Comments on: July Question of the Month: Even If It Wasn’t Tom Jones…? http://tomjonesinternational.com/2008/07/01/july-question-of-the-month-even-without-tom-jones/ Tom Jones Fansite Tue, 02 Dec 2008 19:49:47 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: Barb S. http://tomjonesinternational.com/2008/07/01/july-question-of-the-month-even-without-tom-jones/#comment-6550 Barb S. Fri, 11 Jul 2008 03:40:18 +0000 http://tomjonesinternational.com/?p=1971#comment-6550 <p>I have seen Sir Tom over 100 times in the last 35 years and no one can compare to his show. However, many others I have enjoyed (in no particular order) are: Elvis, Frank Sinatra, Tina Turner, Cher, Jimmy Buffett,Jerry Lee Lewis, Lionel Ritchie, Neil Diamond, Rod Stewart, Paul McCartney, Michael Bolton, Paul Revere and the Raiders, Bill Medley of the Righteous Brothers alone as well as the Righteous Brothers, Bobby Vee, The Original Comets, The Temptations, The Four Tops, Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, Ricky Nelson, The Buckinghams, The Beach Boys, Bee Gees, Whitney Houston (in her early days), Paul Anka, Neil Sedaka, Mac Davis, Bryan Hyland, Fabian, Lou Christy, Gary Puckett, The Association, The Grassroots, Willie Nelson. The Charlie Daniels Band, Vince Gill, George Straight, Stevie Ray Vaughn, The Thunderbirds, Richard Marx, Huey Lewis and the News, Chicago, Roy Orbison, Kenny Rogers, Peter Noone, Alabama, Oak Ridge Boys, Dollie Parton, Barry Manilow, James Taylor, Dion, Gene Pitney.</p> <p>A few concerts I didn't care for: Dionne Warwick, Ray Charles, Wayne Newton, Englebert, Tony Bennett, Diana Ross.</p> I have seen Sir Tom over 100 times in the last 35 years and no one can compare to his show. However, many others I have enjoyed (in no particular order) are: Elvis, Frank Sinatra, Tina Turner, Cher, Jimmy Buffett,Jerry Lee Lewis, Lionel Ritchie, Neil Diamond, Rod Stewart, Paul McCartney, Michael Bolton, Paul Revere and the Raiders, Bill Medley of the Righteous Brothers alone as well as the Righteous Brothers, Bobby Vee, The Original Comets, The Temptations, The Four Tops, Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, Ricky Nelson, The Buckinghams, The Beach Boys, Bee Gees, Whitney Houston (in her early days), Paul Anka, Neil Sedaka, Mac Davis, Bryan Hyland, Fabian, Lou Christy, Gary Puckett, The Association, The Grassroots, Willie Nelson. The Charlie Daniels Band, Vince Gill, George Straight, Stevie Ray Vaughn, The Thunderbirds, Richard Marx, Huey Lewis and the News, Chicago, Roy Orbison, Kenny Rogers, Peter Noone, Alabama, Oak Ridge Boys, Dollie Parton, Barry Manilow, James Taylor, Dion, Gene Pitney.

A few concerts I didn’t care for: Dionne Warwick, Ray Charles, Wayne Newton, Englebert, Tony Bennett, Diana Ross.

]]> By: Lori R. http://tomjonesinternational.com/2008/07/01/july-question-of-the-month-even-without-tom-jones/#comment-6463 Lori R. Thu, 10 Jul 2008 12:22:24 +0000 http://tomjonesinternational.com/?p=1971#comment-6463 <p>I was a big fan of Hank Williams Jr. and saw him 4 or 5 times in the early 80's. He is the closest comparison to Tom as far as his stage energy and holding the audience in the palm of his hand for the whole show and his setlist had a good mix of country, blues and rock. I would love to hear Tom sing some of the songs Hank Jr. sang. The first one that comes to mind is "The Pressure Is On". I don't know if they ever were but I could picture Tom and Hank being friends. Some of the other performers I've seen and loved were: Kenny Rogers (early 80's), Wayne Newton (late 70's), The Righteous Brothers, Helen Reddy, The Oak Ridge Boys, Lou Rawls, John Anderson, Foreigner and Lee Greenwood.</p> I was a big fan of Hank Williams Jr. and saw him 4 or 5 times in the early 80’s. He is the closest comparison to Tom as far as his stage energy and holding the audience in the palm of his hand for the whole show and his setlist had a good mix of country, blues and rock. I would love to hear Tom sing some of the songs Hank Jr. sang. The first one that comes to mind is “The Pressure Is On”. I don’t know if they ever were but I could picture Tom and Hank being friends. Some of the other performers I’ve seen and loved were: Kenny Rogers (early 80’s), Wayne Newton (late 70’s), The Righteous Brothers, Helen Reddy, The Oak Ridge Boys, Lou Rawls, John Anderson, Foreigner and Lee Greenwood.

