Sir Tom Jones left fans gobsmacked when he returned to the stage at an open-air concert in Copenhagen this weekend. The 85-year-old musician, who has sold over 100million albums worldwide, took to the open-air stage at Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen, Denmark on Saturday (July 19) as part of his Defy Explanation tour. This was the Welsh hitmaker’s third time performing at the infamous Tivoli Gardens, where he performed some of his biggest hits including It’s Not Unusual, What’s New Pussycat, and Sex Bomb.
The chart-topping legend joked in his set: “Is my voice still working? Yes? So as long as it’s here, I’m here.” After Tom delighted fans with his performance, hundreds flooded to social media to share their admiration for the veteran’s gig despite his age and previous health scares.
One user gushed: “Oh my goodness Tom, how do you do it? You are a Welsh machine!” as another agreed: “You are a legend Sir Tom! Simply the best!”
A third fans showered him with praise for his impressive performance, writing: “Thanks for an amazing concert !!!” before adding they managed to get ahold of his official concert set list.
They went on: ”My sister and I had the most amazing time and we can’t believe we got the setlist !!! [three starry eyes emojis] Come back soon !!! [one starry eyes emoji] Your voice is just amazing !”
More fans piled in with praise, adding: “Outstanding. Cheers for an incredible show” as another chimed in with: “Such a legend @RealSirTomJones. Such amazing music.”
The singer's warning came hours before the Sex Bomb hitmaker cancelled a gig hours before going on stage due to concerns about his health.
The 85-year-old musician told fans he was "very sorry" to step down at the 11th hour as he shared his heartbreak at inconveniencing thousands of ticket holds.
In a statement, the Welsh crooner said: "Hello to all the fans in Bremen. Unfortunately, I must postpone my show this evening, as I've contracted an upper respiratory infection that needs treatment and rest.
"I know this is really disappointing and will cause inconvenience to you all, and I'm very sorry about that. But the show will now go ahead on Monday 28th July, so I look forward to seeing you then. All tickets will remain valid for the re-scheduled date. Until then, thank you for your understanding. Love, Tom."
The Delilah star, who recently celebrated his 85th birthday, was sent well wishes from his legion of adoring fans as many wished the singer a speedy recovery.
His gig comes after the Sex Bomb singer previously sparked concern among fans after announcing the UK and European leg of his tour just days after celebrating his 85th birthday.
Fans were concerned for the dad-of-two's health and the strains and pressure a tour can bring. One user urged: “Please take care, that’s a very long tour.”
Another added: “Again, congratulations on your 85th birthday. I love, love you and the boys. Don’t understand why you need to tour so much. It’s so taxing even on your hips, your knees, your feet. Stay home and enjoy life in London. You’ve worked hard enough.”
Over the past six decades, Jones has grown an illustrous career that many would give their right arm for, earning prestigious accolades such as Grammy Awards, Brit Awards, and a knighthood awarded by the late Queen Elizabeth II in 2006.
Jones is arguably one of the most respected, admired, and loved performers in modern music. It’s fair to say his exemplarily reputation landed him a spot on The Voice as a celebrity judge, which he has held since the show’s launch back in 2012.
