In June 1992, during his six-part ITV series Tom Jones: The Right Time, the Welsh powerhouse and legendary crooner embarked on a daring musical journey—melding gospel influences with pop, soul, and rock. But one moment rose above the rest: a stirring, genre-warping cover of Prince’s “Purple Rain”, performed in collaboration with Pink Floyd’s renowned guitarist David Gilmour.
Being broadcast in the U.S. on VH1, the show connected Jones’ classic vocals with a superstar ensemble of guest artists.
For the episode dedicated to gospel music, Jones tore into “Purple Rain” in a sharp purple suit, delivering its soul-soaked lines with his signature deep vibrato that felt born of personal experience and raw power.
