Welsh Singer, Sir Tom Jones, has announced that he will perform a one-off gig in support of the singer’s new album, ‘Surrounded By Time’. Jones took to Twitter to share the announcement today.
Super excited to announce a very special intimate‘Surrounded By Time’ album show @o2sbe. If you pre-order my album on my store by 13/04 you will receive a code, which will enable you to have access to the pre-sale on 14/04.Tickets go on general sale 16/04 https://t.co/fPTcMgRyC5 pic.twitter.com/tXxw8Qg6b9
— Tom Jones (@RealSirTomJones) April 9, 2021
The very special gig, held on 27th July 2021 at London’s 02 Shepherd’s Bush Empire, will give ticket holders a live performance of the new album in its entirety. This will not be Jones’ only performance this year, the Welsh crooner will also be playing the Hampton Court Palace Festival 2021 as well as Newmarket Nights on 23rd July 2021. The singer’s new album holds a track list of 12 songs, a press release for the new album has described the LP. “Surrounded By Time’ marks out new territory with a sonic landscape of outstanding musicianship and a vocal delivery that re-imagines a diverse set of songs of personal importance that have impacted the artist throughout a long, unpredictable but undeniably impressive career.”
The new album is to be released on 23rd April 2021 and will feature covers of songs by artists including Bob Dylan, Michael Kiwanuka and Rock and Hall of Fame inductee Cat Stevens. On the new album, Jones has covered Cat Steven’s 1970 hit, ‘Popstar’, as well as ‘One More Cup Of Coffee’ originally performed and released by Bob Dylan. ‘Surrounded By Time’, an EMI release was produced by Mark Woodward and Ethan Jones. Jones has worked with many other artists including Paul McCartney and The Vaccines and also produced ‘Long Lost Suitcase’, Sir Tom Jones’ 41st studio album.
The album’s lead single, ‘Talking Reality Television Blues’, written and originally performed by American Country singer Todd Snider, has especially inspired Jones. The 80-year-old singer has commented on the track and philosophizes on its meaning whilst reflecting on his own life. ”I was there when TV started – didn’t know I’d become part of it – but it could be that its power is to remind us how wonderful, crazy and inventive we are, but also how scary the reality it reflects can be.’’
The ‘Delilah’ singer has recently spoken out about his thoughts on the impact in which the current COVID pandemic has had on young artists, who have not had the opportunity to progress their career with live shows. ”I actually feel sorry more for young people who are trying to start off and get some experience from doing live shows. It’s all very well being in your front room making videos and then getting straight on to television – like sometimes it happens on The Voice, where they’ve never been onstage before. So this Covid thing, it’s really stifling singers and bands who want to get out there, and get some experience, and get the feedback from the people. And they can’t get that at the moment. I know what that feels like. At least I know what I’m missing … but some of these kids don’t know yet. They haven’t had the opportunity to experience it.’’
Tickets for the performance will go on sale 9 am 16th April 2021.
Click here to pre-order ‘Surrounded By Time‘.
Sir Tom Jones UK Tour dates
30/05/2021 – Botanic Gardens – Belfast
31/05 – Botanic Gardens – Belfast
02/06 – Live At The Marquee – Cork
12/06 – Hull College Craven Park – Hull
13/06 – Darlington Arena – Darlington
18/06 – Plymouth Hoe – Plymouth
19/06 – Haydock Park Racecourse – Newton-le-willows
27/06 – QE2 Arena – Telford
02/07 – Energia Stadium – Dublin
04/07 – The Hop Farm – Paddock Wood
23/07 – Newmarket Racecourse – Newmarket
25/07 – Bitts Park – Carlisle
27/07 – Tom Jones ‘Surrounded By Time’ – London
08/08 – Princes Street Gardens – Edinburgh
10/08 – Princes Street Gardens – Edinburgh
15/08 – Earlham Park – Norwich
23/08 – Hampton Court Palace – Surrey
24/08 – Hampton Court Palace – Surrey
28/08 – Haydock Park Racecourse – Newton-le-willows
17/09 – Isle of Wright Festival 2021 – Newport
