Tom Jones: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert
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- Опубликовано: 26 авг 2024
- The Tiny Desk is working from home for the foreseeable future. Introducing NPR Music's Tiny Desk (home) concerts, bringing you performances from across the country and the world. It's the same spirit - stripped-down sets, an intimate setting - just a different space.
Bob Boilen | June 7, 2021
We're publishing this Tom Jones Tiny Desk (home) concert on his 81st birthday. It's a poignant moment in the life of a singer whose career spans 56 years and more than 100 million records sold; the passing of his wife, Linda, in 2016 after 59 years of marriage was devastating and resulted in the longest break between recordings of his career. But now Tom Jones is back with a new album, Surrounded By Time, and ready to share his deepest feelings, channeling songs by others with a voice still rich and muscular. It's a triumphant return to the Tiny Desk (his first visit was in 2009), and it's the first time he's performed these songs since recording them last year.
The songs on the album (and for this Tiny Desk) deal so eloquently with time and aging. Tom Jones sings Bob Dylan's "One More Cup Of Coffee" and going "down to the valley below." Then, he takes on Malvina Reynolds' folk tune "There's No Hole In My Head" and turns it into a fierce statement about being yourself.
When Tom Jones was 33, and after one of his infamous shows in Las Vegas, jazz composer Bobby Cole presented him with the song "I'm Growing Old." With lyrics including "I'm growing dimmer in the eyes / I'm growing fainter in my talk / I'm growing deeper in my sighs / I'm growing slower in my walk." Tom Jones didn't feel old enough to do it justice, but he held on to it. His performance here brought me to tears and is well worth the wait.
SET LIST
• "One More Cup of Coffee"
• "There's No Hole In My Head"
• "I'm Getting Old"
MUSICIANS
• Tom Jones: vocals
• Ethan Johns: guitar
• Nick Pini: bass
• Stephanie Ward: keys
• Jeremy Stacey: drums
CREDITS
• Video: Dan Shipton, Ross Nicholson
• Audio: Dom Monks
• Special thanks to Black Skull Creative
TINY DESK TEAM
• Producer: Bob Boilen
• Video Producer: Maia Stern
• Audio Mastering: Josh Rogosin
• Associate Producer: Bobby Carter
• Tiny Production Team: Kara Frame, Gabrielle Pierre
• Executive Producer: Keith Jenkins
• Senior VP, Programming: Anya Grundmann
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81 years old, 🏴🏴🏴 a welsh legend
Only Wales? Freakin amazing
He reminds me of Captain Cat in Under Milk Wood by Dylan Thomas.
How about just, "A legend".
@@evamarjai1696 hello
@@tomjones9618 Hello! It was a great concert, many thanks!
The voice is just 100% still there. He’s literally lost nothing. It’s outrageous! Sir Tom’s work of the last 10 years is his very best.
With respect Toms voice is totally different from what it was - he will admit that himself. Toms genius is that he has adapted his voice over the years and doesn’t try and do things he is no longer capable of doing. His voice is still fantastic, but certainly different…….
@@rufdymond And he has the added soul that comes from so many years of living. What he has lost in technique he has gained in emotion.
Yea dude.... no - He's still decent obviously but just.... no
@@rufdymond Indeed - he is very aware of what he still can do, and he does it amazingly. He is aging gracefully and without the embarrassment of some of his peers.
Nice of NPR to drop this on Tom's 81st birthday, he's still got it!
didn't see your comment, but I said pretty much the same thing.
"Drop"? Hope it didn't break...
Brilliant in the 60’s,70’s,80’s,90’s ,00’s,10’s ,20’s .This is a proper legend .
Holy...this opening is so great
& the end so sad
The master at work. There’s not many people in there 80’s who still work as hard as him 🥰
*john pilger journalist, filmmaker and activist
Money helps keep you going sometimes
No s*!Tting, I think he may be a Highlander.
Tom , Engelbert and Sinatra , great voices over the 80's years old !!
@@ignaziobriones7566 😭
Why doesn't the youth know about the great Tom Jones? So unfair. Such a legend.
People who haven't watched this one are missing out.
You don't realize who he is and what a legend Tom Jones is. This man is gold.
Tom Jones is a legend. Never forget his first number one was in 1965!
True definition of the meaning "LEGEND"
Amen. Still the greatest.
WITH OUT QUOTESA-LEGEND FOR ALL TIME!!!
@@angelaphillip6993 Hello Thanks for your comment.
Wow, when he sang “I’m Growing Old” I sensed a sadness. You are a treasure Sir To Jones.
Been listening to Tom a lot lately, dude could fit nicely in the rock hall of fame I’d say
Why on earth is he NOT in the Rock Hall of Fame? His fans should be doing something about this. Tom deserves this!
