Much the same about Mack The Knife by Bobby Darin, about a killer. Bobby was advised not to perform that song because of the subject matter but it turned out to be a smash hit for him.
Whether you're a fan or not..his voice is incredible. From a bygone era where singers had to be able to sing and do it damn well. No software to hide behind.
Whenever this is played in the UK, everybody joins in singing- and after the line "she stood there laughing" everybody goes "ha ha ha" - it's an audience participation song.
You guys are so fun to watch in this reaction. The first time I saw this performance, I was like "Wow, Tom's killin' it." Then I was like "Wait a second. He really is killing it." 😳🤣
Just amazing! I am English and I never ever want you to think we take you for granted! Truly a god given voice, the power of a jet engine, the calmness of a steam, you make every song your own. I am so glad you enjoyed this performance, we have been so lucky for years to see Tom and enjoy and appreciate every song he has sung!
My mom was a huge Tom Jones fan, so I had heard this song back in the day. Your reaction was honest, sincerely shocked, and wonderful to experience, as always. Thank you for sharing with us.
He recently performed at the Queens jubilee he is now 82 and still has a great voice it was my highlight of the night. many wonderful artists but Tom is in a class of his own.
I have always loved Tom Jones (long before Fresh Prince hehe). Just the pure POWER and yet clarity in his voice is staggering to me. And such a showman. I can't help but smile whenever I heard one of his songs.
Yup. He did her in!!! My sister was and still us madly in love with Tom. So are a few aunties and more than half of the world. I read that he could have easily been an opera singer with his range. God broke the mold when Tom was born. FACT. Great reaction guys
You notice he wasn't too close to the mike. There's a reason for this. It's been said, that his voice was so strong, if he was so close to it, he would actually destroy the mike!( This happened several times, infact). That man sure can belt out a song! LoveTom Jones!!
A huge hit for Tom who is still touring and playing to packed audiences, his back catalogue is huge, as is the list of stars that he has played with including Elvis. Green green grass of home , another huge hit. A true superstar...
Great reaction to a fantastic performance. Here in the UK everyone knows this song and people immediately start singing it at any event it is played. Tom Jones was a great friend of Elvis’s and still has a great voice.
T’s face when he realized Delilah laughed no more lol 😂 This song is a little bit disturbing but Tom Jone’s voice and delivery are so charming and strong that one hardly notices. 😉
One of my mom's favorites was, She's a Lady. We played the heck out of that one around our house! Great dance song! Love your reactions, y'all are adorable!!
And everyone in the UK, when he sang 'She stood there laughing' joined in with a Ha ha ha ha! Obligatory here! He has an epic voice, and even Elvis thought so! I think they met in Vegas. T's face was great. I'd love to see your reaction to Thunderball which he sang for a James Bond theme
He has been a favorite for years!! Him and Engelbert Humperdinck. You must review Tom Jones "Green, Green Grass of Home. There is a live version of this on "The Voice" where he sings it with his grandson!!! It's so good it gives you the chills. ALSO, you must hear some of Engelbert Humperdinck's music. "Please Release Me" and "The Last Waltz" love both of these artists 💞
Check out his 80th birthday party video. He has taken good care of himself, still stands tall and straight and can still belt it out! Another artist you may enjoy is Herb Alpert, the trumpet player. He did have a hit with one song that he sang (This Guy's in Love), but the trumpet is his forte, he is a virtuoso. Try "A Taste of Honey".
You should check Tom Jones out with some of the collaborations he did starting with Janis Joplin “Raise your Hand” then The Cardigans “Burning down the House” then Art of Noise “Kiss”. Plus worth checking out is Tom doing the song “Sexbomb”
Tom is a coach on the Voice UK and he shared a story on one episode. He said that once, Michael Jackson came to his door to visit. Michael said "WOW, you had a great career". Tom replied "having". Tom said he wasn't done yet.
top of my list by Tom Jones -- 1)- I Who Have Nothing... 2) Without Love... 3) Green Grass of Home... 4) Daughter of Darkness...5 ) With These Hands ( used in the film Edward Scissorhands )... 6) She's a Lady...
