Tom Jones, The Cardigans - Burning Down The House (Official Video)

[@edharma1069]

Tom Jones absolutely nails this.

[@risiblecomestible3319]

Sure does bro!

[@graeme6667]

Nina Persson does pretty good support act as well!

[@diedampfbrasse98]

not a good fit tho, Ninas voice is far too weakly and kinda bland ... should have been a singer like Macy Gray or some similar iconic voice in contrast

[@KAMALAHARRIS202FOUR]

​@diedampfbrasse98 they still turned a shit song into a masterpiece together. Say what you want.

[@kingtrance307]

@@KAMALAHARRIS202FOUR- Except it was never a shit song. Give the Heads some credit - they wrote the song!!

[@DarkHorse-bp3xf]

This is great. I love it that Tom Jones stays relevant by teaming up with current artists. His voice is one of few of the old guard that has survived beautifully.

[@alexlynch8901]

Tom Jones always performs like it's the last song he'll ever sing.

[@geoffreyeble32]

This was released 25 years ago. He's a little older now. But you're right about this performance.

[@MusicAsWeMakeIt]

Like Tony Bennett. Rip

[@wizewizard1840]

That song is nearly 30 years old man.

[@Tina-o1e9z]

Tom sings like a thirty year old.amazing.

[@sparkplug0000]

A lot of singers can be personalities, Tom Jones is an ENTERTAINER!

[@lawyerstuartloudon7316]

She is nothing

[@rngod2121]

I am a Talking Heads purist, but oh mah GAWD! I can't believe I have lived this long, without seeing this video. Brilliant!

[@Glenn_3]

I'm curious to hear what you think of the Paramore version that just releases then

[@rngod2121]

@@Glenn_3 😍 Thank you for the recommendation! I listened to that, then the Wet Leg version of "C'est Comme Ça", which led me to Paramore's "This is Why", (which had me cranking up my McIntosh Amp... And now I am perusing the Paramore greatest Hits. I have a feeling it is going to keep me busy for a bit! 🙂

[@Glenn_3]

@@rngod2121oh my god, really?! That makes me so happy to hear Paramore is my favourite band ever and it makes me happy to have introduced someone to Paramore for the first time and them seeing how good it is. There is a lot to go through so you have a lot to look forward to. Feel free to keep me updated, I'd love to hear your opinion ☺️

[@philfromkali]

Right, I didn't know this existed

[@anthonylesley982]

Yeah

[@DarkAngel459]

The contrast between Tom's bombastic vocals and Nina's cool vocals make this song so special.

[@nicholaidraai1111]

Totally agree. I loved this track growing up. They're so brilliant in each of their vocal ranges. Works perfectly. And Tom Jones is just such a legend

[@brandonream4989]

Don’t forget about the great song

[@heathercollins4432]

Nina sounds like Sheryl Crow...

[@heathercollins4432]

@Clarkobi Kentobey - In this context, it totally works...

[@joffermann]

Nina has zero funk. This song requires funk. Do not agree. Tom crushes it here though. edit: i like her addition as backup vocals on the chorus here. her tone works well there. double edit: need to rinse my ears with some david byrne

[@mv11000]

Mr. Jones is everything but an ordinary guy.

[@Green_Box7]

And the fact there was actually a song by Talking Heads called "Mr.Jones"

[@CEverett55]

I am blown away. My adolescence is shaken. Tom Jones is THE MAN!

[@daisyfox4842]

No doubt!!

[@kevintaylor1626]

Saw Tom perform last night, he’s 82 (almost 83) and put on a great show and his voice is as strong as ever!

[@arniezambrano6594]

so lucky... as of today no one else will ever have that chance #RIPTomJones

[@kevintaylor1626]

@@arniezambrano6594 that was a different Tom Jones

[@arniezambrano6594]

yep I just found out

[@eyeshalfwayopeneyeshalfway2603]

Yeah it happens sometimes my own father with a great voice died at 86 yrs in ‘19 and STILL had vocal talent too(!) which I was more than a little impressed about 😃

[@frasergibson5763]

@@arniezambrano6594umm, what are you on about? He’s still alive. I saw him perform in Melbourne, Australia two nights ago…

[@dhunter1133]

It's not unusual...to love this version.

