Praise and Blame

June 22nd, 2010 | By TomJones

31 Responses to “Praise and Blame”

  1. Miss Allen says:

    Wow Tom! I have been a fan since I was 5 years old, I’m now 45. I remember my Aunt dancing all around & screaming when u were on TV. Would LOVE to meet u one day, that probably will never happen, but I can always dream! LOL! Ur STILL one of the most sexiest men alive! I can’t get enough of ur music, take care of urself! xxxx’s & oooo’s Miss Allen, Miami, FL.

  2. Merethe says:

    Dear sir Tom, thank you very much for your Praise & Blame Album. You are just fantastic! I am listening to your music every day – in the car, in the house,in the garden and in the boat. In this wet summer in Denmark I sing “Didn´t it rain” all the time. Your music has become a kind of wellnees for me. If I need sunshine and lightening in my life I just have to play some of your music, wich gives health for my body and soul. You give so much when you sing!
    See you in Sofiero the 3.th of august and in Skanderborg the 14.th of august.

  3. Leta says:

    JUST SAW YOUR SHOW IN KNOXVILLE,TN. I LOVED IT. IT WAS GREAT. I LOVE THE NEW INSPIRATIONAL SIDE OF YOU. I HAVE SEEN YOU IN MANY PLACES THROUGH OUT YOUR CAREER AND ENJOYED IT ALL. I AM VERY PLEASED WITH THIS NEW SIDE OF YOU THAT WE HADN’T SEEN BEFORE. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS

  4. Margo Lloyd Beckham says:

    “Praise and Blame” is fresh and wonderful! It lets us see the spiritual side of you, and that’s always a risk for a “Pop” performer. I have 2 particular favorites on the CD, but every song is special. Your voice is as mighty and beautiful as ever! I’ve been a fan since age 14; that was a long time ago! That’s a lot of years of devotion! May God bless you always!

  5. Super1652 says:

    Ich wünschte mir mein Superstar, Sir Tom Jones, würde auch nach Germany in 2011 kommen.

  6. Michael Kurosky says:

    Greetings Mr. Jones: I am a life-long fan. We have met twice. 1996 at the Casa Manana Playhouse in Fort Worth, Tx and again in 1998 at the same venue. It was a thrill of a life-time. I have seen you in concert six or seven times. I love your music and your new album. I would love to hear you put down on record some of the songs you do live like “It’s Your Thing”, “Trick Or Treat” and “Give Me One Reason” etc. Do you have plans of ever recording some of these songs in the studio? A fan forever, Michael Kurosky Ft. Worth, Tx

  7. david rossi says:

    hi tom its dfavid anthony tubby boots nephew i miss him a lot as im sure you do.i wish you would come back to rhosde island its been 10 years man.if you come to foxwoods have sandy send me 2 tix and a backstage pass brother.thanks david. you rock.i always promised uncle tubby i would see you whenever i could all though funds dont allow it now.but 10 years is to long man.

  8. Christine says:

    Your Praise and Blame CD is fabulous. I can’t get enough of it; I play it constantly while I’m driving. Your voice is incredible. I respect you for recording soulful lyrics, and to see that you are not afraid of rejection in our secular culture. This CD has true value. It’s great to see an icon mature so honestly and gracefully. Those who haven’t experience life yet, those who are beginning or midpoint on their journey, cannot fully appreciate this CD. As our lives come full circle, and as we approach our final phase, it’s time to examine what truly matters…our final destination: eternity. Thank you so much for this incredible CD

  9. Angela says:

    Liebe diesen großen Sänger! Meine erste Singel habe ich mir 1968 von meinem Lehrlingsgehalt gekauft…danach fast alle bis Heute!
    Zweimal durfte ich ihn Live sehen,wunderschön ein Traum, als ich Rosen auf die Bühne werfen wollte bin ich gestolpert:peinlich
    Ich hoffe, noch ganz viel von ihm zuhören, denn er hat eine der vielseitigsten Stimmen die es gibt!Vielleicht kommt er ja irgendwann
    nochmal in die Westfalenhalle(ich würde mich so freuen)

  10. Bee says:

    Dear Tom, Your music lifts me up when im feeling down and makes me soar when im happy. I love the new album it raw moving and very different.
    Your voice is fantastic for once you are singing songs that really mean something to you this is the real Tom Jones good for you!

  11. Sherri says:

    Mr. Jones,
    It feels impertinet to call you “Tom” as you are someone that I have always respected. I grew up on your music like so many others around the world and I am really looking forward to hearing this gospel recording. How like God to take a boy from South Wales and gift him with a tremendous voice and allow that same fellow to travel the world sharing his life and talent with ‘mere mortals.’ How can you be 70? NO WAY!

    I admire the fact that you took a risk making a gospel album (showing my age, now) because that seems to be anathema in the
    entertainment industry – HOW DARE HE?! but you listened to your heart and showed that Spirituality and Maturity go hand – in – hand.

    God Bless YOU!

