Show & Venue Reviews, What's New, Pussycat?
Please share your Tom Jones shows with other fans. Setlist? Audience? Energy? What was it like being there? We’d love to hear from you.
And, while you’re telling us about the shows, please let us know what you think of the venues where Tom plays. Clubs, theaters, casinos — Tom Jones performs in all of them. Which venue do you think is the best? The worst?
So that other fans will know what’s in store when they buy their tickets, please tell us a little bit about the venues you know. If possible, try to use the format below so others can tell at a glance what you think. The best venue will merit ****. More than one review of a venue is welcome.
Tom In Oklahoma: One Woman’s Opinion
Monday, February 18th, 2008
After the second fan sent us this we decided to post it, mostly for the photos. It’s from what the writer, who never gives her name, calls “a blog about a dissertation writing, photo taking, music listening, daughter mothering, mojito drinking, soccer refereeing, coffee consuming, athlete appreciating, university instructor.” While many fans may not like it, and we think she messed up the lyric, we don’t think she’s totally incorrect. But, clearly, she’s never been at recent shows where women in their 20s tossed dainties onstage or where younger women flashed Tom. And the photos (although she missed the magic shot) aren’t bad. We’d credit the writer-photographer if she’d given her name anywhere.
FEBRUARY 16, 2008
“Truth be told, I just want a little….”
These words were sung by Tom Jones last night in Oklahoma: “Truth be told, I just want a little….” Yes. That’s what he said. And that’s what he meant. Uh huh. Women were screaming, and swooning, and singing along. The song goes on (paraphrased), “I don’t want to be your boyfriend, I don’t want to spend the night . . . . truth be told, I just want a little.” Uh huh. Women threw their panties. Yes, they threw their panties at a 67-year old man. But then, they were in their 60s, too.
Part of me was creeped out. Part of me was intrigued.
While I expected to snicker at seeing Tom Jones in person, I was quite impressed that a 67-year old man could still sing as he does. The moves? Well, not quite as smooth, but those can be ignored. (Note to Tom: moonwalking and kicking out in front of yourself like Michael Jackson does? Not a good look. Stick to singing.)
My mother was a huge Tom Jones fan in the 1960s. Huge. She would walk around the house singing “What’s new pussycat? Whoa whoa whoooooo.” However, while I wasn’t close enough to the stage last night to verify, there is a rumor of a sock collection (collection: those rolled up socks have to be changed out, no?) — uh, huh, yea — and rumors still of insured chest hair, but truth be told: it was a fun night. Kitschy. And fun.
February 18th, 2008 at 9:27 am
It was a decent review as always the focus is on panties, but she did happen to mention she was impressed with his singing. The photos are also incredible.
February 18th, 2008 at 9:59 am
Ed & All: Sorry to tease, but we cannot resist: Speaking of “incredible” photos, watch this site over the next few days.
February 18th, 2008 at 10:34 am
Cute review. Sounded like she was a little apprehensive about going but ended up having a great time. I love the pictures. I did notice that he’s gone back to the full dark hair look as opposed to the lighter hair color and graying temples and goatee that he had in LV last month. I was fortunate to meet him last month and have my picture taken with him. I’m glad he had the more natural look for my photo.
Counting the days until he returns in March!
February 18th, 2008 at 11:19 am
Hey! Not fair!
“Interesting” review but once again it doesn’t say much. It’s frustrating never reading anything about the actual show!
Lori, I’m with you on that one!
February 18th, 2008 at 11:21 am
Ok no fair the teaser about incredible photos
February 18th, 2008 at 6:50 pm
This sounds like a young girl that doesn’t want to admit she’s been bitten by the TJ bug. Poor thing, if she would have gotten closer to the stage whe would have known the sock rumors are false. Fab photo though.
February 19th, 2008 at 9:53 am
I am not sure calling a woman a MILF would be a compliment, lol. So, now when do we get these pictures you teased us with on here?
February 19th, 2008 at 10:17 am
Ed: Not sure…..sorry. Have some issues not related to the website that must be resolved before we do it……promise it won’t be mentioned again until it’s ready.
February 22nd, 2008 at 12:05 am
I was at the show Feb. 15. He was great. Second time I’ve seen him and he puts on a great act. He sang, joked, and laughed with and at himself. His voice is great. Lots of ages there, but mostly 50’s and 60’s. He was a little risque, but everyone loved it. He’s lost weight and his moves aren’t what they were in late ’60’s but he still has “it.” His band and singers seem to really like him and they all have a good time…smiling, blowing him kisses, etc. Can’t want to go to my 3rd concert. By the way, where in U.S. does he live?
February 22nd, 2008 at 8:48 am
Denise: He lives in Los Angeles and has done for about 30 years.
February 22nd, 2008 at 12:42 pm
I agree with you SusannePDX, the writer does sound like someone who is fighting her own urges and doesn’t want to admit being won over by Tom. And as those of us who’ve been fortunate to be close to the stage can testify, Tom is 100% muscle and man — no sock needed!
March 1st, 2008 at 7:46 am
I was at the Louisiana show on Ferbruary 16, 2008 at the Paragon Casino. What a way to spend a Saturday night! It was the first time I had seen “him” and I was screaming like I was 17. I’ve only become an avid fan this last year. I guess he fell of my radar in the 80s and 90s. Boy, did I miss out. I flew to Vegas last year for one night. It would be my first sighting — third row. But, when I went down to the Hollywood Theatre my Tom Jones world was shattered. He was ill and the show was canceled. My beautiful daughter was with me and consoled me like I was a child. Devastated, I cried. What power does this man have to make a grown woman act like that! But I made another attempt and drove from Texas to Louisiana (my accommodating daughter at my side) to the Paragon Casino. His buses were there so I knew my changes were pretty good that I would this time get to lay my eyes on “him.” No first row or even third row) seats were to be had. They were reserved for casino tribal owners, so we settled for bleacher seats so far away I had to look through opera glasses to get my first actual glimpse of the man live and in person. The crowd went wild and I was finally one of “them” — one of the millions of women who have seen Tom Jones in person. And, of course, I felt like he came just to sing for me. Now I have to see him again but it will be first row or, maybe, third. Thank you, Tommy, for making this last year very interesting!