Thanks for so many years of sharing your amazing voice Mr.Jones. So happy you started singing after your beloved wife passed. She wanted you to keep singing.
Mr. Jones, you absolutely slayed that song! There’s got to be a great story about the chatter with CSN&Y after the performance, please share (I’d love to hear their story about it too - pretty sure Stephen Stills was never going to be the same person again after that!). P.S. Some years back I recall watching a video you did with - as I recall - a German metal band. Some of it was filmed in a park someplace. You were wearing a leather jacket and, once again, absolutely blew the performance into the stratosphere. Unfortunately, I can’t recall the band or even the song and so try as I might, I can’t find it again. I’d love to watch it again. If you recall the video I’m referring to could you please tell me what it’s called so I can find it. Thanks!
No doubt about it : "Never" / "Style and Rhytme" / "Give a Little Love"!!...cheers!!...always great to hear you sing, even 3 years to late!!...hi!...hi!...
I feel like some people don’t really understand what an absolute beast of a vocalist Tom Jones was in his prime! He could literally sing anything and everything! Nothing was out of the realm of possibility with that voice!!! Just look at CSN&Y! It’s rare that you have a group of such an amazing musicians all sitting back just awestruck!!! Truly one of the greatest voices of our time!!!
Man I’m seventeen years old, and I can confidently say there isn’t a single other video on this app I go back to more than this. Everything about it is so perfect, Neil’s stanky guitar face at the beginning while he’s soloing, David staring at Tom while he’s busting out the high notes, Stephen getting the falsetto, graham nailing the harmonies, not to mention Dallas and Greg killing it in the rhythm section. God I love this band so much
@@jamesadams6009 If you don’t like it you can leave the Tom Jones Yt channel; wtf are you watching this and being all negative for? hopefully you have a less bitter day
Kid, you just gave me hope, after all, for the Future of This Planet. So long as young folks like you appreciate music like this, Hope remains. Thanks. (and as a former teacher, i give you extra credit for your use of the adjective, "stanky.")
Nathan Grey, I am 4 decades your senior. The reverence you have given to the whole of this (my favourite duet) is stunning. I too see and appreciate all that you have pointed out. You did not disrespect the now Sir Tom Jones in any fashion, in my opinion. C,S,N,&Y is the epitome of harmony. If you enjoy the music of this era. May I humbly suggest you look up the video of Janice Joplin and Tom duet. By far that video is held in high esteem to this day by STJ. Janice even expressed to Tom that she would never have accepted any others request. Due to Tom's vocal ability, sound, need, and deep desire did she accept. In that video you can see the pure authentic Joy both were experiencing. If you are truly 17 7 months passed. You young man have a great appreciation of great music. Remember please, do not ever allow any individual to knock you down, ever. Again Thank you♥️
@@arkady714 Oh, absolutely. Most all performers, especially male performers, look like they are proud to have been raised in some ghetto shithole. Not to leave out the females, they look like low class ghetto sluts with all their stupid ass tattoos which only make them look ugly. Can you imagine how one of these women will look when they are 80 years old with all of those tattoos on their arms etc. LOL
I also love that one shot of Graham and David smiling at each other while singing their harmonies - their faces say "it doesn't get any better than this."
😂😂 You're kidding right?😂😂 They are both laughing behind Tom Jones back at how over the top the whole thing is. Talk about self parody...this is embarrassing for EVERYONE involved.🙄😂😂😂😂😂
I met Tom when I was 17, I'm 71 now. I was flying student standby from Detroit to Vegas and as stand by, they put me in first class....in the seat by Tom. I was a hippie and didn't recognize who he was but knew he was somebody special as every flight attendant came gushing over to meet him and see what they could get him. He was very nice, and we talked for quite a bit, they even served me mimosas, no one cared about my age when sitting next to Tom, lol. I found out who he was as I was deboarding the plane, and when I got home told my mom. She about had a fit...she kept saying " I can't believe you met Tom Jones and didn't ask for an autograph or picture." She loved him so much. This is a great video which shows he could blend well with rock artists. I wish him decades more of happiness, and good health!
Maybe Tom liked it that you didn’t ask for an autograph or picture. It kept the happenchance meeting more natural or “real”. You remember the event and that is enough-you don’t need to prove it to anyone.
That is so cool! My grandma was neighbors with Tom’s mum back in Wales, so she knew him as a kid and would follow his career through chats later on when she would go back to visit the old neighborhood. When he came to town she’s hold up a sign written in Welsh so he could spot her from the audience. She also called in and chatted with him on air once when he was doing a radio promo.
So much talent on display. Everyone's pulling together and really delivering their part of a great arrangement. No clashing egos. Crosby Stills, Nash, Young and Jones!
@@mattskustomkreations Tom had a habit of pushing people to put out their best. I think some of them resented him for it afterward, which led to some pissy post-performance comments.
you say that out of ignorance, and laziness. Music still happens that way. it is a laughable premise that only works for shitty pop music. Radio and finding good changed. It is fans.. they get stuck in "my day" thinking. and cant do the work, or believe good players still exist. That thinking only makes it worse for those that are out there, as you all gave up before you found them. Fans... worthless.
Just wow! Tom Jones raises the bar and the band accepts the challenge. Stephen Stills is electric here. It’s obvious the band feels how great this performance is. Tom Jones elevates everyone he sings with.
@@danieldickson8591 I get what he means. I feel like Stills was one of those guys that couldn’t stand to be upstaged. It does seem here he’s kinda overblowing, especially on the first “long long time before the dawn” where his voice sounds on the edge of cracking. I think it works for this thought as it pushes him into his game harder
You're so right. This song had some soul and blues...but with Sir Tom at the helm, this song had SOOOUUUULLLLL! I believe Tom brought it way out deep from all of them...except for maybe Neil. He looked like he thought he was at the wrong gig. He did say it best, "I've seen the needle and the damage done".