  12. Sergej Škofljanec says:

    Hello Mr. Tom
    I`m a big fan of yours from Slovenia (EU). I just got your new album “Praise & Blame” and I just can`t get enough of playing it over and over again. It is a very spiritual, soulfull, raw, dynamic album done with amazing feel and balls, like it is expected from the greatest voice in the world. This is a must have for evey single musician and music lover in the world, because this is how it`s supposed to be done not the way all those smart ass “new wave” musicians, producers and critics try to impose…Thanks for your music…Love & Respect…;-D

  13. Brenda P. says:

    nFirst let me say i’ve been a fan sence i was about 11yrs old and i watched you on your tv show. I’ve seen you in concert and hope to see you in Tennessee again soon. I need my TJ fix. I think you have a true God given gift in your voice. I think you are like wine, better and richer in time. I think like many others do, you are handsome,sexy charming etc. You truly are the “Voice.” I got the new CD for my birthday, I thought your voice was fine as usual but i didn’t care much for the song choices. The album seemed dark and heavy, and i know you want to grow and try new and different things, but i like when i can sing, dance and the music is uplifting and light and can give me a light lift when i need it. I’ll keep listing. maybe i’ll change my mind and like more than just a song or two. Still a Big fan though.

  14. Gale says:

    I have just heard the new album on a late night talk show you performed, it war great I love the music.There’s only one problem its still not available any where in Canada very sad.God it’s a great cd.Vancouver Canada

  15. Laure says:

    Just listened to your new cd on my lunch hour and I love it! Ain’t no grave gonna keep my body down is just one of my favorites. Saw you in concert in New Jersey and PA over the last few years and both shows were excellant. Hope to see you again the East Coast.

  16. Jacqueline says:

    Sorry Tom,

    I’m a great fan of you, living in The Netherlands. I have also seen your concert there ( with my 76 years old mother) last year. I were listening to your music when i was still a 6 year old girl. I have mostly all of your music, and i like it very much.
    But your new album Praise & Blame, sorry Tom, i don’t like it.
    I don’t know why but i’ll miss the funk,soul,blues and maybe even more in what i like so much in your music.
    I hope you will come back to your roots with a next album in the
    future.

    • truus bakker 1947 says:

      he hallo jacqueline ik doe het in het nederlands hoor,ik truus bakker ben 63 jaar en ik ga altijd,als tom in ahoy is,zoals meestal met één van mn 2 dochters naar de concerten toe,de laatste x zelfs 2 x,en ik zat zelfs op de eerste rij,ja het is wat he,ik zag de zweet druppels van zn gezicht en zn blauwe overhemd vallen ,ik had 2 sigaren mee genomen,en kon die makkelijk op het podium gooie,hij gaf een knipoog,geweldig hoor,ik heb vorige week de nieuwe cd gekocht,en hij is geweldig,van het laatste concert heeft mn dochter foto,s genomen,met de.r black berry.en ze zijn nog goed ook,
      ik hoop wat te horen van je,weet jij of hij volgend jaar hier in hederland komt?? hg van truus bakker uit rozenburg,

  17. Gayla Johnson says:

    Your voice has aged like fine wine. Love the hair, you get better each time I hear you.

  18. Sir Tom.

    See “Mystic realm of death”, by Walter Veith. and “Deadly delusions” by Doug Batchelor. These D.V.D.’s contain the answers to your questions on “Burning Hell” track.

    Moving Album,like it a LOT.

  19. Caro says:

    Tom Having seen trailers on the new CD, I looked forward to receiving the copy I ordered. I am not disappointed. These are the songs which your voice was meant to sing. Saw you perform live in Blackpool in 1989. Marvellous. Your music has always remained contemporary. Congratulations on Praise and Blame.

  20. As always your music is the best. A new twist in the new album, but your true style which is second to none! An inspirational album at best. I saw you in Birmingham, Alabama many years ago and you still have such a powerful and unique strong voice. Like no others. I have many of your albums and treasure them.
    Love you in Huntsville, Alabama

    Nancy Dowell

  21. Joanna says:

    Tom,
    You have graduated from being a dashing and talented entertainer to a real artist. There aren’t many like you. I’m thrilled you continue to belt out music. I’ll be listening until I’m dead (andI’m hoping you set up a concert in my neck of the woods).
    Some things never grow old. Your music is timeless. Thank You.
    Joanna

  22. Greeting Mr. Jones! I just told my mom about your upcoming concert date in Las Vegas! She has been in love with you since you first gyrated on the U.S. stage! My stepfather was not however a big fan! My mother wouldn’t move from the TV until the credits came on. Well I’ll try to get her to Vegas and if not just give a wink to Maureen S. in Louisville,Kentucky! Thanks!

    CONGRATS on the new album!

  23. Janet says:

    Tom
    I’ve loved everything you ever sang but I just can’t get used to the new album. I’ll keep listening until I like it too. It is just so different from the happy songs I’m used to. You are my “happy place” I go to when I am having hard times. Still love you and your voice.

