My Way

Tom Jones

About My Way

"Are You Gonna Go My Way" is the first single to be released by Lenny Kravitz from the album Are You Gonna Go My Way. It was released in February 1993. It was written by Lenny Kravitz and Craig Ross. The single has been covered by numerous artists, such as Metallica, in a medley for "MTV Hits" at the 2003 MTV Music Video Awards, Tom Jones for the Jerky Boys OST, Robbie Williams on Jones' 1999 album Reload and Melanie Brown in her solo section, on the Spice Girls Reunion Tour. Serbian hard rock band Cactus Jack recorded a version on their live cover album DisCover in 2002. A remixed version is played as the opening theme song in Gran Turismo 3. Adam Lambert covered the song in November 2012 in his swing through South Africa. 


Year:
2005
3:32
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And now the end is near
And so I face the final curtain
My friend, I'll say it clear
I'll state my case of which I'm certain

I've lived a life that's full
I've traveled each and every highway
And more, much more than this
I did it my way

Regrets, I've had a few
But then again too few to mention
I did what I had to do
And saw it through without exception

I planned each charted course
Each careful step along the byway
But more, much more than this
I did it my way

Yes, there were times, I'm sure you knew
When I bit off more than I could chew
But through it all, when there was doubt
I ate it up and spit it out
I faced it all and I stood tall
And did it my way

I've loved, I've laughed, and cried
I've had my fill; my share of losing
And now as tears subside
I find it all so amusing

To think I did all that
And, may I say, not in a shy way
No, oh, no, not me
I did it my way

For what is a man? What has he got?
If not himself, then he has naught
To say the things he truly feels
And not the words of one who kneels
The record shows I took the blows
And did it my way

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Tom Jones

Sir Thomas John Woodward, OBE (born 7 June 1940), known by his stage name Tom Jones, is a Welsh singer. He became one of the most popular vocalists to emerge from the British Invasion. Since the mid-1960s, Jones has sung nearly every form of popular music – pop, rock, R&B, show tunes, country, dance, soul and gospel – and sold over 100 million records. more »

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Written by: Claude Francois, Gilles Thibaut, Jacques Revaux, Paul Anka

Lyrics © CONSALAD CO., Ltd., BMG Rights Management, SUISA, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, WARNER CHAPPELL MUSIC FRANCE, JEUNE MUSIQUE EDITIONS

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10 facts about this song

Original Artist
"My Way" is famously associated with Frank Sinatra, not Tom Jones. However, Jones has performed the song as well.
Reinterpretation
When Tom Jones rendition was released, it was admired for his vocal prowess and his unique reinterpretation of the classic.
Songwriters
The song was originally written by Paul Anka for Frank Sinatra. Anka penned the English lyrics to the melody of a French song, "Comme d'Habitude".
Non-Single Release
Unlike Sinatra's version, Tom Jones' rendition of "My Way" was never released as a standalone single.
Album
"My Way" is one of the tracks on Tom Jones' 1971 album titled "She's a Lady".
Popularity
Despite not being a standalone single, Tom Jones' rendition of "My Way" has enjoyed popularity in live performances and on streaming platforms.
Live Performance
Fans particularly enjoy the live performances of "My Way" that Tom Jones has given over the years, showcasing his signature emotion-laden vocal style.
Genre
Tom Jones' rendition of "My Way" maintains the song's classic pop theme, but his soulful voice gives it a touch of the blues.
Music Arrangement
The music arrangement of Tom Jones' version is similar to Sinatra's version, but Jones' powerful voice and unique phrasing make it distinct.
Show Songs
"My Way" is considered one of the great show songs and had been covered by many artists including Tom Jones, Elvis Presley and Sid Vicious.

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