I'm only now becoming aware that this song is of unknown origin and was made popular around 1928 by Louis Armstrong. I thought it was an original by one of my favorite Folk/Bluesman Abner Jay after hearing his phenomenal rendition. This videos rendition is fantastic with incredible vocals, much respect, but I think it's waaaay too upiddy for the lyrics IMHO. I highly recommend listening to Louis Armstrong's and Abner Jay's performances......please!
This song originated from a dirge about the plague in London. The song was taken to New Orleans in the 1700s by English migrants and emerged as a funeral trad jazz lament.
Yes, she's sensational. But it's not just God given. She's studied, worked, and developed it. There are many who have the potential, but do nothing with it. It takes commitment.
AND cultivated. This woman is SO highly educated -- probably a genius, creatively, skillfully, intellectually, academically, and damn beautifully throughout.
I'm only now becoming aware that this song is of unknown origin and was made popular around 1928 by Louis Armstrong. I thought it was an original by one of my favorite Folk/Bluesman Abner Jay after hearing his phenomenal rendition. This videos rendition is fantastic with incredible vocals, much respect, but I think it's waaaay too upiddy for the lyrics IMHO. I highly recommend listening to Louis Armstrong's and Abner Jay's performances......please!
If hearing Rhiannon singing isn't impressive enough, consider she is one the best banjo players alive and can hold her own on the fiddle and is a fantastic flat foot dancer. All that in addition to being a musical scholar of the highest order.
Well, she plays banjo, but I have never heard of her being a virtuoso--maybe she is; this is the first I have heard of it. The few things I have heard her play were simple tunes. Not disputing, just news to me.
From singing with Janis back in the day, to this fabulous duet with the wonderful Rhiannon, Tom Jones has quite the amazing run as an incredible singer.
The PBS concert at the Ryman brought me here because of Rhiannon Giddens - had never heard of her. Wow! Super talented, beautiful and classy - very impressed.
Sir Tom still has what it takes, fantastic voice. The young lady also has a great voice, this was a great duet. Jools Holland and his band are the best. Well done by all.👍👍
The amazingly multi-talented Rhiannon Giddens, saw her live in the UK earlier this year, she came to one of my favourite SMALL festivals, we were really impressed with her performance, attitude the other band members, and towards to us mere punters. She went down a storm.
Wow..........well done, perfect voice combination and outstanding accompaniment(thank you spell check) Rhiannon is one of the best singers I've ever heard. She is so versatile. Tom Jones.....a perfect fit.
My mom passed away almost a year ago. I've been listening to some artists & songs that she enjoyed in honor of her. She loved Tom Jones, and while she didn't know Rhiannon Giddens, she surely would have embraced her voice, and her music. This performance was amazing.
This came at the end of a RUclips rabbit hole which started innocently enough with Brandy's "I Wanna Be Down," and I'm glad it did. Big band, and two even bigger voices.
I have only been able to see her once but it was memorable. It was 2010 at a school auditorium in Harlem. She was still with the Carolina chocolate drops. It was the perfect time the perfect place and the perfect band. They all stayed in the lobby and mingled and chatted with everybody until there was no one left. It wasn't like a lineup for a merch table autograph. It felt more like hanging out backstage in a party or Green room situation.
Exciting, and almost unbelievably talented Rhiannon and, of course, the timeless crooner Tom Jones. I forgot all about him since back in the day. He's as good as ever too.
Timothy Janssen Aye, Tom Jones seems to be timeless. however, I'm taken aback by your description of him as a "crooner" when he's got that huge voice with which he can really belt out the Blues and Rock'n'Roll. I'd save the crooner label for the likes of Dean Martin, Tony Bennett, Johnny Mathis, and Bing Crosby, to name just a few. Can you imagine any of them able to do anything like Tom Jones does here?
Oh My F'n God, the chills her voice gives!! The blues and her skat... Two great talents on one stage, not to mention one kick-ass band in the back there.... Thank you for posting...
When I was young I wrote off Tom Jones as just a typical pop singer. As I've grown older I've grown to appreciate what a great musician he is. The range of musical genres he covers is amazing!
