I don't think this was his favourite song or one he took too seriously. But it is one that ladies swooned for.
There are two things you need to see Tom Jones video “Kiss”. He won so many awards for. This video and this song brought him back to the top, after he was having a slight slump. The other son is one he did with Tina Turner, on his tv show… “Hot Legs”. This shows both stars dancing and singing a duet. I believe you both will enjoy it. Thanks for all you do to respect all genre of music and of different ages.
My Great Grandmother loved Tom Jones, every Sunday night if we were there visiting, you had to be quiet when Tom Jones show came on. "She's a Lady" is my favorite but I love "It's Not Unusual" also.
You recently reacted to "Raindrops Keep Fallin on My Head" and now this one-- both songs written by the great Burt Bacharach, who recently died. Check out his many songs done by Dionne Warwick (the aunt of Whitney Houston). "Alfie." "I say A Little Prayer, " "A House Is Not A Home, " many others all great. Perfect for Female Friday.
Growing up I remember my mother playing Tom Jones & Englebert Humperdinck records all the time and yes, she would swoon! lol. Tom Jones was very versatile in other genres. Check out "Say You'll stay until tomorrow" (country sound) & cover of Prince's "Kiss" with The Art Of Noise. (80's vibe).
This song brings back so many memories! My dad was a professional musician with 3 daughters. He had a song for each of us. The oldest's song was "Daddy's Little Girl" , the middle was "Tiger Rag" also known as "Hold That Tiger", and mine was "What's New Pussycat". He picked that one for me because I would come sit on his recliner with him and he would ask me "What's new, pussycat?" and also it was a song that I really loved. Even though I was only 4 years old, I loved me some Tom Jones!🥰
Oh man, my dad and I loved this song back when I was a kid. My mom thought it was goofy and rolled her eyes at us. You need to see the story of John Mulaney and the best lunch he ever had.
Tom Jones had his TV show "This Is Tom Jones" on every Thursday night in the late 60's and early 70's. "It's Not Unusual" was the theme song and biggest hit and he sang it every show.....and it has horns.
He had another hit around the time of this "It's Not unusual". You also might enjoy Wilson Pickett "in the Midnight Hour". Tom wanted to be the next Wilson Pickett. Wilson came on Tom's show and they sang together.
This song was the theme song to a film of the same name. When I first heard his voice I knew he was going to be Gigantic. I saw him perform in Vegas 5 straight years. His show were always amazing. BTW, the film is hilarious, written by Woody Allen starring Peter Sellers, Peter O'Toole, Ursula Andress and, of course, Woody Allen.
Another British singer worth checking out is a gentleman called Cliff Richard who between 1958 and 2009 had 124 top 40 hit singles 68 of which reached the top 10 including 14 number ones he also appeared in a series of popular 60's movies including Summer holiday and The Young ones.
I saw Tom Jones last year singing live. Still has a strong voice despite being in his 80s. This was great to hear live. My favourite is Delilah, although some do not think it is appropriate now. Love Tom Jones. He has worked with so many great artists from the early 60s onwards. The stories he can tell is amazing!
Boy, he is an absolute icon, and around the same age as my 88 year old mother. Ha! I don’t remember any guys calling their sweethearts "pussycat". Maybe it was a Welsh thing, as that's where he's from. It was a huge hit, though. I may have been in kindergarten when it was released. Yow! Tom Jones released a couple of songs that were played on MTV way back when. One is You Can Keep Your Hat On (ooh la la! A sexy number that he just kills). But the other one was Prince's "Kiss". Jones teamed with the band, The Art of Noise and released his music video cover about 2 years after Prince released his original in '86. It's flippin' amazing! That man is timeless. Thanks for the fun. Be blessed❤
If you want another duet, also another more recent Tom Jones song, you should try "Mama Told Me Not To Come" by Tom Jones and The Stereophonics. It's upbeat, slightly rocky and will give you another side of Tom that you haven't really seen yet.