[@richardlasch8400]

I see what you did there.

[@scottbieser]

Whoever thought to pair up Jones and the Cardigans to cover this song is a freakin' genius.

[@markpetersen2469]

They had hallucinations from the heart ❤

[@boomer3150]

@@markpetersen2469 I heard Tom and Tony Iommi are friends...be cool to hear what they'd come up with.

[@philtoner2621]

Exactly what I thought at the time, but brilliant collaboration 👏🏻

[@vaughanellis7866]

It was the suggestion of Tom's son(I cannot remember his name) to confab with The Cardigans, Mousse T, Sterophonics, Heather Small, all in the same year

[@KAMALAHARRIS202FOUR]

I AGREE

[@Parknest]

Nina has a fantastic voice and Sir Tom is an absolute legend. I'm sure David Byrne is proud of this cover version.

[@milosmevzelj5205]

Its 2023 and this house is stil burning. Tom & Nina rules.

[@myrhev]

You should hear the original. This is okay but doesn't hold a candle to the talking heads.

[@milosmevzelj5205]

@@myrhev I know that. Talking heads are great. I`m old enough to knowing original first. I like original and this one the same. But in diferent way. New wave music was special for me. And greetings from Slovenia.

[@LindaMcification]

@@milosmevzelj5205 🙂

[@chrissahar2014]

Tom Jones is an example of what excellent musical training, natural musicianship and passionate delivery can do to any song.

[@malcolmhepburn999]

Hold those words till u hear his version of the skye boat song!!!

[@beththompson7984]

Everything is awesome

[@beththompson7984]

@@malcolmhepburn999 it's great

[@beththompson7984]

@DJRICKYDEEUK this original is from such a long time ago

[@djek1976]

True

[@Itsamadoldworld]

Tom's voice is at its best when he's belting a song out. No half measures.

[@chrismurduff4446]

His voice like a cranked Marshall.

[@paulastanding5077]

EXCELLENT EXPERIENCE REALLY COOL THANKYOU FOR INCLUDING ME AWESOME Haven't seen this video clip in a long time 😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃❤❤❤❤👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@elizabethmchugh9811]

I love the contrast between their voices. Tom voice is so powerful and masculine. Nina's is so gentle, calm and feminine.

[@reneeelias9514]

We all need more Tom Jones.

[@bjohnson1489]

The ultimate panty collector

[@freddogrosso9835]

Nina's looks at the camera are my everything.

[@ianbell7342]

same here .. shes loverly❤

[@richardives8501]

Yeah, but some of Tom’s looks!😂

[@felawes]

Fantastic.

[@CRLocations]

1999, 25 years later still a great song!

[@raggeragnar]

According to an interview with Nina , Tom entered the studio , chatted for 5-10 minutes , prepared 2 minutes and then nailed his singing part in the first take.

[@thiscaintb4real989]

Well... He is Tom Jones.

[@AmericasComic]

I'm picturing Krusty the Clown in the Malibu Stacey episode

[@contrafax]

The best part is, he looks like he is having the time of his life. Of course he usually looks that way when he is singing. I like to think that the thoughts in his head are, "They are paying to do this? Hell yeah!"

[@annaoldschoolerako4369]

I always watched this video when is there no youtube before thru MTV...it looks cool and edgy the cardigans and tom jones

[@darthkek1953]

Well, Tom Jones is the man ELVIS wanted to grow up to become.

[@TheWtfnonamez]

Tom Jones. The Mike Tyson of lounge bar pop.

[@malkogindrat]

House is still burning in 2024! Love this contrast of absolutely great voices and the clip is great, easy, fun and very enjoyable!