Holy Shit, I always thought that Tom was just some dorky crooner but nooooo! He blows this out of the water and man is he groovy and he gets down! Damn dog!!! This is the best ever!!!
If you want a lump in your throat, listen to him do Leonard Cohen's "Tower of Song". He pulls his (awesome) voice so far back for the most part out of pure respect. And it is still awesome.
Tom could front Metallica and kick ass. You'll notice he dressed down for CSN&Y. I think Tom spurred Mr. Stills to new heights with the vocals and did you see the way Graham Nash and David Crosby kept looking at each other like: "this dude can really sing!"?? They were duly impressed I can tell you that much. 👍
You're exactly right, they were having a blast, and not just because of anything they might be under the influence of. Tom Jones was a big deal then, and I'll bet it was flattering to have him interpret their song. I love to see disparate acts make music together!
This was The Tom Jones Show (or something like that). Every week he sang with a guest singer or band - just about everyone from Cher to Janis Joplin and he NEVER disappointed.
and he did that--all the time. Joplin was another example--and you could see she loved it. He may have been a huge lounge act in Vegas, but he wasn't afraid--of nothin.
Absolutely an amazing live performance from all of these wonderful artists! I am so proud and thankful to have lived and performed through this wonderful period of time in music! Music, Peace, & Love! 🎼☮ ❤
RIP David Crosby. Looking quite happy to be singing with the immortal Tom Jones on this night. Likely high as giraffe balls but happy none the less. This is the best version of my favorite CSN song.
Couldn't disagree more. Tom is singing this breezy and bluesy, and it comes out all wrong for this song and kind of corny. You can see the fire in Neil's eyes. Seen him do other songs great. Also seen the early Tom do a lot of terribly overwrought singing on TH-cam before he found his sound.
@@matteg490 TOTALLY agree. Jones singing with these legends is a travesty. He's only singing with them 'cause its his show. His voice is SO SO wrong for this.
@@voxac30withstrat So wrong. No wonder Lennon wanted to punch Tom Jones. Let me tell you want happened. it always occurs before the dawn. don't you hear me talking to ya? Jones went to the studio to watch the Beatles rehearse, and Lennon sang "It's not a unicorn, it's an elephant" to the tune of "It's Not Unusual" (a tune I like a lot) while playing his guitar. Lennon then said "How you doing you Welsh {derogatory term}?". Jones became angry and yelled "come up here, you Scouse {derogatory term} and I'll show you". Jones' manager told him not to, saying that it was Lennon's sense of humor. Later on they became friends despite Lennon's insufferable humor.
These were the greatest eras in music history the 60s and 70s there's been some great music since but nothing has topped them 2 decades when music was real.
Yes.Fair point. But let's face it....There's nothing here to compete with. Just sad we have failed to improve with age. A brilliant whisky....we never produced!
I cant believe he made it to age 81!! He might still be alive if it were not for COVID, which killed him. There is hope for me yet! My name is David too, BTW. Me: Born 1957.
In the late 1960s, one of the great variety shows on American television was the Tom Jones show. He had a great ear for wanting to book who was hip and happening at that time and then he would sing with them! This is particularly fascinating as back then, Tom was thought of as “square” and CSNY was obviously thought of as completely the opposite. Well, in fact, Tom had always been one of the great singers and here he just knocks it out of the park on a song whose lyrics seem to resonate as much today as they did then! I also find this interesting that when Stills kicks in to sing you can tell he’s trying to reach the same level of intensity as Tom that Tom could do all the time.
@@sidemann8593 Big Jim Sullivan is obviously not playing guitar here. Crosby, Nash & Young are on guitar, Stills is on organ and the rhythm section is Gregory Reeves (b) and Dallas Taylor (dr).
I remember going to see Tom Jones in Las Vegas back I the 90's. I went into the show because I was invited by friends, the ticket was free and, at the time, I was indifferent towards TJ. I was neither a fan not did I have anything against him. By the time I left the show I was definitely a huge fan. Talk about a performer. I came away feeling that he was engaging with the crowd on a very personal level, individually, all at the same time... I realize how counterintuitive that sounds but that's the best way I can describe the experience. He was mesmerizing...
I dragged my BF to the same Tom Jones show in Las Vegas back in the late 90's. He thought it was going to be lame. To this day, he still talks about how great the show was. Tom delivered!
Steve and Tom are in the zone!!! It's roughly rehearsed, but, mostly jammed with a crazy unabandoned impulsiveness! This stuff doesn't happen anymore. It is priceless. And great!
This should be required viewing for anyone who listens to music. There's more talent on that stage than the building could contain! What. A. Performance!
WOW! This is the hardest hitting version of this song! Jones pushed Stiils in a way that proves more is more, and only sometimes less is more. Truly a defining moment in Rock & Roll History.
Amazing, TJ can sing in any genre, and lay it down with the best. One of the greatest vocalists of his generation, and never given the respect ge deserves!
unreal,the soulfullness of Tom Jones,the high flawless harmony overall,and Steven singing like he is from another planet,WOW! . It does not get better by anyone,anywhere
I'm 76 and I've been hearing your old-fart whining about "today's music" my whole damn life. imo Music still requires talent. If it didn't, you might be famous. Every decade/generation/whatever has good and bad music. imo
@@ZOOTSUITBEATNICK1 not today's music. If you knew anything about music, you'd know that. Anything you can have a computer do for you doesn't require talent. That's like saying it requires talent to use a microwave
@@murialgoldman5670 I know about music and the music business. I was in successful bands from the time I was in high school until I couldn't physically play anymore. I was in the music business in Nashville. I owned a jingle production company...wrote, played, produced music for hundreds of national, regional, and local clients. I know that talented people use whatever instruments they can and want to...including computers. And I know enough not to confuse what I do and don't like with what's good or bad...the difference between personal preference/taste and "objective" quality.
