Review: Tom Jones at the LG Arena, Birmingham

Oct 19 2009 By Ben Goldby

But with a voice that could power a tugboat from Newport to New York, Jones carried this weaker material with plenty of charisma, and won the crowd over with a return to the classics that have seen his popularity endure for almost 50 years.

At 69, the crooner had no trouble sizzling his way through Sex Bomb and You Can Leave Your Hat On, while Kiss and It’s Not Unusual brought the rapt audience to their feet.

Despite looking a little greyer and a little less polished on the dancefloor, Jones has lots left to give, and his personality still shines as bright as one of his trademark suits.

Just like last night’s venue, he has plenty of big nights left in him.

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Amanda Booth, aged 20, Stourbridge said: “We had a Tom Jones CD on in the car before we came. I’d have to say my favourite song is sex bomb.”

Mark Evans, aged 23, Stourbridge, said: “I did some surveying work at the arena and the whole place has been pulled together really well, it looks much better than it did before.”

Penny Amatt, aged 21, Quinton, said: “Delilah was my favourite tonight, it’s such a massive tune. Even though he’s a pensioner he still looks good.”