Hey everyone, today we'll hear Rick Rubin talk to one of his all-time favorite vocalists,

Tom Jones.

In the mid-60s when artists like The Beatles and Bob Dylan were starting a counterculture

revolution, Tom Jones was getting his start singing old standards and 50s rock and roll

at clubs around South Wales.

Jones signed his first record deal in 64 and went on to release now timeless hits like

it's not unusual and green, green grass of home.

With the soulful baritone and unique interpretation of American R&B in gospel, Jones became a

mainstay at hip-cabaret clubs in London, New York, and Vegas.

It became commonplace for female fans to throw their underwear on stage during his performances.

Of course, that later became a trope of the sex symbol, Kruner.

On today's episode, Tom Jones shares stories with Rick from his remarkable career, including

the first time he met Elvis on a movie set in Hollywood, and the night he turned down

an invitation to join Little Richard on stage in LA out of fear he'd be deported.

He also talks about why he thought Bert Bacarack's lyrics to What's New Pussycat were a joke

the first time he heard of.

This is Broken Record, liner notes for the digital age.

I'm Justin Richmond.

Here's Rick Rubin and Tom Jones.

The last time I saw you was, I want to say seven or eight years ago in Las Vegas backstage

after you, after you sang.

That's right.

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