This is utterly top draw. CSNY were aware of their talents and it took a lot to impress them. You can tell Tom truly killed it by their reactions. So proud of this fellow Ponty boy!
The way they’re all smiling at each other- just having a great time. Stills starts singing a couple octaves too high and Tom Jones and Neal Young just laugh it off. What a moment in time! Also hats off to the kid playing bass, what he’s playing is not easy lol
Artists with elite musical talent, singers with golden voices, & outstanding music. All of which we don't have today. Looking back, I was so spoiled with it all.
Here’s Tom, way over the top. Playing his instrument for all it’s worth. His voice. Gotta admit, it’s one hell of an instrument. He can wail with the best of them, that’s for damn sure. Just proves that great is great, no matter what generation, genre, rock, r&b, blues, rap, etc, etc. If it’s good, enjoy.
Let me put it this way . . . this was before CSN (and sometimes Y) became "lame" themselves - and that, in turn, preceded the situation of today where to get them together would be like herding cats together in a room.
I know, right?!! My thoughts exactly! Then......hell yeah!! What an unlikely combination! First of all, it's great to see good color footage of CSNY performing during this time period, just before the release of Deja Vu, with Neil Young, Dallas Taylor and Greg Reeves. But Tom is actually killin' it!! Great stuff!!
It's so funny because he looks kind of like a square compared to CSNY, but as soon as he starts singing you can see them all start smiling. Tom Jones did a few tunes with Wilson Pickett, and you could tell Wilson was digging it too, haha. He was like a chameleon, he could hang with any of the soul singers of the day.
Yeah, he really excelled himself there. Watch other vids with Tom Jones e.g Janis Joplin and he always brought out the absolute best with whoever shared a stage with him. The coolest straight guy who knew how to mix it with the freaks !! Kudos to the guy. The great majority of Jones fans only know him for his hits which although great, pale in comparison to all this “live” stuff.
I’m old, been a fan of Tom since his first appearance. Can we agree that Stills was exceptional in this performance as well. Killin it! The music that CSNY gave us, is timeless. I was a drummer in the 60’s and it truly was a magical time for all forms of music. Thanks for sharing this Tom. Take care of yourself brother. 👍👏👏👏🙏
Yes, when all the top singers and bands had their special shows on tv Sonny and Cher, the Carpenters, the 5th Dimension, they're so many it was an awesome time for music. 😁🇺🇸
Smokin' version of the song! Tom gives it all he's got and the band is blown away by his voice! Back then the lines were a little blurred and the people more tolerant. I miss those times!
Not really! Sure, Tom Jones sounded good but, his line of music puts him in the spotlight everytime instead of individualizing all of the other band members, so he has to be sharp everytime! Like say, Frank Sinatra!Plus he has the moves to match his singing! Everybody else is just in the background! He did do good though but give me CS and N and CSN and Y any day! That is my kind of music, from old ABBA to Black Sabbath, including some random and occasional Tom Jones!
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Thanks for so many years of sharing your amazing voice Mr.Jones. So happy you started singing after your beloved wife passed. She wanted you to keep singing.
Talking Reality Television Blues. Great intro to the song.
This is the first time I've heard you singing with a rock group, Mr. Jones, and the result is phenomenal!
Mr. Jones, you absolutely slayed that song! There’s got to be a great story about the chatter with CSN&Y after the performance, please share (I’d love to hear their story about it too - pretty sure Stephen Stills was never going to be the same person again after that!).
P.S. Some years back I recall watching a video you did with - as I recall - a German metal band. Some of it was filmed in a park someplace. You were wearing a leather jacket and, once again, absolutely blew the performance into the stratosphere. Unfortunately, I can’t recall the band or even the song and so try as I might, I can’t find it again. I’d love to watch it again. If you recall the video I’m referring to could you please tell me what it’s called so I can find it. Thanks!
No doubt about it : "Never" / "Style and Rhytme" / "Give a Little Love"!!...cheers!!...always great to hear you sing, even 3 years to late!!...hi!...hi!...
I feel like some people don’t really understand what an absolute beast of a vocalist Tom Jones was in his prime! He could literally sing anything and everything! Nothing was out of the realm of possibility with that voice!!! Just look at CSN&Y! It’s rare that you have a group of such an amazing musicians all sitting back just awestruck!!! Truly one of the greatest voices of our time!!!
He can still sing a bit now
He still rocks any song he sings
Great commentary. Fully agree.
He is still kicking ass with his vocals. Amazing!
Love this and my early Tom Jones singles ❤❤❤ Have to share...
Man I’m seventeen years old, and I can confidently say there isn’t a single other video on this app I go back to more than this. Everything about it is so perfect, Neil’s stanky guitar face at the beginning while he’s soloing, David staring at Tom while he’s busting out the high notes, Stephen getting the falsetto, graham nailing the harmonies, not to mention Dallas and Greg killing it in the rhythm section. God I love this band so much
The only thing they don't need is Tom Jones.
@@jamesadams6009 If you don’t like it you can leave the Tom Jones Yt channel; wtf are you watching this and being all negative for? hopefully you have a less bitter day
@@jamesadams6009 CSNY seemed happy to jam with him (OK, maybe Y wasn't happy about it).
Kid, you just gave me hope, after all, for the Future of This Planet. So long as young folks like you appreciate music like this, Hope remains. Thanks. (and as a former teacher, i give you extra credit for your use of the adjective, "stanky.")
