NO autotune ,,, only talent

Just standing there singing. No light show, no special effects, no auto tune. Just pure talent and raw emotion. Incredible.

Sir Tom Jones will be 83 this year and still sounds great. We had the greatest music back then. The artists could actually carry a tune and you could understand every word.

Shon, I am 74 ... I was in High school with this music....the late 60;s and 70's are untouchable. great reaction . America's youth were awake and the music reflects that ! The sound younlike is the string in the orchestra .

He stood up and sang this song recently on a UK TV show called the voice, very ad hoc, over 80 and still has an amazing voice. I was 7, when this show was on, I remember being allowed to stay up and watch it as my dad loved Dusty Springfield and Tom Jones. We had amazing music back in the 60’s

Hey, Shon, many of us alive in 1967 are still around. And are the luckiest generation to have had this wonderful music. Glad you enjoy it.

Tom Jones is a Welsh singer who has one of the smoothest powerful voices around. And he was a showman too, in fact he was a big heart-throb with the ladies. He has so many hits such as "It's Not Unusual", "Delilah", "What's New Pussycat?", "Green, Green Grass of Home", "She's a Lady". He covers a lot of genres. He is still performing & is a coach on "The Voice" UK version. He also had a variety show from 69 - 71 & had some of the biggest music stars at the time.

Tom would literally cry tears while he sang. He was so amazing to watch.

Tom is singing this song with violins, a small string orchestra is accompanying him. We call this a 'torch song', because he's still holding a torch for his old flame.

What a performer, and what a sharp looking man in that suit, he absolutely nailed it.

Those would be string instruments, violins, viola... Really adds to the song beautifully

Tom was in a category of his on. Great reaction ❤

Tom Jones put on a live show that was so good! What a performer!! 🤗

If you want a treat... find the video of Tom as a judge on The Voice (UK) where the son of the writer of this song auditioned. It ends with Tom and the son singing this song together.

He does a duet with Janis Joplin that is amazing. You wouldn't think those two voices would go together , but they really do.

He’s Welsh & had tuberculosis as a child. Stayed in bed for 2 yrs to get well. Because of that illness, he couldn’t play sports & started singing. I think he went to London to perform at 15 or 16. And consequently to the US & the rest is history. The Queen knighted him. He is SIR TOM JONES & still sounds wonderful at 83 yrs old.

Saw Tom in Vegas in 67...it was awesome...what a powerful voice.

Sir Tom Jones has been a judge on The Voice UK for many years now. He has a string of hits, my personal favorite is She’s A Lady. He also did the title song to the James Bond movie Thunderball.

He got an orchestra. He still performs. He was a heartthrob in the early 70's and he ended up with his own show....The Tom Jones Show....and you can check out a bit of that. He was all talent. It was all him.

Women back then fell in love with Tom Jones. That voice and that face! Perfection! I'm glad young people can hear these songs and appreciate them.

Still performing today, touring and gigging at the age of 82 and yes he still sounds incredible

