During a memorable episode of The Voice UK, Olly Murs asked Sir Tom Jones about his debut single “It’s Not Unusual.” Jones, with his characteristic wit, playfully interrupted, saying, “I haven’t heard that song in such a long time.” Always the gentleman, Sir Tom indulged the crowd’s wishes and delivered a flawless rendition of his legendary hit. Despite being 79 years old at the time, his voice showed no signs of aging.
Listening to Sir Tom’s performance on The Voice, it is striking how unchanged his vocal prowess remains compared to the 1964 studio version of “It’s Not Unusual.” The crowd went wild as the famed Welsh baritone sang his signature song with his beloved honeyed voice. Sir Tom is not only celebrated for his singing but also for his long history as a top-notch performer. When he takes the stage, he brings an unforgettable charisma that leaves a lasting impression.
Entertaining seems to come naturally to some people, and Sir Tom Jones is undeniably one of them. His performances are sure to put a grin on your face as his genuine enthusiasm for sharing music with an audience radiates from him. The audience was going wild, but judge Meghan Trainor was especially delighted, gazing up at Sir Tom like an excited schoolgirl.
Another noteworthy aspect of the episode was Olly Murs’s interview with Sir Tom, which revealed some intriguing facts about the success of “It’s Not Unusual.” “I recorded ‘It’s Not Unusual’ when I was 24, and it went to number one,” the Welsh icon informed his fellow judge. It wasn’t a bad start for an unknown singer’s debut single. The 1968 live performance of “Delilah” by a young Sir Tom on The Ed Sullivan Show further proved that he had a formidable presence.