We saw Tom at a concert at Hampton Court Palace about 5 years ago and he was brilliant, he’s gone back to his rock and blues roots, even singing Sister Rosetta Tharpe songs, an unexpected choice of songs, and he demonstrated his depth of musical ability and his voice is still as strong, unbelievable performance
The lyrics: I saw the light on the night that I passed by her window I saw the flickering shadows of love on her blind She was my woman As she deceived me, I watched and went out of my mind My, my, my, Delilah Why, why, why, Delilah I could see, that girl was no good for me But I was lost like a slave that no man could free At break of day when that man drove away, I was waiting I crossed the street to her house and she opened the door She stood there laughing I felt the knife in my hand and she laughed no more My, my, my, Delilah Why, why, why, Delilah So before they come to break down the door Forgive me Delilah, I just couldn't take anymore She stood there laughing I felt the knife in my hand and she laughed no more My, my, my, Delilah Why, why, why, Delilah So before they come to break down the door Forgive me, Delilah, I just couldn't take anymore Forgive me, Delilah, I just couldn't take anymore
some other live numbers: "Raise Your Hand" with Janis Joplin, "Baby Baby Baby" with Dusty Springfield, and "You´ve Got What It Takes" with Fran Jeffries. I recommend specially the last one...
My mom LOVED that song; she would walk around the house singing it. My wife and I loved the name so much, we named our daughter.....Delilah! Tom Jones has one of the best voices ever.
For a fun Tom Jones tune, check out 'What's new Pussycat?', also 'She's a Lady' is a cool song. "Green, green grass of home'. Tom had a swagger & was a ladies man big time. Great voice. He is 82 years old & still performing & is Welsh, if you were wondering about his accent. You hear if far more when he is speaking rather than singing.
Not sure why I like these reaction videos, but I do, and you folks are great. Wonderful personalities, good reaction, fun to watch. As good as I've seen in this genre.
As a young child I learned Sir Tom’s music word for word…my grandparents were from same town in Wales 🏴 so he was the background music in our home. Then at 8years old I discovered Zeppelin but I still have Sir Tom on my playlist I can’t pick a favorite that’s too hard. How about the cover he did of Kiss (song not band lol)
You know what is amazing is to watch some clips of Tom Jones and Jennifer Hudson improving on the set of the Voice UK. She's one of the greatest voices of all time with amazing range and power and the two of them had a certain chemistry that was a pleasure to watch.
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I love to see young people appreciating the music from the 60s and 70s. Some were forgotten because they were "too good", such as Andy Williams, Osmond Brothers, Ritchie Valens (Richard Steven Valenzuela, just in case), Bee Gees, Andy Gibb, Abba, Carole King, The Carpenters, The Mamas & the Papas, The Seekers, The Police (with Sting as their leading voice), Genesis (with Phil Collins). There is so much you can explore, because these are the people who introduce popular music to a higher level. Thank you for the video.
I grew up listening to Tom Jones as my mother was a big fan. She would scour the TV Guide to find him performing on TV. Another of her favorites was Engelbert Humperdinck. Very similar to Tom Jones as he too was a Brit. If you check out Engelbert Humperdinck, try "A Man Without Love", "Quando, Quando, Quando", or "Please Release Me". "Please Release Me", also known as "Release Me" was recorded by dozens of folks, Elvis included. It was Tom Jones' manager who convinced Gerry Dorsey (Humperdinck's real name) to change his name.
my mom had all of his records, and when I got my 1st record player, around 7-8 yrs. old, my neighbors all got a daily concert of me singing out the backyard window. I still love Sir Tom!
Glad you've found Yon and appreciate his voice. He's been around since the early '60's. Had his own variety TV show about 1965 He started singing in pubs in Wales, UK. Now is a British Voice coach. Had a big song in the mid 1990's. Still has a decent voice even though he's in his eighties!
magpahanggang ngayon buhay na buhay pa rin ang kantang DELILAH dito sa pinas♥️♥️♥️,, walang kamatayan ang kantang ito, love na love ng mga ninuno ko👍👍👍
I've been enjoying your varied reactions, but what I find I appreciate more is you as a couple. Watching you makes my old heart smile. Be well. Edit: Subscribed!
