Review: A new DVD of Tom Jones' old TV show. From: Newsday (Melville, NY) | Date: June 26, 2007 | COPYRIGHT 2007 Newsday. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Byline: Diane Werts

Jun. 26--TOM JONES -- rock and soul god!

Seriously.

There's evidence now on DVD shelves that, before the strong-voiced Jones was a swoon-inducing showroom star, this Welsh coal miner's son could kick out the jams with the best of them.

Make that the best of the best. Aretha Franklin. Janis Joplin. Joe Cocker. Stevie Wonder.

"This Is Tom Jones: Rock 'n' Roll Legends" spotlights some of the hottest moments of the tight-pants sensation's 1969-71 ABC variety series, which is probably better remembered for the fainting femmes in the studio ...