"Sex Bomb" reached #1 in France and Switzerland, and top-three in the UK, Germany, Austria, and Spain, cementing a successful collaboration between a legendary vocalist and modern dance producers.
The track was produced and co-written by German DJ Mousse T., who blended house/funky house with Jones’ classic vocal style. tom_jones_mousse_t_sexbomb_official_music_video
The song features prominent horns, arranged by the bass player, Errol Rennolls, using a trombonist and trumpet for a "chug" effect. Impact "Sex Bomb" reached #1 in France and Switzerland,
The video solidified Tom Jones’ image as a timeless, playful entertainer, appealing to a new, younger audience. Documenting All of Tom Jones' Ad Libs in Sex Bomb Impact The video solidified Tom Jones’ image as
The video captures the late 90s/early 2000s aesthetic with a mix of vibrant, urban settings and, in some versions, black and white performance scenes. Production Context Album: The track was released on the 1999 album Reload .
The video embodies a "brassy, sweaty ear-worm" vibe, with Jones appearing as an irresistible, charismatic force, often looking directly into the camera with intense energy.
The video features Tom Jones transmitting his face onto numerous television screens, boomboxes, and devices in diverse locations (an electronics store, a grocery store, a tanning salon).