Did not have high expectations for this. So I'm very pleasantly surprised. That band is ...top. And the piano player is supreme. Giddons' voice is so powerful.
I heard Tom Jones in 1965 in Framingham Massachusetts at the Carousel Theater. Wow did he have pipes! I did not see him. We lived on Gleason Street and sat on the hill above the theater and could hear the show-without paying. It was a tent-theater in the round open air. Jimi Hendrix played there and Led Zeppelin. Nice! Thanks
Two special voices. Doubt if there any better in this genre. TJ can sing just about anything, especially blues. Rhiannon sings it all, even Scots Gaelic.
Well that was rather tremendous. Rhiannon is the reason I watched, but respect to Tom Jones. Respect for recognizing Rhiannon's talent and respect for his singing.
Came to this because I'm a fan of Rhiannon Giddens. I totally changed my mind about Tom Jones after seeing the Mike Figgis segment of Martin Scorsese's documentary on the blues. I had always dismissed Jones as Las Vegas glitter - something I detest. But listening to him discussing music in that "Red, White & Blues" segment (on the British blues scene), I had to change my view of TJ - he's a talented guy who cares about music. I very much comes across in that documentary. Those of you who don't know the origin of St. James Infirmary Blues, look it up on Wikipedia. I had thought it was a Louis Armstrong composition, but it seems Satch didn't write it but instead made it famous, all the way back in 1928!
THIS IS Tom Joooonesssss! Wow, very few singers keep the ability to sing well after so many years a career. He was not only a gorgeous man, it turns out.... :)
I love this Big Band arrangement of a classic delta blues tune. Rhiannon kills it, adding the soul to Tom Jones more Big Band crooner part. Excellent by all involved.
Rhiannon..dig it Tom Jones? You SMOKED SJI! I LOVE LOVE THIS TUNE and cover it too. It's story :the unfortunate rake" Very dark and wild story . Its sooooo fun to sing eh?oxox
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Rhiannon Giddings can sing, write songs, and play the fiddle and the banjo. She is a fountain of talent.
I'm only now becoming aware that this song is of unknown origin and was made popular around 1928 by Louis Armstrong. I thought it was an original by one of my favorite Folk/Bluesman Abner Jay after hearing his phenomenal rendition. This videos rendition is fantastic with incredible vocals, much respect, but I think it's waaaay too upiddy for the lyrics IMHO. I highly recommend listening to Louis Armstrong's and Abner Jay's performances......please!
You made a short list- she's more than most people know. Historical visionary I'd say
@@joelfortenberry7865 I certainly agree.
She is. And a trained opera singer.
She "kills" Crazy. Definitely a current equal to Patsy Cline.
I come back every now and then just to listen to this. I would never have thought of pairing these two together, but I'm damn glad somebody did.
Yet another song Sir Tom was born to sing.
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This song originated from a dirge about the plague in London. The song was taken to New Orleans in the 1700s by English migrants and emerged as a funeral trad jazz lament.
Rhiannon Giddings is America's top talent today.
What a tremendous voice Rhiannon has. Can't believe more people haven't viewed this!!!!
+Chic Charles We're just two of the lucky ones
I actually preferred the blue grass stuff she did earlier in the show, but yes I completely agree. She has an incredible voice.
Marten Dekker ??
She's definitely carrying the song over Tom Jones.
@Marten Dekker You are the only moron on the fucking planet that thinks that.
This lady turns any tune she sings into Gold ! She has the Midas touch ! This is what real , God given talent sounds like !!!
Yes, she's sensational. But it's not just God given. She's studied, worked, and developed it. There are many who have the potential, but do nothing with it. It takes commitment.
AND cultivated. This woman is SO highly educated -- probably a genius, creatively, skillfully, intellectually, academically, and damn beautifully throughout.
She won a MacArthur genius Grant.