Nathan Grey, I am 4 decades your senior. The reverence you have given to the whole of this (my favourite duet) is stunning. I too see and appreciate all that you have pointed out. You did not disrespect the now Sir Tom Jones in any fashion, in my opinion. C,S,N,&Y is the epitome of harmony. If you enjoy the music of this era. May I humbly suggest you look up the video of Janice Joplin and Tom duet. By far that video is held in high esteem to this day by STJ. Janice even expressed to Tom that she would never have accepted any others request. Due to Tom's vocal ability, sound, need, and deep desire did she accept. In that video you can see the pure authentic Joy both were experiencing. If you are truly 17 7 months passed. You young man have a great appreciation of great music. Remember please, do not ever allow any individual to knock you down, ever. Again Thank you♥️
The admiration on Mr. Crosby's face while Mr. Jones is singing is precious.
@@ultrapolitanrecords what did he say?
David's high as a Georgia pine.
And David Crosby I believe as well, since he was a damn good singer. Look at old Neil, wearing a suit!
Not sure if it's admiration. I think he is laughing that Tom Jones is over singing.
Tom Jones wasn’t as square as the hippies thought. He was a true blues singer packaged for tv
It seems that entertainers and audiences were far more sophisticated in 1969 than they are today.
Correct. Far more sophisticated and far more talented.
The world was intellectually more sophisticated
Better dressed, too.
@@arkady714 Oh, absolutely. Most all performers, especially male performers, look like they are proud to have been raised in some ghetto shithole.
Not to leave out the females, they look like low class ghetto sluts with all their stupid ass tattoos which only make them look ugly. Can you imagine how one of these women will look when they are 80 years old with all of those tattoos on their arms etc. LOL
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I also love that one shot of Graham and David smiling at each other while singing their harmonies - their faces say "it doesn't get any better than this."
8:32 PM CST. Gonna have a 1/2 shot of rum.
That was very well put! I think they knew they were in a moment🤔😲😲
😂😂 You're kidding right?😂😂 They are both laughing behind Tom Jones back at how over the top the whole thing is. Talk about self parody...this is embarrassing for EVERYONE involved.🙄😂😂😂😂😂
@@linjicakonikon7666that's what I saw... they were containing their laughter!
I met Tom when I was 17, I'm 71 now. I was flying student standby from Detroit to Vegas and as stand by, they put me in first class....in the seat by Tom. I was a hippie and didn't recognize who he was but knew he was somebody special as every flight attendant came gushing over to meet him and see what they could get him. He was very nice, and we talked for quite a bit, they even served me mimosas, no one cared about my age when sitting next to Tom, lol. I found out who he was as I was deboarding the plane, and when I got home told my mom. She about had a fit...she kept saying " I can't believe you met Tom Jones and didn't ask for an autograph or picture." She loved him so much. This is a great video which shows he could blend well with rock artists. I wish him decades more of happiness, and good health!
cool as funk
Yeah, he held sway over many women back in the day. My mom went gaga over him, and she wasn't into _any_ other musicians.
Maybe Tom liked it that you didn’t ask for an autograph or picture. It kept the happenchance meeting more natural or “real”. You remember the event and that is enough-you don’t need to prove it to anyone.
That is so cool! My grandma was neighbors with Tom’s mum back in Wales, so she knew him as a kid and would follow his career through chats later on when she would go back to visit the old neighborhood. When he came to town she’s hold up a sign written in Welsh so he could spot her from the audience. She also called in and chatted with him on air once when he was doing a radio promo.
Should have given him your panties😊😊🕺
Stills never sang better, Crosby never looked happier, and Young never looked so serious.
That Tom Jones magic
Crosby wasn't even there other than physically. He's out of his gourd
@@jerbear7952 I was thinking the same thing though I think he was playing the 12 string properly :)
Yep that's exactly what cocaine will do to you lol
@@jamesbarnes7045 lsd and Young used heroin for awhile
Well sais. Full stop
Tom Jones didn't need to go this hard but so glad he did...looks like the entire group is having fun and playing hard, love the passion
I've never heard TJ do anything half ass
I think Tom was really enjoying this song and feeling it!
Well with csny there most likely was some letting loose prior.
The smiles on Nash and Crosby's face tell the story. They're loving it.
Canucks 💘
They were stoned.
Raylan is right. They were gone!
Dudes are so stoned! Great jam. Where's the amps etc?
Jajajajaj.. that’s for sure man
So much talent on display. Everyone's pulling together and really delivering their part of a great arrangement. No clashing egos. Crosby Stills, Nash, Young and Jones!
...and the rhythm section of Dallas Taylor and Greg Reeves
Actually Stills is in a pissing match with Tom here. It’s pretty funny. He never wailed like that with CSN(Y).
Nice indeed.
@@mattskustomkreations Tom had a habit of pushing people to put out their best. I think some of them resented him for it afterward, which led to some pissy post-performance comments.
@@jimmccord487. THANK YOU!!!! I was wondering who they are!!!!!
Real musicians playing and singing real music. What a concept!
…and no damn autotune!
yea who would of thought?
Precisely. Now, let's compare this performance (1969) to this year's (2024) Super Bowl halftime show. It's pitiful these days.
@@davidhughes4448that half time show was a case of idol worship for Fabulous or whatever his name is.
you say that out of ignorance, and laziness. Music still happens that way. it is a laughable premise that only works for shitty pop music. Radio and finding good changed. It is fans.. they get stuck in "my day" thinking. and cant do the work, or believe good players still exist. That thinking only makes it worse for those that are out there, as you all gave up before you found them. Fans... worthless.
I've seen this a Hundred Times.......and it's still ain't enough!.....
Just wow! Tom Jones raises the bar and the band accepts the challenge. Stephen Stills is electric here. It’s obvious the band feels how great this performance is. Tom Jones elevates everyone he sings with.
Stills was struggling--totally stressed out in the face of Tom Jones' firepower.
@@gymshoe8862 To me he didn't look stressed out, he looked inspired.