Thanks, Shon, for checking out Tom. He is a stellar performer in every sense. He will be 83 years old in June, and still has that rich and powerful voice. Tom's now in his sixth decade of his professional career that has spanned all kinds of genres, and many hit recordings (in 2021 his most recent album rocketed to No.1 on the UK album charts, and one of its songs made the Billboard 100 here in the U.S.), and he is still touring and wowing crowds worldwide! Since you are appreciating an old-school vibe, you might like to react to his moves and vocal performance in the song "Whatcha Gonna Do When Your Baby Leaves You" that was done in a production number featuring him on The Ed Sullivan Show back in the day. Though the dancers around him were choreographed, his moves are all his own. I also think you'd like a later performance he had with the legendary Van Morrison, doing Van's song "Carrying A Torch." It was a collab done when Tom was 50, Tom on vocals with a beautiful backing singer and Van with others on instruments. Too, there is Tom's rocking duet with another legend, his Aussie friend John Farnham, with a cover of AC/DC's "It's A Long Way To The Top [If You Want To Rock And Roll]." Two powerhouses! There are many videos covering more recent impromptu performances by Tom on The Voice UK, where he is a judge and coach. You should check out one where he does "Cry To Me" on the show, or one of the compilation videos that feature a selection of some of his impromptu performances, or songs with contestants on his team or in numbers performed with the other judges. Tom had a TV show called This Is Tom Jones. During the show's three-year run from 1969 through 1971, there were fantastic solos from Tom, as well as duets with legendary artists and bands... guests who included the likes of Ray Charles, Janis Joplin, Stevie Wonder, Jerry Lee Lewis, CSN&Y, Little Richard, and so many more). One of my very favorite performances of his from that popular TV show was his "I Who Have Nothing," from 1970. That one should definitely be on every reactor's list of performances to cover if they are going to react to some of Tom's work. As I said, this is one of my faves, but then I have favorite singles and favorite live performances of his from every age in his career. He was and STILL is that good. In an interesting side note, Tom, from earliest childhood, always loved music, moving/dancing, singing, and performing. As a preteen, he came down with tuberculosis, and spent two years bedridden from 12 to 14, isolated in his family home to recover, not allowed to go out at all. No going to school or church. No going out to play with the other neighborhood kids who had been his classmates and friends, or see anyone else in his room except his mom who lovingly cared for him, his dad who went out each day to work in the Welsh coal mines, plus the doctor who made regular house calls. Tom was not allowed to sing or even speak for two years as warned so that he'd get maximum rest and had to stay in quarantine until the infection was judged conquered. He and his parents were told he must never go to work in the mines as his dad had done and many youth did, because Tom's lungs wouldn't be able take it. It was a blessing that he recovered, and, beyond that, simply a miracle that he went on to a career characterized by such amazing vocal abilities and lung power after having had TB! Tom has made an effort to stay relevant as music evolved. He's been fearless, exploring various opportunities to do different styles of song and work with many different people. You can tell from his many collaborations that he truly enjoys working with other artists and groups (in clear respect and appreciation of their talent... all for making great music and never as a competition for the spotlight). As a consummate professional, he always gives 100% to those with whom he works, and to his audiences. His fans adore him, and are so grateful he is still with us and sharing his God-given talent with joy and undimmed quality!

haha, yeah, dude. Man, Shon, Tom was fire, and still IS fire. Yeah, the music back in the day was a lot more involved that today. Instead of computerized, digital, bandmates REAL people manned the instruments. Can't beat that. Love your appreciation of the old stuff. What I cannot share with you is the immersion. I grew up with AM Radio, FM just beginning, and TV being a great box of entertainment. Our radios were on all the time, and, we did not have to sit at the desk or on the couch or at the table to 'click' on the next link to hear or watch a song. It was just there. You turned your radio and went about doing the chores or your homework or just being with your friends and neighbors. It was as innocuous as the blood flowing through your veins - vital, but not isolated from the entirety to who you are/were. Music truly was the fabric of our lives. Not just textbook to open to one page and pour over. Now, I do'nt know about your generation or the music you all listen to. But, for me, my life has suffered because of the Internet. I'm not complaining, only being honest. I am SO distracted by OPTIONS that I don't go about my daily life anymore, in favor or seeking out new knowledge rather than creating my own. (the ratio used to be 80/20 me creating, but now it is 5/95 in favor of the Internet and me no longer creating). The payoff, however, is that I can 'live' amongst thousands of humans, and meet them in their homes, and connect for longer periods of time (/hoursweeks/months/etc rather than a mere 20 minutes one day out of a month or longer). I thank Kim Cutts for informing me that you did, in fact, react to this song. Thanks Kim 🙂 Shon, you asked that if we have songs or artists we'd like you to react to....I would like to watch with you as you react to Eydie Gorme singing "What Did I Have?" on the Ed Sullivan Show - in 1956 or 66. Also a black and white performance. Aslo in front of a live audience. Also and EPIC performance. Her named is pronounced 'ee-dee' 'gore-may'. Eydie Gorme. She was one of the greats of that time all the way into the 1980s. Frank Sinatra was a big fan AND personal friend of her and her husband, Steve Lawrence. All three have shared the stage many times. You can search for any of those performances as well. Very fun and you get to know these folks a little more initimately as they share the stage. Peace out, Shon. Love your reactions, your personality, and your vivid passion for music. -eric

I always love your reactions to the songs I grew up with. You honestly seem to appreciate the music from "back in the day", which warms this senior citizen's heart. Keep up the great work!

One of his best performances from way way back of that song. He really made sure people heard him this time on live TV at the time :) He was the man! That instrument might be a cello or bass violin. I'm not sure, but it's an string instrument of some kind.

Sir Tom Jones! He can still sing like an Angel.

