Tom Jones

[Amerigo Vespucci]

Poll question: Tom Jones

[Deja Q]

1. With jeans that tight, I'm amazed his willy didn't get deprived of nutrients and fall off.

:hide:

[GoddessOfGuinness]

2. I used to think he was just kind of okay...

Then I saw him perform live on Letterman years ago, and I was blown away.
It wasn't his singing as much as his energy. It was like this tidal wave of personality surged out of the TV...and this was on a crappy screen.

I doubt I'd ever buy a recording; but I'd love to see him perform a show.

[Amerigo Vespucci]

5. He did a great version of Lenny Kravitz's "Are You Gonna Go My Way..."

...in "The Jerky Boys Movie." It would be interesting to read his thoughts on making that film...couldn't have been a career high point...but I liked it because I'm a fan of "so bad they're good" films.

:toast:

[Captain Hilts]

27. In interviews he seems to have a good sense of humor. nt

[TZ]

3. My mom loves him

Played his records alot while I was growing up. So I got to like him..Whats New Pussycat is one of my all time favorites..I might still even remember all the words.

[emilyg]

40. I love him.

[Robeson]

4. You know you love him...

...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iw3so6ClU9I&feature=PlayList&p=8BCDDB9A521503B3&index=4

B-)

[FloridaJudy]

6. Henry Fieldings' best novel

The movie was none too shabby either.

[kwassa]

15. The movie Tom Jones won four Oscars, including best picture in 1963

The singer was renamed after the fictional character Tom Jones in this popular movie. His real name is Thomas John Woodward.


and this is Albert Finney as a young and handsome Tom Jones

[Aristus]

36. You stole my action!

One of my favorite books. And THE funniest novel of the 18th Century... :spray:

[Skittles]

7. awesome

:thumbsup:

[Lyric]

8. Best use of Tom Jones music EVER:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--VHg0s1dAw

Jones on Ice! lol

[JVS]

26. Bachlorette party on ice!

[applegrove]

9. I bought his best of CD. I did. I'm not embarrased.

[Captain Hilts]

23. I did too. Help Yourself. What's New Pussycat. etc. Fun stuff.

[MineralMan]

10. Tom Jones?

An incredibly funny book and movie. Get it at your local library and NetFlix.

I have no idea who the old fart in the photos is.

[evlbstrd]

11. Art of Noise Featuring Tom Jones - "Kiss"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iw3so6ClU9I

[elshiva]

12. I prefer Neil Young. I like your sig line picture.

:)

[Amerigo Vespucci]

20. Thanks...it's a great one, indeed...

...I saw it in a recent issue of Rolling Stone and new it was "THE" sig pic for me.

:toast:

[elshiva]

24. Yes, Neil Young is awesome.

:) :loveya: Did you see the movie "Heart of Gold?" It's great.

[Amerigo Vespucci]

32. Haven't seen Heart of Gold...

...but I own the "Rust Never Sleeps" DVD and the "Weld" VHS, as well as the VHS of the "Year of the Horse" concert / documentary film.

:toast:

[elshiva]

33. That's great!

:) I haven't seen any of those videos. I do still have VHS as well as DVD, so I'll go looking for them.

[Amerigo Vespucci]

35. You've GOTTA see "Year of the Horse"...

...it has a concert performance of "F*!#In' Up"...one of the highlights on the highlight-FILLED "Ragged Glory" album...

...and in the middle, Neil veers off into a weird spoken interlude.

(not an exact quote, but close)...

"Now, when I was a young boy, my dad said to me, "SON, HOW COME YOU ARE SUCH A F**K-up?"

It goes on for a few minutes. It's like Jack Kerouac (with a little bit of Henry Rollins thrown in for good measure) channeling himself through Neil Young. It's mesmerizing, disturbing, powerful.

Hard to explain the moment in a post like this one, but trust me...get "Year of the Horse." Bonus points for being directed by Jim Jarmusch.



http://www.amazon.com/Year-Horse-Neil-Young/dp/B00004WM9H/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&s=video&qid=1233718866&sr=8-7

"3 new from $6.68" on Amazon...go! Now! Thank me later!

:toast:

[elshiva]

38. YES! I love that song, "Why do I keep fucking up?"

That is the story of my life. I'm going to get it. :) Thank you!

[whistler162]

13. Don't gamble with him......

he is a Welsher!:+

[leeroysphitz]

14. Mr. Excitement? I like his brand of entertainment. n/t

[musette_sf]

16. major TJ fan here!

i mean, of course, if you're over a certain age, you know all the old hits. whether or not it's your style, you have to admit, the guy can SING and put a song over.

but the work he has done since his son started managing him has been incredible...

from working with Art Of Noise on Prince's "Kiss", to his kick-@ss version of "Lust For Life" with Chrissie Hynde, to just about every cut on his new album, "24 Hours", the last 20 years of his career is, to me, the best part of it.

"The Lead (And How To Swing It)", "Reload", and "Mr. Jones" were all worthy efforts. (the latter two only available via import)

"24 Hours" is such a great album, that it is inspirational. if he can do this at 68, it gives me heart to carry on. the album feels very 60s, in a very good way.

the first cut on "24 Hours" is a cover of an old Tommy James (and the Shondells) song, "I'm Alive". it didn't chart very high but it was on the radio in NYC at the time. it blew my mind to hear TJ do it!

also included is an excellent, sparse, striking cover of Springsteen's "The Hitter".

and there is a song by Bono, "Sugar Daddy", which IS the TJ swagger and mystique.

sorry to go on so long, but i dare you, listen to "24 Hours" and try to come away NOT a big fan!!!

and that's SIR Tom Jones to you!

[jakefrep]

18. I just bought "24 Hours" - good stuff

And I am not ashamed to admit that I saw him perform in Vegas a few years ago. I've never seen so many middle-aged women going bat-shit crazy in my life.

[musette_sf]

19. one of my favorite TJ quotes:

i saw an interview with him on TV, done within the last few years. the interviewer asked, "What's the downside of being 'Tom Jones'?"

Response: "There IS no downside."

:-)

[Amerigo Vespucci]

21. He's right...

...really.

I'm sure that anything he had to do to "be" Tom Jones was more than worth it. There are "entertainers" galore, but he really did succeed in carving out his own, unmistakable corner of the world.

:toast:

[Captain Hilts]

25. Do they really throw scanties?

[musette_sf]

29. when i saw TJ in Houston, there were no scanties thrown,

but when i saw him in Redwood City, they were being flung with abandon. :-)

[Flying Dream Blues]

31. Me, too...what a great show. Lots of fun and he gives you your money's worth! nt

[Captain Hilts]

28. I'll check out the song with Chrissie Hynde!

[musette_sf]

30. "Reload" is out of print

(the album on which he does the duet with Chrissy) so good luck!

[rucky]

17. Why, why, WHY?

[Captain Hilts]

22. Love is like candy on a shelf....nt

[Deep13]

34. Hey, help yourself.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Eh6dwRfUYA

[RevolutionaryActs]

37. My, my, my, Delilah

Why, why, why, Delilah

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sI5LWwC-cE8



I might.. kind of.. in a way.. like Tom Jones. :P

[Corgigal]

39. My daughter and hubby went to see him live last year

I couldn't believe how young the women were that were trying to get on the stage. A young woman, around 21 size 2, was pointing at him and dancin at him and he was just laughing and having a great time. Men if you can go, please check it out. Amazing the things you will see.
The women are still losing their minds and a good time was had by all.

Here he is singing Git me some, fun fun

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7dkHnBlVe8E