I don't understand why he is not...many in it who shouldn't be
Yes, he deserves a place in the Rockin' Roll Hall of Fame.
@@mariandinan6089 Hello Thanks for your comment.
El no necesita estar ahí. Lo importante es que está en el corazón de millones por todo el mundo. Y recuerda: " La gente suele olvidar lo que dices y lo que haces. Lo que NUNCA podrá olvidar es cómo los hiciste sentir". Y Tom con su maravillosa voz, nos ha hecho sentir y vivir cosas maravillosas. Por eso es INOLVIDABLE!
Unreal that he's still so active and sounding great! if only Elvis had listened to Tom
in regard to what--health issues. I know Tom "drinks a lot of water and gets lots of sleep", is that what you mean?
@@jimquantic Well, probably. To be 81/2 and looks so healthy and strong you must be doing something right with your health and taking care of your body.
When you're good, you're good. As time goes by.. Such a warm timbre and presence!
Hello
Выдающийся человек, обаяние зашкаливает. Что 30 лет, что 81 год слушаем и восхищаемся. Здоровья ему и долгих лет
It's crazy how he STILL sounds so amazing! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏❤❤❤❤❤❤
The man still sounds incredible. To be 81 years old and still sound like he’s in his 20s smh. May we all be so lucky. Legend ❤️
Went with my Grandmother to see him in the 70’s in Vegas, Caesar’s Palace, when I was a little kid. 😳🤭 (ladies undergarments flying on stage). Happy Birthday Sir!
No matter where he performed it was the same thing, ladies underwear would be flying through the air as soon as he started singing and when he picked a peace up and wipe,t his forehead the women would go crazy 🤪 😜 😂. PEACE BE WITH YOU MY FRIEND. 🙏 😎✌🏴
Wow, that expression after singing the last note on “I’m Growing Old”. So much feeling and emotion in his eyes.
Sweet rendition of “One more cup of coffee”, but having never heard “I’m growing old” until this vid, I’m sitting here stunned.
Bravo 👏
Dieser Mann ist wie ein Spitzenwein ‼️‼️‼️je älter je besser ‼️‼️‼️ ich wünsche ihm von Herzen, dass er bei bester Gesundheit 100 Jahre alt wird ‼️‼️‼️
This man is a treasure.
One of the great male voices of all time! So rich and soulful - right up there in tone quality with Pavarotti, Lou Rawls, Joe Williams and Paul Robeson.
Don't forget Janis Joplin
@@brianconley1705 but only janis Joplin f@22 everyone else
You said it Bryan..."So rich so soulful." That "soulful" part is so fantastic! The Greatest.
This guy on his 80s still doesn't lose his prime.
I'm here because, Tom Jones...greatest voice of our time.
I'm Growing Old got me in tears here. What a moment.
Man what a song. This man can sing like no one else. Distinctive, soulful,timeless. Great to hear you again Mr.Jones . Your the man.
You obviously don’t know the difference between you’re , an abbreviation of you are , and your , something you own or possess !
СЭР ТОМ, вы чудное явление!!!!!!!
Tom Jones still happening after all those years. Been listening to him since I was a kid . ( im now 60)
Y yo también le oigo de niña y nuevamente lo descubrí, me encanta.
Wow 81 years and still has a great voice!
And also I cant get enough of your singing.
Simply a legend and still killing it.
This was my first time hearing "I'm Growing Old" and it touched me deeply. You can feel the emotion in Tom's voice and it sent chills up my spine. You are a true legend, Tom Jones.
Gahhh goosebumps starting at the first song. One of the best voices out there, so iconic and legendary. ❤❤❤❤❤
Hello amazing fan.
It has come to my notice that some of my fans thinks I was the person who died. Late jones was The one who conceived the twist on Romeo and Juliet with composer John Donald Robb. He died 11th August, of cancer in his home in Sharon.
I’m still alive and much healthy.
Thanks dear fan..
0:00 - *One More Cup of Coffee* (3:36)
4:26 - *There's No Hole In My Head*
8:03 - *I'm Getting Old*
[11:22 - Tiny Desk team]
I'm Growing Old
What a voice
Timeless and only getting better, incredible.
Smooth. I really appreciate you and your fellow musicians. You have soul, Tom Jones. I have Welsh family members and know how important singing is.
Hello amazing fan.
It has come to my notice that some of my fans thinks I was the person who died. Late jones was The one who conceived the twist on Romeo and Juliet with composer John Donald Robb. He died 11th August, of cancer in his home in Sharon.
I’m still alive and much healthy.
Thanks dear fan..