"What's New Pussycat?" title song from the 1965 screwball comedy movie starring Peter Sellers & Peter O'Toole & introducing Woody Allen, who also wrote the script. "WNP" was the 3rd U.S. Billboard Hot 100 charting single from Tom Jones, peaking @#3 (2 weeks) in 1965. Composed by Burt Bacharach & Hal David and nominated for the 1965 Best Song Oscar but lost to "The Shadow of Your Smile."
This song always reminded me of my Momma who back in the 60s wore her eye liner like a cat. She was beautiful all her life. She died last month at 86. She was a strong, beautiful, loving Lady and she was mine. I love you Momma.
I first heard Tom Jones in 1965 when his song 'It's not unusual' went straight to number 1 in the UK. This is another favourite from the 60's which was from a film.Tom was a bit of a sex symbol in those days! Girls would throw garments at him at live performances. The Green ,green grass of home and Delilah were popular ballads. As you say Sex bomb and Kiss were much later hits and Baby its cold outside with Cerys Matthews.
Specifically, they would throw panties (knickers) with their hotel room keys tied to them. Not exactly subtle! His hottest tune of the '70s was "She's a Lady", a top 5 hit in America.
He was one of the judges on Britain's The Voice. Not sure if he still is. There were a number of heart throbs: Tom Jones, Elvis, Engelbert Humperdinck, and Herb Albert
Tom Jones had a following. He was admired by many women at that time. I remember when this song came out. I wasn't a big Tom Jones fan but really found this song amusing.
Tom Jones had a TV show in the 60s and that's what this set is! So hilarious to watch the women of the 60s, who are now grandmas and great grandmas, completely act the fool over him LOL!
Barry and Tom were catering to two different generations. Teens to younger adults for Barry and 40s and up for Tom. I could appreciate some of his songs though at the time. The Bee Gees were in a different hemisphere and much more popular for people of my age. Look at Toms audience and you will see more middle aged adults. My Moms friend really liked TJ.
I remember being 5 yrs old and loving this song. My mom bought the 45 rpm vinyl record that started my obsession with vinyl records. 45s and 33s singles and albums.
Tom Jones followed by Barry Gibb. I saw Tom in concert in Memphis TN in 1978. My mom carried me with her because we had been watching his TV special and she wanted me to see him in person. Well, I was already a tiny fan, but then I became a huge fan. LOL! To this day, I find him to be a very sexy man that can make any song he sings make your heart flutter. I of course love the Bee Gees, but I have to put Tom first.
The set is the same because the clips have been from his TV show "This Is Tom Jones" which was on ABC for 3 seasons from 1969 - 1971. He had all the great entertainers from the day on including Cass Elliott, Paul Anka, Lulu, Sammy Davis, Jr., Glen Campbell, Dusty Springfield, John Denver, the 5th Dimension, the Dave Clark Five, and The Bee Gees !!! Kissing women from the audience was common and expected - they loved it and the audience loved it and the sponsors loved it. It was all for fun.
That was the title song of a Woody Allen scripted comedy movie starring Peter O Toole, Peter Sellers, and Ursula Andress amongst others. As far as I remember it is about a guy who has a lot of women but mixes up or forgets their names, so he calls everyone Pussicat :D
My daughters (that are now 24 and 22) loved a movie called "Cats & Dogs" in the early 2000's. I had already known this song. But when this movie came out, and it was the theme song, it blew up. I heard it every day from my 3 year old and 2 year old, since i bought them the soundtrack on a cd. If you ever do a family movie reaction, that would be a great one.