@@danieldickson8591 I get what he means. I feel like Stills was one of those guys that couldn’t stand to be upstaged. It does seem here he’s kinda overblowing, especially on the first “long long time before the dawn” where his voice sounds on the edge of cracking. I think it works for this thought as it pushes him into his game harder
The golden age of music. Long gone. Maybe back in 100 or 200 years. Never again see giants and leaders like them on one stage. Never again.
@@mooglancashire424 Loved Stills back in the day but he could never sing on the level of Tom Jones.....not even in his best days.
Holy crow, these guys were never better. Imagine being pushed to a new level by Tom Jones. Well, you just saw it.
And vice versa! This was smokin’!
You're so right. This song had some soul and blues...but with Sir Tom at the helm, this song had SOOOUUUULLLLL! I believe Tom brought it way out deep from all of them...except for maybe Neil. He looked like he thought he was at the wrong gig. He did say it best, "I've seen the needle and the damage done".
The thing about Tom Jones is that he totally commits to the song. He brings all that he has to interpreting the song. It is a beautiful thing.
Tom did this within the body of soul that regular singers of today's scene aint got. Go Tom!
Never ,never dis the mighty Tom Jones. Ever.
His voice sucks balls on this.
All I want in life is for someone to look at me the way David Crosby looks at Tom Jones.
Hahahaha
He was in awe of the man! His singing really blew him away!
Look in the mirror and give your self that look . Don’t need no one else
Also, Tom towards Mr Stills.
I was thinking the same thing 😂
Holy Shit, I always thought that Tom was just some dorky crooner but nooooo! He blows this out of the water and man is he groovy and he gets down! Damn dog!!! This is the best ever!!!
I KNEW Tom was NOT a dorky crooner,.,been listening to him since the beginning :)
Whoa now!!😍Tom just made this song his own!!🤩🎶👍 God Bless CSNY &Tom! ♥️🌹♥️🌹♥️🌹♥️🌹♥️🌹
Just incredible
I've always said Tom Jones sings every song like it's the last song he's ever gonna sing.
Wow..what stands out to me are Stephen Stills' vocals, Neil Young' aggressive guitar and what...? Tom Jones?
When Jones is rolling he brings out the best in everbody involved
Not bad for a devout Christian. Dig it fellow babies!
If you want a lump in your throat, listen to him do Leonard Cohen's "Tower of Song". He pulls his (awesome) voice so far back for the most part out of pure respect. And it is still awesome.
Oh, yeah!!! That is really true.
Tom could front Metallica and kick ass. You'll notice he dressed down for CSN&Y. I think Tom spurred Mr. Stills to new heights with the vocals and did you see the way Graham Nash and David Crosby kept looking at each other like: "this dude can really sing!"?? They were duly impressed I can tell you that much. 👍
So true!
Yep
You're exactly right, they were having a blast, and not just because of anything they might be under the influence of. Tom Jones was a big deal then, and I'll bet it was flattering to have him interpret their song. I love to see disparate acts make music together!
And Tom Jones! Who'd a thunk it?!
I would of never thought of Tom Jones doing a session with CS&N but man he tore it up.
I've been a fan of both...never knew this existed...what a find!
YES SIR
Don't forget Neil young.
This was The Tom Jones Show (or something like that). Every week he sang with a guest singer or band - just about everyone from Cher to Janis Joplin and he NEVER disappointed.
and he did that--all the time. Joplin was another example--and you could see she loved it. He may have been a huge lounge act in Vegas, but he wasn't afraid--of nothin.
Absolutely an amazing live performance from all of these wonderful artists! I am so proud and thankful to have lived and performed through this wonderful period of time in music!
Music, Peace, & Love! 🎼☮ ❤
Holy moly. As a kid we watched the Tom jones variety show. I don’t remember him ever being this fantastic. This is incredible. What a voice!!!!
Same all around here too!
One summer, I was visiting my cousin, and her aunt got up and started screaming during the Tom Jones show. Tom Jones had that way with women.
There's another clip where he sings with Janis Joplin and they're goosebumps great.
@@aisle_of_view I've seen that. Yep, that is incredible too.
....my Mom and I watched Tom's TV show together.....we are now 92 and 70.....❤....
RIP David Crosby. Looking quite happy to be singing with the immortal Tom Jones on this night. Likely high as giraffe balls but happy none the less. This is the best version of my favorite CSN song.
Love the giraffe reference, hadn't heard that one before. I am definitely using that! 😆
The term I'm familiar with is 'as high as a giraffe's toupe'
🤣
You got me laughing, I too think he was flying without wings!
I have never seen Stills totally on fire until now!!🔥🔥💥
Stills is a genius.
Competition will do that to you. 😂
@@mattskustomkreations
It was nice that Tom shut up long enough to let Steven sing 😑
Check out the TH-cam of him on Bread and Roses Festival 1978, 49 Bye Byes/For What It's Worth for 16 minutes of it.
Wish someon would pinch me. . . . . .can't believe what I just watched! Stunned & mezmerised😍
The same here. How did I miss this🎉
The band are really enjoying Tom's vocals. What a great video.
Cool 😎
They all seem to really be enjoying it. Well, except Neil, but that's just Neil!
C.S.N.&Y were trying not to either laugh or toss down their guitars and walk off stage.
T T. crosby is "stoned to the bone"
@@marx007100 Got that feeling too, but they hung in there.
Some great musicians all around, but I'd like to acknowledge the solid bass here by Greg Reeves.
Thanks - was wondering who he is :) What a dude! :)
He was only 14 at that time, right?
Right. Or 15 maybe.
Yeah man that guy can play!
Yes! Without him it would have fallen apart
My respect for Tom Jones has grown drastically after seeing this
One of the greatest singers of all time 🏴
Tom knows exactly what the song is about , and is singing with an enormous amount of soul
Couldn't disagree more. Tom is singing this breezy and bluesy, and it comes out all wrong for this song and kind of corny. You can see the fire in Neil's eyes. Seen him do other songs great. Also seen the early Tom do a lot of terribly overwrought singing on TH-cam before he found his sound.
