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The TJI.com August Question of the Month: A Song?
Wednesday, August 3rd, 2011Fans everywhere seem pretty excited that Tom added (resurrected?) Chills and Fever (video here) to his setlist last week. With that in mind, the TJI Question of the Month for August is simple:
You have the choice of one song – just one! – that can be added to Tom’s setlist. What song and why would you choose it?
Added Note: A couple of people named obscure songs – “obscure” because they haven’t been recorded, just performed in live shows or they’re B sides. I’ll post at least two of those tomorrow. If there any other you’d like to hear in his set, post it in a comment and, if I can, I’ll post them.
August 3rd, 2011 at 12:56 am
“This and That” is my favourite song I like to be added to Tom’s setlist. And this because
of the superb mix of Tom’s baritonic voice and the bombastic sound of the orchestra!
August 3rd, 2011 at 12:57 am
I’d have Tom add “The Young” New Mexican Puppeteer”. I’ve always liked it, and it was on the first Tom album I’ve ever bought. I’d wish more forgotten songs like this would be included rather than doing “Kiss” again and again and again…..
August 3rd, 2011 at 1:13 am
I go with Ignace Lowie,I love “This & That” too,Tom should do more of the early songs,to keep things intresting.
August 3rd, 2011 at 1:21 am
Walk Tall (Valley of the shadows), the “B Side” of Carrying a torch Single. I think it is one of the best Tom Jones 90s song.
August 3rd, 2011 at 5:55 am
cany stop loving you from the 60s not the country one!
August 3rd, 2011 at 6:52 am
He just did it…Chills & Fever!! Except for Little Lonely One, I’d say he’s come full circle!
August 3rd, 2011 at 8:05 am
“Love Me Tonight.” It’s his song alone and the title says it all.
August 3rd, 2011 at 8:14 am
SOOOOO hard to choose.”ONCE THERE WAS TIME”.
August 3rd, 2011 at 8:26 am
I would add “Standing Invitation To Lay Down By Her Side” to his set list. I’m such a sucker for songs that combine romance with telling a story!
August 3rd, 2011 at 8:44 am
How about More Than Memories because Sir Tom Jones can sing anything and i really love this song.
August 3rd, 2011 at 9:47 am
I’m with Jane on “Love Me Tonight”. It’s always been one of my favorites. I’d love to hear it live again.
August 3rd, 2011 at 9:50 am
My favorite is, always been, and always will be “I’m Coming Home”. It was never released in the US, only in the UK. I think it’s one of his best love songs of all times. He always sounds fabulous when singing love songs. I would kill to hear him sing it in person. My favorite in the US is “Till”. It alwyas reminds me of the old days at Ceasars Palace when he would sing it at the beginning of his show as he came down a long stairway that lead to the stage.
August 3rd, 2011 at 10:06 am
I’m Coming Home was released in the USA in the retrospective collection Tom Jones Gold.
August 3rd, 2011 at 10:34 am
“A Boy From Nowhere”
August 3rd, 2011 at 12:14 pm
Moderator I’m going to cheat and it’s your fault you didn’t say whether it was one of Tom’s songs or any other song – so it’s your fault!!! Heh heh! ‘Walking in Memphis’ if it’s someone elses song or ‘Love Me Tonight’ if it’s one of his. The reason- he sings the first brilliantly and the second is one of his best which he hasn’t included for ages, and I agree with the ‘Young New Mexican Pupetteer’ too but now I’m really cheating!!!!!
August 3rd, 2011 at 1:22 pm
Norman: If I had meant only a Tom Jones song, I would’ve said that. I meant any song and I think the context – mentioning Chills and Fever – implied his music only. But Young New Mexican Puppeteer is, I believe, absolutely loathsome. I once heard someone talk to Tom about it He couldn’t understand why so many people hate it. I can understand. It’s awful. There are many, many other songs that extol the virtues of peace that don’t bring Jesus into the picture. And, please, no debate on what was known on JTV.com as “the awful puppet song.” Please, let’s not debate this. You are entitled to your opinion and I know many people share mine. So, enough said.
August 3rd, 2011 at 1:48 pm
She’s a lady.
August 3rd, 2011 at 1:49 pm
A BOY FROM NOWHERE
August 3rd, 2011 at 2:33 pm
I have to agree with Ilene. I can close my eyes and see Tom on the stairway in the Circus Maximus at Caesar’s Palace singing ‘Till! There are many great songs, but this is definitely my favorite.
August 3rd, 2011 at 2:46 pm
“Daughter of Darkness”. I don’t know why but I could listen to the song for hours on end.
August 3rd, 2011 at 3:08 pm
SHE’S A LADY…because there are certain songs that should be in every Tom Jones concert…and SHE’s A LADY is one of them (along with It’s Not Unusual, I’ll Never Fall in Love Again, The Green Green Grass of Home,and Delilah). Why SHE’S A LADY was taken out is something I can’t understand.
August 3rd, 2011 at 3:45 pm
The Boy from Nowhere, I think this is amazing and showcases his voice and how he connects to music .
August 3rd, 2011 at 5:26 pm
I like a good “B” side surprise such as “If I Had You.” Like Gill, I like the early stuff.
August 3rd, 2011 at 5:45 pm
Most of what has been suggested here are good ideas. Love More Than Memories too, but going along with the nostalgia of Chills and Fever, I would vote for I’m Not Responsible.
August 3rd, 2011 at 6:38 pm
Easy.. THE REASON!!!!!
August 3rd, 2011 at 7:27 pm
Motherless Child. The emotion I hear in Tom’s voice when singing this song is amazing. I also think it;s a great song.