The reason it's the same set up is that he had a weekly show at night. Its was not only adults that had a crush on him. When I'd hear him singing I'd creep down the stairs and watch the show, I was 4 or 5. My mom never knew.😍
You guys are great. Tom was on the Mark and Brian show, in the morning out of LA. He did a song, (It's not unusual !). It was hilarious, When He was singing, Brian came in with a horrible trumpet, as a joke. He was laughing so hard he had a hard time completing the song. Great radio, Mark and Brian show, klos 95.5 Los Angeles
I always thought this was a silly song but it was one of his most iconic famous songs of his career and what people tended to connect with him more than most others. It was a big hit back then and they always wanted him to perform it at his shows. "What's New Pussycat?" is the theme song for the movie, written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David. Jones was skeptical about the song when first approached about it. Jones said it took convincing from Bacharach to perform it: "When I first heard it I thought, 'Christ! What the bloody hell do they want me to sing this for?' But Burt Bacharach explained, 'I want the big voice to sing this bloody crazy song.' And you put it on, it’s a classic." And sure enough Burt was right because it became a huge hit for him.
This is a Burt Bacharach (RIP) Hal David composition. You’ve played a bunch and probably didn’t even know it. Supposedly, What’s New Pussycat? is how notorious ladies man Warren Beatty used to answer the phone back in the ‘60s. So it’s kind of a poke in the ribs at Warren.
GUYS , THIS IS FROM THE TOM JONES SHOW. HE HAD A WEEKLY SHOW IN THE 1960S A EARLY SEVENTIES IN ENGLAND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! MY LATE MOTHER AND AUNTS WERE ALL IN LOVE WITH HIM.
I was 13 when this song came out and I got a small reel to reel tape recorder for my birthday. My first recording was of me trying to sing along with Tom on this song. I couldn't believe how goofy I sounded. Anyway, a great song by a great singer!
Check out his "I'll Never Fall in Love Again" which really shows off his incredible voice and range. For Female Friday I recommend a 1960s icon Shirley Bassey singing "Goldfinger". That woman could sing!
Tom Jones was really popular in the late 60s. He had a tv variety show. That was what did it for him in America. Barry really didn't get popular in America until the late 70s and the disco thing. The Bee Gees weren't big in America until then.
My favorite Tom Jones is "She's a Lady". I was a teen and he drove me wild. We never missed his show.
Great Song!!
Or "Delilah", another good one.
This was actually the title song from a 1965 screwball-comedy film. Tom originally wasn't crazy about it because he didn't get it ("pussycat" was a common hipster term for women in the late '50s and early '60s), but he eventually did record it after being convinced by the song's writing team (the great Burt Bacharach/Hal David) ... and it ended up earning an "Original Song" Oscar nomination and became a hit single (#3 in the USA). It's a playful song very much of its time.
The most remarkable thing about tthis movie was the song won an Oscar. Youd have to pay me to sit through the movie again.
The movie has a couple 'surreal' scenes which is typical of the time. I was old enough when I saw it that it didn't feel like watching your parents. :)
@@terrylandess6072 This album was my first album. My brother gave it to me for Christmas. I was just a young kid and had no idea how really silly the lyrics were. I liked the upbeat melody.
@@oakhillfound847 LOL but Peter Sellers is in this movie; love Peter Sellers; its a goofy comedy, maybe my expectations are low...
The song is by far the best thing about the film; rather like the wonderful score Burt Bacharach wrote for the 1967 production of 'Casino Royale'.
Tom Jones' signature song is "It's Not Unusual" and his cover of the Prince song "Kiss" is fire!
I often feel like IAM the only person who has heard his Kiss..lol..it was like 2 AM my first listen and my mind is still blown LOL
Lawdy, his cover of the Prince song, Kiss, is the bomb!
To be fair, the Kiss cover is a collaboration with Art of Noise (GCWCID)
My mom and her identical twin got front row tickets to see him in concert. They both wore the same outfit and when he saw them he called them double trouble! They brought a handkerchief and he used it to wipe the sweat off his face. He handed it back to my mom. When they got home they were still swooning and then cut the cloth in half. Mom still had hers decades later!!! ❤️❤️
check out his schedule. He is touring the US again. Wouldn't that be great to take your mom if she is still here with you
This is the theme song for the movie, “What’s new, Pussycat?” Which was a romance/comedy released in 1965.
Tom Jones!!!
His version of Prince’s song,
“Kiss” is 🔥 🔥 🔥!!!!