This was a huge hit forTom. Now you have to watch his performance of Green Green Grass of Home which is about a man in prison waiting on death row. Also a big hit. Then for something up tempo,check out Treat Her Right or Boni Malone from his 1969 TV show. He also did many duets with several artists, including Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder.
Great video! Delilah is my all time favorite Tom Jones song! He can still sing at age 82. Just saw him in concert last weekend! You should listen to Green Green Grass of Home. Classic and a tear jerker. Thanks!
Proof that as he got older, his voice got stronger. It's strong here, but Ed Sullivan was a long time ago. Today he has grown into that power. In his eighties, he's better than ever.
Although this song and Johnny Cash's are different, they are liked by the name of the woman, Delilah. In Hebrew baby names the meaning of the name Delilah is: Amorous, delight, languishing, temptress. In the Old Testament, Samson's mistress Delilah tricked him into revealing the secret of his strength, then betrayed him to the Philistines.
The horn work in the song, makes me think of the Marty Robbins songs, Big Iron, El Paso and others, which I think all these songs came out in the same time period
Tom Jones is a Welsh man all his songs are fantastic anthem at any local pub.and rugby game ..just hit the juke box and everyone will sing to this .. us welsh are known for there singing 🏴🏴
Once you have heard Delilah, You have to listen to Green Green Grass of Home which is where he is about to be executed at dawn for murder. it is the natural follow up to Delilah.
There's an entire genre of Mexican music, that deals with unrequited love. Wouldn't be surprised if there's a Spanish version of this, by other musicians, or the same story. >> Here's a lesser known woman, who does old school boggie woggie piano. - Kelly Hunt "Queen of the 88's" fun song
Ponder this: what if the guy was a psycho and the whole relationship was all in his mind? Nothing in the song ever suggests that they had ever been together or even spoken to each other, he was stalking her!
The song tells the story of a man who passes his girlfriend's window and sees her inside making love to another man. He waits outside all night, and then confronts her in the morning, only to have her laugh in his face. He stabs her to death, and then waits for the police to come break down the door and arrest him.
Wow... this is the first time I actually got the lyrics. Then again, I was just 4 when this performance aired...😂 As a kid, this was just a fun, snappy song with a catchy chorus. 😂
In the 1990's, I went to watch a blues band in a crappy old pub in Notting Hill. As I ordered a drink at the bar, I looked at the guy standing next to me and it was Tom!!! On his own, having a pint & watching some blues. He's not just a great artist, he's a big fanboy too. Check out some of his early 60's blues stuff, it's great.
Neil Young has an I killed my girl song , “ Down by the River “ & Jimi Hendrix does “ Hey Joe “. The Beatles come close to. It with “ Run for your Life “.
Please check out a later song he did together with The Cardigans. I hope I remember this correctly: in an interview with the lead singer Nina Persson, she described how they had been looking forward to hanging out with Tom Jones in the studio, learn from him, trying not to appear too starstruck and so on. Tom was scheduled to come to the studio a bit before them. When the band entered Tom was not there and the staff explained that he had come there, recorded his track to absolute perfection on the first try and left after five minutes. So The Cardigans never really met him during the recording of the song “Burning down the house”.
What is your favorite Tom Jones song?
Green, green grass of home...
I agree with George! He was so great back in the day and the women went wild !
That would be
It’s not unusual
"What's New Pussycat?" and "I, I who have nothing"
I Who Have Nothing
This was a huge hit for Tom back in the day. His voice is unmistakable. Imagine…a hit song about a murder!!! Thank you both for your great reaction.
Thats whats so crazy about this song!
Much the same about Mack The Knife by Bobby Darin, about a killer. Bobby was advised not to perform that song because of the subject matter but it turned out to be a smash hit for him.
More to the point is the fact that when he performed it live women threw their underwear onstage.
a great hit by a master ....and a great song by anyone competent .
"Hazzard " by Richard Marx.
Whether you're a fan or not..his voice is incredible. From a bygone era where singers had to be able to sing and do it damn well. No software to hide behind.
Whenever this is played in the UK, everybody joins in singing- and after the line "she stood there laughing" everybody goes "ha ha ha" - it's an audience participation song.
or she should have had her weetabix !
