Comments on: TJ In Cleveland/Part II/A Review

By: Susanne Jenson

Susanne Jenson — Mon, 12 Dec 2005 19:59:06 +0000

Consider the source! My god…its from Cleveland. When I was growing up there we called it the “mistake on the lake.” That reviewer doesn’t know what he’s talking about.

By: Belinda Phillips

Belinda Phillips — Sat, 10 Dec 2005 05:36:08 +0000

I KNOW who Tom Jones is, but, who is Michael David Toth? And what makes him the final say in who should retire? I have seen Tom only three times this past year (probably only three times as often as MDT). Tom’s voice is incredible, he is so sexy and not ready to retire.Who is Michael David Toth and what are his credentials that give him the right to tell anyone that it is time to shut it down? I think Mr. Toth should prove himself in his own business for 35 or 40 years before he gets to spout his opinion. Until then I will think of him as white noise.

By: pl lewis

pl lewis — Sat, 10 Dec 2005 00:47:07 +0000

Tom is HOT and so SEXY. His voice is better than ever and I will buy tickets to see him as long as he performs. Tom is so versatile and I love most every song he does. How about that 200 Lbs of Heavenly Joy? I've seen him in DC, Atlantic City and Myrtle Beach and next is Vegas. Tom is most every woman's fantasy lover (including mine).

By: Val C

Val C — Thu, 08 Dec 2005 23:24:58 +0000

I saw my first TJ concert in November, in Atlantic City, and he doesn’t look close to retirement to me. His voice is more powerful then the 80’s show playing on public television. He has the sex appeal and the moves of a man half his age, and the twenty and thirty year old women in the front rows to prove it. I have never had such a great entertainment experience and I am 51 years old. I have been to a lot of shows and concerts but his is number one. I am a new/old fan and can’t wait to see him again!

By: Laura G. Cain

Laura G. Cain — Fri, 02 Dec 2005 03:03:07 +0000

Talking about Tom's retirement......those are fightin' words!!!

Tom Jones is sexier at 65 than most men half his age. His voice is stronger than ever, the twinkle in his eye madly mischievious and his stage presence still stops me in my tracks. No one even comes remotely CLOSE to this man as an entertainer.

True, we ALL will have to retire some day, but I have a very strong feeling that Tom Jones will still have us basking in that glorious voice for many more years to come. As long as he wants to sing, I will want to buy tickets. Love you Tom!!!

By: Ginsing

Ginsing — Thu, 01 Dec 2005 21:23:23 +0000

Reply to Michael David Toth’s Friday, Nov. 25th Review

Tom Jones International is a fun, funky, silly song, when you’re in the mood for that sort of thing. The video is a bit ridiculous, I must admit. I don’t know who comes up with that stuff. But until I saw his Irving Plaza concert – up close and personal – where I could see his facial expressions, I didn’t realize — as I’m sure many others don’t — that he doesn’t take himself seriously and it all seems to be in fun.

He’s 65 years old, but if he can still swing it, why not dance and wiggle — especially since his women fans still seem to love it? Tom can sing Sexbomb just as long as he wants to. I just don’t think he looks foolish doing it. Actually, I think he’s pretty freakin’ HOT! He always was. If I hadn’t followed him all these years already, I would think he had some set of pipes hearing him now for the first time. Bono and Bruce also have amazing talent. So does Barbra — who doesn’t move at all. Tina Turner has amazing stage presence. She’s electric. So is Bette Midler.

I think his ballad section is perfect. And it showed his versatility. IMHO Tom’s show is from boring and, if anything, is too SHORT. I know I’m a fan, but I do try to be objective.

Yes, he will be forced to retire someday. It’s inevitable, just like death and taxes. I agree with Toth — it will be the end of an entertainment era. But unless there’s stuff going on in his life that I don’t know about (and I’m sure there is - HA!); stuff that isn’t on the surface; Tom looks and performs just as strong as ever. I have no doubt that he has “off” nights, but I’ve never witnessed them.

I think it is a compliment to Tom to say that nobody is waiting in the wings to take his place. I’ve been waiting 40 years for someone to come along who I think is better than Tom.

Still waiting…

By: Fay

Fay — Thu, 01 Dec 2005 19:57:10 +0000

“Unpromisingly, the best contemporary equivalent to wild, sweaty, larger-than-life showmen is obscure cult artists like Quintron.” Pssshhhhhttttt! This review is just begging for a can o’ whuupass to be opened. First of all, “unpromisingly?” Is that even a WORD? If you Google a photo of “Quintron” you’ll see that to even mention TJ and him in the same context is ridiculous. He looks like the love child of Prince and, well, Prince. “While he still pulled off his ’sex bomb’ shtick impossibly well for his age, there’s no hiding that Jones will be forced to retire his stage act someday soon.”

Why? I don’t think Tom’s style of dancing has been any different over the years, his voice is his strength. Plus, it is really, REALLY obvious that Tom is having fun with it all, as his audience can appreciate. No one takes TJ less seriously than he does and he’s laughing at all the naysayers — all the way to the bank. God bless him.

I’ll take a 65+ Tom Jones any day of the week (and then some). Tom Jones is peerless and I don’t see anyone on the horizon that even comes close to filling his ahem shoes.

Tom Jones ROCKS my world =:)

By: Cathy

Cathy — Thu, 01 Dec 2005 14:58:57 +0000

I looked up Quintron too and couldn’t figure out if this reviewer was joking or not! The little bit of his voice that I heard was more … well, let’s just say I wasn’t impressed!

Tom is not a crooner, he sings ballads but also just about every other conceivable type of music. As far as Ricky Martin, yes he is sexy but he doesn’t have Tom’s voice!!

Which brings me to the part of this review which ticked me off. I do not understand why he thinks that Tom will be forced to retire from the stage sometime “soon.” He obviously wasn’t watching the Tom we all enjoy at concerts. Not only is Tom vibrant, sexy and funny but the mans voice is still a wonder to hear. I’m not sure if the reviewer figures 65 is too old but …

As far as future entertainers and voices like Tom, I don’t think there will ever be another Tom Jones! He’s a man of humour, sex appeal, big talent and an entertainer all wrapped in one nice package.

There are many nice and beautiful voices around but not like Tom Jones.

By: Deb

Deb — Thu, 01 Dec 2005 14:12:30 +0000

Harry Connick, Jr. is great and he’s down-home friendly but he doesn’t have the stage presence not to mention the hormone levels of Mr. Jones.

Ricky Martin? Hmmm…definitely hot but since he frequently takes a hiatus now and again, he doesn’t seem to have the staying power of our Tom!

I didn’t know who Quintron is so I looked him up and found that he “was named “Entertainer of the Year” by Donnie Burnside, owner of Burnside Furniture Outlet in Big Rapids, Michigan, after seeing one of the regular tours Quintron makes throughout the United States and Europe.” WOW! What an honor!

So…in a nutshell, I can think of absolutely NO ONE who even comes close! I’ll be eager to hear if anyone else can come up with suggestions.