Tom Jones to Celebrate 85th Birthday with Exclusive Premiere of Live Concert
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Sir Tom Jones is set to celebrate his 85th birthday on Saturday, June 7, with an exclusive premiere of a live concert recorded in the US. The concert, titled “Live On Soundstage,” was recorded on July 28, 2017, in Chicago and will be broadcast on YouTube.
According to an article by Nation.Cymru, the show features the music legend delivering an unforgettable performance filled with timeless classics. A description of the concert reads: “This show captures Tom Jones’s powerful vocals and charismatic stage presence in an intimate setting.” The article also notes that the concert will feature Alison Krauss on three songs alongside Tom Jones.
In a post on his Facebook page, Sir Tom said: “I’m celebrating my 85th birthday this Saturday! and am thrilled to be sharing a very special concert performance – ‘Live on Soundstage 2017’ for the first time on my YouTube channel. Join me at 6pm (18:00 BST) for fun, live music and the fantastic Alison Krauss as my musical guest. See you then!” The concert can be watched worldwide on YouTube.
The premiere of the concert is a special treat for fans of the Welsh singer, who has had a stellar career spanning over six decades. As reported by Nation.Cymru, Sir Tom will also reflect on his extraordinary life and career in an intimate and heartfelt interview to be broadcast this autumn. The interview, part of a new series of “In My Own Words,” will feature rare, unseen archive footage and visits to places that play a big part in his story.
The series, which is produced by the BBC, showcases great arts stories combined with “real psychological revelation.” Sir Tom said of making the programme: “Taking the time to look back at some of the extraordinary things that have happened in my life for In My Own Words has been really enjoyable and thought-provoking. Some of the archive I’d not seen before and watching snippets of those past times, places, styles and struggles brought home how lucky I am.”
The interview also features Sir Tom revisiting the first home he ever owned, providing a revealing and candid portrait of the life of the Welsh star. The acclaimed interview strand celebrates some of the UK’s leading creative minds on BBC One and iPlayer this Autumn.
As noted by Nation.Cymru, Sir Tom’s concert and interview are just the latest in a series of celebrations of his life and career. The singer has been a national treasure for many years, and his 85th birthday is a significant milestone. Fans can watch the concert premiere on YouTube and look forward to the interview this autumn.
The “Live On Soundstage” concert is a unique opportunity for fans to experience Tom Jones’s music and charisma in an intimate setting. With the addition of Alison Krauss on three songs, the concert promises to be an unforgettable experience. As Nation.Cymru reports, the concert and interview are a testament to Sir Tom’s enduring legacy as a music legend.
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