Tom is one of the judges on the voice UK. Now over 80, he often still breaks into song!!!!
.... And he can still very well!
Just like Shirley Bassey
You guys are so fun to watch in this reaction. The first time I saw this performance, I was like "Wow, Tom's killin' it." Then I was like "Wait a second. He really is killing it." 😳🤣
Agreed, enjoying seeing them enjoying and reacting to the song!
I have seen him recently and although he is quite old now his voice is still amazing. He also performed with Elvis.
He never performed with Elvis. They were just good friends. Tom said in his book that they never performed on stage together.
Just amazing!
I am English and I never ever want you to think we take you for granted!
Truly a god given voice, the power of a jet engine, the calmness of a steam, you make every song your own. I am so glad you enjoyed this performance, we have been so lucky for years to see Tom and enjoy and appreciate every song he has sung!
I am a classically trained jazz singer, and I have been saying for years that this man is a SINGER!!!!!!!!
My mom was a huge Tom Jones fan, so I had heard this song back in the day. Your reaction was honest, sincerely shocked, and wonderful to experience, as always. Thank you for sharing with us.
He recently performed at the Queens jubilee he is now 82 and still has a great voice it was my highlight of the night. many wonderful artists but Tom is in a class of his own.
Two entertainers that can't be denied on stage is Jones and Elvis, they had that "it" that most artist want that can't achieve.
I would also add James Brown
Tom and Elvis were good friends.
And George Michael
@Donatella Loncar not on the same level
Judy Garland
I have always loved Tom Jones (long before Fresh Prince hehe). Just the pure POWER and yet clarity in his voice is staggering to me. And such a showman. I can't help but smile whenever I heard one of his songs.
this song is sung by hundreds of people in pubs in the uk ,we all love the song
Yup. He did her in!!!
My sister was and still us madly in love with Tom. So are a few aunties and more than half of the world. I read that he could have easily been an opera singer with his range.
God broke the mold when Tom was born. FACT.
Great reaction guys
He sings with tremendous power. Welshmen are famous for it.
You notice he wasn't too close to the mike. There's a reason for this. It's been said, that his voice was so strong, if he was so close to it, he would actually destroy the mike!( This happened several times, infact). That man sure can belt out a song! LoveTom Jones!!
A huge hit for Tom who is still touring and playing to packed audiences, his back catalogue is huge, as is the list of stars that he has played with including Elvis. Green green grass of home , another huge hit. A true superstar...
Elvis's manager would never let Elvis perform with Tom.
That’s because Tom Jones had a more powerful voice than Elvis.
He's now 82 and his voice is still incredible.
I got to go see him back in the day and he was awesome! I heard him sing the other day on TV and he has not lost it at all.
And he still awesome he sings exactly the way he sang back then
My favorite Tom song is Green green grass of home. Heart wrenching.
“Without Love” Tom really shows the power of his voice
Great reaction to a fantastic performance. Here in the UK everyone knows this song and people immediately start singing it at any event it is played. Tom Jones was a great friend of Elvis’s and still has a great voice.
Yeah, I saw that. The whole crowd, along with Price William, was singing “Delilah” at a soccer(or you guys call football) game.
T’s face when he realized Delilah laughed no more lol 😂 This song is a little bit disturbing but Tom Jone’s voice and delivery are so charming and strong that one hardly notices. 😉
One of my mom's favorites was, She's a Lady. We played the heck out of that one around our house! Great dance song! Love your reactions, y'all are adorable!!
And everyone in the UK, when he sang 'She stood there laughing' joined in with a Ha ha ha ha! Obligatory here! He has an epic voice, and even Elvis thought so! I think they met in Vegas. T's face was great. I'd love to see your reaction to Thunderball which he sang for a James Bond theme
He has been a favorite for years!! Him and Engelbert Humperdinck. You must review Tom Jones "Green, Green Grass of Home. There is a live version of this on "The Voice" where he sings it with his grandson!!! It's so good it gives you the chills. ALSO, you must hear some of Engelbert Humperdinck's music. "Please Release Me" and "The Last Waltz" love both of these artists 💞
Check out his 80th birthday party video. He has taken good care of himself, still stands tall and straight and can still belt it out! Another artist you may enjoy is Herb Alpert, the trumpet player. He did have a hit with one song that he sang (This Guy's in Love), but the trumpet is his forte, he is a virtuoso. Try "A Taste of Honey".
Wow!!! He never fails to awe me!!! Glad you enjoyed this!!
I heard him perform this last night at the Chicago Theatre and it was outstanding!
You should check Tom Jones out with some of the collaborations he did starting with Janis Joplin “Raise your Hand” then The Cardigans “Burning down the House” then Art of Noise “Kiss”. Plus worth checking out is Tom doing the song “Sexbomb”
Tom is a coach on the Voice UK and he shared a story on one episode. He said that once, Michael Jackson came to his door to visit. Michael said "WOW, you had a great career". Tom replied "having". Tom said he wasn't done yet.
Saw him live and his voice is phenomenal.
His voice gives me goosebumps!!
When this came on the juke box on a Saturday night the whole pub would sing along, it was brilliant. Great times.
You guys are adorable 😂I’m from a family of 8,my five sisters went crazy for him. My Papa controlled the remote. I lucked out to be born with music 😂
top of my list by Tom Jones -- 1)- I Who Have Nothing... 2) Without Love... 3) Green Grass of Home... 4) Daughter of Darkness...5 ) With These Hands ( used in the film Edward Scissorhands )... 6) She's a Lady...
He did this song live at Glastonbury fairly recently, when he sings this there is a great deal of audience participation, worth a look.
We saw Tom at a concert at Hampton Court Palace about 5 years ago and he was brilliant, he’s gone back to his rock and blues roots, even singing Sister Rosetta Tharpe songs, an unexpected choice of songs, and he demonstrated his depth of musical ability and his voice is still as strong, unbelievable performance
The lyrics:
I saw the light on the night that I passed by her window
I saw the flickering shadows of love on her blind
She was my woman
As she deceived me, I watched and went out of my mind
My, my, my, Delilah
Why, why, why, Delilah
I could see, that girl was no good for me
But I was lost like a slave that no man could free
At break of day when that man drove away, I was waiting
I crossed the street to her house and she opened the door
She stood there laughing
I felt the knife in my hand and she laughed no more
My, my, my, Delilah
Why, why, why, Delilah
So before they come to break down the door
Forgive me Delilah, I just couldn't take anymore
She stood there laughing
I felt the knife in my hand and she laughed no more
My, my, my, Delilah
Why, why, why, Delilah
So before they come to break down the door
Forgive me, Delilah, I just couldn't take anymore
Forgive me, Delilah, I just couldn't take anymore
That voice omg never ceases to amaze me, sends goosebumps through you. Sublime.
I love this song! I remember listening to Tom Jones since I was a little girl.
Tom Jones live on his own TV show --- "Treat Her Right". Very entertaining! You'll both be falling out of your chairs.
some other live numbers: "Raise Your Hand" with Janis Joplin, "Baby Baby Baby" with Dusty Springfield, and "You´ve Got What It Takes" with Fran Jeffries. I recommend specially the last one...
My mom LOVED that song; she would walk around the house singing it. My wife and I loved the name so much, we named our daughter.....Delilah! Tom Jones has one of the best voices ever.
For a fun Tom Jones tune, check out 'What's new Pussycat?', also 'She's a Lady' is a cool song. "Green, green grass of home'. Tom had a swagger & was a ladies man big time. Great voice. He is 82 years old & still performing & is Welsh, if you were wondering about his accent. You hear if far more when he is speaking rather than singing.
I’m here for the side-eye.
And Tom’s incredible vocal chords.
Not sure why I like these reaction videos, but I do, and you folks are great. Wonderful personalities, good reaction, fun to watch. As good as I've seen in this genre.
He also did this song years later as a duet with Luciano Pavoratti. That's worth checking out.
I can see why my mom loved him so much!
Tom Jones was a mega Superstar during the 60s 70s 80s and beyond. He's still singing and he's over 80 years old now....
He's nearly 80 now and still hits those notes.....fab.
