GD74-24ct Gold TOM JONES/ GGG of HOME Original Record

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GD74-24ct Gold TOM JONES/ GGG of HOME Original Record
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OWN A UNIQUE PIECE OF MUSIC MEMORABILIA

This is a 24ct Gold Plated ORIGINAL 7" Record from the TOM JONES hit GREEN GREEN GRASS OF HOME. Original Release in the UK November 1966

This is a genuine original record which has been 24ct gold plated (yes that's right, real 24ct Gold). Would make an ideal gift for any music fan, and looks great on the wall of your home, office, bar etc. Each record and picture sleeve is 100% genuine and original in every way, your satisfaction is guaranteed. These are sold in shops at a retail starting at £125 !

The record itself has been 24 carat gold plated (not painted or sprayed but guaranteed 99.99% pure 24ct gold plate) in exactly the same way as the special awards you often see the stars being presented with. The record and picture sleeve have been superbly and professionally double matted into a presentation display using conservation quality suede effect mountboard to a standard size of 16" x 12" (30 x 40cm) unless otherwise stated.

In his native Wales, he is known as "Jones the Voice." Today, he is one of the most enduring personalities in the music entertainment business. His unique vocal power, ability, and charismatic persona make him one of the most respected, admired and loved performers in modern music.

Mills became his manager, and took him to London to promote him. It was not an easy task, as record companies found his disconcerting. The vocal sound was raucous and too powerful, the performance style too forward and sexual. He sounded black and moved like Presley. The two men persisted though, and in late 1964 landed a record contract. The first single was a flop, consequently Jones told Mills he wanted to try a new song penned by Mills called "It's Not Unusual." Considered "too hot" by the established BBC Radio at the time, it was broken by the pirate off-shore station Radio Caroline. By the following year, the song was an international hit, and found Tom himself opening for the Rolling Stones at London's Beat City and gigging with the Spencer Davis Group. A few huge single hits to follow were "What's New Pussycat," "Help Yourself," "I'll Never Fall In Love Again," and "Without Love." The next few years of recording successes found Tom performing a remarkably varied repertoire. Tom cultivated his natural talent and ability by listening and learning from his favorite artists of the time. His performance inspiration came early from Solomon Burke, Tennessee Ernie Ford, Little Richard, Jackie Wilson, Brook Benton, and many other Blues and R&B greats. The soul of Rock 'n' Roll he found in Jerry Lee Lewis. A long friendship with Elvis Presley was built on mutual respect and admiration. Elvis would warm up his voice to "Delilah" before his own performance, and when "Green Green Grass of Home" hit for Tom in 1966, Elvis would call radio stations repeatedly to request the song.

An avalanche of gold singles and albums were soon to follow: "Delilah," "Help Yourself," "Love Me Tonight," and "I'll Never Fall In Love Again" in 1968, "Funny Familiar Forgotten Feelings," and LP's "Tom Jones Live," "Tom Jones in Las Vegas," and "This Is Tom Jones," in 1969. For most of the year, several of the LP's were in the Top 10 Charts in both Europe and the United States.

Continuing into the 70's gold hits came with "I Who Have Nothing," "She's A Lady," and "Tom Jones Live at Caesars Palace." By the end of 1970 Tom has sold over 30 million discs in all categories around the world.

Late in 1988, the British avante-garde techno-pop group The Art of Noise requested a collaboration with Tom on a cover of Prince's "Kiss." The results were sensational and highly contemporary, and the record put Tom back into the Top 10 charts in the European territories as well as the Top 40 in America. The video of "Kiss," produced by Propaganda Films, was seen in strong rotation on both MTV and VH-1, winning the "Breakthrough Video" MTV Award that year. The talents of Tom Jones were once again seen in a format reaching across all demographics worldwide.

In 1999 Tom makes the Honours list with an OBE (Order of the British Empire) award for his contribution to the world of music and entertainment for over 30 years. Tom receives his award from the Queen on March 9th. Tom takes part in a special ad for BBC Wales - Wales and Proud of It. 60 Minutes II does a nice segment on Tom in April. In May Tom gives a midnight performance at the Cannes Film Festival in France to promote the movie "Agnes Browne." Tom appears at the spectacular free gala concert in Cardiff Bay to mark the royal opening of the new Assembly. July - Madame Tussaud Wax Museum opens at "The Venetian" in Las Vegas. Tom is featured in "Las Vegas Legends." Tom's new CD "Reload" is released in the UK on September 27. On October 3 "Reload" enters the UK Charts at #1 and goes Platinum not even after a month to the release date. December - The movie "Agnes Browne" is released to selected theatres in Los Angeles and New York. Tom is invited to sing for the Pope at the annual concert at the Vatican in Rome. Tom is also invited to sing for President Clinton in Washington D.C. on New Year's Eve to ring in the "new" Millennium!

Tom Jones continues to both deliver and surprise. His voice has matured to perfection, his performance is as driven as it is seasoned, his persona as bold as it is witty and charming. He is completely devoted to his craft and talent, and hopes only that the quickly changing faces of popular music allow him to grow and be challenged as an artist. This incomparable voice and unique talent will be touching the minds and hearts of music lovers for many years to come.

Due to the uniqueness and the item being so fragile and to prevent damage, we have to charge £4.50 postage to anywhere in the UK, and £cost abroad

The item has come up dark on scanning but is truely clear bright gold and an item of exhibition quality