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Best Songs of 2008: No. 9

'If He Should Ever Leave You,' Tom Jones

Leave it to this 68-year-old crooner to bring true swagger back to pop music. This gem combines Jones' trademark confidence and swinging delivery with modern production, care of Future Cut. The finished product is neither a redundant throwback nor a desperate attempt for an old dog to learn a new trick. This is a brand-new classic, brought to life by an old favorite.

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zeenew

I have had the pleasure of seeing Tom's performances many times with a lady who adored his talent and then some.Being a vocalist. and fronting a band and vocal groups for some time, also covering a number of his hits through the years, I could relate with his feelings while he performed each tune.Myself being 3 years younger than Tom,also still performing,it is always great to see a true icon,from yesteryear to the present day,give his all each time,and still awe his audiences. Not only the ladies,but being a man's man, if you haven't seen his act yet guys, treat your lady to a dinner and a great show. Oh yeah,don't think age related, he might just surprise you. ROCK ON TOM!!!
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January 15 2009 at 10:43 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
detroitheckler

Fantastic! A class act that never goes out of style! Tom Jones defines swanky cool!

January 08 2009 at 8:40 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
tangelicessencet

It's catchy and even though it has an old 70's, 60ish sound with a slightly mondern feel, it's good. I likey

January 07 2009 at 8:56 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
nicole

it doesnt sound modern at all but its really good all the same! kudos!

January 05 2009 at 4:25 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
DanielRachelIP

I loved the album "24 hours", liked every song and the background music is great. I like very much that the album opens with the song "I'm Alive", it jump starts me out of a "down" mood to remind me "hey your still alive and part of life, you got choices. My other favorites are Hitter, Memories and the song 24 hours, also, even though it is very deep, kind of on the "dark" side, perhaps like a person on death row; but, I also take it as a human being reflecting on his life and realizing he had better get it together soon.

December 22 2008 at 5:24 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
JR Lobinsky

It sounded like a 60s or 70s song. He did a great job. Congradulations.

December 20 2008 at 11:14 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
kel wurtzel

You go Sir Tom!!! Congradulations on your new albums success.

December 18 2008 at 6:01 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
trf123

I like it! I wonder does he still dance too?

December 18 2008 at 4:59 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
vince b

I Hope im this cool when im 68 !!!
Go and see this man live!
You'll be blown away, he puts on a HELLUVA SHOW! Wait till yo usee him perform his cover of Lenny Kravits' "Are you gonna go my way" UN-Believeable how much stage presence this man has. They broke the mold with Tom Jones!

December 18 2008 at 12:26 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Klugmanutah

OH TOM YOU ARE DA MAN KEEP IT UP OLE BUD

December 18 2008 at 12:17 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply