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https://www.npr.org/2021/06/07/1002854586/tom-jones-tiny-desk-home-concert
The songs on the album (and for this Tiny Desk) deal so eloquently with time and aging. Tom Jones sings Bob Dylan’s “One More Cup Of Coffee” and going “down to the valley below.” Then, he takes on Malvina Reynolds’ folk tune “There’s No Hole In My Head” and turns it into a fierce statement about being yourself. Article continues after sponsor message
When Tom Jones was 33, and after one of his infamous shows in Las Vegas, jazz composer Bobby Cole presented him with the song “I’m Growing Old.” With lyrics including “I’m growing dimmer in the eyes / I’m growing fainter in my talk / I’m growing deeper in my sighs / I’m growing slower in my walk.” Tom Jones didn’t feel old enough to do it justice, but he held on to it. His performance here brought me to tears and is well worth the wait.
SET LIST
- “One More Cup of Coffee”
- “There’s No Hole In My Head”
- “I’m Getting Old”
MUSICIANS
- Tom Jones: vocals
- Ethan Johns: guitar
- Nick Pini: bass
- Stephanie Ward: keys
- Jeremy Stacey: drums
CREDITS
- Video: Dan Shipton, Ross Nicholson
- Audio: Dom Monks
- Special thanks to Black Skull Creative
TINY DESK TEAM
- Producer: Bob Boilen
- Video Producer: Maia Stern
- Audio Mastering: Josh Rogosin
- Associate Producer: Bobby Carter
- Tiny Production Team: Kara Frame, Gabrielle Pierre
- Executive Producer: Keith Jenkins
- Senior VP, Programming: Anya Grundmann