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A New Song Added In Melbourne; Cirque du Soleil Also Has It In “Viva Elvis” But Their Version Is Strange
Saturday, March 13th, 2010
On Wednesday in Melbourne, Tom added a song to his set list. It is the Elvis number, One NIght. The song was on his 1981 Mercury album, Darlin’ and, as is Elvis’ version, it’s lots of fun to listen to.
The people at Cirque du Soliel just recently opened their new show, Viva Elvis and the song is included in the show but, sadly, Elvis himself probably wouldn’t recognize it.
The actor playing Col. Tom Parker, came onstage and informed the audience that Elvis had a twin brother who died at birth and Elvis missed his twin his entire life. Thus the it is introduced.
Now, if you know this song, you know that it is a love song, a song about sex, more shouted than sung and is very effective. But here, for some reason, it’s used to portray brotherly love. So the two acrobats do their thing on a large wire guitar suspended upstage center. As they’re doing their acrobatics, there’s a woman sitting at an old upright piano very softly playing and singing the song. No argument that Elvis missed his twin. And no argument that these two guys cavorting on the guitar are really good at what they do. My only argument with it is against taking such a passionate number and doing this to it.
Anyway, you can see video of Tom’s version in Melbourne.here. It’s shot from far away from the stage and the sound could be better, but you get an idea.
As usual, if you cannot play it, drop me a line using the “Contact TJI” link at the bottom right and I’ll email it to you
Thanks, Olli!
March 13th, 2010 at 9:47 am
You sing that song Tom Jones! Seems like he held back a bit in the beginning, but really got into it toward the end. The guy can sing anything, we all know that, but in my opinion this type of song is what he does best. What I would give to see him do this song live. Hope he keeps it in the show, and that I get a chance to see it. This made my day! Ellen thanks for posting it. You did just for me, right?
March 13th, 2010 at 10:11 am
Well, you and Johan, Audrey:) And myself.
March 13th, 2010 at 1:58 pm
Well then Ellen, there are three great minds that think alike. Elvis must be smiling down from heaven. This is the way the song was meant to be sung. Not sure he would be pleased with the Viva Elvis interpretation.
March 14th, 2010 at 8:57 am
Thanks Ellen and Olli – got the cd “Darlin” and would love to hear it LIVE – hope TOM is bringing that one back to the US
- also cannot wait to see “VIVA ELVIS” next time in VEGA$$$
March 14th, 2010 at 9:46 am
Love, Love, Love, TJ’s version of ONE NIGHT WITH YOU.
Better than Elvis!
I had a hard time adjusting to the time change this morning but this really got my heart pumping and my feet moving.
Tom your fans in the US miss you…hurry back & bring that song with you.
March 14th, 2010 at 7:09 pm
Susanne – not better than Elvis but different with an british – welsh kind of twist
and yes bring this one home TOM 