Tom Jones: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

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  • Опубліковано 2 сер 2024
  • Sir Tom Jones, a full-throated legend among legends, wasn't an obvious choice for a Tiny Desk concert. When we began the series last year, the goal was to bring in quieter, more intimate artists (Laura Gibson, Vic Chesnutt) who are often drowned out by the clinking glasses and chatter of the small clubs they play. When a publicist for Tom Jones contacted us and said the singer wanted to do a "Big Desk Concert" for us, the thought of Jones' substantial voice filling our office left us laughing - and dying to do it.
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  • @taracatherineriley
    @taracatherineriley 4 роки тому +63

    69 years old when he sang this-- 69! in a cramped room, sweating, with one guitar player -- 69yo people! Beautiful.

  • @Poetic_Justice1962
    @Poetic_Justice1962 4 роки тому +91

    It's ridiculous that he has the least views of this series, while he's the greatest of them all.

    • @crieverytim
      @crieverytim 3 роки тому +11

      I think this is the first one. So makes sense. Internet, UA-cam traffic, tiny desk and viral stuff wasn't like it is now.

    • @acuatic174
      @acuatic174 2 роки тому +2

      this would be a viral hit back then if you think about it

  • @LaughingOutKraut
    @LaughingOutKraut 13 років тому +50

    That HE actually offered YOU to do a "Tiny Desk Concert" goes to show how awesome this series is.

  • @brez9091
    @brez9091 15 років тому +49

    a voice that is 1 in a billion. so glad he took care of himself. we can still enjoy him. he finally stopped dyeing his hair. he looks cool again. tommy, can you hear me? you are THE man.

  • @thereare4lights17
    @thereare4lights17 12 років тому +49

    The mic is like a mile away from his face, he's so powerful

  • @tacogillespie4561
    @tacogillespie4561 7 років тому +175

    Tom understands his voice and with excellent breath control he has managed to produce a very pleasing sound for 50 years, A true Pro.

    • @pascalgelineau2736
      @pascalgelineau2736 4 роки тому +2

      Yes and

    • @DavidAndrewsPEC
      @DavidAndrewsPEC 3 місяці тому

      This man exudes absolute talent. And he's really very humble with it.
      I can't not like and admire this man.

  • @dorinatomoiaga5533
    @dorinatomoiaga5533 3 місяці тому +5

    I take this special and unique moment as the most wonderful present on the occcasion of my birthday,,today the 4th of May.Thank You very much.🙏🌺

  • @firewalker57
    @firewalker57 15 років тому +11

    His voice is simply amazing .. a completely natural singer with a huge sound.. I could listen to him forever :)

  • @canadianroot
    @canadianroot 5 років тому +36

    This dude could sing circles around most people even if he were on life support. Out of this world.

  • @geraldinekane8649
    @geraldinekane8649 3 роки тому +11

    This man is the best singer in the world. God gave him this gift and I have enjoyed his singing all my life , thank you Tom Jones

  • @NCLUSA
    @NCLUSA 5 років тому +62

    Everyone that calls themselves a singer should be made to stand up and sing in this way, no back up singers, no whole band to make them sound good. I never cared for old Tom much back then, but you must give him his due, he does have a talent!!.

  • @kundankhalkho
    @kundankhalkho 7 місяців тому +8

    I wanted to watch the first video uploaded in this playlist and found this great. We love Tiny Desk Concert.

  • @GreeklishOutdoors
    @GreeklishOutdoors 3 роки тому +14

    What a legend. Still has that twinkle in his eyes and a voice better than most people in the charts today!

  • @lurvigaludde
    @lurvigaludde 4 роки тому +19

    So brilliant, a voice such as his do not need big productions, this is great.

  • @joachimhannah7523
    @joachimhannah7523 4 роки тому +13

    Fifty years ago I bought my parents to see Tom in Framingham, Mass at a dinner club. They loved it. One of the few times they went out. Still going strong old Tom. When Mike Douglas had him on his TV show , Mike was taken aback with Tom's rough character look. But Tom belted out his tunes on 1970's TV and Mike Douglas's jaw dropped.