As a young child I learned Sir Tom’s music word for word…my grandparents were from same town in Wales 🏴 so he was the background music in our home. Then at 8years old I discovered Zeppelin but I still have Sir Tom on my playlist I can’t pick a favorite that’s too hard. How about the cover he did of Kiss (song not band lol)
Tom Jones did a Vegas showroom in 2000.
The guy did not need a microphone,, despite the brass band behind him.....still an amazing performance, IMO
Green Green Grass of Home. More mellow but IT"S TOM!!!
You know what is amazing is to watch some clips of Tom Jones and Jennifer Hudson improving on the set of the Voice UK. She's one of the greatest voices of all time with amazing range and power and the two of them had a certain chemistry that was a pleasure to watch.
I love to see young people appreciating the music from the 60s and 70s. Some were forgotten because they were "too good", such as Andy Williams, Osmond Brothers, Ritchie Valens (Richard Steven Valenzuela, just in case), Bee Gees, Andy Gibb, Abba, Carole King, The Carpenters, The Mamas & the Papas, The Seekers, The Police (with Sting as their leading voice), Genesis (with Phil Collins). There is so much you can explore, because these are the people who introduce popular music to a higher level. Thank you for the video.
I grew up listening to Tom Jones as my mother was a big fan. She would scour the TV Guide to find him performing on TV. Another of her favorites was Engelbert Humperdinck. Very similar to Tom Jones as he too was a Brit. If you check out Engelbert Humperdinck, try "A Man Without Love", "Quando, Quando, Quando", or "Please Release Me". "Please Release Me", also known as "Release Me" was recorded by dozens of folks, Elvis included.
It was Tom Jones' manager who convinced Gerry Dorsey (Humperdinck's real name) to change his name.
I loved watching the Tom Jones show when I was growing up.
O MAIS INCRÍVEL, É QUE ESSE CARA CONTINUA CANTANDO COM MAIS DE 80 ANOS!!!!! TOM JONES É "CERNE" PURO!!!!😜
Please listen and give us your reaction to, TOM JONES - GREEN GREEN GRASS OF HOME.
True talent 👍.
Listen to that full orchestra! Live! I miss those days.....
my mom had all of his records, and when I got my 1st record player, around 7-8 yrs. old, my neighbors all got a daily concert of me singing out the backyard window. I still love Sir Tom!
TOM JONES...."THE GREEN GREEN GRASS OF HOME" brilliant
Yes, thank you. :)
Glad you've found Yon and appreciate his voice. He's been around since the early '60's. Had his own variety TV show about 1965 He started singing in pubs in Wales, UK. Now is a British Voice coach. Had a big song in the mid 1990's. Still has a decent voice even though he's in his eighties!
Great song! Brought tears to my eyes!
magpahanggang ngayon buhay na buhay pa rin ang kantang DELILAH dito sa pinas♥️♥️♥️,, walang kamatayan ang kantang ito, love na love ng mga ninuno ko👍👍👍
After 2 hip replacements he doesn't quite have the moves anymore, but the voice is still there. He's a judge on a British competition show...
If you had sex with as many women as he has had, you'd need a hip replacement too !!
If you wanna watch him go nuts with his dancing check out " treat her right " y'all will love it the most
I love watching your reactions. You both have such great energy and the songs you choose to rect to are wonderful. Keep up the awesome work.
I've been enjoying your varied reactions, but what I find I appreciate more is you as a couple. Watching you makes my old heart smile. Be well. Edit: Subscribed!
This was a huge hit forTom. Now you have to watch his performance of Green Green Grass of Home which is about a man in prison waiting on death row. Also a big hit. Then for something up tempo,check out Treat Her Right or Boni Malone from his 1969 TV show. He also did many duets with several artists, including Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder.
Just found your channel and have benge watching for the last two hours. Great content. You know how to do reaction videos ❤
Great video! Delilah is my all time favorite Tom Jones song! He can still sing at age 82. Just saw him in concert last weekend! You should listen to Green Green Grass of Home. Classic and a tear jerker. Thanks!
Proof that as he got older, his voice got stronger. It's strong here, but Ed Sullivan was a long time ago. Today he has grown into that power. In his eighties, he's better than ever.
