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
Number One Spot Jones and Slick Rick also make appearances in the music video. The subsequent single entitled "The Potion" was the conclusion to the music video (lasting approximately 45 seconds). The video won the MTV Video Music Award for Best Rap Video in 2005. Number One Spot "Number One Spot" is the second single from rapper Ludacris' 2004 album "The Red Light District". The song heavily samples "Soul Bossa Nova" by Quincy Jones, which was used as the theme in the "Austin Powers" film series; "Austin Powers" references play major parts in "Number One Spot" and its video. In the song's first