About The Song
“It’s Not Unusual” was written by Les Reed and Gordon Mills, it was first intended for Sandie Shaw but became Tom Jones’ breakthrough hit due to his impressive delivery. Released in 1965, it remains one of Jones’ most iconic songs, showcasing his powerful vocals and charismatic performance. It was his second single released and became his first hit in the UK, reaching No. 1 on the UK Singles Chart. In the United States, it peaked at No. 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 and reached No. 3 on Billboard’s easy listening chart.
The song symbolizes the unpredictability of love, urging listeners to embrace both its joys and sorrows. Drenched in horns, it pioneered the horn sound in Tom Jones’ subsequent hits, such as “Thunderball” and “What’s New Pussycat?”. The lyrics portray the singer’s reaction to witnessing someone they love with another person, expressing a mix of jealousy and longing.
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Lyrics
It’s not unusual to be loved by anyone
It’s not unusual to have fun with anyone
But when I see you hanging about with anyone
It’s not unusual to see me cry,
I wanna die
It’s not unusual to go out at any time
But when I see you out and about it’s such a crime
If you should ever wanna be loved by anyone,
It’s not unusual it happens every day
No matter what you say
You’ll find it happens all the time
Love will never do what you want it to
Why can’t this crazy love be mine?
It’s not unusual to be mad with anyone
It’s not unusual to be sad with anyone
But if I ever find
That you’ve changed at anytime
It’s not unusual to find that I’m in love with you