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Back To The Beginning: A Fan’s Review of Sir Tom’s First Two Nights At The MGM
Sunday, March 29th, 2009
Below is a late review from Sandy who couldn’t send it until now. It’s from the first two nights of this run. There’ll be more later or tomorrow from more recent performances. Lots of fans who post here are arriving tonight and hopefully we’ll get to meet at the show. Have to say that, once again, Herman Matthews and Friends scored big last night at the Bootlegger. There’ll be more on that, too.
We have been privileged to see Tom Jones in concert several times in the last few years but opening night at the Hollywood Theatre was the best so far. If I thought letting my hair turn white would make me look 10 years younger & put a new spring in my step I’d do it!!
Sir Tom exploded onto the stage ready to share his talent & enthusiasm & he did without letup for the next 1 1/2 hrs. I always enjoy sitting with newbies as they are always tentative at first, seemingly not sure they should even be there, but it doesn’t take long to pull them into the magic. The young couple this night proclaimed Tom “a true superstar” & left with big smiles, along with the rest of the audience.
All the new songs are a welcome addition to the show, especially, “In Style & Rhythm” & “Seasons”. But thats just my opinion, others have their favorites. The lights are fabulous, with constantly changing colors, only sweeping the audience once, thank goodness. Thank you Sandy Battaglia!!
I can’t say enough about the musicians & singers. They all seem imbued with new energy & the girls & Tony dance non-stop.
The 2nd night, going by myself, I decided to try to exchange my seat in Row D for a closer one & got Row B, Booth 105. Had no idea this was a favored seat until I got home & read this site. It was excellent. I agree — I have sat stage side & that’s about as close to Tom as you can get, but sit further back & you’ll get to enjoy the whole show. The brass section is a hoot!!
Photo: Kevin Sullivan/OC Register
March 29th, 2009 at 1:14 pm
GREAT REVIEW – SURE WISH I COULD HAVE BEEN THERE. I HAVE SOME FRENDS FROM TORONTO THERE NOW AND I BET THEY ARE ENJOYING THEMSELVES VERY MUCH
March 29th, 2009 at 5:34 pm
Thanks Ellen, enjoyed the review and I share Gail’s sentiment “Sure wish I could have been there!”
March 29th, 2009 at 8:50 pm
After reading this review, I see I’m not the only one who thinks Sir Tom looks 10 yrs. younger with his gray hair. I’m so glad you’re enjoying the shows in Las Vegas. Meanwhile, I’m still waiting for his shows here in Florida, sniff snorf, suffer suffer.