@@matteg490 TOTALLY agree. Jones singing with these legends is a travesty. He's only singing with them 'cause its his show. His voice is SO SO wrong for this.
@@voxac30withstrat So wrong. No wonder Lennon wanted to punch Tom Jones. Let me tell you want happened. it always occurs before the dawn. don't you hear me talking to ya?
Jones went to the studio to watch the Beatles rehearse, and Lennon sang "It's not a unicorn, it's an elephant" to the tune of "It's Not Unusual" (a tune I like a lot) while playing his guitar. Lennon then said "How you doing you Welsh {derogatory term}?". Jones became angry and yelled "come up here, you Scouse {derogatory term} and I'll show you". Jones' manager told him not to, saying that it was Lennon's sense of humor. Later on they became friends despite Lennon's insufferable humor.
It's embarrassing to watch. Croz and Nash are smirking behind his back.
It doesn't serve the song.
These were the greatest eras in music history the 60s and 70s there's been some great music since but nothing has topped them 2 decades when music was real.
Tom is terribly underrated as one of the all time best male singers. The man is a monster. My favorite version.
Not underrated according to my mom and friends moms 😅
Not underrated unless you've been under a rock for a while
I was trying to give the man a compliment, as you just don't hear anything close to this talent level today in music.
Peace
@@70bluesville it’s ok. 😎
Not unrated or unheralded which is what I think.
You know music is dead when a freakin TV show jam from '69 is better than ANYTHING I hear today.
Yes.Fair point.
But let's face it....There's nothing here to compete with.
Just sad we have failed to improve with age.
A brilliant whisky....we never produced!
Right?
Or you don't search out / are close minded. Just a thought. Get outside your algorithm bud
@Robert Lee, Countertenor I am a drummer. All rap and hip hop songs use drum machine. Reason I can't listen to any of those songs.
Ain’t that the truth
Rest in Peace to David Crosby. An icon of 60's counterculture and an incredible musician with an iconic voice.
My first concert at age 12 and he died on my 50th birthday. He was major musical influence the whole way. He will be greatly missed.
And like a lot of geniuses in their field, an insufferable prick.. 😆
I cant believe he made it to age 81!! He might still be alive if it were not for COVID, which killed him. There is hope for me yet! My name is David too, BTW.
Me: Born 1957.
Tom Jones is a talent that only comes around every hundred years...
An undeniable performer and one of the great voices of popular music
Yeah, and we're still waiting 😳
I mean Tom is definitely super talented but he wasn't even the best voice of his own generation.
@@TheChrisnortontenor comparisons are odious
Jerry GARCIA was the BEST!!!
In the late 1960s, one of the great variety shows on American television was the Tom Jones show. He had a great ear for wanting to book who was hip and happening at that time and then he would sing with them! This is particularly fascinating as back then, Tom was thought of as “square” and CSNY was obviously thought of as completely the opposite. Well, in fact, Tom had always been one of the great singers and here he just knocks it out of the park on a song whose lyrics seem to resonate as much today as they did then! I also find this interesting that when Stills kicks in to sing you can tell he’s trying to reach the same level of intensity as Tom that Tom could do all the time.
Big Jim Sullivan on guitar -- AMAZING!
@@sidemann8593 Big Jim Sullivan is obviously not playing guitar here. Crosby, Nash & Young are on guitar, Stills is on organ and the rhythm section is Gregory Reeves (b) and Dallas Taylor (dr).
Stephen Stills vocal performance was outstanding as well.
Totally bad ass performance by every single one of them..but I agree Stills was keeping up with the Jones!
Absolutely
I think Tom's performance was inspiring him. "All right, let's WAIL!"
@@marvinhighley3444 nice pun!
shoe Yes...seriously.
I remember going to see Tom Jones in Las Vegas back I the 90's. I went into the show because I was invited by friends, the ticket was free and, at the time, I was indifferent towards TJ. I was neither a fan not did I have anything against him. By the time I left the show I was definitely a huge fan. Talk about a performer. I came away feeling that he was engaging with the crowd on a very personal level, individually, all at the same time... I realize how counterintuitive that sounds but that's the best way I can describe the experience. He was mesmerizing...
I dragged my BF to the same Tom Jones show in Las Vegas back in the late 90's. He thought it was going to be lame. To this day, he still talks about how great the show was. Tom delivered!
I want to hear Crosby Stills Nash and Young sing what's New Pussycat😘
Yes please.
👏
Good one Mike.
Yeah Baby👌😎😀
😂😂😂😂
Anyone listening in the fall 2024🎉❤
July 2024
yes
7.10.24
7 13 24
You bet!
Steve and Tom are in the zone!!! It's roughly rehearsed, but, mostly jammed with a crazy unabandoned impulsiveness! This stuff doesn't happen anymore. It is priceless. And great!
Great observation. And you are right: Simply does not happen anymore.
I did miss Stephen playing guitar, though...
Sure it does.
Brilliant borne of a time musicians collaborated and played live and even recorded ‘live’. Neil Young probably the only one still doing that.
@@dilwynjones8585 Carlos Santana still does that.
This should be required viewing for anyone who listens to music. There's more talent on that stage than the building could contain! What. A. Performance!
It's awesome seeing how happy it made Cros to hear Tom deliver his lyrics like a boss.
RIP David Crosby and thank you for the music.
Tom Jones got on his knees and kissed me from the stage the night I turned 21 in 1978 and It’s still the kiss of a lifetime!!!!
Funny, my wife says the same thing.
May I ask, what was the venue?
Michael Littlewood He was performing at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas.
@@revans5283 Priceless. Thank you.
I have always wanted to see him live.
Tom Jones can sing anything with anybody! He has got to be one of the greatest talents in the history of the world!
