Rumor or Reality?, What's New, Pussycat?
Rumors about Sir Tom pass from ear to ear to chat room to discussion list to forum. Of course, we hear them, too, and are frequently asked by site visitors about the truth of a given story they see or hear. In an effort to separate fact from fiction, we’ll occasionally post a rumor — a possibly credible thing we hear and try to get at the real story. The only rule about the rumors we’ll post is that they must be about Tom’s professional life. Nothing personal. We leave that stuff to others. So, if you hear something and would like us to help check it out, send us an email. Of course no rumor is considered fact until it’s confirmed on Tom’s official site but, meanwhile, we’ll try to fill you in.
Rumor Or Reality? Sir Tom Will Serenade HRH Prince Charles On His Birthday
Tuesday, July 15th, 2008
Prince Charles (left) will be 60 years old on November 14 and a big bash, as we reported below, is planned. Among the entertainers it was reported he’d requested at the event, to be broadcast by ITV, is Sir Tom Jones (right, at age 60 in 2000 on the red carpet for Men Strike Back).
Apparently, Sir Tom has accepted the invitation.
Of course, nothing is official until confirmed by tomjones.com.
Meanwhile, Tom plays tonight at the Orange County Fair in Costa Mesa, CA. The Fair has a great musical roster, starting with the incomparable BB King who played opening night. In addition to Tom, before the Fair ends on August 3, Fergie, Emmylou Harris and Chris Isaak will be among the musicians to play there. Looking forward to hearing from those of you who are there tonight (and at other shows throughout the week)..
July 15th, 2008 at 1:11 am
I am just thankful that HRH was not born in August when I am going to see Sir Tom. But I would always expect the Royals to ask Sir Tom to their biggest events. Otherwise, it would be said that their big party is expected to be a big flop :o) …if Tom wasn’t on the list.
July 15th, 2008 at 1:46 am
Great! That means Tom will be in the U.K. I hope there’s some time for gigs, too.
July 15th, 2008 at 9:35 am
Tremendous!
July 15th, 2008 at 12:19 pm
Cool! Anything Sir Tom Jones does in good. Hope this will air on MTV or VH1 like Princess Diana Tribute Concert. Sir Tom Jones — sing, sing, sing and have a blast. Enjoy yourself.
July 15th, 2008 at 3:55 pm
Great for Tom, the UK, and old Charlie!
July 20th, 2008 at 9:33 am
Tom sang this song at the Pac Am show at the Orange County,CA, fair July 15,2008. I don’t know the name of it I just have some lyrics. Help!! Show was amazing! This was my 11th ahow over the last 30 years. My mother had me drive her to Vegas for the first one when I was 15 and didn’t have a license! I’ d like to find this if he has recored it. Thanks.
I don’t want you baby, for the rest of my life
I don’t want to be your husband, don’t want to make you my wife
I do want to stay here, i don’t want to spend the night
I’ll be gone by sundown, I’ll be home by the morning light
July 20th, 2008 at 10:54 am
Annette: The song is called Git Me Some. It was written and recorded by a terrific blues singer called Earl Thomas. He recorded it in an album called Unplugged at Caffe Calabria. Tom has not recorded the song, Earlier this year, Earl Thomas came to see Tom at the MGM and was introduced from the audience.If you like the bues, you’ve gotta check this guy out.