When This Is Tom Jones aired in the late 1960s, it quickly became one of television’s most exciting variety shows. Week after week, Tom Jones welcomed some of the world’s biggest names in music, comedy, and film to share the stage with him.
Among the standout guests was a young Stevie Wonder—just 19 years old at the time—already making waves as a prodigious singer-songwriter from the United States.
No one quite knew what to expect when the two artists came together for a duet. But as soon as Stevie began his soulful 1966 hit “A Place in the Sun,” Tom’s powerful voice slipped in beside him. What followed was pure magic: four minutes of extraordinary vocal interplay and effortless harmony.
The duo didn’t stop there. They moved seamlessly into a medley of hits, showcasing not just their vocal ability but their playful energy. The chemistry between them was undeniable—something that still shines through even when you watch the footage more than 50 years later.
That unforgettable moment came during the very first season of Jones’ show. This Is Tom Jones went on to run for three seasons, ultimately producing 65 episodes before wrapping up in 1971.
But their story didn’t end there. In 1992, the two icons reunited for Tom Jones: The Right Time. This time, Stevie sat at the piano, serenading Tom with classics like “Uptight (Everything’s Alright),” “Nothing’s Too Good For My Baby,” and of course, Tom’s own signature hit “It’s Not Unusual.”
Their bond was as natural as ever. At one point, Stevie cheekily smiled at Tom while singing his song, pausing mid-performance to laugh and joke, “I might mess your words up.” Tom instantly burst into laughter as soon as he heard the familiar chords ring out from the piano.
Moments like these captured not only the brilliance of their music but also their joy in performing together. Whether in the 1960s or the 1990s, Tom Jones and Stevie Wonder shared a rare musical connection—one that fans still treasure today.