[@floki-man]

Can go years without listening to this, and it’ll still pop into my head sporadically. So much passion for a relatively fun song 🫡

[@dariowestern]

Tom Jones is an absolute legend who has always kept up with the times but never selling out his style. I completely applaud him for doing so. This version rocks! :)

[@johnnymfan5065]

Not rock thugh. Music for our Moms

[@ramjam2499]

Un crack Tom Jones

[@dariowestern]

@@johnnymfan5065 There are still a number of young ladies who are not mums who love his music.

[@johnnymfan5065]

​@@dariowestern I was gonna respond negatively but since you said Mums I figure you are from the UK, so I will be nice.

[@dariowestern]

@@johnnymfan5065 I am originally from the UK but now living in Brisbane in Australia.

[@hazynifty6823]

If anyone can take it over the top, Tom can. So fun.

[@hazynifty6823]

And I love the dichotomy of Nina's answers.

[@andreaferrara1966]

Tom Jones literally a force of nature, Nina Persson an incredibile interpreter too and on top of that she looks like a goddess

[@katieb4655]

The mark of a great singer - the ability to move from decade to decade and embrace the new. Absolute legend!

[@dallasflynn5200]

I turn 66 in March. Back in the early to mid 1970’s my maternal grandmother was the same age I am now. I was extremely close to her. I spoke with her multiple times a day even throughout high school. She was a strong, wonderful woman, but very religious. She never cursed and never drank a drop of liquor until she was in her mid 80’s and went to Europe to celebrate after having both her hips and knees surgically replaced! She had ONE glass of wine in France to celebrate. So back in the early to mid 70’s she called and my mom answered the phone. My mom spoke to her for awhile and then asked if I wanted to talk to my Granny. I was lying in the floor watching one of the talk/variety shows (not sure if it was Mike Douglas or Dick Cavett or who….) I was very eagerly awaiting #TomJones to come out and perform. I told my mom to tell Granny I would call her back after I watched Tom Jones. My mother relayed the message. Suddenly, my mom yelled, “MOTHER! What did you say? WHERE DID YOU HEAR THAT?!?” Tom wasn’t on yet so I instantly asked what Granny said. My mom was shocked. She finally blurted out: “Your GRANDMOTHER wants to know if you’re creaming your jeans waiting for Tom Jones!” My jaw DROPPED. I said I would figure it all out AFTER Tom Jones performed. I watched Tom and as usual: HUBBA HUBBA! ❤ I called my Granny back. I thought she couldn’t possibly know what that phrase meant, but it seems one of my male cousins who was in college at the time had taken it upon himself to keep our very religious, but very cool grandma apprised of all the hip lingo. She knew what it meant and thought it was hilarious. She admitted to me years later when I was an adult that her saying that was the closest she ever came to cursing. But she felt it was important especially since she also liked Tom Jones. Generations of women bonding over Sir Tom Jones for decades. We will always love you, Tom! ❤❤❤

[@ThatOpalGuy]

Let's be fair, Jones was a huge sex symbol back then, and I guess he still is. The man has a voice that is ageless, it seems.

[@dallasflynn5200]

@@ThatOpalGuy All the women in my family, past and present, agree with you! 🤣♥🤣

[@saltwatercb]

This is so awesome! The on-point vocals, the shimmery latex-clad dancers, the obvious fun everyone is having, and, of course, the great squelchy timeless funk of the song itself. What an inspired remake! An unabashed treat. Go Tom! Go Nina!

[@hudsonbailey674]

I'm energized. Thank you, Tom Jones.

[@greenbluemonkey]

First time hearing this! What a banger. Tom could still belt it out. And the sultry Nina's voice was perfect along side.

[@fusionvibe]

Her quirky smile at 2:08 makes my heart flutter

[@danielquinn9]

This man has swag these kids could only dream of.

[@AdaptiveRider]

Swag originally stood for Secretly We Are Gay

[@danielquinn9]

@@AdaptiveRider well, you would know mate.

[@madamekyara7453]

THANK YOU!

[@gazzie12000]

@@AdaptiveRider No, originally short for "swagger"

[@silafuyang8675]

He can blow them away but he is careful here.

