Comments on: The Tom Jones Canadian Fan Club: A Look Back At 1978 http://tomjonesinternational.com/2008/07/26/the-tom-jones-canadian-fan-club-a-look-back-at-1978/ Tom Jones Fansite Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:33:15 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: BeBe http://tomjonesinternational.com/2008/07/26/the-tom-jones-canadian-fan-club-a-look-back-at-1978/#comment-7135 BeBe Fri, 01 Aug 2008 02:13:44 +0000 http://tomjonesinternational.com/?p=2076#comment-7135 <p>Moderator - thanks that's exactly what I meant :) but TOM in the wedding pic would not be so bad either, hahahaha</p> Moderator - thanks that’s exactly what I meant :) but TOM in the wedding pic would not be so bad either, hahahaha

]]> By: Moderator http://tomjonesinternational.com/2008/07/26/the-tom-jones-canadian-fan-club-a-look-back-at-1978/#comment-7128 Moderator Thu, 31 Jul 2008 15:38:00 +0000 http://tomjonesinternational.com/?p=2076#comment-7128 <p>Just to clarify: The photos to which BeBe refers do not include Tom at all these events. She meant that fans carry the photos of him as they do important family photos.</p> Just to clarify: The photos to which BeBe refers do not include Tom at all these events. She meant that fans carry the photos of him as they do important family photos.

]]> By: BeBe http://tomjonesinternational.com/2008/07/26/the-tom-jones-canadian-fan-club-a-look-back-at-1978/#comment-7127 BeBe Thu, 31 Jul 2008 13:16:09 +0000 http://tomjonesinternational.com/?p=2076#comment-7127 <p>d.r. nasca - yes I can imagine that because TOM treats his fans like friends/family :) He has a wonderful relationship with his fans. I have met TOM togehter with longtime fans and this encounter was like a family reunion - Many fans showed me their private photos - there were wedding pics, kids, grandkids and -TOM from the early years until now - family :)</p> d.r. nasca - yes I can imagine that because TOM treats his fans like friends/family :) He has a wonderful relationship with his fans. I have met TOM togehter with longtime fans and this encounter was like a family reunion - Many fans showed me their private photos - there were wedding pics, kids, grandkids and -TOM from the early years until now - family :)

]]> By: d.r.nasca http://tomjonesinternational.com/2008/07/26/the-tom-jones-canadian-fan-club-a-look-back-at-1978/#comment-7105 d.r.nasca Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:29:43 +0000 http://tomjonesinternational.com/?p=2076#comment-7105 <p><p></p><p>May Ruth Brooks rest in peace. I, too, belonged to her fan club and have fun memories and pictures of her and Marcia Ryder from Michigan. I need to say that Tom truly loved and respected Ruth. One day Tom asked her about her health (she was having health problems) and told her, "I was talking about your health to my mom and sister." Can you imagine Tom talking to his immediate family about his concern for Ruth's health? I am glad I got to know Ruth. She had quite a sense of humor once you got to know her.</p></p>

May Ruth Brooks rest in peace. I, too, belonged to her fan club and have fun memories and pictures of her and Marcia Ryder from Michigan. I need to say that Tom truly loved and respected Ruth. One day Tom asked her about her health (she was having health problems) and told her, “I was talking about your health to my mom and sister.” Can you imagine Tom talking to his immediate family about his concern for Ruth’s health? I am glad I got to know Ruth. She had quite a sense of humor once you got to know her.

]]> By: Ed http://tomjonesinternational.com/2008/07/26/the-tom-jones-canadian-fan-club-a-look-back-at-1978/#comment-7092 Ed Mon, 28 Jul 2008 13:27:08 +0000 http://tomjonesinternational.com/?p=2076#comment-7092 <p>This was a great walk back into time for me,I had the great fortune of knowing Ruth Brooks, she was truly a great fan of Tom's but she was a special lady first.I was a member of her group as well as the group Betty as she refered to in her newsletter had. Ruth is sorely missed but I feel honored to have known her.</p> This was a great walk back into time for me,I had the great fortune of knowing Ruth Brooks, she was truly a great fan of Tom’s but she was a special lady first.I was a member of her group as well as the group Betty as she refered to in her newsletter had. Ruth is sorely missed but I feel honored to have known her.

]]> By: Dorothy Jean C. http://tomjonesinternational.com/2008/07/26/the-tom-jones-canadian-fan-club-a-look-back-at-1978/#comment-7090 Dorothy Jean C. Mon, 28 Jul 2008 06:37:20 +0000 http://tomjonesinternational.com/?p=2076#comment-7090 <p>Thank you for the article it was wonderful and it brought back some great memories. </p> <p>My twin sister, Jane and myself truly enjoyed going backstage following a performance by Tom and his band members. We met some of the band members and my husband took pictures of us. (This was a long time ago. They are no longer with Tom.) This was before the show. We decorated the area backstage and had cookies galore for them, made by our club president, I guess. Following Tom's performance we went backstage again to greet Tom. What an exciting time that was. My husband took pictures of us as Tom greeted us. Tom's son Mark at that time was beside him watching us gals as we went through the line. Pictures were taken by my husband of us going through the line to greet Tom. It was an unforgettable time.</p> Thank you for the article it was wonderful and it brought back some great memories.