It’s from the Woody Allen film of the same name. Back in the day calling a woman pussycat was like today’s babygirl - a bit demeaning but meant fondly ❤
Demeaning? How? Terms of endearment are never demeaning if they are heartfelt.
@@rnw2739 Who decides it's a term of endearment?
Technically not a 'Woody Allen Film', it was merely his first screenplay that got produced (Charles K. Feldman), directed by Clive Donner. Woody got his acting debut in it as a minor character. It starred Peter O'Toole, Peter Sellers, Capucine, Romy Schneider, Paula Prentiss, Ursula Andress, etc. 'Pussycat' was a beatnik term for one's female LOVER, or Sex Interest - hardly same as 'baby-girl', except for the pedophiles.
PussyCat was the British version of Baby Girl
Love your yankee shirt amber,though I was the only Yankees fan that once lived in Oklahoma. Song was written as theme song for movie.they chose tom.honerun.😂
You gotta' love that they did "One night in Bangkok" by Murry Head followed by Tom Jones "What's New Pussycat". 🤣
Tom Jones is a certified legend and his effect on the ladies is undeniable. What’s strange is that you guys haven’t reacted to his biggest hit and the absolute essence of Tom Jones, It’s Not Unusual. ✌️
This has to be next on their queue!
Or Help yourself, and The Green green grass of home.
They're a little hesitant in doing that. They both know It's Not Unusual is the song Carlton on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air would sing on the show. They mentioned it when they did a reaction to a Tom Jones interview from CBS.
@@amb2745 So The Green Green Grass of Home, and Help Yourself are the next two obvious ones to look at.
@@Lilly8Listens yes - both of these! “Help Yourself” is a Fun one.
My favorite Tom Jones hit is "It's Not Unusual" - It was so huge when it came out.
Yes! Definitely his best.
They've got to react to Mars Attacks sometime soon. Tom ends it on such a "It's Not Unusual" high!
My favorite as well!
I just have to do the carlton everytime I hear it.
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I got to see Tom Jones live in person last Sunday at The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. He's still going strong and sounded as good ever. He is the MAN!
I love it when he sings with the contestants on the Voice UK. He's still got it!
It’s from a movie so that’s why it has the cute lyrics. Tom was asked to sing it for the movie and it became a big hit.
"It's Not Unusual," that's the one you have to react to, it's definitely one of his most memorable songs!
The black and white versioin on the Ed Sullivan show! The original mullet!
@Lory Thibodeaux Yes, absolutely, the 1965 version! The color version in 1968 is good, but it's seriously edited.
This song was nominated for an Oscar for best original song and was featured in the 1965 comedy of the same name, "What"s New, Pussycat?," starring Peter Sellers of "Pink Panther" and Inspector Clouseau fame. "Pussycat" was more a term of endearment back in the groovy 1960s, like "teddy bear" or "sweetie pie."
This was the song that made him a star in America. Tom Jones was the bigger sex symbol in the day. He was all about his sexual charisma. Barry Gibb was part of a trio and did not stand out quite as much as hip-shaking and heart-breaking Tom Jones. Tom Jones had TV specials and even a variety series for a while.
So glad you did a reaction to this song. My wife of 55 years and her girlfriend, God bless her soul, loved Tom Jones! In 1971 we went to the Latin casino in New Jersey to watch him live. What a show!!! You both are my favorite reactors by far. Tom Jones is definitely my most favorite male singer, with Elvis a very very close second. I also agree with your husband, for my favorite female singer is Shania Twain! I agree with you Rob she sure is something to look at, besides, being a great singer, so I do believe you need to put her up there right beside Tom! God bless both of you and keep up the good work.
Yay! Tom Jones! He's so good and has great emotional energy. I like his voice. Good movie too. from what I've heard. Tom Jones has my vote. This was fun.
