At one point last night Carla turned to me and said, “You know, we’re on the younger side of the age demographic here by at least five years.” Mind you we both turned 70 last year.
I spilled coffee alll over myself reading about your mom saying that she would throw her panties at Tom Jones. I was also thinking that my mother would also, even though she never said so. She was a huge fan of his.
I had no use for Tom Jones in the 60's. But a few years ago, I saw a video of him singing St James Infirmary with Rhiannon Giddens. Then signing with Crosby Stills, Nash, and Young. Then with Janis Joplin. And every bit their equal in voice and passion. Still a badass at 85 -- long may he wave.
I spilled coffee alll over myself reading about your mom saying that she would throw her panties at Tom Jones. I was also thinking that my mother would also, even though she never said so. She was a huge fan of his.
Alan, it's funny how Tom Jones held such a curious mojo over women, including moms.
Great post!
the polar opposite of my evening /gig w Les Elgart. Nice and funny piece.
I had no use for Tom Jones in the 60's. But a few years ago, I saw a video of him singing St James Infirmary with Rhiannon Giddens. Then signing with Crosby Stills, Nash, and Young. Then with Janis Joplin. And every bit their equal in voice and passion. Still a badass at 85 -- long may he wave.