[@nagitokomaeda161]

Definitely my favorite cover

[@alejandroq3454]

Tom Jones has countless old videos of teaming up with talented musicians such as himself. Truly a treasure trove of beautiful songs. This is the latest one I’ve seen and I am impressed again.

[@stevehageman6785]

One of those rare covers that is better than the original! Nina and Tom's voices just harmonize perfectly.

[@hernanpompozzi6240]

Better than the live version in Stop making Sense? No way

[@TillyOrifice]

It isn't. But it's good.

[@FortunaeSD]

Better? No. Pretty great? Yes!

[@hakontvedt1405]

A long time since I heard this last nice to hear it again.

[@BrasilGT]

It's impressive how their voices completed each other.

[@NihilQuest]

Yeah, but pretty much everyone is weak compared to Tom. It would have to be Tina Turner to make a good mach.

[@alondathomas293]

No,she isn't---she has a lovely old school voice. Never heard of this cover, but I love me some Talking Heads---these two do make an interesting duo,though. And I like both Jones and the Cardigans--I never understood why they never had another hit besides "Lovefool" which was a great song,bwt.

[@pesmerga182]

The Cardigans best song is My Favourite Game

[@BrasilGT]

Then would be two powerful voices. The gimmick here is a powerful and a sweet one.

[@livingstonseagull8803]

I really like this version. :-)

[@soniclore]

His voice is so powerful, he blew out a large number of microphones in the recording studio over the years.

[@chrissalicious]

Super-cool delivery left, right and centre. Loving Nina Persson's stylish stance and overwhelmingly understated eyebrow work next to Sir Tom's almost psychedelic facial expressions. Priceless, and timeless. Something sure can sweep me off my feet

[@meplat]

I met Nina Persson in a Stockholm restaurant in 1984 or so. She was hotter than a firecracker!

[@HeeBeeGeeBee392]

@@meplat Erm, she was 10 years old in 1984. I hope you mean 1994.

[@meplat]

@@HeeBeeGeeBee392 Yes, I made a typing error!

[@felixvasquez6210]

Posted 3 years ago?!? I can't believe it took me this long to stumble on to this! Thank you, KZbin suggestions!!!!

[@onyxlily2230]

The song is from 1999.

[@delphilungwyn5308]

Same here

[@bluestrife28]

You said it all for me yo 😉

[@davidtorres4645]

Same here.

[@makulizsolti]

Same here bro

[@Wales-forever]

The king of Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 ❤️

[@kati1017]

Tom Jones...always a stellar showman and passionate singer. I've always loved him. He doesn't take himself too seriously. Always seems to be having a blast.

[@jonathanhill4366]

What is happening here? How have I not heard this previously? Not sure I can endorse this, but a must listen at least once.

[@gunston999]

I don’t think there will ever be another with the voice quality and sound of Tom Jones.

[@matlam3894]

Tom Jones! The GOAT!

[@tuttifruitymistyblue9138]

He’s got such a fantastic voice, it’s as strong as when he first started out years ago

[@REB4444]

Tom jones is ageless. Love his voice.

[@WOranos]

I never thought I could enjoy a cover of Burning Down the House, but that was just too much fun. I'm also not familiar with the Cardigans, but now I'll have to look them up. That woman has a wonderful voice.

[@EneriGiilaan]

Please do - they were quite big back then (deservedly so). BTW 'My Favourite Game' - there are videos with several different endings. The 'Stone' variant is the best ......... IMO ;)

[@FightFairLoseEasy]

Tom Jones absolutely smashes this

[@philiprobinson256]

Tom Jones smashes all the other tracks from the Reload album too. Especially the duets with Cerys Matthew (Baby It's Cold Outside), The Manic Street Preachers (I'm left, She's Right, I'm Gone), this and The Stereophonics (Mama Told Me Not To Come).

[@oiyabastard7275]

FightFairLoseEasy. Dumb he doesnt even kno what the songs about

[@comedywhacked]

oiyabastard and you do?