August 3rd, 2011 at 11:09 pm
” With these hands ” which is a lovely song where Tom’s voice is both soft and powerful. Besides one of the numerous things that I love in Tom are his hands. If I had to describe the perfection in terms of hands I would describe his.
August 4th, 2011 at 2:03 am
Several song like : Sunny afternoon – love me tonight – daughter of darkness – hey american trilogy -
August 4th, 2011 at 3:08 am
Heaven help us all, damn its a great song..
August 4th, 2011 at 3:11 am
I never heard the Walk Tall song in the 90′s. Ellen- do you have it to upload on the site??
August 4th, 2011 at 3:12 am
Try to choose just one, please.
August 4th, 2011 at 3:02 pm
From The Lead and How to Swing It: A Girl Like You.
August 4th, 2011 at 5:12 pm
I would choose “I Who Have Nothing.” I like the way Tom sings it with such emotion.
August 5th, 2011 at 1:38 am
If I could choose…I who have nothing! Yes Yes!!!
But I’ve loved him in “I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor”!!!
August 5th, 2011 at 9:23 am
Maybe some day the Question of the Month could be our favorite top 3 songs. LOL
August 5th, 2011 at 2:39 pm
I’ll Never Fall in Love Again !!
!! I love this song, and I love when he sings the song live at his concerts !! 
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August 5th, 2011 at 2:43 pm
Muchas canciones de Tom me gustan pero quiero recordar dos canciones olvidadas “EVERY MILE” y DON`T LEAVE ME IN THE MORNING
August 5th, 2011 at 6:35 pm
I would love to hear him sing Tuff Enough by the Fabulous Thunderbirds…
August 6th, 2011 at 11:08 am
“I Like the Way” – Excellent for live shows as an encore song. Gets people up on their feet.
August 6th, 2011 at 6:00 pm
Till, For us old fans do you remember when Tom would sing one verse of Till and you could hear a pin drop in Ceasars Palace then he came on stage and the audience went crazy. Those were the good old days, OMG, to hear him do that one more time would be a dream for alot of us fans.
August 6th, 2011 at 7:46 pm
I remember, Heather. Those were great days in Vegas! When he finished singing ‘Till, he would welcome the ladies, thank the gentlemen “for bringing them here this evening”, and flash that gorgeous smile.
August 6th, 2011 at 9:43 pm
I vote for “Tonight I’m Lovin You.” I think Tom could really take that song to a whole new level.
August 6th, 2011 at 11:09 pm
I was just listening to “Memory” that Sir Tom sang on the old “Johnny Carson Show”. Since his voice is even richer now, it would be a fabulous addition to his setlist – he would be amazing. He did it with such feeling power, that i’m sure he would get a standing ovation. Martine: I love his hands too – they’re so expressive! That’s “one” of the reasons I like to sit up front at his concerts.
August 7th, 2011 at 2:53 pm
When i read the answers i think it might be time for a greatest hits tour !
I suggest “Angels” by Robbie Williams ! ( to me Robbie is the new tom jones (he cannot match vocally) but everything else he’s got IT ) we all love him over here.
August 7th, 2011 at 3:15 pm
For me, it will always be “Can’t Stop Loving You”. Even at the age of 4, back then, it was and still is, a song I could listen to and never become tired of it. It also brings back a lot of wonderful memories of my childhood including times at the Westbury Music Fair. Enjoy the remaining days of Summer.
August 8th, 2011 at 4:02 am
I didn’t answer this question originally because I didn’t think I could possibly pick just one song…but after reading Carole’s answer, I have to vote with her for “Memory” from “Cats.” Tom’s rendition of this song on Johnny Carson’s “Tonight” show was fantastic!! And that show had one of the funniest interviews of Tom’s that I’ve ever seen – he tells a story about Linda giving him back some jewelry that he’d bought for her after they’d had an argument, and how he (having had “a little too much to drink”…LOL!!) opened the limo window and threw it all out onto the highway outside the Westbury Music Fair…that is, until she brought out the “big guns” and gave him a huge diamond ring, which he put right in his pocket….LOL!! Funny stuff!
August 8th, 2011 at 3:58 pm
I picked “Help Yourself”, because it was my first time seeing him in concert. When he sang that song the whole section including me sang along with him.When he came to the part, “I HAVE LOVE ENOUGH FOR TWO”, many people put their own number in and I sang “I HAVE LOVE ENOUGH FOR YOU”. It was so much fun. It’s a happy song too.
August 8th, 2011 at 11:31 pm
I pick “Say You’ll Stay Until Tomorrow” because that was my first Tom Jones recording that I bought followed by many and my first Tom Jones concert in 1980 at Westbury Music Fair followed by many others from NY and Pa. to Fl. and Vegas.
August 9th, 2011 at 5:31 am
I am torn between Love Me Tonight and A Boy from Nowhere – love both of them
August 9th, 2011 at 6:32 am
I would echo the opinions of those who chose “Memory.” I saw him sing it live and it was beyond beautiful!
August 9th, 2011 at 4:54 pm
THE REASON : PICKING ONE IS NOT EASY.
August 9th, 2011 at 7:16 pm
Eunice: How lucky you are!
August 10th, 2011 at 7:55 am
There are many songs I’d put on that he’s done before but, whenever he’d sing “Fly Me To The Moon” I wish if he was going to do a Sinatra standard it would be the very much more interesting One For My Baby. It would’ve been spectacular!
August 19th, 2011 at 8:46 pm
there is a song everytime i play it i say this should of been written for sir tom its called all is fair in love and it is done by stevie wonder but i think this song would show toms vocals! i would love to hear him sing it and record it! its on stevie wondres innervisions cd