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Sir Tom Jones has rubbed shoulders with a number of stars over the years from Elvis Presley to Frank Sinatra. However, the person that the 81-year-old musician was most intimidated by was Her Majesty the Queen.Tom, who was knighted by the monarch in 2005, said "she'll make you shake" during a recent question and answer session.The singer made his admission when asked to name someone that intimidated him or that he was scared to meet."The Queen," he told AV Club, before going into more details.Tom said the royal had made him shake with nerves."So the Queen, she’ll make you shake.

Sir Tom Jones, 78, returned to Celebrity Gogglebox alongside his co-star Anne-Marie, 30.The TV duo are firm favourites on The Voice UK but have since joined Channel 4's star-studded line-up with famous faces including Lorraine Kelly, Denise Van Outen and Mo Gilligan.During the show, Sir Tom and Anne-Marie settled down to watch the 1987 film favourite Dirty Dancing.The Delilah hitmaker sat and watched the movie while his pal revealed she was a big fan of the romantic drama.An impatient Anne-Marie commented: "I just want to see them jump."As the various celebrities eagerly awaited the standout moment from the movie of Dirty Dancing, Sir Tom was left taken aback by his co-star.As the iconic character Baby Houseman (played by Jennifer Grey)

Tom Jones, 81, was diagnosed with tuberculosis when he was 12 and spent two years indoors while other school children were able to play outside including his future wife Linda Trenchard.The Sex Bomb hitmaker admitted he felt “heartache” as he could see his late spouse going up the hills with other pals and playing without him.Tom suffered from tuberculosis from 1952 to 1954, just after he had fallen in “love” with classmate Linda.However, due to his ill-health, the singer was forced to remain away from his childhood sweetheart, which made him feel an ache in his chest.Opening up on how he knew Linda was the one, Tom said: “For two years from 52 to 54 I was bedridden.

Sir Tom Jones has spoken candidly of his health battles in recent years.

Sir Tom Jones was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II for services to music at Buckingham Palace 16 years ago.

Sir Tom Jones, 80, won over a new legion of fans when he first appeared as a coach on The Voice UK.

Sir Tom Jones, 80, has admitted he ignored his doctor’s warnings after they told him to “slow down”, amid a battle with a urinary infection back in 2018.The Sex Bomb hitmaker did not listen to medical advice to rest up after being treated for the condition in hospital.Instead, the rock star was determined to get back to performing, as he observed “slowing down is what kills you”.Speaking on his health scare, Tom said: “The doctor told me, ‘You’re 78, you shouldn’t be running about on stage now, should you?’“I was a bit angry at that. I told him, ‘Just because it stings when I pee, that’s got nothing to do with whether I can sing.’“I felt great then, and I feel great now.

Sir Tom Jones, 80, has recalled the anxiety he felt shortly after the passing of his beloved wife, Linda Trenchard, who passed away in 2016.Tom and Linda had been married for almost six decades before she lost a "short but fierce" battle against cancer.Now, the Welsh singer has spoken about the pain he experienced surrounding Linda’s passing and his career.The happy couple resided together in Los Angeles but following her death, Tom relocated to London.He notes that Linda’s death was "shocking" as the pair had known one another for their whole lives and had always been there for one another, whether that be at the end of the phone, or in person."She was always there and then she wasn’t," said Sir Tom."I didn’t think I would be able to sing

"You couldn't do it unless you were a Superman."He continued: "The trouble with the panty throwing, especially if you're doing a ballad and trying to create a moment in a song, you don't want distractions."It's not too bad with up-tempo stuff but it takes away from the music."I'd say 90 percent are there to enjoy the music and enjoy what I'm doing on stage.Then you have a handful of people that want to try to be part of the show - and that's when the underwear throwing starts."Sir Tom said even in his teens, singing at school and working men's clubs, he had an appeal to girls.

Sir Tom Jones and his late wife Linda grew up together in Pontypridd, South Wales and tied the knot at the tender age of 16.The couple were married for almost 60 years, right up until her death from cancer in 2016.The 80-year-old singer, who recently made history as the oldest artist to have a number one album on the Official Albums Chart, has recalled their very first encounter.Tom said he was around nine or 10-years-old when Linda caught his eye.She was playing marbles in the street when he noticed her and her "great legs".Tom remembered that special moment during an appearance on the Table Manners podcast with Jessie Ware.When asked how he met his spouse, the singer said: "We were kids together.

Sir Tom Jones, 80, has found himself stood alongside some of the biggest names in the world throughout his career.

