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Helen May · Joined: 10 Dec 2006 Posts: 19300 Location: Cheshire

Probably not everyone's favourite show but some gems, usually from the coaches themselves, including one from Tom Jones last night. A fab impromtu performance of 'It's Not Unusual' following one of the others asking how he had got started in the business. The others obviously realised 'the moment' and Jennifer Hudson (who I surprisingly like) videos it on her phone (not for the first time either!) as does Will I am. Tom's voice is still great.

Didn't watch the series at all last year when Boy George was on the team.

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becky sharp · Joined: 01 Dec 2008 Posts: 6792

I record it,Helen, and then zip through the adverts and most of the singer's stories. Rolling Eyes

I did catch Tom singing...very entertaining and like you say he still has a great voice. I think the judges are a good mix...I like them all. I have never seen a phone case like the one Jennifer has. Shocked

A surprise seeing Carol Smillie being one of the proud parents.

Helen May · Joined: 10 Dec 2006 Posts: 19300 Location: Cheshire

We do more or less the same becky, but start watching about 40 mins into the live show, and that phone case is something else!

I think they all really gel and I took to Will I am in the first series.

Yes it was a surprise seeing Carol, think the decision was right though.

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88 - 91 FM this is Radio 2 from the BBC!

I said it live on air in the studio with Jeremy Vine on 10/3/2005

Helen May · Joined: 10 Dec 2006 Posts: 19300 Location: Cheshire

Back again tonight for the new series and another performance from Tom with a hopeful! This time it was Lonnie Donnegan's son who Tom had turned for obviously not knowing the guy's identity. He then went on to sing 'I'm Never Gonna Fall In Love Again' with his son, which was written by Lonnie, something I never knew.

The final contestant got to duet with Jennifer Hudson, I wonder who it will be next week?

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88 - 91 FM this is Radio 2 from the BBC!

I said it live on air in the studio with Jeremy Vine on 10/3/2005

becky sharp · Joined: 01 Dec 2008 Posts: 6792

Schizoidman · Joined: 20 Sep 2010 Posts: 1140 Location: Rural West Sussex

I'll Never Fall.... is my favourite Tom song. He puts so much emotion into it.
Didn't know that Lonnie Donergan wrote it though.

Helen May · Joined: 10 Dec 2006 Posts: 19300 Location: Cheshire

Watched the 2nd of 'the best moments of the Voice' last night and included was the Tom anLonnie's son. Great to see it again.

I've enjoyed both the 'best bits of the last 4 years' shows. For me it's the coach's camaradie that helps make the show. They all get along so well and I don't think it's 'put on'.

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88 - 91 FM this is Radio 2 from the BBC!

I said it live on air in the studio with Jeremy Vine on 10/3/2005

becky sharp · Joined: 01 Dec 2008 Posts: 6792

Nice moment, last night, on the first programme in the latest series of The Voice.

One music legend (Stevie Wonder) singing to another music legend (Tom Jones) for his 80th birthday later this year.

Tom was visibly moved.

Helen May · Joined: 10 Dec 2006 Posts: 19300 Location: Cheshire

I enjoyed it too Becky.

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oldraver · Joined: 18 Dec 2006 Posts: 1172 Location: London

I've only just seen that clip, by accident on Facebook. What a moment.

Here's the start of their friendship....long may it continue.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2W-dX3VBaA
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