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Delilah (Tom Jones album)

by Tom Jones

Released: July 12, 1968

Pop, blue-eyed soul

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Why This Album Matters

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

The Album

"Delilah" is a studio album released by Welsh singer Tom Jones in July 1968. The album was a mix of contemporary pop rock and traditional standard styles. Notably, "Delilah" went on to gain popularity as an anthem during rugby matches in Jones' home country of Wales.

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Besides the title track, other standout performances by…

Besides the title track, other standout performances by Jones on the album include covers of "Weeping Annaleah," "One Day Soon," "Laura," and "If I Ruled The World." Among the songwriters featured on "Delilah" are Les Reed and Barry Mason, who also penned his hits like "I'm Coming Home" and "The Last Waltz." The album and its eponymous single marked an important chapter in Jones' career, displaying his vocal prowess, charismatic stage presence, and diverse style, cementing his status as one of the iconic performers of his generation.

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Delilah

"Delilah" is a studio album released by Welsh singer Tom Jones in July 1968.

Weeping Annaleah

One Day Soon

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Reception

It includes one of his best-known songs, the title track "Delilah," which was a hit across several genres of music, reaching number one on the UK singles chart and peaking in the Top 15 of the Billboard Hot 100 in America. The album proved to be a commercial success and helped to establish Jones' international fame.

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Legacy

Considered one of his signature releases, the Delilah album followed on the success of the previous albums by Tom Jones.

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"Delilah" is a studio album released by Welsh singer Tom Jones in July 1968. The album was a mix of contemporary pop rock and traditional standard styles.

It includes one of his best-known songs, the title track "Delilah," which was a hit across several genres of music, reaching number one on the UK singles chart and peaking in the Top 15 of the Billboard Hot 100 in America. Notably, "Delilah" went on to gain popularity as an anthem during rugby matches in Jones' home country of Wales.

Considered one of his signature releases, the Delilah album followed on the success of the previous albums by Tom Jones. Besides the title track, other standout performances by Jones on the album include covers of "Weeping Annaleah," "One Day Soon," "Laura," and "If I Ruled The World."

Among the songwriters featured on "Delilah" are Les Reed and Barry Mason, who also penned his hits like "I'm Coming Home" and "The Last Waltz." The album and its eponymous single marked an important chapter in Jones' career, displaying his vocal prowess, charismatic stage presence, and diverse style, cementing his status as one of the iconic performers of his generation. The album proved to be a commercial success and helped to establish Jones' international fame.