Is What a Night a good place to start with Tom Jones?

Yes, What a Night is recommended as a starting point for new Tom Jones listeners. A vibrant blend of blue-eyed soul and pop, infused with heartfelt melodies and Tom Jones' powerful vocals. Released in 1977, What a Night marked Tom Jones' transition into a more reflective phase of his career, following the commercial success of his previous albums. This album showcased his versatility as he embraced personal songwriting while still delivering his signature sound.

Who is What a Night for?

What a Night works well if you're into steady pace for casual listening, lighthearted tracks for easy enjoyment and short bursts of nostalgic themes.

How many songs are on What a Night?

What a Night has 10 tracks, running approximately 33 minutes.

What a Night

Tom Jones · 1977

33 min · 10 tracks · blues

A vibrant blend of blue-eyed soul and pop, infused with heartfelt melodies and Tom Jones' powerful vocals.

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Top tracks — play these first

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What a Night Start here — The title track encapsulates the album's theme of nostalgia and celebration, featuring an upbeat arrangement that highlights Jones' vocal prowess.
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We Don't Live Here — This track stands out for its introspective lyrics and smooth melody, illustrating Jones' ability to convey deep emotion through his delivery.
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No One Gave Me Love — With its soulful instrumentation and heartfelt lyrics, this song showcases Jones’ ability to connect with listeners on a personal level, demonstrating vulnerability.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady pace for casual listening
lighthearted tracks for easy enjoyment
short bursts of nostalgic themes
for afternoon gatherings

Maybe skip if you

seekers of epic narratives
fans of lengthy compositions

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Deep Cut — A solid album that showcases Jones' versatility but isn't widely recognized as essential.
Themes: nostalgic celebration· intimate reflections
Career context: Released in 1977, What a Night marked Tom Jones' transition into a more reflective phase of his career, following the commercial success of his previous albums. This album showcased his versatility as he embraced personal songwriting while still delivering his signature sound.
Stylistic neighbors: Joe Cocker· Engelbert Humperdinck· Wilson Pickett