Tom Jones and Fitz And The Tantrums

Today I have some music for you by an artist who got started in the 60's. Tom Jones is a lesser known singer for our generation. However he has had some major hits in his time, and this one is one of the greatest in my opinion. This is also one of the most known songs ever because of its connection to The Fresh Prince Of Bel Air. Yes, this is the song that The Carlton dance is most associated with. And for good reason! This song is such and upbeat and fun and classic song! This song definitely picks up on where the 50's styled swing left off and turns it into this fun tune. This song is a great example of what pop music was like in the 60's. It was this rich and full and vibrant sound. Tom Jones has a really wonderful voice, one that brings this warmth and coziness to the table. Tom Jones has a very powerful voice and a lower vocal range which makes the drastic difference between the higher pitched instrumentation that much more important. Which is another thing I love! The instrumentation of this song is just fantastic. The best part is the melody held by the woodwinds and brass and horns sections of the orchestra. These are the instruments that really give the song that bubbly and bouncy kind of sound. The way that Tom Jones sings this is just so much fun and full of passion. You can tell that he totally enjoyed recording this song, and enjoys performing it even more. Which is imperative for any artist. Enjoying the song so much that it doesn't matter how or where you are singing, it is something you always enjoy. This song is one that is an absolutel classic, enjoyed when it was released and an ever recognizable song. I mean you play this song and most people in a room will have heard it at some point. And for those of you who have not heard this song before, this is one that you will always remember. Today's instrumental song is by Fitz and the Tantrums. There are parts of this song that remind me of the first one, and quite frankly, I think this would make a wonderful mashup. I hope you enjoy the music and please feel free to comment!

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