Although this song and Johnny Cash's are different, they are liked by the name of the woman, Delilah. In Hebrew baby names the meaning of the name Delilah is: Amorous, delight, languishing, temptress. In the Old Testament, Samson's mistress Delilah tricked him into revealing the secret of his strength, then betrayed him to the Philistines.
I have never been keen on those Philistines.
I just wish they could sort out their differences with Israel......
I do know, my friend:)
Tom expressing spirituals, gospel, blues tunes on 3 amazing albums - 'Praise and Blame' 'Long Lost Suitcase' 'Spirit in the room'
Did you do Treat Her Right by Tom Jones, do the live version? You'll see why when you see it.
The horn work in the song, makes me think of the Marty Robbins songs, Big Iron, El Paso and others, which I think all these songs came out in the same time period
Tom Jones is a Welsh man all his songs are fantastic anthem at any local pub.and rugby game ..just hit the juke box and everyone will sing to this .. us welsh are known for there singing 🏴🏴
Once you have heard Delilah, You have to listen to Green Green Grass of Home which is where he is about to be executed at dawn for murder. it is the natural follow up to Delilah.
There's an entire genre of Mexican music, that deals with unrequited love. Wouldn't be surprised if there's a Spanish version of this, by other musicians, or the same story. >> Here's a lesser known woman, who does old school boggie woggie piano. - Kelly Hunt "Queen of the 88's" fun song
You must check out 'What's new pussycat', 'It's not unusual', 'She's a Lady' & Green green grass of home. Classics.
Ponder this: what if the guy was a psycho and the whole relationship was all in his mind? Nothing in the song ever suggests that they had ever been together or even spoken to each other, he was stalking her!
The song tells the story of a man who passes his girlfriend's window and sees her inside making love to another man. He waits outside all night, and then confronts her in the morning, only to have her laugh in his face. He stabs her to death, and then waits for the police to come break down the door and arrest him.
Wow... this is the first time I actually got the lyrics. Then again, I was just 4 when this performance aired...😂 As a kid, this was just a fun, snappy song with a catchy chorus. 😂
In the 1990's, I went to watch a blues band in a crappy old pub in Notting Hill. As I ordered a drink at the bar, I looked at the guy standing next to me and it was Tom!!! On his own, having a pint & watching some blues. He's not just a great artist, he's a big fanboy too. Check out some of his early 60's blues stuff, it's great.
Neil Young has an I killed my girl song , “ Down by the River “ & Jimi Hendrix does “ Hey Joe “. The Beatles come close to. It with “ Run for your Life “.
The story is patterned after an Opera i.e. Carmen. Check out what happens in the Opera "Carmen" by Bizet
I was such a kid when this was out, big fan.
And you guys are such a cute couple!
Thanks for bringing it.
Loved the reaction when the knife line came up...especially since you just mentioned that Johnny Cash song... :-)
Please check out a later song he did together with The Cardigans. I hope I remember this correctly: in an interview with the lead singer Nina Persson, she described how they had been looking forward to hanging out with Tom Jones in the studio, learn from him, trying not to appear too starstruck and so on. Tom was scheduled to come to the studio a bit before them. When the band entered Tom was not there and the staff explained that he had come there, recorded his track to absolute perfection on the first try and left after five minutes. So The Cardigans never really met him during the recording of the song “Burning down the house”.
The follow up song to this is "The Green Green Grass Of Home"...
Nobody batted an eye back when this was first out. Love him and this song.
You have to watch some of the old videos of Tom where he lets loose and starts dancing. It makes me laugh every time.
Totaly great reaction, thank You!
Gotta love the band leader in the back with Happy Feet.
For me as an Englishman, it's refreshing to see Americans look outside your bubble and listen to a great Welsh singer.
In Wales they sing this at football, rugby indeed any sporting event ! The thing is it's a great Tune with great Pathos but it is about murder !!
I was about eight when this song came out I remember saying to my mother 'he killed her!' and my mom said 'well just don't cheat on your husband'
My Dad and Uncles was into all genre of music, so my whole life so far I've around Tom Jones- great music