It's Not Unusual It's Not Unusual "It's Not Unusual" is a song written by Les Reed and Gordon Mills, first recorded by a then-unknown Tom Jones, after having first been offered to Sandie Shaw. Jones recorded what was intended to be a demo for Shaw, but when she heard it she was so impressed with Jones's delivery that she declined the song and recommended that Jones release it himself. The record was the second Decca single Jones released, reaching number one in the UK Singles Chart in 1965. It was also the first hit for Jones in the US, peaking at No. 10
Tom Jones (singer) Glastonbury Festival, and in 1993 he appeared as himself in episodes of two popular U.S. sitcoms, "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" and "The Simpsons". Jones signed with Interscope Records in 1993 and released the album "The Lead And How To Swing It". The first single, "If I Only Knew", went to No. 11 in the UK. Jones performed the song at the 1994 MTV Europe Music Awards, for which he also served as host. In 1997, Jones did the soundtrack for the comedy film "The Full Monty", recording "You Can Leave Your Hat On". In 1996, he appeared as himself