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Best Of Las Vegas Poll: Tom Is 2nd — We Explain Why It’s OK; Please Note The Comment* About Tom’s Votes
Sunday, March 23rd, 2008The Best of Las Vegas poll results are out in the Las Vegas Review Journal and Tom placed second in the Best Singer category.
But, considering that Céline won, as she’s done every year since 2002 when she arrived here for her extended run at Caesars, that’s pretty good. She lives here, is seen around town and has a presence as a resident. In addition, we’re told that many local voters never go to shows or, even, to the Strip, and (as the results clearly show) vote for people they’ve heard about, with local allegiances taking precedence over any other factor.
Céline’s run ended in December — thus, she’s no longer eligible — and she’s been replaced at Caesars already by Bette Midler (whom we love and whose show you must try to see if you’re in town when she is). Cher will arrive to alternate with Bette and Elton in May. For 2008, then, that leaves Bette, Cher and Tom — because Elton, though eligible, has won awards for his music, not his singing — and we think we know who can win.
We’re also very proud that Tom had such a great showing.
*In its commentary on the voting, the paper said, “And Tom Jones no doubt is grateful for fans from Argentina and Macedonia who cast votes only for him.”
Thanks to all of you who voted. And, as they say each October about the NY Mets — “Wait ’til next year!”
March 24th, 2008 at 8:14 am
This was a good showing. Next year we know who will win. It is great that fans from around the world voted.
March 24th, 2008 at 8:48 am
Celine Dion, the best singer?? She was never one of my favorites and I’m glad she won’t be eligible next year! I’m glad the paper mentioned that Tom came in 2nd and for them to do that, he must have been a “close” 2nd! High 5’s for everyone who took the time to vote. Next year, he’ll be 1st for sure. Although we all already know he’s 1st and the BEST!!
March 24th, 2008 at 3:20 pm
It’s disappointing that Tom didn’t win but next year…..if there’s any justice……surely he’ll be number one.
I would not dream of commenting about the singing of Ms Di..O..o..o..o..o..onandO..o..o..o..onandO..o..o..o..o..o..onandO..o..o..o..o..onandO..o..o..on. I do apologise: keyboard problems. Happens to us all.
March 25th, 2008 at 2:51 am
Disappointed that Tom didn’t win but he’ll get there in the end.
March 27th, 2008 at 9:05 am
We don’t need polls. He is always a winner in our hearts. And Minds. Yeah!!!
March 28th, 2008 at 8:56 pm
Laura W you said it all!!! I’ll be at Tom’s show very soon - Yeah!!!