July 6, 201015 yr Watching now.... I once sent a demo to Tom Jones manager. It was a Detroit styled tribute to Edwin Starr that I had originally sent to Edwin for possible inclusion on a new album he was doing. Then sady he passed away, so I sent it to Jones hoping he would be interested. The melody was not so good, but the lyrics have a certain 'Agent Double O Soul' appeal!: Edited July 6, 201015 yr by Carl Dixon
July 7, 201015 yr Excellent TV and what a come back! Tom Jones is a national treasure and as soulful as they come. 'Trouble O Soul', Carl I like it! It would be ace to dance to that at a Nighter and wouldn't it be brilliant if this caught on and got some plays! I've danced worse but this aint bad mate!!
July 7, 201015 yr Thanks Imberboy. The instrumental/alternative vocal takes the track up to about 15mins showcasing 'the musicians' skills. I don't think the hooks are as melodic as I wanted, but I know the 'spy with me a little' seems to be infectious the more it's played. To be honest this is poorly produced years ago now, but after all it's merely a demo. Did you spot I was trying to get a 'John Barry' Bond feel on the opener? It was fun making it, because my neighbour was up to singing for a laugh and had never sung before like this, and really, most of the vocals are a first or second take if that makes sense. There are too many verses - the last but one was an addittion hoping to lure Tom Jones to the song. Yes, he is a national treasure. It was a good interview and the following programme with his live performance too. If I remember, there was a track written for The Flirtations in the late 60's that he heard and wanted! He had a massive hit with it, but it should have been the girls........can't remember the title though....
Great show on now !!!