He had a variety tv show here in the states and replayed in London. The series ran between 1969 and 1971 to total 65 colour episodes. Jones was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for "Best Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy" in 1969. He is from Wales. Tom still tours at 83 and can still belt out the tunes. This during the times when artists male and female showed up dressed to entertain. The instrument is a violin 🎻

I loved watching your reaction. I was 18 at the time he sang this. He's a brilliant singer and still going at 83 years old as a judge on The Voice UK.

There was so much music talent in the 60s, 70s and 80s it was unbelievable. The bar was so high in those decades. Every week a new great new talent would be discovered. There were so many great talents that only the best of the best made to TV. A lot of great talents missed out being recognized simply because there were too many talented artists. Tom Jones was a stand-out male singer.

The high strings sound is called a violin.

Nothing wrong with old school music,Shon!😄Tom Jones is a Legend!Spent the day with my best friend today,who also has a Button Phobia!Told her about you...more common than you think!😅Great reaction,Mate!🙂

Remember Carlton from Fresh Prince? Tom Jones sang "Its Not Unusual"and Carlton would do that dance.😂🤣❤

I knew a lady years ago that saw him over 100 times. Lol....woman were obsessed with him. ❤ He's still singing!!

The Welsh are a different breed....Tom Jones has a lot of soul and a voice to match. One of a kind. I graduated from High School in "67. you are a kick Shon.

I've watched all your reactions to Elvis Presley .. now Sir Tom is our UK version of him. He's a Welsh singer, a hearthrob, (ladies underwear thrown at him that he used as handkerchiefs) He is even now a coach on The Voice UK. He and Elvis were friends but they never sang together ❤️

It's a beautiful thing to see this being passed down to new generations. Very humbling reaction!

Great reaction! Music will never again be as good as it was in the old days.

Tom is in his 80's now and can STILL sing like this! He is phenomenal ❤❤

waht a voice

You have the heart of an old soul and I love watching you react to these old songs!

He’s in his 80s now and still sounds like this!

This was on the Dusty Springfield show on the BBC, she was the greatest UK singer of her era - well worth a listen too. Try ‘You Don’t Have to Say You Love Me' from 1966. She sang duets with Jimi Hendrix, Tom Jones, Martha Reeves, Andy Williams and others and was a huge star.

11/02/23 I was 8 years old in 1967, I lost my father the year before. I loved and watched Tom Jones every week, wait til you see him dance. 😂

That background sound is called the wall of sound. It was invented by Phil Spector and was used in many of the hit songs of that era.

thx shon for playin sir tom jones! love that u have a good music spirit - u might like this one ! - haha hes still got it ! - sir tom jones & jennifer hudson - its a mans world ! love ur reactions to everything ! great smile ! great music heart ! music keeps us alive ! thx shon

He still sings this today and it sounds exactly the same! He’s incredible. He goes by Sir Tom Jones today

And he's in his 80s and can still sing. He's a judge on the voice.

tom is a legend

These songs are about Love! He is Sir Tom Jones.

he is the best!!!!

I love your reaction. Tom Jones has an amazing strong voice. He's still pretty good.

My dear Sir Tom the best entertainer of my lifetime ❤

And we all THOUGHT that Elvis Presley sang good!?!? This man Tom Jones has a voice of a god!!!!!!!😱

Love it! Tom Jones was my Mom's Fav!

1960, 70, 80 Best music time ever.......Time is never come back.....

The song was written for Tom by a guy called lonnie Donaghan and if you search on KZfaq , Tom is a judge on the voice and lonnie’s son comes on to audition and they both sing never fall in love again that his father wrote, it’s quite moving and tom is in his 80s and still got it 👍🏻

Nuce to see young man acting so happy normalky the ladies act like this listening to tom 😊

Great review of this classic song. Tom is one of the best singers ever and still sounds great. Amazing talent.

talent and soul.

Oh my heaven, I was in love with Tom Jones. He's Welsh.

Back in the day, he was nicknamed "Jones the Voice". I believe that Elvis Presley, The King, called TJ a "once in a generation" singer.

Loved your appreciation of the great Sir Tom Jones. Great to see young ones like yourself enjoyjng the music my generation grew up with. In 1967 I met my husband of almost 55 years and we still love and respect each other to this day. ❤❤ Maybe it was the great music that did it for us!!!! 😂

Born in 1964 Tom jones greatest vocals since then

When it come to great’s In the history of music world Tom Jones is one of them, he was also good friends with Elvis 👍

Tom Jones - I Who Have Nothing - This is Tom Jones TV Show 1970

He can still sing today in his 80s he wasn't just good he is a great singer

No auto tine pure raw talent

That's Blue Eyed Soul baby. That's what they called back in the day even though this Welshman has green eyes. My heart throb in the day.

