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Tom Jones

Arise Sir Tom!

In December 2005, as part of the Queen's New Year's Honours, Tom Jones became Sir Tom after receiving a knighthood. We asked for your views.

"For me, to accept a Knighthood is a great and humbling honour," he said, "and I know my family - and hope my friends and fans - will share in my gratitude and excitement."

Should he have been made Sir Tom long before? We asked for your thoughts.

Comments

Pam Ratcliff, Vancouver, Canada
I was overjoyed to hear that Tom was finally given a Knighthood - it's about time! I've been a fan for almost 40 years (since I was 16) and have all his music and have seen him a number of times in concert, in the days of kisses, roses, underwear and keys! There's no one like him nor will there ever be. He's one in a million. GO TOM!

Sally from USA
Such a great voice, and great delivery. I have seen you quite a few times and have I guess all of your songs. All the news items say you are a family man so you must enjoy having your son with you so much. But why don't we see more of your wife and grandchildren? I understand you have moved back to Wales. There is nothing like home.

Mattie Marchini from Baltimore, MD
No one desires it more then tom jones in this whole world. The man has work so hard for 40 years and still going strong at his age.He has a beautiful, god given voice like no one else in the world.he is the very best at his talent and looks so good, his body is rocking , and out of this world.He enjoys performing his music , you can just tell when you watch him.

Steve from Cyprus
I am so excited for Tom. I have enjoyed your singing since I was seven years old. Sir Tom really will be an honour to sing for us here and watch you back to stage for another one time.

Mike Gardette from Louisiana USA
I voted for your Knighthood and am glad to see you awarded the honour. Thanks for all the years of sacrifice to make your fans lives a bit richer. God Bless and take care.

Yolanda from California
Congratulations on your knighthood. I have enjoyed your singing since I was ten years old. This year it was my privilege to take my daughter to the MGM on December 16 to celebrate her 22nd birthday and hear the legendary "Voice". It was fabulous and a dream come true for me. My daughter is also a singer so she sang along and I did as well even though I dont' sound as good as she does. We love you. Best wish for a long and happy enduring career. We'll be back...Hugs and kisses. Yolanda and Analisa.

Nathalie Marie from the USA
Engelbert should have knighted a long time ago. He deserves it.

Grace Reynolds
WELL DONE!!!!!!!! You really deserved it. I am so proud that you have got knighted.

Elly Stravers from Holland
Congratulations SIR TOM!! Well deserved. I am a fan of you since I was 10 years old. And still I am a fan.I hope you will come to Holland for a concert very soon. I am looking forward to it.

Helen from Hamilton
Tom Jones is THE sexiest, most talented man, bar none, ever to appear on the music scene. In fact,the standing joke in my family is that his effect on me is the reason I had my last baby in my mid-40's. He is not a knight, he is a KING!!!! I love you Tom!!

Leonard of London (the other London, Ontario Canad
Wonderful news, well deserved Sir Tom and thank you, thank you very much for so many unforgetable musical memories.

Christine Mallon Merseyside
Congratulations Sir Tom! Well derved and long overdue!! You have always been a Knight in shining armour to me, now its official!!!! Congratulations!

Ken Morrison
Sir Tom, congrats how about doing a request format at your next concert, a freebie for charity? Any chance of doing an all welsh album featuring that tremendous voice...Catherine Jenkins?

Isabella from VancouverB.C.Canada
Over the Top for sure. Congratulations to you Sir Woodward and your family. It's been a priviledge to listen to you sing for years. I saw you in 1971 in Vancouver, my daughter was 1 1/2yr. In 2005 my daughter and I had the priviledge of hearing you sing in Vegas. She is now a greater fan then before. God Bless you and keep you going strong.

Anamarija from Croatia
Congratulations! Woohoo - now we get to throw knickers at a knight!! :)

Rachel Pengelly,Jersey Marine.
Tom has always been a significant figure in my life,from listening to him as I studied my GCSE's,he was my choice of music to walk down the aisle,he was even with me as I gave birth to my three adorable children,{on cd of course],so well done you. Arise SIR Tom,you truly deserve the honour,llongyfarchiadau.

Martine Nazarian (from France)
Sir Tom really deserves this honour for so many reasons, he is the best singer in the world, he loves and respects his country and his family. His whole personality compels respect. Thanks to him, I have learnt the English language and I love Great Britain and I make all my friends and relatives share this love. you are a great man Sir Tom Jones !

Mary H. from Chicago USA
Dear Sir Tom , After having seen you in concert more than 30 times in 12 years, no words can ever express the pure joy you have brought me. I am grateful you are in this world.

Sue Apps from Kent
Congratulations to Tom. I have been a fan since Its Not Unusual, and along with Elvis you are one of the greats. I am from Kent and belong to The Tom Jones Appreciation fan club run by Sheila. Well Done and well deserved after all these years.

Marian Dinan, Alabama, USA
Thank God for a talent such as Sir Tom Jones!! He has certainly earned this knighthood; his fans are ecstatic!! There are very few singers who have given over 40 years to their craft, doing it with such a lust for life, it is incredible to see him in live performance. Congratulations to the Man, Sir Tom Jones!!

Kenny W. from New York City
Congradulations Sir Tom, well deserved and long over due. Keep on entertaining you are truly a legend.

DINA VOORMEIJ FROM HOLLAND
Isn't it fantastic, and so richly deserved! Keep "THE VOICE" going... SIR TOM!

Floreann Cawley Pennsylvnaia
Well deserved Honors to Sir Tom Jones. One voice of magic One heart of gold..Floreann

Eva Reichert from Canada, London
Finally they give the Knighthood whom really deserves it :)))))) I am so happy for you Sir Tom :))))) Love you!!!!!!!!!

DINA VOORMEIJ FROM HOLLAND
CONGRATULATIONS SIR THOMAS WOODWARD!!and so richly deserved! Here's to many more years with the one and only "THE VOICE" Dina

bill Evans Fron
Arise Sir Tom. A good reason for getting rid of the honours awards. In my opinion he is not a very good singer, so he must have received the award for earning lots of money and dodging the tax man by going into exile. What about an OBE for Ronnie Biggs?

Andrea from Iceland
Congatulations. Well earned. I think he deserved this knighthood, a very long overdue.

Joy from Australia now living in Florida
To Sir With Love Tom deserves this recognition. A wonderful performer who has brought so much pleasure over the years to us all.

Deb from Leicester
oh what a knight! Congratulations! xxx

Ann from Surrey
You must be really over the moon. This is an honour you so richly deserve. Congratulations. We hope you celebrate with another gig in Ponty.

Lori W. from Florida, USA
Congratulations on your long over due Knighthood.

Rhonda from Texas
It's about time! Well deserved and it feels great to finally be able to say "Sir Tom!"

Bonnie Harper from Dallas, Texas
At last - Congratulations. I am glad you are receiving this honor. Cheers to The Voice. Thank you for sharing your talent with the world.

Lisa Spilios from Ohio, USA
I am very excited for Tom! He so deserves this honor. It has been a long time coming, & finally his fans all over the world are celebrating with "Sir Tom". Also a credit to Wales, the home he carries with him always!

Gail Wentzloff from Canada
I am just delighted to see Tom get a Knighthood. I have been a fan for many years and I feel he is one of the world's best singers and has been for over 40 years

lyn from merthyr tydfil
good on you tom ! ! very richly deserved and very long overdue ! congratulations ! a credit to wales don,t leave it to long before you come back home to sing for us again ! !



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