  • @adrianwechsler5441
    @adrianwechsler5441 2 роки тому +4

    Sir Tom Jones! I Would Never Leave You! I Love This Song!
    I Love You Sir Tom! ❤️

  • @danielmcclenahan460
    @danielmcclenahan460 8 років тому +195

    I don't care who you are or how old you are you have to accept and admit that Tom Jones is a straight cool cat.

  • @poptemporanea
    @poptemporanea 3 роки тому +5

    He still rocks in 2021.

  • @feathers529
    @feathers529 9 років тому +74

    Pure talent. A true legend.

  • @normacole453
    @normacole453 6 років тому +19

    Even with a horrible cold, HE STILL BRINGS IT, WOW!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @davidcoppotelli3957
    @davidcoppotelli3957 7 років тому +5

    Thanks Tom Jones for all the many many years of a great sounding voice. God Bless.

  • @iyanmanzano
    @iyanmanzano 3 роки тому +9

    Let me get on this first before I watch the 2021 performance.

  • @bartolemeo
    @bartolemeo 15 років тому +10

    An icon and a wonderful video. Mr. Jones' music was all around the house as I grew up. A real vocalist. Thanks, NPR, for this treat.

  • @The_Oracle_of_time
    @The_Oracle_of_time 3 роки тому +7

    Sounds as great as he did when I went to see him 20 years ago.
    Top geezer Tom 👍

  • @jackie9788
    @jackie9788 2 роки тому +3

    Tom has such integrity when he sings, an eclectic mix of songs and influences, and as he's become older, we've been catching up with how amazing his voice is! Love his sense of fun too

  • @alsi76
    @alsi76 4 роки тому +25

    Wow, real master! And this concert, this concert reveals many personal feelings and the desire to get involved in all the variations of an great old lion

    • @friesiamans1966
      @friesiamans1966 4 роки тому

      yay!
      but you don´t happen to know mahlatini from soweto/south africa? he is called "the lion of soweto", what a voice! it´s a pity that the studio recordings of him and the mahotella queens sound so slick - i had the honour to see this man and the mahotella queens live during the early 90s (their biggest time were the 60s/70s as far as i know) and they were really rough and good - unforgettable!
      love and best wishes from germany

  • @BeatPoet67
    @BeatPoet67 6 років тому +11

    Holy shit. I started tearing up at "The Green Green Grass Of Home". Incredible. And Telecaster's are sweet as hell.

  • @dan44762000
    @dan44762000 Рік тому +6

    One of the finest vocals you are ever likely to hear, be thankful you get to hear this man sing for you, its one of your most joyous days, trust me

  • @saramccreery3865
    @saramccreery3865 4 роки тому +16

    Thank you, dear Tom, and your amazing guitarist. I needed this comfort today.

  • @EdwinVazquezMusica
    @EdwinVazquezMusica 3 роки тому +11

    Absolutely wonderful! As a child Tom Jones was one of the artists that influenced me most. I learned so much from his recordings and concerts. He's truly one of the best singers I've ever heard. One of my dreams is to have that privilege of singing with him. +E
    Singer-songwriter / Guitarist - Edwin Vazquez

  • @MayaLiladiVento
    @MayaLiladiVento 3 роки тому +9

    The mic is positioned like that cuz he’s singing from the center of his being. ❤️

  • @littlechicago
    @littlechicago 15 років тому +6

    What an amazing voice - he is aging like a fine fine wine! I like him even better now....

  • @luisminumerouno
    @luisminumerouno 5 років тому +4

    Fabulous ,obviously suffering with a Cold and yet still gives Everyone all He has got and what He has got is such a pleasure ,what a great Entertainer,what a Voice ,Thank You so much.Great Guitarist too, love all but love the End of The Road xxx

  • @squatter24
    @squatter24 4 роки тому +7

    I love these early tiny desk concerts. So intimate; I feel like I'm there.

  • @scutski1
    @scutski1 11 років тому +15

    Fantastic as always....a true artist that can stand on his own without big backing and special effects....

