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Tom Jones and Fitz And The Tantrums

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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