Tom Jones performs powerhouse cover of Everly Brothers classic 'Let It Be Me' on The Voice

13 September 2024, 18:19

He's still got it.

The voice that is, which is certainly useful given that Tom Jones is a judge on the televised singing competition The Voice.

Even at the age of 84 years young, the Welsh legend has proved his prime can last decades with his latest powerhouse performance.

Though the 'Delilah' singer rolled back the years with an impromptu version of The Everly Brothers' classic song 'Let It Be Me'.

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It was a soulful performance that reminded the British public of what a unique talent Tom Jones truly is.

In fact, fans at home were so astonished by his vocal prowess, they took to social media to express how shocked they were when they found out his real age.

Tom Jones and LeAnn Rimes sing 'Let It Be Me' | The Voice UK 2024

On the show waiting for the contestants to perform, Jones turned to fellow judge LeAnn Rimes and asked: "Do you know The Everly Brothers?"

He then launched into an a-cappella rendition of 'Let It Be Me', with Rimes joining in for a pitch-perfect duet.

Even the other judges on the show sat beside Jones couldn't believe what they were hearing either, welling up at his incredible voice.

Fans took to social media, with one viewer writing "To sing like that at 84. Absolute legend", and another adding "I say it every year… Sir Tom still has it he’s incredible live also. What a voice."

There's a method to Tom Jones's longevity when it comes to his vocal performance however: sticky tape.

He revealed in an interview earlier this year that he's started sleeping with his mouth taped up to protect his voice.

"I've got good health, you've got to. I sleep on my side, but I tape my mouth up," he told the Daily Mail.

"I was getting a dry throat so I saw this was supposed to help. I used one on my nose for years to open my airways up."

"Now I'm older I don't have to look good in bed. But sometimes I get up to go to the toilet and give myself a shock."

If he keeps up this level of performance well into his eighties, Tom Jones will be shocking fans for years to come.