My twin sister, Jane and myself truly enjoyed going backstage following a performance by Tom and his band members. We met some of the band members and my husband took pictures of us. (This was a long time ago. They are no longer with Tom.) This was before the show. We decorated the area backstage and had cookies galore for them, made by our club president, I guess. Following Tom’s performance we went backstage again to greet Tom. What an exciting time that was. My husband took pictures of us as Tom greeted us. Tom’s son Mark at that time was beside him watching us gals as we went through the line. Pictures were taken by my husband of us going through the line to greet Tom. It was an unforgettable time.

]]> By: Anna http://tomjonesinternational.com/2008/07/26/the-tom-jones-canadian-fan-club-a-look-back-at-1978/#comment-7089 Anna Mon, 28 Jul 2008 02:49:15 +0000 http://tomjonesinternational.com/?p=2076#comment-7089 <p>Thanks for the story. How easy the net is compared to the 70's just a tap away we have info. Still it always takes alot of effort and alot of work putting these sites together and keeping them updated. Just a thanks for that. BTW I have that carature saved on my phone as wallpaper.</p> Thanks for the story. How easy the net is compared to the 70’s just a tap away we have info. Still it always takes alot of effort and alot of work putting these sites together and keeping them updated. Just a thanks for that. BTW I have that carature saved on my phone as wallpaper.

]]> By: BeBe http://tomjonesinternational.com/2008/07/26/the-tom-jones-canadian-fan-club-a-look-back-at-1978/#comment-7088 BeBe Sun, 27 Jul 2008 23:06:33 +0000 http://tomjonesinternational.com/?p=2076#comment-7088 <p>TJfriend - I agree nothing, nothing can be compared to the TOM Jones experience LIVE - breathtaking and better than sex..OMG can I write this here, hahahaha - ok you know what I mean all of you who have seen TOM LIVE back in the days or now ;)</p> TJfriend - I agree nothing, nothing can be compared to the TOM Jones experience LIVE - breathtaking and better than sex..OMG can I write this here, hahahaha - ok you know what I mean all of you who have seen TOM LIVE back in the days or now ;)

]]> By: TJFriend http://tomjonesinternational.com/2008/07/26/the-tom-jones-canadian-fan-club-a-look-back-at-1978/#comment-7086 TJFriend Sun, 27 Jul 2008 22:28:32 +0000 http://tomjonesinternational.com/?p=2076#comment-7086 <p>How I wish I could have contributed to the memories of those times. But while reading Ruth's story, I so fondly rememeber the times when I went with my parents to see Tom Jones perform at the Westbury Music Fair. I'd always manage the chance to go up on stage with him, hold his microphone and have a simple, short chat with him. Those special moments surely made up for all of the lost opportunities to go backstage. Every song Tom sang, whether it be his own hits or from other artist's songs, would be phenomenally hypnotic. To me, no DVDs, CDs, film reels...nothing, could ever compare or capture the breathtaking ballads he sang or the hip rolling, dance-out-of-your seat, rock-n-roll songs he belted out with his thunderous voice. For all those who have seen him already, nothing else needs to be said, and for those who missed his performance, no words could describe his shows. You would just need to go and see for yourself. Having heard Tom Jones sing a song, you knew it became his that night. I can't speak for other admirers, but what a difficult time I would have trying to listen to a particular song being sung by the original artist after having heard Tom sing that same song in concert that evening...no comparison. I'm sure many would agree. Thanks for sharing Ruth's story, it certainly rekindled my most treasured memories of Tom Jones.</p> How I wish I could have contributed to the memories of those times. But while reading Ruth’s story, I so fondly rememeber the times when I went with my parents to see Tom Jones perform at the Westbury Music Fair. I’d always manage the chance to go up on stage with him, hold his microphone and have a simple, short chat with him. Those special moments surely made up for all of the lost opportunities to go backstage. Every song Tom sang, whether it be his own hits or from other artist’s songs, would be phenomenally hypnotic. To me, no DVDs, CDs, film reels…nothing, could ever compare or capture the breathtaking ballads he sang or the hip rolling, dance-out-of-your seat, rock-n-roll songs he belted out with his thunderous voice. For all those who have seen him already, nothing else needs to be said, and for those who missed his performance, no words could describe his shows. You would just need to go and see for yourself. Having heard Tom Jones sing a song, you knew it became his that night. I can’t speak for other admirers, but what a difficult time I would have trying to listen to a particular song being sung by the original artist after having heard Tom sing that same song in concert that evening…no comparison. I’m sure many would agree. Thanks for sharing Ruth’s story, it certainly rekindled my most treasured memories of Tom Jones.

]]> By: BeBe http://tomjonesinternational.com/2008/07/26/the-tom-jones-canadian-fan-club-a-look-back-at-1978/#comment-7085 BeBe Sun, 27 Jul 2008 22:24:48 +0000 http://tomjonesinternational.com/?p=2076#comment-7085 <p>This is indeed a Blast from the Past - I would like a book with all these wonderful stories and pictures - what a trip down memory lane for all who were there including TOM!!! and for us "new kids in town" who wonder what is was like - Thank you Ruth and thank you moderatores for posting this :)))</p> This is indeed a Blast from the Past - I would like a book with all these wonderful stories and pictures - what a trip down memory lane for all who were there including TOM!!! and for us “new kids in town” who wonder what is was like - Thank you Ruth and thank you moderatores for posting this :)))

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