Caesar's Palace

Editorial Reviews
Album Details
Famous Concert Registered Live in Las Vegas in 1979. 15 Great Interpretations of Such Hits as Cabaret, Delilah, She's a Lady, Bridge Over Troubeled Water and Many Others.

Tracks:

Dance Of Love
Cabaret
Soul Man
I (Who Have Nothing)
Delilah
Bridge Over Troubled Water
My Way
God Bless The Children
Resurrection-Shuffle
She's A Lady
Till
Hit Medley: I'll Never Fall In Love Again/Daughter Of Darkness/Love Me Tonight/It's Not Unusual
Hi Heel Sneakers
Rock 'N' Roll Medley: Johnny B Goode/Bony Moronie/Long Tall Sally

Customer Reviews:

tom jones live at caesar's palace.......2007-02-12

my mother had the double album set back in the 1970's i kept it after she died.it still sounds great 37 years later. this cd shows the kind of entertianer tom jones is.

Third Tom Jones Live Set Finds Singer In Familair Territory.......2003-11-30

Live At Ceasars Palace was the third Tom Jones in concert album the singer released between 1967 and 1972. All three were million selling success stories in the US so the market from the welsh vocalist's concert material was strong. Here, Jones is in full swing from his 70's concert persona, dancing, rocking sex symbol, playful banter and flirtatious remarks surounding a mix of radio hits and 50's style rock numbers with occassional nods to R&B thrown in. The formula worked extremely well for the singer as he remained a major arena touring act well into the 80's, long after his act was no longer in vogue and his music not in the upper reaches of the charts. The banter and flirtations are captured much more in this set than the previous two Jones live albums, although nothing too risque made it to the final pressing. Vocally, the singer is in strong voice, particularly on his own hit singles like "I (Who Have Nothing)" and the impassioned "Delilah". Surprisingly, Jones saves most of his better known hits for a medley late in this set, depriving fans of full length performances of Jones mega hits like "I'll Never Fall In Love Again" and "It's Not Unusual" among others. Only two more actual hit singles are performed in their entirety, the million selling "She's A Lady" and "Till". On the latter, Jones voice sounds almost identical to his actual studio recording of the song. Jones does traverse into R&B waters from renditions of "God Bless The Children" and rollicking run through Sam & Dave's memorable "Soul Man" while indulging his love for 50'e era rock and roll with a lengthy show closing medley spotlighting Little Richard material among others. In all this is a solid set, although the flirtations seem out of place when you can only hear them, unlike seeing the singer interact with fans live. Jones gabs and flirts alot but isn't a comedian, the banter will amuse but it will not make you laugh. Vocally he is in fine form, raising things up a notch not only for the power ballad "I (Who Have Nothing)" but also during a short Frank Sinatra tribute that includes a performance of "My Way". Tom Jones will not be dissapointed.

Tom in full swing.......2002-02-21

Of all the live Tom Jones albums this one comes closest to the "feel" of his fabulous TV variety show from 1969 to 1971. The arrangements sound essentially the same as on "This Is Tom Jones" and his performance is typically...Tom Jones. Great.
The burning opener, "Dance of Love", sets the tone and mood of the show. Although a little light lyrically, it does seems to borrow from the Everly Brothers' version of Little Richard's "Lucille", and so we're right in Jones' musical territory - sock it to 'em, Big Tom. Soon he settles in for many expected romantic bombasts like "Till" and "Delilah". Ofcourse, at the end it's Richard's "Long Tall Sally" which takes 'em home. [Interestingly enough, it's a *ballad*, "God Bless The Children", which, in a way, to a greater extent, shows Jones' artistic debt to Richard Penniman: perhaps Tom had in mind the long lost LR "B" side, "Hurry Sundown", a powerful movie theme ballad which shares some of the same aural qualities. It is the album standout.].
The musical mix is fine on this CD, but the artist-audience interactive thing is not captured as well as it could have been - on the TV Show you can hear the joyous emanations and this contributed to the excitement. On this CD this rapport seems to only occur when the ladies step up to the stage mike and cuddle with the A-TOMic one. Also, there is very little echo on his voice, a device which added resonance and impact on television.
I decline from issuing a "5" for this album in consideration of the lack of concert "pop", if you will, and the sense of routine to the proceedings. Yes, folks, it was getting a little tired. I don't mean Tom Jones' amazing voice. And the radio station programmers seemed to feel the same way: Tom didn't have a smash hit for six years after '71.
[By the way, when are those incredible Tom Jones TV shows going to be made available on home video? Rhino?! Somebody?!!......].

Hugs & Kisses.......2001-10-05

This is a great CD that allows us to hear the
fun and music from Tom's Las Vegas shows.
The hugs and kisses given between the songs
are both filled with humor and fun. The great
showmanship comes across with the great music.
The range of songs are from fun to serious.
A must for Tom fans.

High Energy Tom!.......1999-06-22

Of all the live Jones albums, this is the one that I believe really shows his energy and amazing vocal ability. Tom can definitly sing, but this one is heart and soul pouring out. If you only own one live cd by Tom, get this one. It is incredible!!!

Average customer rating:

"Bateman & Temple...double the listening pleasure"

Shakespeare at the Movies

Manufacturer: Silva America
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Suites | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Italian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music

General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music

Orchestral Pop | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music
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Customer Reviews:

"Bateman & Temple...double the listening pleasure".......2001-06-29

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