When someone asked David Crosby who had the best singing voice in the business, he said; "Tom Jones. Definitely, TOM JONES." Nuff said.
tiffsaver you could see it on David’s face during the performance
I'm positive Dick Clark would have given this a 10.
@C. Ostriker
Every time I try to sing a song like Tom Jones, it's embarrassing.
@@Mr05Chuck Any praise from the Croz is worth it's weight in gold!
David Crosby is obviously buzzed here as he usually is, a classic dipsomaniac.
THANK YOU!!💃🏻🕺🏻❤️🔥🙏🏼☮️
Damn, this is actually pretty righteous.
I dont beleive it myself..It IS LOL
@@Piggy-Oink-Oink Awesome! Love it myself. 6/20
@@michaelgaynor6866 Tom Jones can hang with almost anyone. Pretty underrated singer. The Welshman has some soul to be sure
@@scorcherfan Underrated? I think not. Regarded as one of the best ever.
@@abc456f I agree
WOW! This is the hardest hitting version of this song! Jones pushed Stiils in a way that proves more is more, and only sometimes less is more. Truly a defining moment in Rock & Roll History.
Amazing, TJ can sing in any genre, and lay it down with the best. One of the greatest vocalists of his generation, and never given the respect ge deserves!
I agree.
I agree,also! Tom is another of those legendary artists who should be in the Rock&Roll Hall of Fame!
For sure.
rob morrison it maybe because he got too much knickers thrown at him
When you don't write songs you don't get full credit for singing them even if you kill it, like here.
People made music that actually new how to play instruments and no autotune, no way
One of my favorite CSNY songs. Tom Jones was outstanding with them. Who would have thought? Love it!!! Thanks for sharing this great bit of nostalgia.
Debbie Edwards exactly!!
Or as my dad used to say, who woulda thunk it ? 😄
Nostalgia, yes -- but the song's sentiments are as relevant as ever. This is an amazing version of the tune; Jones and CSNY have a rare magic here.
Tom can sit in with anybody.
I was thinking Crosby was going to throw his bra at Jones.
God that's funny
@@jimmywalker920 He does look like he's absolutely in love.
Well, it's Crosby's song that Jones is singing!
Crosby stoned
@@dhart8451 I'm sure he was.
I've lost count of how many times I've re-watched this.
And...it gets better each time😎
7. Tonight. It never gets old. Happy 2021!
YES SIR
One Of My Favorite Tracks By This Band...Toms Unexpected Addition To This Is Absolutely Splendid...
unreal,the soulfullness of Tom Jones,the high flawless harmony overall,and Steven singing like he is from another planet,WOW! . It does not get better by anyone,anywhere
Right you ARE!!!!!
Tom jones just got himself a page in my "cool" book. This is an interesting mixture of musical genres.
Back when music required talent. Love to see anyone today sing this good live and with this much raw emotion and talent
I'm 76 and I've been hearing your old-fart whining about "today's music" my whole damn life.
imo
Music still requires talent.
If it didn't, you might be famous.
Every decade/generation/whatever has good and bad music.
imo
@@ZOOTSUITBEATNICK1 not today's music. If you knew anything about music, you'd know that. Anything you can have a computer do for you doesn't require talent. That's like saying it requires talent to use a microwave
@@murialgoldman5670 I know about music and the music business.
I was in successful bands from the time I was in high school until I couldn't physically play anymore.
I was in the music business in Nashville.
I owned a jingle production company...wrote, played, produced music for hundreds of national, regional, and local clients.
I know that talented people use whatever instruments they can and want to...including computers.
And I know enough not to confuse what I do and don't like with what's good or bad...the difference between personal preference/taste and "objective" quality.
@@ZOOTSUITBEATNICK1 that's great you've been in all that, but today's music isn't music. No talent required, sorry🤷🏼♂️
@@murialgoldman5670 My parting line, as this back-and-forth is going nowhere, is that you should stop confusing your opinions with facts.
This is utterly top draw. CSNY were aware of their talents and it took a lot to impress them. You can tell Tom truly killed it by their reactions. So proud of this fellow Ponty boy!
The way they’re all smiling at each other- just having a great time. Stills starts singing a couple octaves too high and Tom Jones and Neal Young just laugh it off. What a moment in time! Also hats off to the kid playing bass, what he’s playing is not easy lol
That kid is Greg Reeves who played bass on Deja Vu, they didn't snatch him from a bus stop and stick a bass in his hands.
@@portaccio Dallas Taylor on drums
He was 18 or 19 when he did this, that’s CRAZY to think about.
@@nathangray4601 younger I think. He lied about his age to get the gig, as the story goes. Think he might be like 16!
@@AndyRGuitarGuy WOW!
Holy mother of rock and roll, this is by far one of the best vocal performances I've ever seen. They're all in tune, singing with passion.
Check out Tom singing with Janis Joplin
@@sharksport01 I've seen it before. It's a great performance but didn't catch me like this one.
@@RateOfChange
🙂👍
Tom Jones could always and still can sing
Tom absolutely _slays_ this. Everyone does. Incredible performance all round. Truly incredible.
Have to admit I didn't know TJ was so good
Tom's voice here is just astounding!! 😲
This is incredible!!! Tom Jones is perfect with CSNY! And my God Stephen Stills hitting those notes!!!!
Yeah!
Stills tore it up!
Just amazing musicians All Around!
Rest in peace David Crosby. Thank you for all the years of great music.. My favorite rendition with the great Tom Jones..
Better than the original. Tom Jones vocals are so powerful its beyond amazing.
They had a blast doing that. Can't believe I am at 63 just now seeing this, new favorite!
I wouldn’t say better than the original. Two distinctly different versions, however.
"Tom Jones is one of the coolest cats on the planet" . . . This video further proves the previous statement
Artists with elite musical talent, singers with golden voices, & outstanding music. All of which we don't have today. Looking back, I was so spoiled with it all.
