The Ballad of Tom Jones


"The Ballad of Tom Jones" is a song by Space and Cerys Matthews, lead singer of the band Catatonia, which was released in 1998. Lead singer Tommy Scott described Tom Jones as 'brilliant'. The song became a highly successful radio single, and resulted in Space performing with Jones in Jools Holland's' New Year's Eve television programme.
The song peaked at number four in the United Kingdom, number 26 in Ireland, number 46 in Australia, and number 27 in New Zealand. It is the band's highest-selling single in their home country, earning a Silver certification from the British Phonographic Industry for sales of at least 200,000 copies.

Track listings

CD 1
  1. "The Ballad of Tom Jones" - 4:13
  2. "Happy Endings" - 3:11
  3. "Now She's Gone" - 2:39
  4. "Stress Transmissions" - 3:54
CD 2
  1. "The Ballad of Tom Jones"
  2. "The Ballad of Tom Jones"
  3. "The Ballad of Tom Jones"
  4. "The Ballad of Tom Jones"
  5. "The Ballad of Tom Jones"
  6. "The Ballad of Tom Jones"
  7. "The Ballad of Tom Jones"

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Certifications