Introduction
Sir Tom Jones once again left The Voice UK viewers and fellow judges completely mesmerized with his extraordinary vocal talent during the latest episode. After persistent encouragement from Olly Murs, who could be heard pleading with the Welsh legend to grace everyone with a song, Sir Tom eventually agreed to perform “With These Hands” despite initial reluctance.
The performance came following a fascinating anecdote about his relationship with Elvis Presley, which prompted Olly to request more from the veteran judge.
Though Sir Tom initially declined, the gentle persuasion from his fellow judges eventually won him over, and he began to sing. As his powerful voice filled the studio, Olly, will.i.am, and Anne Marie watched in absolute awe, clearly captivated by his masterful delivery.
The virtual audience and viewers at home were equally moved, with many taking to Twitter to express how they’d been brought to tears by his emotional performance.
“Tom Jones’s voice is in the finest condition, there is no denial #thevoiceuk #thevoice,” one viewer enthusiastically shared.
Another fan commented: “What a voice?!!! He is such a bloody legend!! @RealSirTomJones #thevoiceuk.”
The emotional impact was evident as a third viewer wrote: “Tom always reduces me to tears can’t believe they took him off the show that time should be named and shamed whoever’s idea it was #thevoiceuk.”
“Tom Jones making me cry. What a singer! #TheVoiceUK,” another emotional viewer added.
The heartfelt reactions continued with one fan noting: “Toms voice constantly sounds recorded and not live #Thevoice #thevoiceuk,” highlighting the studio-quality perfection of his live vocals.
“I could listen to Tom Jones all day #TheVoiceUK,” shared another admirer.
This magical moment followed Sir Tom’s fascinating revelation about his encounter with Elvis Presley in Los Angeles. When Olly inquired if there was anyone Sir Tom had felt nervous performing with, he replied: “Well, Elvis Presley I sang with. I was excited.”
Olly expressed his amazement: “Tom sang with Elvis Presley, isn’t that mad?”
Sir Tom then recounted the memorable encounter: “Well, I mean Elvis was the one of course, I met him in LA in 1965 with a ballad out called With These Hands. And he was coming towards me and he was singing ‘With these hands, I will cling to you.'”
The Welsh singer continued with evident pride and nostalgia: “You know, it was Elvis Presley with his hand out, do you know what I mean? I went, ‘If the boys back home could see me now?’ Elvis is singing my song back to me.”
Viewers were thrilled by this glimpse into music history, with one fan tweeting: “I just wanna hear more Elvis stories from Tom tbh #thevoiceUK.”