Love how Ethan just sits back and watches the maestro do his thing with "I'm Growing Old". Oh, yeah. Fans had to wait 55 years for "Growing Old". It was worth the wait. What a song..........brings tears. I like how Sir Tom says, "It says *growing* old, not I *am* old". LOL Sir Tom's great sense of humor. What an international treasure Sir Tom is!
When he met Michael Jackson MJ said what an amazing career TJ had had ….. Sir Tom said “ am still having “ gold from a master 👌🎶
Tom you are maybe the greatest voice of all time ❤
Seeing this again this day of June 20, 2022 here in Seattle and much appreciate Mr. Jones. Thank you.
Magnificent singer, still alive and kicking.
I'm Gen Z, just 22 years old and I love Mr. Tom Jones also Paul Anka, My crush from the other world Mr. Elvis Presley, and many more. I'm a huge fan. They have these huge undying lovely vocals. Very classic and gold. Keep performing and stay healthy, sir Tom.
Hello amazing fan.
It has come to my notice that some of my fans thinks I was the person who died. Late jones was The one who conceived the twist on Romeo and Juliet with composer John Donald Robb. He died 11th August, of cancer in his home in Sharon.
I’m still alive and much healthy.
Thanks dear fan..
Long live the legend! That voice is forever.
He is still a POWERFUL and layered singer. God gives great blessings! Celebrate the voice of Mr. Tom Jones. Check history and review his success, he belongs in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame!!!! He helped to create the blue print for a myriad of genres.👂👂👀👀👀👂 You Tube has receipts, Y'ALL.
My mom and I used to watch him on This is Tom Jones show many years ago. It ran from 1969 to 1971. No matter where we were, we had to get home to watch him. I still love him to this day. ❤
My Nana and I would watch him and I fell for him then.
Still such a powerful voice in his 80’s... name another? i’ll wait.
Coverdale. Plant. Lee turner ......
Engelbert Humperdinck and Sinatra over the 80's are amazing too , anyway.. you are so right
The replies 😅🤣 The original comment was not referring to singers who were also famous during the 1980's era, but that Sir Tom Jones still has a powerful voice at 81 years old and for anyone to name another singer who still sings with a powerful voice at 80+ years old.
Wow how incredibly fine his voice sounds
The great Master 😳💕
great appearance
Extraordinary!!! Not many singers have the ability to move you so profoundly. Tom Jones is one of them.
Sir Tom sings with such feeling, seems like more than ever. Just fabulous. Love his voice. Happy Birthday Sir🌹
Hello Thanks for your comment.
I’ve loved Tom Jones since I was was 16. I am now 67 and love since I first heard that strong rich voice. Been to two of his concerts. Never disappoints. Happy Birthday to you Sir Tom Jones. Thank You for sharing your wonderful voice ❤️
Hello Thanks for your comment.
This is fantastic. He may 81 but he is still incredible.
Thank you, Tom Jones. Truly, you are a remarkable singer.
One of them unmistakable voices. Still sounds good in his old age.
The best! 🎂🎵🎊🥳🎉😘
Hello Thanks for your comment.🙏
Beautiful and makes you realize that Sir Tom is not immortal , which is sad in a way. When he sang I’m growing old actually brought tears to my eyes. May you sing every day you are blessed to share your beautiful voice with us. May God bless you always.
Immortal not immoral. Darn auto correct
What a great singer, thank you NPR for this perfect content ! Heads up to the engineers, audio quality is top notch !
Recorded at Peter Gabriel's Real World Studio... exceptional recording...
The very first tiny desk performer returns, let's goooo
Laura Gibson is looking different lately!
Wow, Tom! We're all growing older, but your song and voice will never grow old!!
Legendary. Simply legendary. This man has never lost it...
Love it, Tom’s voice is strong as ever!
Sending special birthday wishes to a very special man with an extraordinary talent. I loved this video and may you keep singing and enjoying life for a very long time. 💕💕💕
Thank you Tiny Desk and Happy Birthday Sir Tom! Thank you for all you've given us over the years and I wish you another 81 years in good health and happiness!
So glad I ran across this link. As always, Sir Tom Jones is incredible. Have had the privilege to see him in concert over the years starting in L.A. in 1970 (71?) with the most recent in San Jose a coupleof years ago. Fell in love with him as a teenager, and have continued to love him - his voice, his work and his stage presence. Thank you Sir Tom (and also for your biography, which was a great read and provided insight into your childhood and growth into your fabulous self!). Tears poured down as I listened to the last song.
P.S. Once again, as on a previous occasion of writing to you, I am not a man! 5 generation family name passed down to the eldest daughter of the eldest daughter!
