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Tom Jones’ Voice Is A Gift And Vocalzone Helps It Keep On Giving
Saturday, August 23rd, 2008
You see it happen often on stage while Tom is performing: He walks to the stool near the drum kit and takes a drink of water and, often, pops something into his mouth.
That “something” is a Vocalzone, a throat pastille developed, according to the Vocalzone website (which has a terrific sound effect) “for Enrico Caruso (left) the renowned Italian tenor in the early part of the 20th Century. The creator was a chemist in Carmarthen, a small town in the South West of Wales and the product remained in the family for many subsequent years. Vocalzone is the only product in the world that is uniquely suited to helping singers maintain their clarity of voice, and the product’s success over the years has been reflected in the consistently fine performances of the stars who use it.”
It may have a positive medicinal effect, but Vocalzone is a sweet. The website notes, “Vocalzone is a pastille specially formulated for voice care. The active ingredients of the pastilles are menthol, peppermint oil, liquorice extract and myrrh tincture. The product also contains sucrose, liquid glucose and crystal gum, fat and liquorice extract.”
Vocalzones are recommended for people who suffer throat irritation from singing, talking and smoking. They cost $4.99 a pack and are available over-the-counter in the UK and online elsewhere. The product is being recommended by the manufacturer for people who sing karaoke, too.
In addition to Sir Tom, other well-known performers who use them include Kelly Jones of the Stereophonics, Cerys Matthews, Vince Neil and Trent Reznor.
August 23rd, 2008 at 2:31 pm
This is what I love about tji.com. This is my first post but just had to finally say that what I love is the interesting info you always have. We’d never find it elsewhere. Thanks!
August 23rd, 2008 at 3:50 pm
Thank you for the information. You always have great information, even when TJ is not touring.Two years ago I had an illness which caused my singing voice to become “unreliable.” Since I do not sing for my living but only at church etc. it wasn’t a major thing but someone else(I believe an ENT doctor) had recommended Vocalzones. I had completely forgotten about that until you posted this information. I placed my order. Thank you, ladies. You are the best!!!
August 23rd, 2008 at 5:21 pm
Thanks – now I know what to bring to the next karaoke party – I always knew I could do better
August 23rd, 2008 at 10:54 pm
Thank you, thank you, thank you! This is fantastic for us singers who are open to the tricks of the trade. I have never heard of Vocalzone. I do know some singers that use some sort of strong lozenge. And I have used lozenges because with all the dancing I do while singing I tend to get a dry throat.
Now, since you know about Vocalzone perhaps you know something about this injection I have heard of that is meant to make a vocalists voice better and stronger than ever. I have heard about it through impersonators who sing live and read once that big stars like Liza and Elvis received it often.
Well thanks for all the info. I always look forward to opening up TJI everyday. It’s my newspaper over here. It has all I want to read about.
August 23rd, 2008 at 11:09 pm
G: We suggest you talk to an otolaryngologist when you get back to Las Vegas about injections. There are some here who specialize in treating singers. Unfortunately, we saw Liza last week in Primm and if she’s getting injections, they don’t seem to help. She really seemed to struggle with both singing and breathing. We’re fans, and it was painful to watch.
August 24th, 2008 at 3:16 pm
Finally ! I saw him using those in the 2005 behind the scenes part of the House of Blues show. He says “Vocalzones.. In an Altoid-Tin”. I thought he said Vocal Salts and never found those on the inet.
As I sing myself, I just ordered them.
Thank you, TJInt.
August 26th, 2008 at 1:44 am
Fancy me not knowing these were made in Wales! Now I know what to buy when I get a bad throat.