Tom Teams up With Hugh Laurie in New Orleans
March 23rd, 2011 | By TomJones
Tom Jones, Hugh Laurie and Band
Tom has just been in New Orleans having a great time with Hugh Laurie and his band, filming a live performance of a tune from Hugh’s wonderful new album Let Them Talk (Warners) which will be released in Europe on May 9 and in the States in the autumn. Alongside his many accomplishments as an actor and writer, Hugh is a devoted and accomplished musician who loves New Orleans blues:
“In my imagination, New Orleans just straight hummed with music, romance, joy, despair; its rhythms got into my gawky English frame and, at times, made me so happy and sad, I just didn’t know what to do with myself,” said Laurie. “I love this music as authentically as I know how, and I want you to love it too. If you get a thousandth of the pleasure from it that I’ve had, we’re all ahead of the game.”
Tom is a one of the guests, along with Irma Thomas, Dr. John and Allen Toussaint, who contribute to this brilliant and uplifting collection. Stay tuned for more news….
I must say that some of my favourite recordings by Sir TJ have been jazz based. I love his version of ‘Saint James Infirmary Blues’ in particular.
I’m not sure how Hugh Laurie and Tom Jones fit together in music, but hey, ‘The Voice’ can sing anything and make it sound fantastic so let’s see what magic he comes up with this time! Keep on rocking Tom, you are a true living legend of our musical world.
Ian Anthony
¡¡Fantastico¡¡ esperando para escucharlo pronto.
Felicidades y mucho éxito
I read the news in the paper, here in Buenos Aires, a couple of weeks ago. Wonderful news. The combination couldn’t be better. Well done!
Tom Jones and Hugh Laurie – two of the best entertainers ever!
Am looking forward to the album coming to the States in the autumn. It is sure to be AWESOME!!!
Looking forward to the release of this album on the 9th May — my birthday. Hope my son has seen this, it would make a good B/D gift!!!!!
It wonderful. I would want to be now in New Orleans