[@kennyhagan5781]

Always loved her voice,and she is singing with TOM freaking JONES! Very cool, timeless cover.

[@InaEsin]

This is epic...!

[@dirrty06]

One of the best covers of the 90’s? Who’s still burning down the house in 2024?

[@DrSuess360]

If you're still burning your house down nearly 3 decades later then you're doing it wrong.

[@markpetersen2469]

I know that the roof , the roof is on fire

[@Nurse.Addison]

NOt any more...doing 10 ! possible parole though

[@xldh44]

Yes!!

[@lorenzopescatore9283]

If you dont know this Song Is a cover. It was originally made by the talking heads in 1983

[@pphonicrecords]

Damn, Tom Jones has still got it. What a great voice...he can literally sing anything and make it sound awesome!

[@calypso3037]

i love the head bobbing

[@bukster1]

So many musicians just become kind of pathetic when they get older and still try to compete with the young ones. Tom Jones is one of the few who can pull it off. Even at his age, he's still got it.

[@dzaster3434]

What about Ringo? What's my name?

[@itamarbushari88]

I don't think their pathetic, they just love what they doing for years...

[@AndorRadnai]

Tom Jones, Cher, the Stones, AC DC..! They’re still like in their youth!! Truly timeless!!

[@AndorRadnai]

Kat Jasper Yes, I know. Although Axel Rose doesn’t completely fit in, the band is still amazing at its core. And the Death of the original lead singer is already a while back, isn’t it..?

[@Fouremyleofceres]

Tom Jones rules this vid.

[@seasideged]

Tom Jones interview: walks into music studio - sings the lines from cue cards with pure Tom Jones energy, finished the set in a few minutes - legend.

[@juliandarch9278]

Fighting fire with fire

[@juliandarch9278]

@private1557 Tom does it

[@patriciamejia6769]

This is one of the best songs I've ever heard. Sexy and clear vocals. Tom Jones is still one of the hottest singers, he's never lost his edge. To span so many generations and still sing that well, just Wow. Amazing.

[@abocas]

It can actually compete with the original, written and recorded by the Talking Heads around 1980-1981. There are videos here on YT. Pick the 1982 live version (think it is from a concert in L.A)

[@avarysse5782]

@@abocas It's much better than Talking Heads. I'm so impressed 😁😎

[@eddiemurphy15]

Tom Jones tv show was a weekly event not to be missed.

[@avarysse5782]

@@eddiemurphy15 I didn't know he even had a show but I do know that Dean Martin had a show that was never missed - It was probably similar?

[@eddiemurphy15]

@@avarysse5782 Tom Jones show he could dance. Type in to you tube for the full episodes. kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3rOhKVjj62Cqsk

[@robertd8351]

At 64 I knew and loved this song by the Talking Heads, somewhat the Cardigans and also Tom Jones but had never seen or heard this rendition. Great discovery this video rocks really!

[@telemakhos31]

Tom Jones' voice is amazing, unique

[@donkaimipilipovich2698]

I've been a fan of Talking Heads for 40 years, can't believe I only now found this amazing cover. Absolutely stunning version, can't stop listening to it.

[@Blackmorevil]

Paramore's version is way better

[@Hunkyger]

@@Blackmorevil never

[@Blackmorevil]

@@Hunkyger waaaaaay better

[@Angle-xy1yq]

@@Blackmorevil shut up'a your face...🔔end

[@Angle-xy1yq]

@@Blackmorevil oi spazmo...hush your stupid mouth

[@MichaelBradley1967]

Tom Jones: the definition of coolness in 7 decades and counting.

[@billjane5522]

Its funny when a guy nearly 80 is one of the coolest guys on the planet.

[@chevy4x466]

Sometimes it takes time to recognize great talent. I guess it is so uncommon that we couldn’t see it. No one sings like Tom Jones.

[@t2d748]

The whole reload album is straight fire. My mum used to wake us up on a saturday morning with it at full blast and the hoover going off when she cleaned. Good (and bad) memories

[@deathwrenchcustom]

It didn't know it, but the universe needed this.