I'm only now becoming aware that this song is of unknown origin and was made popular around 1928 by Louis Armstrong. I thought it was an original by one of my favorite Folk/Bluesman Abner Jay after hearing his phenomenal rendition. This videos rendition is fantastic with incredible vocals, much respect, but I think it's waaaay too upiddy for the lyrics IMHO. I highly recommend listening to Louis Armstrong's and Abner Jay's performances......please!
Just stumbled on this video. WOW. Had to watch it twice. The musicians. The singers. The whole feeling. Perfection.
Ms. Giddens can only be described as a genius. This duet is superb.
Try this she can do more than sing. ruclips.net/video/EmPf1CJaF5s/видео.html
She's got a helluva rack too
Absolutely one of the best covers of this iconic song!
Tom Jones still has a great voice even after all these years.
And I absolutely Love Rhiannon Giddens ❤
What could be better? A great song, two great voices and a great band. Absolute perfection.
Ms. Rhiannon Giddings has a powerfully beautiful voice. I love her music. Much respect to these two masters. Thanks for posting.
imagine seeing them live ...This is sssooooo great, you can see the sparks flying between Rhiannon, Tom and the band just mind blowing entertainment.
If hearing Rhiannon singing isn't impressive enough, consider she is one the best banjo players alive and can hold her own on the fiddle and is a fantastic flat foot dancer. All that in addition to being a musical scholar of the highest order.
She can also sing in Gaelic!
have you heard her on the kazoo???
I bet she rocks it
Well, she plays banjo, but I have never heard of her being a virtuoso--maybe she is; this is the first I have heard of it. The few things I have heard her play were simple tunes. Not disputing, just news to me.
She's also GORGEOUS!
Two of the best voices you’ll ever hear in one place!
From singing with Janis back in the day, to this fabulous duet with the wonderful Rhiannon, Tom Jones has quite the amazing run as an incredible singer.
The PBS concert at the Ryman brought me here because of Rhiannon Giddens - had never heard of her.
Wow! Super talented, beautiful and classy - very impressed.
Sir Tom still has what it takes, fantastic voice. The young lady also has a great voice, this was a great duet. Jools Holland and his band are the best. Well done by all.👍👍
The amazingly multi-talented Rhiannon Giddens, saw her live in the UK earlier this year, she came to one of my favourite SMALL festivals, we were really impressed with her performance, attitude the other band members, and towards to us mere punters. She went down a storm.
I was thinking "Jones still has it" and then Giddens started singing. OMG can she belt it. Great performance!!!
I have followed her since The Carolina Chocolate Drops. They all have so much talent.
Tom still has it even though Giddens is spectacular. 😊
She always gives everything she has, that's perfect. She is a musician through and through. Class woman and musician.
Wow..........well done, perfect voice combination and outstanding accompaniment(thank you spell check) Rhiannon is one of the best singers I've ever heard. She is so versatile. Tom Jones.....a perfect fit.
My mom passed away almost a year ago. I've been listening to some artists & songs that she enjoyed in honor of her. She loved Tom Jones, and while she didn't know Rhiannon Giddens, she surely would have embraced her voice, and her music. This performance was amazing.
Love this duet. Rhiannon is so talented. And Tom Jones is a legend.
Fabulous duet. Tom Jones is a legend. I m do glad I found this video.
Tom ages, but his voice doesn't. It just gets better. And Rhiannon is simply amazing regardless of the musical genre.
Renny Shelton most lose their voice strength later on but toms voice is as strong as ever!
Indeed !!!
TJ has just gotten better. I used to think that he was little more than a one year wonder. His performance here is jus great.
@@tracylemme1375 One year wonder? With his great voice and presence?
The art of expression from two talented singers!
Simply beautiful Cant get enough of Rhiannon Giddens
Pure perfection lesson in the blues...
This is just amazing !! The rhythm and deep earthy 'feel' is just fantastic! Wow!!!
This one is going to play at my funeral.
Crushing bigtime on Rhiannon Giddens! Truly a generational talent!
Two great voices, TJ the voice, and my new favorite the wonderful Ms Giddens.
Agreed. Don't forget Jools on keys and the rest of his awesome band.