Listen to him sing this song on X Factor just a couple of years ago. Unbelievable! Great reaction!

Yup. Definitely should go on a "sad song" play list. Tom is one of the greatest vocalists from back in those days, for sure! Great reaction, Shon! One for your "happy af song" play list could be "Mr Blue Sky", by ELO. (Electric Light Orchestra) ... I think it was the title track for Guardians of the Galaxy 2. Cheers!

He has a full Orchestra behind him. The Violins and Cellos are playing behind him. He was Knighted by Queen Elizabeth.

Sir Tom is the man.

Hard to beat !!!

Tom & Elvis were 2 of the top singers of all my female relatives 😅 Elvis did this song too. Elvis & Tom were very good friends. There families would vacation together. I grew up on some of these Oldies. Enjoy!!!

Another artist you should check out is Steve Marriott of Humble Pie doing a song Tina Turner wrote called "Black Coffee." The performance that is especially good is the one in an intimate session for the show Old Grey Whistlestop, preferred over the one in concert at the Fillmore East. The backup sistah group The Blackberries are awesome and Steve's vocals, WOW! He was a super-talented singer and guitarist. Was with both The Small Faces and Humble Pie as frontman in their groups. Sadly, he along with many other artists of his era were screwed over by managers and recording companies, and didn't get the rewards or recognition they deserved. Disillusioned, Steve got out of the mainline music scene after that, but did solo gigs He perished in a house fire. Another great gone too soon.

They are violins you hear. I feel in love with Tom in the 60’s

no auto-tune...this performance is outstanding

SHON VIOLIN sounds are legendary! 🤣🤣🤣

Who amongst us DOESN'T know that feeling? Only dudes who are too insecure to admit it, so they start frontin' instead. If it can happen to guys like me and you, eventually EVERYONE gets their turn, no matter how you look and how good you roll.

Chris Stapleton singing, It's a mans world, he is singing in a club, and is amazing

Hes got swag ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Tom jones had a residency at Caesars Palace for almost 5 years, he and elvis were great friends alongside frank Sinatra, he’s the best singer the uk have ever produced

❤ love watching your honest reactions the good old music❤

Love that you love what we have always loved

Sir Tom Jone can sing without auto tune. He’s one of the the best singers ever

I love, love, love your reaction to his video. Yes, Tom is one of the great ones. I grew up listening to artists like him, Elvis, Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis, Nat King Cole...I could go on and on. I hope you had a chance to check out his show called "This is Tom Jones. You will get a chance to really see Tom in action! Let us know how you liked it...okay?

My Mom loved Tom❤️… I think all the moms loved him😉

Ask your mom or grandma or aunt…they probly heard of him!!! Saw him so many times in concert and I am tellin you at 80+ he still sounds that good !!! There are no voices this good nothing is in the way of the vocals!!

This is why Adele has so much appeal. She can sing! She has an authentic soulful voice. Tom Jones was/ is famous because of his extraordinary soulful voice.

Love your reactions! The reaction to these oldies is universal...great performances and great performances, right? Peace :D

He sang this on The Voice with the cowriters son who was auditioning. Tom had no clue. Its a great video!!!! React to that please!!!

Sir Tom Jones a great welsh singer does an amazing duet with the great Wilson Picket. Definitely check that out on Tom's American TV show.

Beautiful reaction!

Shon .... you should listen to "I Who Have Nothing" by Tom Jones. It's magnificent, sung with so much passion! Please give it a reaction.

She's a lady is another good song of his I like

My cousin did Tom Jones I impersonation of Tom Jones at a wedding I attended in 1972, my female cousins dragged him on stage and were screening at him, I was like What until my cousin Sam sang, he was wonderful

Please do a reaction to one of his live performances of "I Won't Crumble With You If you Fall". Written and performed when he was 81 years-old. He still has it.

MORE TOM!😎

What a great reaction, Shon! I remember watching this as a kid. Mom loved listening toTom Jones. She still does sometimes. I'm sure someone has already mentioned the sound you imitated so perfectly(gave me a chuckle) are the string section, violins, cellos, etc. I think the sound you're talking about is cellos. I could be wrong.

Soul knows no color, my brother. It’s the heart that matters. 🙂