Tom Jones 'It's Not Unusual' (May 2, 1965) on The Ed Sullivan Show

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[josemanuelgomez]

He's all alone, no chorus, no band, no dancers, yet still he's filling the scene, he doesn't need anyone else, that's awesome.

[tylerrose]

Credit where credit’s due. Dude’s got an unbelievably powerful voice.

[Nickpahhhkahhh]

My grandmother just passed away. Tom Jones was her favorite. I’m just picturing her watching this on her TV in 1965. RIP Nana

[normcook]

And 58yrs later, he's STILL singing this song in 2023 at age 83.

[newerafrican]

When I was younger, I thought he was cheezy. Watching him now, I realize what a phenomenal voice and stage presence he had (has). To be on arguably the biggest television program, on stage all by yourself, takes guts and talent. Hats off to you, Sir Tom.

[Stan-zryt]

Didn't miss a note. No strain in his voice on the high notes. Wonderful performance. Thanks for posting this gem.

[FirstLast-gklg]

The rhythm and power in that finger snap is so impressive for some reason

[hux]

If you attempt to apply Auto-Tune to Tom's voice, the system immediately crashes out of sheer embarrassment. True story.

His voice is simply perfection.

[rsands]

Looks like he’s having so much fun. That is a real talent

[vickidearmey]

I wish more singers would just sing and have all the gaudy, glitzes and glamour going on. It’s the voice that counts

[juanvaldez]

Nothing says "The Swinging Sixties" like Mr. Tom Jones!

[GereDJ]

Interestingly, Ed Sullivan and CBS censors early on, would not allow Elvis Presley to be shown below the waist, yet, here we have TJ totally grinding. Love it!

[jontalbot]

I just love his confidence. There is nothing arrogant or affected, just a man going about his business and having everything he needs to engage us. Sad to say there are a lot of crummy men about. This reminds us what a man in his prime can be. Wonderful.

[utethornburg]

He’s 80 something now, and I think the ladies will still throw their panties on stage when he performs

[noreennarsico]

Back to those days where there was no auto-tune just pure talent.❤💕

[LaurenceOConnor-fgdk]

Elvis Presley was a good friend and fan of Tom Jones.
Tom Jones is the closest singer to Elvis Presley while having his own style.

[ChickenPermission]

If you aren’t doing the “Carlton” while listening, you’re really missing out on the experience 😂
As always, a great upload!

[danettewelborn]

Tom Jones is pure, raw sexiness. Yeah, he sings great too!

[barbaraarbo]

Oh how my Mom loved to watch this beautiful man. When his show was on, she'd sit on the edge of our couch & we weren't allowed to speak or walk in front of the TV. Miss you Mom, RIP. Thank you YT & for this. 😥🛐🎶✌️💚🕺🙋🤗

[alexfletcher]

It is difficult to describe, even as a Brit (admittedly with Welsh heritage) the pride our mixed nation still has of this man. He is, for my money, the greatest post-war British voice.