  • @forbabs11
    @forbabs11 15 років тому +2

    I have loved this man for 40 yrs. Saw him perform live 3 times. In Niagara Falls, at the end of my street. There isnot another voice in the world better than MY TOMMY!

  • @owlman33
    @owlman33 15 років тому +2

    My very first recording I owned was this mans music in the late 60's...What a gift to the music world !!!

  • @cpolite5374
    @cpolite5374 Рік тому +1

    Love this song

  • @jimmymac63
    @jimmymac63 12 років тому +3

    What a pure voice...Still a joy to listen to after all these years!

  • @sparky5860
    @sparky5860 4 роки тому +3

    He can still belt them out....... A 60s, 70s, Icon........

  • @malcolmplatt3768
    @malcolmplatt3768 5 років тому +8

    My mom used to just gush over this man when his show would come on. At the time I thought he was just a poser, now I understand just how unsophisticated my taste in music was then and just how talented this man truly is.

  • @mainelydave
    @mainelydave 10 років тому +118

    the guitar player is no slouch either. what a set of licks.

    • @jimsmith4412
      @jimsmith4412 6 років тому +2

      The guitarist is outstanding and not given enough credit.

    • @dennismcinally4437
      @dennismcinally4437 5 років тому

      What a player

    • @michaelschaefer7962
      @michaelschaefer7962 4 роки тому +3

      Yes. Jones has always worked with excellent musicians and been generously complimentary of them. I remember his frequent praise on his late-60s tv show of his band's ace guitarist, Big Jim Sullivan, to whom Jones eventually gave a weekly solo spot. The topnotch American studio guitarist Cornell Dupree gave Jones high marks for his unpretentiousness and professionalism during recording sessions. R.I.P. Cornell and Big Jim.

  • @keithgardner5818
    @keithgardner5818 3 роки тому +13

    I'm so glad his people contacted you to do this! It gives him an opportunity (as others have pointed out) to just sing, with the bare minimum support, and man, does he pull it off.

  • @canturgan
    @canturgan 6 років тому +4

    It's easy to forget what a great singer he is.

  • @philipsiegrist9413
    @philipsiegrist9413 8 років тому +4

    Tom crosses all generations. Thank You!

  • @dancollins5194
    @dancollins5194 7 років тому +2

    Seen him live twice, killed it each time. Last time at Bluesfest a young girl next to me said "Cor ! Wish my Grandad was like that !" And then carried on dancing with the rest of us. He's still got it, a real pro, and a real class act.

  • @muziktrkr
    @muziktrkr 11 років тому +6

    I hope they get more music legends on the show. Tom's got a powerhouse voice and shouldn't be missed when he's on tour.

  • @Maualejo2236
    @Maualejo2236 14 років тому +2

    i think that there r stars that never lose it`s shine even if the years pass and pass, i think tom is one of them, but with that voice he is a supernova, artist like him there r no more

  • @bellsca1917
    @bellsca1917 6 років тому +2

    Beautiful!! So amazing...anyone else cry watching this?

  • @cellospot
    @cellospot 11 днів тому

    Looove Tom Jones! What a voice!

  • @kipling1957
    @kipling1957 3 роки тому +10

    People who saw him live in his heyday have compared the power of that voice to a steam train coming into a station. Not much appears to have changed in 40+ years.

  • @_fromGroundBelow
    @_fromGroundBelow 3 місяці тому

    Glorious joy is timeless. 🦋

  • @SouthernMan999
    @SouthernMan999 9 років тому +28

    @ 10:45 Tom was like a little kid who actually loved what he was doing. ,,,, Awesome!!!!

  • @dynjarren7523
    @dynjarren7523 5 років тому +6

    This is cool!😎 To see the legendary Tom Jones up close and intimate like this is great! Wow! I saw him live at Summerfest years ago and I went specifically to see him live. He had a slick suit on and backup singers. His Voice was booming over the crowd!
    I was impressed and said now that’s.a Singer! He sang all his classic hits and
    the crowd reacted whenever a familiar classic hit of his started. Especially It’s Not Unusual and Whats New Pussycat?
    The crowd was all ages and into every song! A Great show! I was so happy to see him live finally because my late uncle loved his music but never had the chance to see him live.
    As for me, I remember watching his TV show years ago as a kid and the excitement that generated especially with the ladies. I thought this guy can really belt out a song! So I finally got to see and hear him live and I was impressed! He is one of Greats!

