Tom Jones - ‘Chills and Fever’
September 5th, 2006Alot of people would find it predictable for me to post Tom Jones in this blog since he was basically my gateway into the whole traditional pop music scene. Whats strange is that Tom actually started as an R&B/Mod/Beat singer and this is his first performance on British TV show ‘Beat Room’ doing a song called ‘Chills and Fever.”
In 1963 he became the frontman for a band called Tommy Scott and the Senators. Clad all in black leather, Tom soon gained a reputation in the South Wales area. The Senators were still unheard of in London.
After some tracks were laid down, producers noted he was the centerpiece of the group so they got him a solo contract and changed his name Tom Jones (yes, after the book). Record companies were finding his style and delivery to be too abrasive and raw. Tom’s vocals were considered to be too raucous, and he moved like Elvis. But eventually, Decca Records let Jones record his first single, Chills And Fever in late 1964. The single didn’t chart, but the follow-up, It’s Not Unusual, was an instant smash hit, released in early 1965. The rest is history.
Maybe I should do a Tom Jones post every Tuesday and call it, what else, Tom Jones Tuesday!
September 6th, 2006 at 6:29 pm
If Tom Jones was appeared on USA stages in 1960,he was the King of rock’n'roll, rhythm’n'blues and so on.Tom Jones is phenomenal singer.I wait for his compilation album of rhythm’n'blues-Chills And Fever,What I’d Say,Sixteen Tons,It Takes A Worried Man,War,See Saw,Running Bear and so on,or album of classical rock’n'roll-Lucille and etc.
September 6th, 2006 at 6:44 pm
Excuse me for two the same replies,I had some difficulties to submit comment.Any way,I’m very interested in early career of Tom Jones(Tommy Scott and the Senators),I want to hear songs,performed by this singer in that time(1958-1964).
September 6th, 2006 at 9:57 pm
I’d love to find more as well. Trust me, I’m searching.
Meanwhile, thanks for the comment! Keep coming back!
September 26th, 2006 at 12:29 pm
I think that will be great discover for young R&B and Tom Jones fans if anyone find old black & white videos of songs “If I Had You” (drummer challenge), “Hold On I’m coming” and ” Hard To Handle”
September 27th, 2006 at 3:23 pm
Does anyone know who pubishes “Chills and Fever” ? This is written by Rackep and Ross or Rackep and Ness, thanks