UAE: Sir Tom Jones still hard to emulate at 82 – News

The legendary Welshman entertained distinguished patrons at the iconic Burj Al Arab hotel – the day before Orthodox and Arab Christian Christmas – for his first concert in Dubai in more than five years

Owain Glyndwr is arguably the most famous Welshman to grace the planet.

He is known for leading a bold revolt against British rule in Wales and was the last native Welshman to hold the coveted title of Prince of Wales. Perhaps, Hollywood superstar Sir Richard Burton may be second only to Glyndor.

But Sir Tom Jones, a Welsh legend, remains an inimitable figure in the world of entertainment and acting despite his age of 82.

Last July, he took to Instagram to address rumors that he had collapsed ahead of a concert tour in Budapest, Hungary.

Six months later, the iconic Welshman was back to his best form at a lavish dinner – the first of many – hosted by M Premiere and presented by History Group and DR Entertainment at The stunning Marina Gardens brings select guests the day before 7th January – Christmas Day at the Burj Al Arab – a day celebrated as Christmas by Orthodox and Arab Christians around the world.

More than five years after starring in opening night at the Dubai Jazz Festival in 2017, Sir Jones has embarked on a whirlwind day tour.

The feisty singer paid tribute to his late wife Melina Trenchard, who was born in Wales, when he was last seen in the city The childhood sweetheart, died of lung cancer the previous year after the couple enjoyed their glory days.

The Friday night gala was accompanied by a culinary tour and four-course gourmet experience by Michelin-starred chef Andrea Migliaccio, who is responsible for the menus of Ristorante L’Olivo at Al Mahara in Burj Al Arab and Sir Jones’ piece de Resistance Bulgaria Pianist Bobby Vachev and Italian band Marco Zitti and Fratelli Coltell gave wonderful performances.

Just after 9pm, Sir Jones captured global attention with his 1968 number it’s not surprising And with a festive career spanning more than six years, he took to the stage in a red floral shirt and black trousers, entertaining more than 500 customers with some of his own best-selling songs – the Grammy-winning singer has sold more than 100 copies Millions of records—and covers by various singers from Cat Stevens, also known as Yusuf Islam, a proud Dubai resident; the late Prince; Leonard Cohen and Chuck Bay Chuck Berry — Drizzling and breezy at this iconic five-star hotel.

Fortunately, with divine intervention, the drizzle stopped shortly after Sir Jones’ famed wit and audiences began to revel in his timeless classics as S** bomb J with Chuck Berryoh nigud.

Audiences enjoyed Sir Jones’ rendition—a happy fusion of R&B, rock, pop, soul and gospel—while digging into Migliaccio’s curated menu of lobster salad, wagyu beef, mushroom and truffle sauce.

Playing for over an hour, Sir Jones performed on a specially constructed outdoor stage set against the backdrop of a world-renowned hotel, while telling the audience anecdotes about his partner and “King of Rock ‘n’ Roll” Elvis Presley and more Legendary singer.

Evgeniy Morozov, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Creative Director of M Premiere, summed up the evening succinctly.

“This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness the legendary Sir Tom Jones perform in a luxurious setting in an exclusive concert at the Burj Al Arab Hotel. His energy on stage is contagious as it sets the tone for what we have planned for this year Something like a gala set the tone.”

joydeep@khaleejtimes.com