He sang with Little Richard, with Wilson Pickett, and with Crosby, Stills and Nash among others. Another great performance was with Sergio Mendez and Brasília 66
Never heard this excellent live version of my favourite Tom Jones song before. Thanks guys
Seeing him in person was so exciting. He gave off this electric vibe that drove all the ladies wild (including me). But most of us kept our underwear on 😂
This performance is from Tom Jones very popular variety TV show "This Is Tom Jones" which was on TV between 1969 and 1971 on Sunday nights. Tom Jones would actually interview people, perform in comedy sketches, and of course would sing and perform with other stars as well as doing his own songs. A lot of double entendres in "What's New Pussycat" , hence the blushing women, and was a very popular song of the time. My late mother used to love Tom Jones, and would play his records all the time. Wonderful memories from my childhood. Great reaction guys.
Okay between Tom Jones and Barry Gibb. They were two different generations (or rather appealed to 2 different generations at the time) Tom appealed to my mom and aunties and Barry was my besties and me.
My favourite Tom Jones song is "Without Love" it's a serious and lovely song which really shows off his voice!
😍❤️👍🇬🇧
I saw him in concert in the 90s with my Aunt Helen. It was a great show. She loved him since the 60s
There's no one quite like Tom Jones. 😘
Tom Jones had a musical variety show on ABC for 3 years (1969 - 1971). At the end of every show Tom would come out and sing a few songs. The set seen in this clip is the set used for the end of the show. My mom was a big fan, so this show was on in our house every week. I used to get a big kick out of this part of the show because, inevitably, Tom would start to go crazy and start taking off pieces of clothing during a song. First the jacket, next the tie, then the vest, and finally several buttons of his shirt seemed to come unbuttoned. Since I was a guy, I wasn't turned on, but I always had to laugh. For years after this I used to do a Tom Jones impersonation, and this was how I did it I'd sing "It's Not Unusual" and start taking of my jacket etc. It was always good for a laugh and my wife always enjoyed it.
At one time, this song seemed to be everywhere. One of the first songs I can remember hearing. Tom Jones is the bomb.
My mother never missed the Tom Jones tv show, she would definitely swoon over him. What's New Pussycat was a very big movie at the time and this was the theme song.
Actually, that song was the theme song of a movie by the same name… 1965 with Woody Allen, Peter Sellers and Ursula Andress. It’s one you might want to watch.
This is one of my daughter's favorite songs. It was always amusing when I would play it in the car. The whole car would be belting out Whoa-oh-oh-oh! when it came around.
Tom Jones could sing an order catalogue with that voice and make people melt. I don't think this was his favourite song or one he took too seriously. But it is one that ladies swooned for.
There are two things you need to see Tom Jones video “Kiss”. He won so many awards for. This video and this song brought him back to the top, after he was having a slight slump. The other son is one he did with Tina Turner, on his tv show… “Hot Legs”. This shows both stars dancing and singing a duet. I believe you both will enjoy it. Thanks for all you do to respect all genre of music and of different ages.
“Help yourself “ is a great song that is very suggestive and it’s a great song too for Sir John’s vocal. You will love it.😊
My Great Grandmother loved Tom Jones, every Sunday night if we were there visiting, you had to be quiet when Tom Jones show came on. "She's a Lady" is my favorite but I love "It's Not Unusual" also.
this song is one of Tom Jones's biggest hit, this was very popular, you also played the short version
My favourite Tom Jones song is Prince's "Kiss".. It was a collaboration with the group The Art of Noise (a group you should also take a look at)
"Treat Her Right" was the video with Tom's memorable dance.😂😂😂
The heartthrobs at that time were Tom Jones and Engelbert Humperdinck. I loved Tom Jones. Love the song “She’s a Lady.
One of the greatest Tom Jones songs that flies under radar a bit is Burt Bacharach's Promise Her Anything: it's total FIRE!
You recently reacted to "Raindrops Keep Fallin on My Head" and now this one-- both songs written by the great Burt Bacharach, who recently died. Check out his many songs done by Dionne Warwick (the aunt of Whitney Houston). "Alfie." "I say A Little Prayer, " "A House Is Not A Home, " many others all great. Perfect for Female Friday.
