Apparently the Sunday Star Times in New Zealand picked up the story from the Guardian. So, welcome Kiwis!

Longtime readers already know of my profound and undying devotion to Tom Jones. He’s a great singer, a dynamic performer, and a proud Welshman. He’s willing to work with anybody and sing any kind of song. Tom Jones pretty much personifies showbiz for me.

Tom Jones and Zucchero “She Drives Me Crazy” (Fine Young Cannibals)
This version is much more fully-orchestrated and way more joyous than the original.

Tom Jones “Black Betty” (Ram Jam)
This song seems to be one that you either love or hate. Needless to say, it really curls my toes.

Tom Jones and the Cardigans “Burning Down The House” (Talking Heads)
I have much less trouble with the idea of Tom Jones covering Talking Heads than I have with the Cardigans doing it.

Tom Jones “I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor” (Arctic Monkeys)
This was recorded at the Princess Diana tribute concert last year. It features Joe Perry of Aerosmith on the guitar. What more could you want?

Tom Jones and Isaac Hayes “Don’t Let Go” (Jimmy Witherspoon)
Like I said, TJ will record any song with anybody.

Jon Langford and the Pine Valley Cosmonauts “Delilah” (Tom Jones)
I’ve heard Langford (another proud Welshman) refer to this song as the Welsh national anthem when he performs it live. Wales is more messed up than I thought.