Tom Jones' version was actually the first recording of the song, released in 1965. It had been written for, and offered to, Sandie Shaw, a British (neither African, in any sense of the word, nor American) singer who, upon hearing Jones' version, intended merely as a demo, declined and recommended that Jones release it himself. It was later covered by the Supremes and later by Florence Ballard, a former member of the Supremes, for her solo debut album. Both of these were released much later than they were recorded, but neither recording predated Tom Jones' initial release.
African American
She is African American and Cuban
No, Tom Jones did not sing "Burning Down the House." The song is actually by the American rock band Talking Heads, released in 1983. Tom Jones is known for his own distinct catalog of music, but "Burning Down the House" is not part of it.
Tom Jones comes from Wales, which is part of the United Kingdom. Therefore Tom Jones can be considered 'Welsh' and 'British'
Yes! Coco Jones is an African American.
Patricia Spears Jones has written: 'The weather that kills' -- subject(s): Poetry, African American families, African Americans, African American women
No, he's caucasian.
martin Jones
African American
Tom Jones' version was actually the first recording of the song, released in 1965. It had been written for, and offered to, Sandie Shaw, a British (neither African, in any sense of the word, nor American) singer who, upon hearing Jones' version, intended merely as a demo, declined and recommended that Jones release it himself. It was later covered by the Supremes and later by Florence Ballard, a former member of the Supremes, for her solo debut album. Both of these were released much later than they were recorded, but neither recording predated Tom Jones' initial release.
She is African American and Cuban
martin was a famous African American mathematician.
Who was Dallas cowboys first African American player in American history?
She is multiracial of French, Native American, African American, and Norwegian descent.
The first African-American on the cover of Sports Illustrated was Calvin Jones - September 27, 1954.
Marie Jones Griffin has written: 'Dr. Fred Thomas Jones, Sr' -- subject(s): Biography, Physicians, African American physicians, African Americans