← Back

Along Came Jones (album)

by Tom Jones

Released: May 21, 1965

Pop, blue-eyed soul

musicOnOff editorial

Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Breakthrough.

The Album

"Along Came Jones" stands as the debut album of Tom Jones, released in 1965. Notably, it features his breakthrough hit single "It's Not Unusual," which propelled Jones to international fame. Comprising a mix of cover songs and original compositions, "Along Came Jones" offers a diverse musical landscape.

Stories and details

Interesting Facts

Some tracks, like "It's Not Unusual," became instant…

Some tracks, like "It's Not Unusual," became instant classics, while others, such as "The Rose," penned by Gordon Mills specifically for Jones, added depth to the album.

Interestingly, an abridged version of the album titled…

Interestingly, an abridged version of the album titled "It's Not Unusual" was released by Parrot Records in June 1965, featuring 12 tracks.

The album title itself may be a nod…

The album title itself may be a nod to the song of the same name, further cementing its significance within Jones's repertoire and capturing the essence of his emergence onto the music scene.

Start listening here

Essential Tracks

It's Not Unusual

Notably, it features his breakthrough hit single "It's Not Unusual," which propelled Jones to international fame.

The Rose

Some tracks, like "It's Not Unusual," became instant classics, while others, such as "The Rose," penned by Gordon Mills specifically for Jones, added depth to the album.

Watch and listen

Explore the Album

Tom Jones - Along Came Jones (album)

Open in Albums Gallery

Then

Reception

The album itself reached No. 11 on the charts, showcasing Jones's powerful vocals and charismatic style.

Full background

The Complete Album Story

"Along Came Jones" stands as the debut album of Tom Jones, released in 1965. Notably, it features his breakthrough hit single "It's Not Unusual," which propelled Jones to international fame. The album itself reached No. 11 on the charts, showcasing Jones's powerful vocals and charismatic style.

Comprising a mix of cover songs and original compositions, "Along Came Jones" offers a diverse musical landscape. Some tracks, like "It's Not Unusual," became instant classics, while others, such as "The Rose," penned by Gordon Mills specifically for Jones, added depth to the album.

Interestingly, an abridged version of the album titled "It's Not Unusual" was released by Parrot Records in June 1965, featuring 12 tracks. The album title itself may be a nod to the song of the same name, further cementing its significance within Jones's repertoire and capturing the essence of his emergence onto the music scene.