This came at the end of a RUclips rabbit hole which started innocently enough with Brandy's "I Wanna Be Down," and I'm glad it did. Big band, and two even bigger voices.
I have only been able to see her once but it was memorable. It was 2010 at a school auditorium in Harlem. She was still with the Carolina chocolate drops. It was the perfect time the perfect place and the perfect band.
They all stayed in the lobby and mingled and chatted with everybody until there was no one left. It wasn't like a lineup for a merch table autograph. It felt more like hanging out backstage in a party or Green room situation.
SO fun. Love to see performers having that great a time.
Exciting, and almost unbelievably talented Rhiannon and, of course, the timeless crooner Tom Jones. I forgot all about him since back in the day. He's as good as ever too.
Timothy Janssen
Aye, Tom Jones seems to be timeless. however, I'm taken aback by your description of him as a "crooner" when he's got that huge voice with which he can really belt out the Blues and Rock'n'Roll. I'd save the crooner label for the likes of Dean Martin, Tony Bennett, Johnny Mathis, and Bing Crosby, to name just a few. Can you imagine any of them able to do anything like Tom Jones does here?
Love this. Rhiannon is the best singer I’ve heard in ages. Tom as good as ever. 👍👍
Oh my word!! Just happened across 😳 this vid. Rhiannon totally blew me away, incredible 👏 words can't describe her, so, I won't even try!
One of my favorite songs done in a way I never heard before Love it
Oh My F'n God, the chills her voice gives!! The blues and her skat... Two great talents on one stage, not to mention one kick-ass band in the back there.... Thank you for posting...
Awesome performance! Rhiannon is fantastic and we all know how great Sir Tom is! They sound marvelous together!
Rhiannon has a beautiful voice and a real stage presence. I'm so glad I found out about her, albeit a little late in her career.
Most of us learned about her first with Carolina Chocolate Drops. A revelation, there.
Shes come into prominence within the last 5 years. Not late in her career.
I believe one of the most talented ladies on this planet.
❤️❤️ she is a treasure & he is a legend
I highly recommend checking out his performance with Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young if you haven't.
When I was young I wrote off Tom Jones as just a typical pop singer. As I've grown older I've grown to appreciate what a great musician he is. The range of musical genres he covers is amazing!
Tom a typical pop singer? With that exceptional voice and presence, I don't get it.
He had a great voice, but the material he recorded just wasn’t that good.
Just wonderful, Jools amazing big band and two incredible singers. Just wow!
Did not have high expectations for this. So I'm very pleasantly surprised. That band is ...top. And the piano player is supreme. Giddons' voice is so powerful.
Seen her twice in concert. Definitely a must if you like music and history.....and no one needs to talk up Tom Jones
To have been there for that!
Two great singers who are obviously enjoying themselves, a hot trumpet solo, and a swinging orchestra. C'mon what more could you ask for?!?
Tom Jones is one of my favorite singers of all time.
I highly recommend checking out his performance with Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young if you haven't.
Esto me hace seguir amando el blues! Tom Jones mantiene intacta su voz y esa chica es blues!
Awesome performance!
I heard Tom Jones in 1965 in Framingham Massachusetts at the Carousel Theater. Wow did he have pipes! I did not see him. We lived on Gleason Street and sat on the hill above the theater and could hear the show-without paying. It was a tent-theater in the round open air. Jimi Hendrix played there and Led Zeppelin. Nice! Thanks
Great version!Just Great!
Two special voices. Doubt if there any better in this genre. TJ can sing just about anything, especially blues. Rhiannon sings it all, even Scots Gaelic.
She has a Welsh name, after the horse-riding Goddess Queen in the medieval Mabinogi tales.
Just freaking awesome....I listen to this and I am in my happy place.
Way to go Rhiannon, it's so good to see where you've came, I've known you since the beginning.
Well that was rather tremendous. Rhiannon is the reason I watched, but respect to Tom Jones. Respect for recognizing Rhiannon's talent and respect for his singing.