Growing up I remember my mother playing Tom Jones & Englebert Humperdinck records all the time and yes, she would swoon! lol. Tom Jones was very versatile in other genres. Check out "Say You'll stay until tomorrow" (country sound) & cover of Prince's "Kiss" with The Art Of Noise. (80's vibe).
Sir Tom Jones is touring your side of the pond, you should try and see him live you won't be disappointed
Gotta listen to his song:
“THE GREEN GREEN GRASS OF HOME “
Story song , tear jerker!!
This song brings back so many memories! My dad was a professional musician with 3 daughters. He had a song for each of us. The oldest's song was "Daddy's Little Girl" , the middle was "Tiger Rag" also known as "Hold That Tiger", and mine was "What's New Pussycat". He picked that one for me because I would come sit on his recliner with him and he would ask me "What's new, pussycat?" and also it was a song that I really loved. Even though I was only 4 years old, I loved me some Tom Jones!🥰
Oh man, my dad and I loved this song back when I was a kid. My mom thought it was goofy and rolled her eyes at us.
You need to see the story of John Mulaney and the best lunch he ever had.
Tom Jones had his TV show "This Is Tom Jones" on every Thursday night in the late 60's and early 70's. "It's Not Unusual" was the theme song and biggest hit and he sang it every show.....and it has horns.
This is the first song I ever remember hearing on the radio as a child. And I loved it
What's New Pussycat was a movie from 1965, this was the title song.
For my mom it was Tom Jones, Engelbert Humperdink, Julio Iglesias, Herb Alpert, Teddy Pendergrass, and Burt Bacharach!
He had another hit around the time of this "It's Not unusual". You also might enjoy Wilson Pickett "in the Midnight Hour". Tom wanted to be the next Wilson Pickett. Wilson came on Tom's show and they sang together.
This song was the theme song to a film of the same name. When I first heard his voice I knew he was going to be Gigantic. I saw him perform in Vegas 5 straight years. His show were always amazing. BTW, the film is hilarious, written by Woody Allen starring Peter Sellers, Peter O'Toole, Ursula Andress and, of course, Woody Allen.
Another British singer worth checking out is a gentleman called Cliff Richard who between 1958 and 2009 had 124 top 40 hit singles 68 of which reached the top 10 including 14 number ones he also appeared in a series of popular 60's movies including Summer holiday and The Young ones.
OMG One of my favorite Tom Jones song. His earlier music is incredible. I saw him in concert in Vegas. Love his concerts❤
I saw Tom Jones last year singing live. Still has a strong voice despite being in his 80s. This was great to hear live. My favourite is Delilah, although some do not think it is appropriate now. Love Tom Jones. He has worked with so many great artists from the early 60s onwards. The stories he can tell is amazing!
Boy, he is an absolute icon, and around the same age as my 88 year old mother. Ha!
I don’t remember any guys calling their sweethearts "pussycat". Maybe it was a Welsh thing, as that's where he's from.
It was a huge hit, though. I may have been in kindergarten when it was released. Yow!
Tom Jones released a couple of songs that were played on MTV way back when. One is You Can Keep Your Hat On (ooh la la! A sexy number that he just kills). But the other one was Prince's "Kiss". Jones teamed with the band, The Art of Noise and released his music video cover about 2 years after Prince released his original in '86. It's flippin' amazing! That man is timeless.
Thanks for the fun. Be blessed❤
Classic. He also does a great cover of Kiss by Prince... She's a Lady is also a must ,if you already haven't.
The Art of Noise might not be Jay and Amber's cup of tea, but I would love to see them react to that one.
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I've suggested "Close to the Edit" a few times. Nothing, yet.
If you want another duet, also another more recent Tom Jones song, you should try "Mama Told Me Not To Come" by Tom Jones and The Stereophonics. It's upbeat, slightly rocky and will give you another side of Tom that you haven't really seen yet.
