Tammy Jones - Steady and Consistant With Wind Beneath Her Wings!

A great little summary of Tammy Jones - her start and continued success throughout her career which can be best summed up as consistant and steady mixed with hits which fueled her popularity through the years.  Standing only 4 feet 11 3/4 inches, Tammy really new how to perform.  Currently a citizen of New Zealand as she continues to entertain with the same zest she did in 1975 where her record sales made her the most successful female artist of the year.  This is a great read for those who want to make a career in singing, looking for a singing job, or perhaps looking to enter singing contests.  You will see that a singing for a living is a tough road to follow, but the rewards are great.  Read on and enjoy.  The Editor - Mike Anderson.

Certain artists manage to sustain long careers without continuing record sales.

One such artist is the Welsh singer, Tammy Jones. She enjoys a loyal following and performs in cabaret and concerts around the world. Her early career was on radio and television in her native Wales. She then hosted her own show, called simply Tammy and appeared as a guest on UK shows with such favorites as Benny Hill and Tom Jones. She had been discovered through the popular talent show, Opportunity Knocks, winning six times in a row in 1975. Her participation caused the most recorded votes on the program.

Her biggest hit was in the 1970s when she reached number five in the charts with Let Me Try Again. This was followed by a lesser hit with Love's A Carousel, a song that was featured in a show inviting the public to vote for the British entry into the Eurovision Song contest. The song came halfway through the votes. In 1975, Tammy Jones was the best selling female artist of the year due to her international record sales.

Trained As An Opera Singer, But Pop and Country Are A Favorite Too

Having trained as an opera singer at the prestigious Guildhall School of Music in London, she displayed a liking for many forms of music. In addition to pop and middle of the road, she likes to sing country music and has gained many country fans with concerts and recording sessions in Nashville. She also incorporates gospel and comedy into her performance and covers songs from the 1950s to the 1970s. Tammy Jones likes to entertain in a variety of venues, from intimate clubs and concert halls to cruise ships. She has sung for her supper on P&O and Holland America Lines ships.

The world has been her stage, at home in British summer tours and pantomimes and in front of British royalty at the Royal Command Performance annual show. Her international following has taken her to Europe, Australia, Israel, Africa, the USA and South America. She now resides in New Zealand where she has become a citizen. Tammy Jones will be remembered for her interpretations of standards such as Wind Beneath My Wings and When a Child Is Born. Her versions of traditional religious music are also popular, including Old Rugged Cross and Amazing Grace. Country hits such as Crazy and Little Bitty Tear have also sealed her reputation as an artist of standing. There are compilation records available that reflect the variety in her recording career.

Tamy Jones Resource:

Tammy Jones Homepage.  Get an update on Tammy Jones: bio, records, family, personal and get her tapes and CDs whild you are there.  A great resource that really brings out all her travels before, during and after her singing days.  Enjoy.

Remember When Site.  A great site that presents the hits of yesterday.  See the week 19 top 40 singles of 1975 and Tammy is listed with many other hits of the day.  Check it out, it will bring back memories.