The greatest singer of all times, Sir TOM JONES!!! We love you so very much!!! No words of thanks can express our gratitude to you, Sir Tom Jones!!! Love love love you so...
OMG! Loving this Tom Jones concert!
Thanks for doing this production!
Great Music & Musicians!
Cheers! ❤️😍❤️
Hello amazing fan.
It has come to my notice that some of my fans thinks I was the person who died. Late jones was The one who conceived the twist on Romeo and Juliet with composer John Donald Robb. He died 11th August, of cancer in his home in Sharon.
I’m still alive and much healthy.
Thanks dear fan..
Es increíble que con 82 años siga como si no hubiera parado el tiempo. Lo admiro soy fan de los 60 . Ya paso un tiempo .
The emotion, the sincerity on that last song. Goosebumps.
Wow! A 30-yr old fan here from Philippines. Sir Tom Jones your voice is like a healing musing into my soul in this time of pandemic. Love!
His autobiography, Over the Top and Back was very good, get a copy, read it. Very funny and interesting. The man is amazing, such a great voice still and he seems like a nice person too.
Los años no pasan en valde y aunque hay cambios su voz es maravillosa, conmueve , se siente el sentimiento y lo hace , te admiro Tom por tanto tiempo que nos has deleitado con tu gran voz y precensia , le pido a Dios te conceda vida y salud te amo Tom ❤
This man has truly been blessed with the talent to entertain us. And still has it!
WOW!!!! This voice!!! 😍😍😍 Legend!!!
So awesome! Happy Birthday Tom Jones! I am grateful for your music!
Saw him in concert with my husband a few years ago, one of the best concerts I have ever attended,
Wonderful voice, great singer.
That voice! one of the all time greats.
WOW!!!!!!
This man can sing!!!!
and he can sing anything!!!!!
Great Dylan cover❤️
You get better as time goes by. 81 years young. you still got what it takes . Love you. Tom. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🎤🎤🎤🎤
Wow, his voice is flawless.
Hands down one of the best things i have seen on my fav channel EVER. Sir Tom =LEGEND end of the story. Thanks for this so much, it is immense. Also Happy 81st Birthday sir Tom. His face got me in the heart at the end. What a guy.
Holy F*CK! Jones voice is incredible and he doesn't look a day over 65- Amazing performance and really cool, evocative, cinematic song, love the keys on this, crazy, crazy good.
Those last minutes have been tough, and also such beautiful. As life itself. All my love to you, Tom.
My word has his voice stayed perfect. Happy birthday Tom. Most singers are shells past 60. Art Garfunkel and Tom Jones are the only exceptions that immediately come to mind.
A true living legend, respect and love to the great Mr. Tom Jones
I love the realness in Tom Jones music.
How powerful voice!
Finest 80 year old I’ve ever saw. He seriously looks better and has more swag than guys 40 years younger. 😍
Wow!! Tom Jones sounds great!! I was a big fan of his as a little girl watching him on my grandparents TV. This man has plenty of Soul in his music. Thanks Tiny Desk! Peace, Love, And Blessings Always Tom Jones💙
The voice is still as rich as ever! One of the best!
I’ve had the privilege of seeing this man in concert 3 times, and when I say he brings the house down- lord does he BRING IT DOWN. So undervalued by so many, the man still has it 👏🏼🙌🏽 thank you for gifting our ears with soulful tunes, Sir Tom Jones
So happy to see this 81 year old legend still rocking it. What a treasure... Stay healthy and safe, Sir Tom!
Have you all missed it this guy is a true legend still making amazing music like this thru a pandemic just does not get better
Храни вас ГОСПОДЬ, СЭР ТОМ ДЖОНС!!!!!!!!!
I'm a millennial but Tom Jones is a huge part of my childhood. My grandparents used to listen to this one radio station that would play 50s to 70s music on Sundays. We even had a CD of his greatest hits and it was a big deal because we were dirt-poor then. Thank you for the nostalgia, NPR and Sir Tom Jones! ❤
Happy birthday Tom 🎉❤. What a thrill to hear you sing 🤦🏼♀️💗 Nobody like you Tom is the best among the best, your career is immense and brilliant, nobody like you, so splendid singing so beautiful at this age. God bless you 🙏🙏and keep singing much more! we love you Tom !!🙅🏼♀️💗💗
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2 minutes in, goosebumps all over, 10 seconds later.... tears. Well done. Nothing as sweet as one last march.
Thank you for Al the inspiration and love 🔥
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Still the best voice of the whole world
I have loved Tom since the sixties. What a voice. I’m so glad that I got to attend a concert this year.❤
Just brilliant Sir Tom, you're still the very best 👏👏👏