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Tom Jones is crowned on the U.K. albums chart this week with Surrounded By Time, and he sets a chart record in the process.

MirrorOnline. Tom, 80, said: “In those days in the 60s we did get close I must admit.

Tom Jones has become the oldest male artist to top the UK album chart, with his latest record Surrounded By Time. The 80-year-old Welsh Crooner beat the record previously held by Bob Dylan, who reached No 1 in 2020 with Rough and Rowdy Ways, at the age of 79.

Tom Jones has just hit another huge milestone in his career at age 80. 

Sir Tom Jones reaffirms his status as a chart icon today as his new album Surrounded By Time lands straight in at Number 1 on the Official Albums Chart, setting a UK chart record.

Tom Jones has reflected on an ill-fated cover version of Arctic Monkeys‘ ‘I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor’ at a 2007 charity show.Jones performed the band’s 2005 classic at The Concert For Diana at Wembley Stadium, but his rendition was poorly received.Speaking to NME for the ‘Does Rock ‘N’ Roll Kill Braincells?!’ quiz about his career thus far, Jones was asked whether he’d ever had any feedback from Alex Turner and co.“No.

READ MORE: Tom Jones gets apology from Chris Evans after host's awkward age gaffeChris then read out texts he received from listeners who were also taking part in their "big three" initiative, which Chris continued to rave about. But there was one in particular that stood out and left him slightly concerned with how his wife would react.

Sir Tom Jones, 80, opened up on the inspiration behind a poignant song on his latest album Surrounded By Time, which is dedicated to the memory of his beloved late wife Linda Trenchard. The particularly emotional musical number tells the story of how the singer's spouse had urged him to carry on with his career, despite her having just days left to live.

Sir Tom Jones has addressed claims that he is dating Priscilla Presley, wife of his late friend, Elvis Presley.The Welsh singer sadly lost his wife Linda in April 2016 following a short but fierce battle with cancer.

Sir Tom Jones never realised the extent of his late wife's homesickness. The 80-year-old pop star and his wife Linda relocated to the US at the height of his career, and Tom only became aware of how much Linda - who died of cancer in 2016 - wanted to return to Britain after she passed away.

Sir Tom Jones is on course for his first UK Number 1 album in two decades with Surrounded By Time.

READ MORE. . . Twiggy 'ignored' before 'staggeringly rude' snub by Princess MargaretRealising his error, Chris explained his comment was badly worded, as he meant to say Sir Tom was going to "enter his 82nd year".

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The Voice UK coach was advised to aid his recovery by resting but the showman was desperate to get back on stage. The revelation emerged during a conversation with Jen Long on her podcast, Talk The Line.

READ MORE: Our Yorkshire Farm's Amanda Owen 'disappointed' over cancellationHe explained that their early relationship began at a selection of dance halls, which they used to frequent. Tom said: "She was already jiving and I thought, I've got to learn that.

Tom Jones has reflected on the support he received from fans following the death of his wife Linda in 2016. The Delilah star, who released new album Surrounded By Time on Friday, lost his partner following a cancer battle five years ago and, speaking to the Daily Star newspaper, he credits his loyal supporters for standing by his side.

Tom Jones sits in the day’s late sunshine wearing a navy-blue smoking jacket and a patterned cravat that ruffles beneath the tan of his face. After 41 years in Los Angeles, he now lives in London, in an apartment that looks out over the river, and where he says he has hung pictures of the Welsh bare-knuckle fighter Dai St John, and the terraced house where he grew up in Pontypridd.

© @Copyright HELLO! Hello! Magazine The Voice star Sir Tom Jones has been living without his beloved wife Linda now for five years, after she sadly passed away from cancer in 2016. The singer has admitted he was in a "cloud" after her death and it is only now that "everything is bright" again.

READ MORE: Tom Jones releases Bob Dylan cover 'as reminder to fight temptation'It turns out Janis didn't fancy walking and singing through some plastic raindrops. So ABC, who Sir Tom says had spent a lot of money building the set, totally scrapped it.

The One Show host Alex Jones struggled to contain her emotions as singer Sir Tom Jones said that his beloved wife Melinda Trenchard, who died in 2016, made one final plea for him to carry out her dreams after her death. The heartbreaking conversation was too much for Alex, who is currently pregnant with her second child, and she cried listening to The Voice coach share his personal memories.

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Tom Jones may go down in history as the only knight who once had panties thrown at him onstage.But the 80-year-old Welshman who crooned such ’60s classics as “It’s Not Unusual” and “What’s New Pussycat?” — as well as the 1971 hit “She’s a Lady” — isn’t done yet.

READ MORE. . . Matt Baker's wife leaves fans heartbroken with 'sad' announcement"It wasn't an open marriage, though.

READ MORE: Tom Jones releases Bob Dylan cover 'as reminder to fight temptation'It turns out Janis didn't fancy walking and singing through some plastic raindrops. So ABC, who Sir Tom says had spent a lot of money building the set, totally scrapped it.

Sir Tom Jones has revealed that Prince Philip apologized for the comment he once made about the singer "gargling with pebbles."In 1969, the late Duke of Edinburgh approached Sir Tom who had performed at the Royal Variety Show and in response to Tom's unique voice, said: "What do you gargle with, pebbles?"However The Voice judge has now revealed that, many years later, the Duke came up to him at Buckingham Palace during an event to clear the air, a moment both Tom and late wife Linda thought was

READ MORE. . . 'How dare he!' Piers Morgan erupts at 'brass-necked' Prince AndrewHe is now looking forward to performing songs from his upcoming album, Surrounded By Time.

Sex Bomb star modelled himself as a "Welsh Elvis" during his rise to superstardom in the Sixties. Born in Treforest, Pontypridd, a small coal-mining town, Sir Tom was one of few UK artists to break into the US.

© @Copyright HELLO! Hello! Magazine Tom Jones lived the high life in LA for 41 years, most of those spent with his beloved wife Linda, who sadly passed away in 2016 after a short battle with lung cancer. He made a surprise return to the UK under Linda's dying wishes, however there is another sweet reason he left his home of 19 years, and that was to be closer to his family.

READ MORE: Tom Jones insider exposed swipe at first meeting with Elvis PresleyPatsy Presley was one of Elvis' cousins, who would work in Vernon's office. Angie continued: "I just think it's hilarious! Vernon was a man of very few words.

Welsh singer has sold more than 100 million records worldwide and achieved three number-one singles during nearly six decades in music. In recent years, the 80-year-old has become known as a "grandfather figure" on the ITV talent show The Voice.