]]> By: nancy j http://tomjonesinternational.com/2008/07/01/july-question-of-the-month-even-without-tom-jones/#comment-6295 nancy j Wed, 09 Jul 2008 09:35:57 +0000 http://tomjonesinternational.com/?p=1971#comment-6295 <p>I like concerts where the music is good and the energy gets me up to dance! (like TJ's shows!) Chicago/Earth, Wind & Fire 2005 Those 2 together — Unbelievable!,Rolling Stones 94,98,05;Frankie Valli and (new) Four Seasons with original <em>Jersey Boys</em> cast 05; James Taylor 03; The Eagles 07 and one of the very best, Paul McCartney 05 — we thought we were dreaming.</p> I like concerts where the music is good and the energy gets me up to dance! (like TJ’s shows!) Chicago/Earth, Wind & Fire 2005 Those 2 together — Unbelievable!,Rolling Stones 94,98,05;Frankie Valli and (new) Four Seasons with original Jersey Boys cast 05; James Taylor 03; The Eagles 07 and one of the very best, Paul McCartney 05 — we thought we were dreaming.

]]> By: Anita http://tomjonesinternational.com/2008/07/01/july-question-of-the-month-even-without-tom-jones/#comment-6237 Anita Sat, 05 Jul 2008 15:11:26 +0000 http://tomjonesinternational.com/?p=1971#comment-6237 <p>Paul Anka, Neil Diamond and more recently Josh Groban.</p> Paul Anka, Neil Diamond and more recently Josh Groban.

]]> By: Darla http://tomjonesinternational.com/2008/07/01/july-question-of-the-month-even-without-tom-jones/#comment-6210 Darla Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:37:19 +0000 http://tomjonesinternational.com/?p=1971#comment-6210 <p>I think now I wouldn't mind seeing Justin Timberlake. All that energy.</p> I think now I wouldn’t mind seeing Justin Timberlake. All that energy.

]]> By: Darla http://tomjonesinternational.com/2008/07/01/july-question-of-the-month-even-without-tom-jones/#comment-6208 Darla Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:31:14 +0000 http://tomjonesinternational.com/?p=1971#comment-6208 <p>Goes without saying that Tom is my favorite. My second favorite performance was the Bee Gees!</p> Goes without saying that Tom is my favorite. My second favorite performance was the Bee Gees!

]]> By: pat lowndes http://tomjonesinternational.com/2008/07/01/july-question-of-the-month-even-without-tom-jones/#comment-6194 pat lowndes Fri, 04 Jul 2008 22:47:29 +0000 http://tomjonesinternational.com/?p=1971#comment-6194 <p>I don't go to many concerts since I started listening and watching Tom .but one performer I really loved Mel Torme.I was'nt very old so my Mam took me,she enjoyed the show too ,and when Mel played the drums wow and I got his autograph.</p> I don’t go to many concerts since I started listening and watching Tom .but one performer I really loved Mel Torme.I was’nt very old so my Mam took me,she enjoyed the show too ,and when Mel played the drums wow and I got his autograph.

]]> By: Marian http://tomjonesinternational.com/2008/07/01/july-question-of-the-month-even-without-tom-jones/#comment-6092 Marian Fri, 04 Jul 2008 04:56:37 +0000 http://tomjonesinternational.com/?p=1971#comment-6092 <p>Somehow Rod Stewart and Elton John didn't make my previous post, but were two of my favorite performers, simply because they add something extra to their stage performances.</p> Somehow Rod Stewart and Elton John didn’t make my previous post, but were two of my favorite performers, simply because they add something extra to their stage performances.

]]> By: Claire http://tomjonesinternational.com/2008/07/01/july-question-of-the-month-even-without-tom-jones/#comment-6053 Claire Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:15:29 +0000 http://tomjonesinternational.com/?p=1971#comment-6053 <p>Michael Jackson (amazing, unbelievable, spectacular (but stadium shows are too impersonal), Liza Minnelli (wow! when she sang <em>Maybe This Time</em> I wept like a wean) and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs (Karen O's a genius)! But no one's ever blown me away in quite the same way as Tom.</p> Michael Jackson (amazing, unbelievable, spectacular (but stadium shows are too impersonal), Liza Minnelli (wow! when she sang Maybe This Time I wept like a wean) and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs (Karen O’s a genius)! But no one’s ever blown me away in quite the same way as Tom.

]]> By: carol http://tomjonesinternational.com/2008/07/01/july-question-of-the-month-even-without-tom-jones/#comment-6023 carol Thu, 03 Jul 2008 08:06:39 +0000 http://tomjonesinternational.com/?p=1971#comment-6023 <p>The only other concerts which had as much energy at Tom Jones concerts were Lakeside and Confunkshun.Tom is the only white man I know who can sing and dance like a brother. I've seen him perform six times in the Cleveland Ohio area and he just gets better each year. I like all types of music but Tom Jones will always be the best! Hope he comes back to Ohio soon!</p> The only other concerts which had as much energy at Tom Jones concerts were Lakeside and Confunkshun.Tom is the only white man I know who can sing and dance like a brother. I’ve seen him perform six times in the Cleveland Ohio area and he just gets better each year. I like all types of music but Tom Jones will always be the best! Hope he comes back to Ohio soon!

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