Sir Tom Jones Performs Tear-Jerking Rendition Of Emotional Ballad Back In 1967

Jun 08, 2020 by apost team

Tom Jones is one of the most popular and famous artists of his generation. Emerging from Welsh coal-mining country in the mid-20th century, Jones had a series of big pop music hits. In the mid-1960s, he was one of the swinging-est and most successful UK singers. Eventually, he even conquered the big American market. After scoring Billboard hits in the US, Jones became a huge draw at the casinos of Las Vegas for many years.

One of his most memorable performances was his rendition of "I Will Never Fall In Love Again" back in 1967.

"I'll Never Fall In Love Again" was a big hit for Tom Jones. With this song, he does something very unusual for the era. At the time, it wasn't easy for men to publicly express their emotions. The cultural ideal for men, especially working-class ones like Jones, was the strong, silent, John Wayne type.

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So for Jones to emote about the pain of being cheated on, and the hurt accompanying that, was very brave. The sweeping, big, orchestral music only adds to the performance. These are big emotions that the speaker of the piece is feeling. It's hard for listeners to not feel them, too.

Jones' vocals on the song are soulful, booming, and heartfelt. This is a performance that shows exactly why he became a worldwide star. Jones is able to draw in the audience easily. Watching it now, it still feels immediate. This is a powerful performance that resonates and will continue to resonate for years to come. It deals in completely understandable feelings that everyone has as a relationship comes to a close.

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