It's Not Unusual
Tom Jones
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I'm coming home to your loving heart Till the one that I was True way and broke apart I want you I need you A chance is on I'm asking now I must get back to you so now So I am coming home to you 'Cause I am nothing without you May be you found somebody new 'Cause I'm still coming home to you Please let me stay and forget your pride Now my world is falling round I got know when behind I want you I need you I know with true I made you cry Then like a fool I say goodbye Now I am coming home to you Yes I am nothing without you May be you found somebody new But I'm still coming home to you
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Written by: CLIVE WESTLAKE
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12 facts about this song
Release Date"It's Not Unusual" was first released in early 1965.
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Chart HistoryThe song scored No. 1 position on the UK Singles Chart and peaked at No. 10 in the US on the Billboard Hot 100 charts.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Les Reed and Gordon Mills, who were well-known British songwriters at the time.
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Initial IntentionOriginally, the song was intended for another famous pop singer named Sandie Shaw.
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Tom Jones’s BreakthroughThis song is credited as the breakthrough hit that propelled Tom Jones to international fame.
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Theme Tune"It's Not Unusual" has been used as the de-facto theme song for Tom Jones, often being used to introduce him at concerts.
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Gordon MillsBefore becoming a songwriter, Mills was Jones’ manager and decided to give the song to him when Sandie Shaw declined it.
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Cover VersionsOver the years, the song has been covered by countless artists, from Sonny & Cher to The Supremes to even Alvin and the Chipmunks.
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Music VideoThe music video for "It's Not Unusual" was one of the first music videos to get significant airtime, contributing to the song's popularity.
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Fresh PrinceThe song gained renewed popularity among younger generations in the 90s when it was frequently featured in the sitcom, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, as the favorite song of the character Carlton Banks.
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Grammy Nomination"It's Not Unusual" was nominated for the 1965 Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Performance, Male.
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Notable PerformancesIn one notable performance in Las Vegas, Elvis Presley introduced Tom Jones in the audience and then sang a powerful version of "It's Not Unusual" himself.
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