I snapped up a couple of tickets for this performance at the luxury Pine Cliffs Resort, Albufeira, way back in March when they first went on sale – not only did I get the Early Bird price for them, but as we rarely get top names in the Algarve it was nice not to travel too far to get such a huge act.
And what a show it was! I was totally blown away just by being in the presence of such a celebrated and successful artist.
Full name Sir Thomas Jones Woodward OBE, more commonly known as just Tom Jones, is now aged 84 and can sing as well as he did when he was a young man when girls would brazenly throw their underwear at him.
He still has the voice, still has a certain charisma about him – dare I say a little sexy still? – and is still proud and capable at what he does.
What a night, crowded with enthusiasts, of all ages, all just there to enjoy the music and join in the singing.
His band was first class, and the time flew.
The icing on the cake were the fireworks at the end of the performance under perfect conditions – a dramatic finish to a night watching a star under the stars.