Sir Tom Jones, 80, is a guest on the Jonathan Ross show tonight on ITV.The Welsh crooner will be opening up about his childhood, including how his father once punished him for behaving badly.Sir Tom grew up in Treforest, Pontypridd in Wales where he spent his childhood years.In a new interview, the star has reflected on this time, recalling how his father was a disciplinarian.Speaking on the Jonathan Ross show, Sir Tom opened up about a particularly cruel punishment from his formative years.He said of his early memories: “I remember being in a highchair because of the view from where you are, of the kitchen.“I can see the kitchen from that vantage point.“I can also see it [the kitchen] when my father put a belt around me and stuck me on the

Sir Tom Jones, 80, opened up on his latest album, Surrounded By Time which is the first musical offering from the rockstar since his beloved late wife, Linda Trenchard, died in 2016.The Sex Bomb hitmaker shared how he was used to having his spouse around to give him her opinion on his music, as he acknowledged her criticism was usually “always right”.Opening up on making music without Linda’s approval, Tom said: “It's the first album that I’ve done where she hasn’t been able to tell me whether she likes it or not. “You see we grew up together, she was a fan of mine at school and in the pubs and clubs. “So she knows me, or knew me better than anybody else. “So when I would do something, she would say, ‘Who are you aiming at with that? What

Sir Tom Jones does not like the term cover version, particularly in regards to his latest album.The legendary singer has revealed why he dislikes the phrase and it’s meaning in a new interview.The 80-year-old, who has had a string of successful songs and albums over the years, likened being a singer to being an actor.He said the latter regularly perform the same material over and over again, in the theatre for example, but they do not face the same criticism for it.Tom said each new song he records should be heard on it’s own merit and not be seen as a cover.He describes them as his version of someone else’s song.“The word cover is widely used and it's not true, because it's my version of other people's songs," he said."You couldn't say to

Sir Tom Jones lost his wife Linda to breast cancer in 2016.

Tom Jones left BBC’s Naga Munchetty in fits of laughter as he shared a stark comment to television presenter Gethin Jones.The music icon was addressing Gethin's joke he was his dad as they share the same surname.Tom, 80, was appearing on BBC Breakfast to discuss his first album in over a decade, Surrounded By Time when he appeared to make a joke towards Gethin.As Naga, 46, and co-anchor Charlie Stayt, 58, linked to Morning Live, Charlie told Gethin and Kym Marsh: "Here's my note to you, Sir Tom Jones coming up."Gethin instantly responded: "Say hi to my dad for me.""Ah Gethin Jones, yes, of course," Naga interjected before adding: "not sure Sir Tom Jones knows about that yet."As Sir Tom appeared on BBC Breakfast, Naga told the icon: "Sir Tom

Tom Jones has reflected on an ill-fated cover version of Arctic Monkeys‘ ‘I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor’ at a 2007 charity show.Jones performed the band’s 2005 classic at The Concert For Diana at Wembley Stadium, but his rendition was poorly received.Speaking to NME for the ‘Does Rock ‘N’ Roll Kill Braincells?!’ quiz about his career thus far, Jones was asked whether he’d ever had any feedback from Alex Turner and co.“No. The only feedback we got were the reviews which said we’d ruined it!” Jones said.

Naga Munchetty, 46, and her BBC Breakfast co-host Charlie Stayt, 58, were interviewing Sir Tom Jones on the show today. However, the legendary Welsh crooner left Naga lost for words as he called her “love” at the end of their chat.Sir Tom was appearing on the programme to promote his new album Surrounded By Time.However, it was the 80-year-old’s farewell to Naga, which stuck with the BBC presenter after their chat finished.After Naga wished him good luck, he said: “Thank you very much, love.

Sir Tom Jones, 80, rose to fame in 1963 shortly after becoming the frontman for Welsh singing group, The Senators.Since then, the music legend has gone on to achieve worldwide fame, performing with some of the biggest names in the business.Since finding fame, the Treforest born star has spent over 305 weeks in the UK Top 40, recording songs alongside the likes of Jools Holland and Cerys Matthews.Now, the music icon has spoken of the time he was approached by The Beatles star, Sir Paul McCartney, 78, who had offered to pen an original track for him.Shortly after the Liverpool legend had made the suggestion, Sir Tom instantly jumped at the opportunity to record a track written by a member of the world's biggest band.Despite his initial joy -

Sir Tom Jones, 80, opened up on the inspiration behind a poignant song on his latest album Surrounded By Time, which is dedicated to the memory of his beloved late wife Linda Trenchard.The particularly emotional musical number tells the story of how the singer’s spouse had urged him to carry on with his career, despite her having just days left to live.Appearing on Lorraine this morning, Tom shared how Linda had remained ever-present in his work: “There's a song on there, ‘I won’t crumble with you if you fall’ because I was with her for the last 10 days in the hospital.“She knew she was dying with lung cancer.“She said, ‘Look I’ve got to go, but don’t fall with me now… you know you have got to carry on. “‘You have got to get on that stage.