“Please Take Care”: Fans Voice Concern as Sir Tom Jones Embarks on Ambitious Tour at 85
Sir Tom Jones has never been one to slow down. But as the legendary Welsh singer turned 85 this year and launched yet another dazzling tour across the UK and Europe, a wave of emotion swept across his fanbase—not only awe, but genuine concern.
The icon kicked off the tour in unforgettable fashion with a stunning performance at Hampton Court Palace. With his booming vocals and unmistakable charm, he had the audience hanging onto every note. Yet behind the thunderous applause, fans watching closely noticed something deeper—worry for the star’s health and well-being.
Posting a heartfelt thank-you on Instagram after the show, Sir Tom wrote, “Thank you to everyone who came to our @hcpfestival show last night to kick off our tour in style!” The photo showed him radiant and smiling, but it was the responses that revealed a different story.
“Please take care, that’s a very long tour,” one follower gently warned.
Another commented, “Congratulations on your 85th birthday. I love you and the boys. But I don’t understand why you need to tour so much. It’s so taxing—your hips, your knees, your feet. Stay home and enjoy life in London. You’ve worked hard enough.”
The messages kept coming—words of admiration, but also sincere concern. “Hi Tom, I hope you are doing well. Take care,” read another. “Love Sir Tom. Take it easy on your tour,” said one more.
The affection fans have for Sir Tom is undeniable. But so is their fear that the relentless pace could take a toll. After completing a North American tour earlier this year, the announcement of a UK-European leg left many wondering: how does he still do it?
The answer may lie in the music itself. During a candid chat with fellow The Voice UK coach Will.i.am, Tom opened up about the driving force behind his continued performances.
“As the years go on,” he admitted, “you think, ‘How long is this voice going to last?’ But then I go on stage, I open up… and there it is. And I think, ‘Is that voice really coming from me?’ That’s the God’s honest truth.”
Will.i.am’s reaction? “To see you here, still being that inspiration and still being active, is just mind-boggling.”
It’s clear that for Sir Tom, singing isn’t just a career—it’s a lifeline. A calling. And while the world marvels at his energy and devotion, there’s a growing chorus of love urging him to balance passion with rest.
As the tour continues, fans everywhere are hoping for one thing: that the man who’s given them so much music, emotion, and memory over the decades will also give himself the gift of care.