"What's New Pussycat?" title song from the 1965 screwball comedy movie starring Peter Sellers & Peter O'Toole & introducing Woody Allen, who also wrote the script. "WNP" was the 3rd U.S. Billboard Hot 100 charting single from Tom Jones, peaking @#3 (2 weeks) in 1965. Composed by Burt Bacharach & Hal David and nominated for the 1965 Best Song Oscar but lost to "The Shadow of Your Smile."
Tom Jones had a show back in the 60's ,70's I was in love with h8m and never missed his show lol
Truly one of a kind! And legendary at that!
My first concert at the age of 5. LoL
I went with my mom, grandma, & 2 aunts.
My grandmother was a huge Tom Jones fan.😂
This song always reminded me of my Momma who back in the 60s wore her eye liner like a cat. She was beautiful all her life. She died last month at 86. She was a strong, beautiful, loving Lady and she was mine. I love you Momma.
Tom Jones had his own TV show from 1969 to 1971 and this is from that show
I first heard Tom Jones in 1965 when his song 'It's not unusual' went straight to number 1 in the UK. This is another favourite from the 60's which was from a film.Tom was a bit of a sex symbol in those days! Girls would throw garments at him at live performances. The Green ,green grass of home and Delilah were popular ballads. As you say Sex bomb and Kiss were much later hits and Baby its cold outside with Cerys Matthews.
Specifically, they would throw panties (knickers) with their hotel room keys tied to them. Not exactly subtle! His hottest tune of the '70s was "She's a Lady", a top 5 hit in America.
Saw him last year in concert with my mum. He's 82 years old now and still singing his heart out
My wife and I caught his concert last year in Windsor, Ontario. Voice is absolutely wonderful! Fantastic concert!
He was one of the judges on Britain's The Voice. Not sure if he still is. There were a number of heart throbs: Tom Jones, Elvis, Engelbert Humperdinck, and Herb Albert
"It's Not Unusual" is Tom's signature tune. Worth checking out.
Tom Jones had a following. He was admired by many women at that time. I remember when this song came out. I wasn't a big Tom Jones fan but really found this song amusing.
Tom Jones had a TV show in the 60s and that's what this set is! So hilarious to watch the women of the 60s, who are now grandmas and great grandmas, completely act the fool over him LOL!
What a great preparation. I am seeing Tom Jones in concert tomorrow night in NJ.
This is my favorite song of Tom Jones.
Barry and Tom were catering to two different generations. Teens to younger adults for Barry and 40s and up for Tom. I could appreciate some of his songs though at the time. The Bee Gees were in a different hemisphere and much more popular for people of my age. Look at Toms audience and you will see more middle aged adults. My Moms friend really liked TJ.
I remember being 5 yrs old and loving this song. My mom bought the 45 rpm vinyl record that started my obsession with vinyl records. 45s and 33s singles and albums.
Did your mom's 45 have the little snippet at the very beginning where it sounded like something crashed? After that the song actually began.
Tom Jones followed by Barry Gibb. I saw Tom in concert in Memphis TN in 1978. My mom carried me with her because we had been watching his TV special and she wanted me to see him in person. Well, I was already a tiny fan, but then I became a huge fan. LOL! To this day, I find him to be a very sexy man that can make any song he sings make your heart flutter. I of course love the Bee Gees, but I have to put Tom first.
The set is the same because the clips have been from his TV show "This Is Tom Jones" which was on ABC for 3 seasons from 1969 - 1971. He had all the great entertainers from the day on including Cass Elliott, Paul Anka, Lulu, Sammy Davis, Jr., Glen Campbell, Dusty Springfield, John Denver, the 5th Dimension, the Dave Clark Five, and The Bee Gees !!! Kissing women from the audience was common and expected - they loved it and the audience loved it and the sponsors loved it. It was all for fun.
Absolutely Tom Jones!
A couple fun duets with Tom Jones are with Sly and the Family Stone singing "EveryDay People", and with Joe Cocker singing "“Delta Lady"
Tom Jones. So many newbies became familiar with him thanks to Carlton from Fresh Prince of Bel-Air would dance to his music.