  • @user-cc1ep9xe5j
    @user-cc1ep9xe5j 4 роки тому +5

    Браво, сильнейший исполнитель планеты, ТОМ ДЖОНС, обожаю восхищаюсь не перестаю слушать с восторгом!.

  • @Sonnenbluemchen
    @Sonnenbluemchen 14 років тому +4

    Wow wow wow!!!
    Love the voice, the personality, the man.
    Keep on singing, Tom!!!

  • @cpolite5374
    @cpolite5374 2 місяці тому

    @cpolite 5374 You continue to melt my heart for over forty years. Your songs have blessed many for years. You, your songs are perfection. Thank you with much love.

  • @christinebachor6663
    @christinebachor6663 Рік тому +1

    Can he do it all?! Indeed! ❤️🙏😎

  • @michaelwas8549
    @michaelwas8549 5 років тому +5

    A musical treasure. My mom loved this guy way back.

  • @maikolnait1446
    @maikolnait1446 3 роки тому +3

    I’ve always underrated him and considered as boring old spice. He comes and makes the best tint desk appearance of them all. I salute you Tom and I must admit: your legendary status is well earned!

  • @hellmoth
    @hellmoth 12 років тому +5

    This guy is in his 70's and sings like this!

  • @lordfluxington
    @lordfluxington 6 років тому +3

    nearly 70 years old here and still sounding great.

    • @Acumenamind
      @Acumenamind 4 роки тому

      lordfluxington Tom Jones is 79 here but 80 now this year.

  • @phylliscrossman7137
    @phylliscrossman7137 8 років тому +9

    What a man. What a voice, fantastic.

  • @kissiemonster
    @kissiemonster 7 років тому +13

    ....he is such an awesome singer. I love that dude. What a classic.

  • @user-nk4yw3jz4o
    @user-nk4yw3jz4o Рік тому +1

    Amaising!!!! See when he start to sing all his body have the tythm of song.... I love all, and his humor marvelles, 💖

  • @Memo2Self
    @Memo2Self 3 роки тому +2

    So this was just before "Praise and Blame" - the album that turned me into a Tom Jones fan for life. His latest quartet of albums are absolutely extraordinary.

  • @muse7722
    @muse7722 15 років тому +7

    Wow. This was great to see. As always, I feel he's a cut above the rest. His enduring talent is one for the music history books~Always good. Always pleases. What a gift he is~

  • @fmp320
    @fmp320 4 роки тому +3

    Superb! Thanks Sir Tom and NPR for this wonderful moment.

  • @jipes
    @jipes 5 років тому +3

    Such an immense singer

  • @Grandview6613
    @Grandview6613 Рік тому +1

    Still a legend!

  • @ArtwithVikkiC
    @ArtwithVikkiC 15 років тому +2

    Still looks great and that voice is great !

  • @kmbrco
    @kmbrco 12 років тому +6

    Damn. Green Green Grass of Home made me cry.

  • @saundraconard8230
    @saundraconard8230 4 роки тому +5

    Beautiful songs Tom. The Green Green Grass of Home is a favorite. My father was a singer and Everytime he sang it I would always cry. Still do when I hear you sing it. All the songs are Brill. ❤✌

  • @normacole453
    @normacole453 6 років тому +2

    I absolutely love this man, his voice is PRICELESS!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @christinebachor6663
    @christinebachor6663 10 місяців тому +2

    Tommy, u rock it! ❤️🙏🏻😎🎶💥

  • @Obamafan6861
    @Obamafan6861 3 роки тому +2

    This man is under-appreciated. Even by me. It was only recently that I discovered how special he IS, Still kills it.

  • @Bruce-1956
    @Bruce-1956 8 років тому +15

    Must be fifty years ago that I heard 'green, green grass of home'for the first time......what a voice.

