Tom Jones' Tiny Desk Concert at NPR Music

Sir Tom Jones, a full-throated legend among legends, wasn't an obvious choice for a Tiny Desk concert. When we began the series last year, the goal was to bring in quieter, more intimate artists (Laura Gibson, Vic Chesnutt) who are often drowned out by the clinking glasses and chatter of the small clubs they play. When a publicist for Tom Jones contacted us and said the singer wanted to do a "Big Desk Concert" for us, the thought of Jones' substantial voice filling our office left us laughing — and dying to do it.

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[kab5899]

WOW ! This is what the Tiny Desk series is all about . Tom Jones sounds brillant as ever.

[0813501]

I DO hope that you realize how honored you were to have this man on your program.

You will NEVER be able to top this,

[benzdoct]

Just wonderful, a true master working. It is so nice to see him show other how it is done. Just him and guitar player, killing it. Thank you NPR and Tom Jones.

[Toracube]

Oh man... You hit Gold here !!!!!

[thereare4lights17]

The mic is like a mile away from his face, he's so powerful

[CANALdeLED]

BRAVO!

[simonsteam]

Get Tina Turner. Pattie Labelle. Brandon flowers etc. in here. they would sound amazing.

[hhmarton95]

Tom is the BEST!!!

[dirkdiggler213]

Carlton just went from 6 to midnight

[damoms50]

Sweeeeet...!

[tricklovejoy]

Great post any more Tom please ?

[ifreakforbleach]

meanwhile retarded justin bieber is making a new song "dont dont dont dont dont dont dont dont leave leave leave leave leave me me me me me"