Pussycat was a Dutch country and pop group led by the three Veldpaus-sisters: Toni, Betty, and Marianne. 1973-1985, 2004-2005.
Tom jones is a judge on the voice now and still sounds amazing !
That was the title song of a Woody Allen scripted comedy movie starring Peter O Toole, Peter Sellers, and Ursula Andress amongst others. As far as I remember it is about a guy who has a lot of women but mixes up or forgets their names, so he calls everyone Pussicat :D
My daughters (that are now 24 and 22) loved a movie called "Cats & Dogs" in the early 2000's. I had already known this song. But when this movie came out, and it was the theme song, it blew up. I heard it every day from my 3 year old and 2 year old, since i bought them the soundtrack on a cd. If you ever do a family movie reaction, that would be a great one.
That set is from his TV show , he’d do a song there every time!!
The reason it's the same set up is that he had a weekly show at night. Its was not only adults that had a crush on him. When I'd hear him singing I'd creep down the stairs and watch the show, I was 4 or 5. My mom never knew.😍
You guys are great. Tom was on the Mark and Brian show, in the morning out of LA. He did a song, (It's not unusual !). It was hilarious, When He was singing, Brian came in with a horrible trumpet, as a joke. He was laughing so hard he had a hard time completing the song. Great radio, Mark and Brian show, klos 95.5 Los Angeles
I always thought this was a silly song but it was one of his most iconic famous songs of his career and what people tended to connect with him more than most others. It was a big hit back then and they always wanted him to perform it at his shows. "What's New Pussycat?" is the theme song for the movie, written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David. Jones was skeptical about the song when first approached about it. Jones said it took convincing from Bacharach to perform it:
"When I first heard it I thought, 'Christ! What the bloody hell do they want me to sing this for?' But Burt Bacharach explained, 'I want the big voice to sing this bloody crazy song.' And you put it on, it’s a classic." And sure enough Burt was right because it became a huge hit for him.
This is from Tom's own weekly TV show. My Mom used to watch every week, he had a wide variety of guests, Janis Joplin, Cher, Joe Cocker among some.
This is a Burt Bacharach (RIP) Hal David composition. You’ve played a bunch and probably didn’t even know it. Supposedly, What’s New Pussycat? is how notorious ladies man Warren Beatty used to answer the phone back in the ‘60s. So it’s kind of a poke in the ribs at Warren.
GUYS , THIS IS FROM THE TOM JONES SHOW. HE HAD A WEEKLY SHOW IN THE 1960S A EARLY SEVENTIES IN ENGLAND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! MY LATE MOTHER AND AUNTS WERE ALL IN LOVE WITH HIM.
I was 13 when this song came out and I got a small reel to reel tape recorder for my birthday. My first recording was of me trying to sing along with Tom on this song. I couldn't believe how goofy I sounded. Anyway, a great song by a great singer!
great 60's fun song, number 1 in England for ages
The song was written by the great Burt Bacharach, for a movie of the same name. Both Mike Myers & KD Lang have done great covers.
I loved this back then great memories still do.
First movie I saw as a child, What's New Pussycat. Starred Peter Sellers, it was a hoot, slapstick humor.
He sounds just as good today
Tom Jones , Tom Jones , Tom Jones. YES YES YES !!!
Tom Jones did a couple of duets with John Farnham in Australia, at the aria awards and on Hey Hey it's Saturday.
Check out his "I'll Never Fall in Love Again" which really shows off his incredible voice and range. For Female Friday I recommend a 1960s icon Shirley Bassey singing "Goldfinger". That woman could sing!
You should listen to The Green Green Grass Of Home and The Boy From Nowhere (live at Cardiff castle)
Tom Jones was really popular in the late 60s. He had a tv variety show. That was what did it for him in America. Barry really didn't get popular in America until the late 70s and the disco thing. The Bee Gees weren't big in America until then.