  24. Ana C Loor says:

    Espanol…….Hola Tom Jones soy fanatica suya hasta morir la
    primera bes que lo bi fue en Cali Colombia en 1974 en el Pascual
    Guerrero que yo estaba de bacaciones y fui a berlo en concierto
    Despues lo bi en Miami.Forlauderadale la cual tengo una foto con
    ud lo conozco personalmente pero creo que no se recuerde de mi
    lo bi en forlauderdale concierto en fin lo sigo por todos lados
    tengo casi toda su colecion de disco y cd.
    Ahora Tom me hace falta su ultimo cd se que sale el 26 de julio
    para tenerlo en mi record.
    En mi familia siempre lo escucha mucho todos tiene un cd de ud
    sus canciones me encanta siempre lo llebo en mi carro para escucharlo.
    Tom yo vivo en Miami Florida forlauderdale y espero tener una
    linda carta suya para ponerla con su autografo en mi galeria de
    fotos de mi casa.Desde ya Gracias y felicitaciones por el cd paraise de blame al igual 24 horas.
    Como Tom Jones ninguno……Love ana.

  25. Suzanne says:

    Hi Tom

    You’ve been one of my favourite men since I was six months old and bounced along in my cot to “It’s not Unusual” – I have listened to six cuts from “Praise & Blame” – I think it looks as if it will be an interesting and deeply rewarding listen; and I love “Strange Things Happen Everyday”. People who always want you to be the same don’t understand the meaning of spiritual growth and maturity. The album is honest and as Paul Morely said that’s what you always are, always have been and always will be.

    God Bless, Cariad and I will hope to see you when you are next playing London

  26. dali says:

    DEAR TOM !
    I HAVE NO WORDS TO EMPHASISE HOW MUCH I ADMIRE YOU AND YOUR MUSIC
    OVER THE YEARS. YOU ARE THE BEST, ONE OF A KIND !!
    IT WILL BE AMAZING IF YOU WILL COME TO ISRAEL FOR A SHOW!!!!!
    YOU ARE MADE FROM THE MATERIAL THAT LEADERS ARE MADE FROM WHICH LEAVES A MARK ON PEOPLES LIVES,WHEN YOU SING YOU TOUCH THE CORE OF THEIR LIFE, THEIR MEMORIES,THEIR FUTURE AND THEIR HAPPINESS
    THANK YOU FOR WHO YOU ARE! THANK YOU FOR ENRICHING MY LIFE!
    THANK YOU SIR , GOD BLESS
    DALI FROM ISRAEL

  27. nzlhn_52 says:

    merhaba
    yazıp yazmamayı çok düşündüm ama hadi bir şans belki okur sen yaz yine de dedim ve yazıyorum.Ben 17 yaşındayım adım nazlı neden ingilizce yazmadı dersen malesef ingilizce bilmiyorum ama şarkılarını sanki biliyormuş gibi söylemeye bayılıyorum.
    Seni sadece 2 senedir dinliyorum tesadüfen sean connery nin AFI gecesinde şarkı söylerken dinledim ve sana hayran oldum.Hakkında arştımalar yaptım harika sesinin arkasında neler var diye biraz zor ama güzel bir geçmişin var seni çok seviyorum harika birisin allah uzun ömürler versin. Seni internetten başka yerde takip edemiyorum çünki türkiyede olduğumdan yabancı kanalları izleyemiyorum.Senden tek isteğim eğer bunu okursan sadece gülümse sana gülmek yakışıyor.
    Offff be ne uzun yazmışım işin özü şu keşke daha önce doğsaymışım da seni daha çok dinliyebilseymişim albümlerini bie bulmak zor.
    Olurda okursan senden bir isteğim daha olucak yalvarırım bulabildiğin bütün albümlerini imzalayıp yolla senin gibi bir sesi birdaha bulamam bana ulaşmak istersen zaten buraya yazarsın dimi lütfen lütfen lütfen yaşı küçük ama isteği büyük bir hayranın olarak SENİ SEVİYORUM TOM JONES

    • barbaros says:

      Merhaba Nazlı kızım,sen benim en küçük kızımdan bile küçük yaştasın ve Tom Jones hayranısın.Doğrusunu istersen çok şaşırdım ama çok da sevindim.Tüm dünyada müzik ne yazık ki bu denli yozlaşmışken sen güzel müziğin en güzel örneklerini dünyaya sunan olağanüstü bir insanı keşfetmiş ve sevmişsin.Seni kutluyorum.Ben 56 yaşındayım ve Tom Jones’u tanıdığım günden bu yana inan en büyük hayranlarından biriyim.Türkiye’ye geldiğinde de canlı olarak izleme ve dinleme şansına sahip oldum.Hangi şehirdesin bilmiyorum.Ben İstanbul’dayım.Tom Jones’un oldukça geniş bir koleksiyonuna sahip olduğumu söyleyebilirim.Büyük müzik marketlerde sen de bazı cd lerini bulabilirsin.Sevgiler sana.

  28. Gabe Lapano says:

    Tom
    I’m a huge fan.
    I do 2 of your songs in my show (Cascades)
    I just listened to 3 cuts off Praise and Blame.
    They’re off the mark. You need some new material.
    I have some.
    Gabe

    • tcterryjr says:

      Gabe
      The phrase “off the mark” implies inaccurate, wrong or meaning “be mistaken”. This material is deeply spiritual, genuine and true; or better defined as respectful.

      Listen again..Thanks,Tom

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