Tom Jones still has it and Rhiannon is simply fantastic, she’s wonderful!!
and she has a lovely Welsh name
Great old song! Made even greater by this collaboration. Rhiannon Giddens is my new favorite songstress, Tom Jones is one of my old favorite singers.
dear lord they are magical.
Gotta love William H. Macy on the trumpet there!
I didn't even notice Macy until you mentioned it. Wow!!
he calls out a name for the trumpeter at the end of the tune, and it isn’t Macy- tho, he is the spitting image
What da heck do ya mean :)
@@garyives1218 she says Jon Scott, but maybe op meant another trumpet player from the band.
Came to this because I'm a fan of Rhiannon Giddens. I totally changed my mind about Tom Jones after seeing the Mike Figgis segment of Martin Scorsese's documentary on the blues. I had always dismissed Jones as Las Vegas glitter - something I detest. But listening to him discussing music in that "Red, White & Blues" segment (on the British blues scene), I had to change my view of TJ - he's a talented guy who cares about music. I very much comes across in that documentary.
Those of you who don't know the origin of St. James Infirmary Blues, look it up on Wikipedia. I had thought it was a Louis Armstrong composition, but it seems Satch didn't write it but instead made it famous, all the way back in 1928!
Sorry for the typos above. Should read "It very much comes across in that documentary."
Love how Tom Jones modulates his pitching Rhiannon blends perfectly !
Such a *beautiful and magical backdrop* /set/stage‼️🌟
Rhiannon is gold medal at everything: brains, beauty, and talent. I can't think of a more attractive woman.
Great stuff!
Especially enjoyed how Jools put a hat on for a second or two just at the end.
Oh, my best, best, best and fantastic SIR TOM JONES!!!!!!!!!!!
So pretty.
So talented.
And to be singing with the great Tom Jones.
What a blast !!
Просто улёт,таких монстров ,как Том больше нет и не будет!!!!
2 große Stimmen. So toll. Habe ich leider noch nicht auf CD gefunden.
That was badass
She's wonderful.
took us back to the 20's she did
Rhiannon you are soooooooooooooooooooooooooooo talented!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! see ya in Memphis soon!!!!!!!!!!Cant wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The best rendition of the this tune ever! Loved it.
my lord is this great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
They're amazing, but FOR ME this is a sad song that couldn't be performed with such joy and happiness.
here's a version that rides both sides of that fence
ruclips.net/video/JQ4MUnPNSAo/видео.html
THIS IS Tom Joooonesssss! Wow, very few singers keep the ability to sing well after so many years a career. He was not only a gorgeous man, it turns out.... :)
You need to see that duet of him and Janis Joplin. Wow!
Rhiannon has the chops to go head-to-head with Tom Jones or anyone else -- remarkable singer, remarkable woman.
Love tom jones...and this girls voice is golden.
Rhiannon voice is very beautiful! Amazing and true talent... Tom Jones is a lengend singer... Both fantastic artist...❤️
I love this Big Band arrangement of a classic delta blues tune. Rhiannon kills it, adding the soul to Tom Jones more Big Band crooner part. Excellent by all involved.
deux voix magnifiques...merci
I am OBSESSED with rhiannon and this song
I love Jools Holland...I used to listen to a show of his called Night Music. Great stuff!!
Two of the best voices ever
The future is in good, scratch that-- Fantastic hands, guys and girls ❤❤ Rhiannon puts the biggest smile on my face like NO other 😮
The best of best songs I know and this style is far from my,i will listen to this song till I leave earth in peace
Great song, and Mr.Tom Jones still has it, can still sing.
Oh Boy... the beginning just give me chills
Rhiannon..dig it Tom Jones? You SMOKED SJI! I LOVE LOVE THIS TUNE and cover it too. It's story :the unfortunate rake" Very dark and wild story . Its sooooo fun to sing eh?oxox
Tom has still got it!! Rhiannon as excellent as ever.
Definitely a new favorite of mine!
Jones has always showed class when joining unique vocalists, reaffirming Rhiannon's place in music.
Nagyon kedves ez a felvétel.
so great ! can´t find enough words .....