PRE-DECCA PERIOD
1963 Tommy Scott & The Senators
Tommy Scott & The Senators were approached by Raymond Godfrey & John Glastonbury (a.k.a. Myron & Byron), songwriters, about being the group's managers. They arranged the group to record with Joe Meek, a top independent producer, in 1963. Seven songs have been rumored to have been taped. Six of those are below. After the success of "It's Not Ususual", in 1965, Joe Meek released these singles.
| SONG | RELEASE DATE | COUNTRY | CAT # | ISSUED |
| CHILLS & FEVER | 4/1965 | US only | Tower 190 | "A" side |
| BABY, I'M IN LOVE | 4/1965 | US only | Tower 190 | "B" side |
| LITTLE LONELY ONE | 5/1965
1965 |
Columbia DB7566
Tower 126 |
"A" side | |
| THAT'S WHAT WE'LL ALL DO | 5/1965
1965 |
Columbia DB7566
Tower 126 |
"B" side | |
| LONELY JOE | 10/1965
1965 |
Columbia DB7733
Tower 176 |
"A" side | |
| I WAS A FOOL | 10/1965
1965 |
Columbia DB7733
Tower 176 |
"B" side | |
| ? | ||||
| TOM JONES (E.P.)
"Little Lonely One"/"I Was A Fool"/"Lonely Joe"/"That's What We'll All Do" |
12/1965 | Columbia SEG8464 | E.P. |
1964 Tommy Scott & The Playboys
Tommy Scott & The Squires
| Dave Cooper | Rhythm Guitar |
| Mickey Gee | Lead Guitar |
| Vernon Hopkins | Bass |
| Chris Slade | Drums |
Jimmy Savile, the top radio disc jockey of the day, spoke with Decca on Tom Jones' behalf. Shortly after, Peter Sullivan, a recording manager for Decca, visited Tom in Wales and promised to get him a recording contract.
"It's Not Unusual" shot to number 1 on St David's Day. Gord0n Mills' experience and contacts with The Viscounts opened doors for 1965 appearances on "Top Of The Pops", "Ready Steady Go!", the "Billy Cotton Show" and "Juke Box Jury" to promote "It's Not Unusual". Toting a bow in his hair, similar to P.J. Proby, Tom Jones replaced the American artist in February 1965 for the Cilla Black/Tomme Roe package tour. In April, Tom Jones was appearing at the 'NME' Pollwinners Concert and top billing on "Sunday Night At The Palladium".