Here’s Tom, way over the top. Playing his instrument for all it’s worth. His voice. Gotta admit, it’s one hell of an instrument. He can wail with the best of them, that’s for damn sure. Just proves that great is great, no matter what generation, genre, rock, r&b, blues, rap, etc, etc. If it’s good, enjoy.
Tom was 80 yesterday!
Da iawn diolch 🏴 Tom!
Chwarae Teg!
This is gonna be the LAMEST thing ever......
10 seconds later.....
OMG.....This is freakin' AWESOME!!!!!!!
blows them off the stage. they do not have the crust to sing with him. at all. And they know it
Lamer than adding Young to the group?
Let me put it this way . . . this was before CSN (and sometimes Y) became "lame" themselves - and that, in turn, preceded the situation of today where to get them together would be like herding cats together in a room.
😂😂yup...theyre ripping
I know, right?!! My thoughts exactly! Then......hell yeah!! What an unlikely combination! First of all, it's great to see good color footage of CSNY performing during this time period, just before the release of Deja Vu, with Neil Young, Dallas Taylor and Greg Reeves. But Tom is actually killin' it!! Great stuff!!
I love when geniuses collaborate.
This is a milestone in rock history. ❤❤❤❤❤
They all seemed like DAMN!!! We should be having Tom do this all the time this is GREAT!!!
I was like “there’s no way Tom Jones can fit in with CSNY..”
I’m so glad I clicked this video, what a collaboration! Love you Neil
Wow! Great performance and Tom and Steven Stills vocals knock it out of the ballpark!
I don't care what any hipster says: Tom f'ing Jones killed it.
What hipster wouldn't at least arbitrarily agree with that?
It's so funny because he looks kind of like a square compared to CSNY, but as soon as he starts singing you can see them all start smiling. Tom Jones did a few tunes with Wilson Pickett, and you could tell Wilson was digging it too, haha. He was like a chameleon, he could hang with any of the soul singers of the day.
I saw Tom Jones live in a smaller venue & he is so powerful & yea, he absolutely killed it the entire time.
Look for the clip of him singing with Janis Joplin, even she was amazed how good he was
Tom doesn’t get enough credit because he went the Vegas route when he could’ve been the white Otis Redding
Wow what a combination Tom Jones soared above and blended at the same time. Beautiful.
Who was the young guy playing bass up there with the drummer? And who's the drummer while we're at it?
This is the most unbelievable performance I’ve ever heard! Thank you TJ & CSN&Y
Wow! Never imagined Tom with these guys, but he nailed it!
Never seen Steven Stills pushing so hard-that’s the Tom Jones effect!
The Tom Jones affect!
I Agree
Yeah, he really excelled himself there. Watch other vids with Tom Jones e.g Janis Joplin and he always brought out the absolute best with whoever shared a stage with him. The coolest straight guy who knew how to mix it with the freaks !! Kudos to the guy. The great majority of Jones fans only know him for his hits which although great, pale in comparison to all this “live” stuff.
You're right. He upped the game of the whole band. They were absolutely rocking to the best of their abilities. Yeah - the Tom Jones effect.
Nope! It was the acid.
I’m old, been a fan of Tom since his first appearance. Can we agree that Stills was exceptional in this performance as well. Killin it! The music that CSNY gave us, is timeless. I was a drummer in the 60’s and it truly was a magical time for all forms of music. Thanks for sharing this Tom. Take care of yourself brother. 👍👏👏👏🙏
Their faces reveal how much fun they are having and how much enjoyment/effort they are putting into their performances. What a treat to watch!!
I had never heard this before!! OMG, I got chills on Tom's first note. Wow! Great voices. Man, Tom, you freakin' killed it!!! Much love to you.
Nice to hear a raw performance with no auto-tune or lipsyncing. Just the talent. Great video.
This is without a doubt one of the most brilliant musical performances you will find. I’m blown away.
Steven Stills knew he had to raise his singing game or be totally outclassed by the great Tom Jones!!
This needs to be on Spotify lol
Tom Jones could keep up with any band or anyone, including Janis Joplin! He amazed us every week on his T.V. show!!
Yes, when all the top singers and bands had their special shows on tv Sonny and Cher, the Carpenters, the 5th Dimension, they're so many it was an awesome time for music. 😁🇺🇸
My Mother Never missed a show..💙may she Rip
Aretha just entered the conversation.
@Anthony Marks You realise most Americans won't have a clue who you're talking about, right?
@Anthony Marks Bassey one of the greatest!! Totally different style than Joplin.
Fun Fact : More talent per square foot on this stage than anywhere else...….ever.
other than when dylan sang alone
@@willmarrill5051
Dylan's a Great, Great song writer
But Tom Jones is a better singer
Smokin' version of the song! Tom gives it all he's got and the band is blown away by his voice! Back then the lines were a little blurred and the people more tolerant. I miss those times!
No autocue, no memorex, and that Mike was ON, deliver or die. Sir Tom is a vocal postman - he always delivers!
back then Tom Jones and Johnny Cash had shows that had the best rock people on
and Glen Campbell
Dang! He’s blowing it away with this song! He feels the vibe n moves with it. He’s got so much soulfulness in him!
Tom Jones blows them all away.
Absolutely
Not really! Sure, Tom Jones sounded good but, his line of music puts him in the spotlight everytime instead of individualizing all of the other band members, so he has to be sharp everytime! Like say, Frank Sinatra!Plus he has the moves to match his singing! Everybody else is just in the background! He did do good though but give me CS and N and CSN and Y any day! That is my kind of music, from old ABBA to Black Sabbath, including some random and occasional Tom Jones!
And how many great songs did TJ write?
You can just tell by the expression on David's face he's absolutely diggin what Tom is doin with the song 🎵
Yeah , you can see the surprise and yeah then he digs it.