  • @littlesadpanther722
    @littlesadpanther722 5 років тому +7

    to history this is the first ever tiny desk concert.

  • @normacole453
    @normacole453 7 років тому +4

    Apparently not feeling his best, but actually I believe at the end of the road was his very best. Love this man, so talented.

  • @grahamrikihana4656
    @grahamrikihana4656 5 років тому +3

    Class all Class Sir Tom and your guitarist is pretty special too. Awesome Sir.

  • @mayonaiseizationable
    @mayonaiseizationable 11 років тому +4

    What a man. He melts my soul like butter with that voice. I can't believe they don't appreciate this. I guess their mothers didn't name them Delilah, though.

  • @TopTJFan
    @TopTJFan 15 років тому +4

    Amazing. Listen and hear a living legend.
    The new cd "24 Hours" is brilliant. GO and see him LIVE while you can - he does a great show!!

  • @deckenneth
    @deckenneth 7 років тому +2

    One of pop music's most under-rated voices. This, at age 77, is stunning!

  • @jeremyraglin8170
    @jeremyraglin8170 4 роки тому +3

    I have to admit that this guy is fun to listen to, a true artist for sure.

  • @TebiPedernera
    @TebiPedernera 8 років тому +7

    It's simple and pure.. Unbelievable Tom!

  • @RHINOSTARROCKT
    @RHINOSTARROCKT 8 років тому +44

    Where is the double-like-button? Outstanding!

  • @benzdoct
    @benzdoct 12 років тому +2

    Just wonderful, a true master working. It is so nice to see him show other how it is done. Just him and guitar player, killing it. Thank you NPR and Tom Jones.

  • @brookeking8559
    @brookeking8559 2 роки тому +3

    Always brilliant Tom Jones, and funny, too. Nervous standing there: LOL! He’s just as and maybe more personable in a live concert.

  • @SB-dt7in
    @SB-dt7in 3 роки тому +1

    Absolutely amazing!!!!!

  • @safeandsound100
    @safeandsound100 8 років тому +17

    First time I've heard "At the End of the Road", the Jerry Lee Lewis song. Tom tears it up, Brian Monroney giving up some fine rock-a-billy chops on the Tele. Love it! Been a Tom Jones fan since 'It's Not Unusual' hit the airwaves.Glen ParkerCanada

  • @santiago2331
    @santiago2331 15 років тому +3

    i always loved him since i was 8 yeas old and i am now 13 years old he is truely the best

  • @VinceMGuitar
    @VinceMGuitar 5 років тому +9

    This is just amazing stuff. Tom Jones killin' it with an equally amazing guitarist. Thanks NPR for these awesome intimate glimpses into these incredibly talented artists.

  • @pumpkingirl4229
    @pumpkingirl4229 4 роки тому +2

    A Legend , Beautiful.💐💐💐💐

  • @paigeedwards1389
    @paigeedwards1389 7 років тому +1

    Thanks Sir Tommy ! I have listened to you since I was a kid . My mom loved you.

  • @6StringsTheory
    @6StringsTheory 9 місяців тому +2

    First of all, he looks amazing for his age. Secondly, his voice is still so strong it’s unbelievable.

  • @sweetcheeks-eo6mu
    @sweetcheeks-eo6mu 4 роки тому +7

    you can tell he has a cold and not feel great, still knocks it out of the park-good on ya Tom

  • @RussKendrickMartin
    @RussKendrickMartin 6 років тому +2

    Very Nice!!! Tom is one of the great talents of all time. It's good to hear his voice is still strong!

  • @TheWaiyeng
    @TheWaiyeng 12 років тому +2

    I stopped what I was doing when Tom Jones started singing Green green grass of home. Just astonishing.

  • @elvidinck
    @elvidinck 15 років тому +2

    Incredible behind the scenes listen to one of the world's greatest singers EVER! He may be old now...but he still is a legend! Stupendous stuff! Thanks for posting....a real treat...

  • @scoobafloom
    @scoobafloom 2 роки тому +1

    Tom Jones 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Legend