At 84 years old, Sir Tom Jones continues to prove that true legends never fade—they just keep shining brighter. The Welsh icon, whose powerhouse voice has defined generations, recently opened up about how grateful and amazed he still feels to be performing at this stage in his life.
Speaking candidly to his fellow Voice UK judges, Tom reflected on his remarkable career and the gift that keeps him going: “As the years go on, you think, ‘How long is this voice going to last?’ Then I get on stage, open up, and think, ‘Is that really still coming from me?’ That’s the honest truth.”
Despite decades in the spotlight, the She’s a Lady and It’s Not Unusual singer says performing still feels like a fountain of youth. “When you’re up there and feel that love coming back from the crowd… you can’t beat that. It’s the best feeling in the world,” he shared with a smile.
And while fans sometimes wonder if he’s thinking about retirement, Jones made it clear that as long as his voice holds strong, he’s not going anywhere. “The only way I’d stop is if I couldn’t sing anymore. I’d never want to shortchange an audience.”
He admits he’s learned to pace himself over the years—focusing less on energetic stage moves and more on delivering each note with soul and precision. “When you’re young, you want to fire on all cylinders. Now, I just want every song to mean something.”
So what keeps him going after all these years? It’s simple: the music. “The basic thing is, I still love to sing,” he said. “I love it now just as much as I ever did.”
And with that voice—still powerful, still timeless—it’s clear that Tom Jones isn’t just holding on to his legacy. He’s living it, one unforgettable note at a time.
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