[@yaddahaysmarmalite4059]

now go watch Tom Jones and Art of Noise do a Prince cover.

[@erikanderson123]

Why am I just hearing this? We need radio to start playing the stuff we need to hear not what they want us to hear. This is fire.

[@coreycox2345]

I love this.

[@coreycox2345]

@Tom Jones I do. Thank you.

[@carlaveronicaenrico193]

One of the most underrated covers ever! This exudes greatness and talent and only these two different but talented artists such as sir Tom and The Cardigans could make a cover of a legendary song like Burning Down the House

[@robertpowell2225]

Every time I watch this video it makes me smile. Something about this video just makes me happy inside.

[@petersderquist4341]

One of the most astonishing collaborations in Living Music memory. It stands the test of time 365 degrees. Sweden is a Music power House as is G.B. They do not understand Music in the U.S. like we do. Europe has great musical culture. 3:45 The video here is Also great.

[@shanej.w4822]

Tom Jones' voice is Legendary and Nina with the Cardigans is so attractively gorgeous. Love❤❤

[@maxkazzora4234]

Totally agree re: Nina❤️❤️❤️

[@ShawnLennox]

Nice to finally see an official version on KZbin! Great song!

[@nicolascardenas3256]

Cover

[@AhsimNreiziev]

+[nicolas cardenas] Still the official version. The words "original" and "official" are not synonymous.

[@recoverlostdata6756]

Amazing cover.

[@Losvedesesiculo]

Well, not a cover but an extra together with producers - The Cardigans (swedes)

[@IPONJ]

Bloody hell. Jones just never can lose it. One of the best artists in Earth's history. Burn the house old Tommy! The Cardigans were in top form as well. Under rated band.

[@brucechester2942]

Tom Jones is the coolest at any age.

[@TheMirolab]

As Talking Heads & Cardigans fan.... why didn't I ever hear this before now?? Love it!!

[@Marc-ms1sd]

What a fantastic team-up!

[@johnmatthews3427]

My dad took me to my first concert in the early 70s..... Tony Orlando and Dawn opened for Tom Jones..... I was amazed at his voice.... and the womens reaction..... he became an instant hero!!!!!!

[@memak3335]

the most creative vid i hav ever seen

[@CSavageSr]

toms voice is a force of nature.

[@ms-vv2gg]

it's not unusual

[@davidherz9968]

Tom Jones, voice for the ages!

[@uv777gr]

WTF! Wow, very cool

[@jonathanaarhus224]

Doesn't get more "1999" than this.

[@b.2003fat.]

True

[@wendyhale2189]

I saw Tom Jones at the Hollywood Bowl a few years ago. He was fantastic. Go see him if you get a chance.

[@dixieanndalton]

Love this Talking Heads tune ♥️

[@marley92282]

Well this is fun!! What an unusual lens though, lol. I’m off to find some more Cardigans music I never knew existed.

[@yukimaruzam]

So smooth! Love this version and the folks in it! Makes me want to disco dance and wear a big grey suit at the same time!

[@casimiralexander]

Tom Jones ROCKS!!! Still has THAT VOICE! Blues, balls in the tone.

[@akiracastillo]

One of the best covers

[@robevans5507]

never appreciated how good the cardigans were until now that im 34 amazing what you learn as you get older ...still love erase/rewind

[@jadenaddams3674]

Toooooom. He belts it out at FULL capacity while Nina dials it back in her chill, melodic tone. SupERB.

[@MrPagandog]

Wow! just stumbled on to this gem! Great stuff

[@milliepomme6943]

I love Tom Jones' voice, it's terrific !!

[@kerrygrace5150]

What a brilliant collaboration... It so worked. Great song.

[@sullyprudhomme]

Remember watching him back in the late 60's as a little kid...looks like music keeps you young!

[@Martin9476]

Can’t get my head around the fact that 1999 was 25 years ago.

[@murrayfnblackadder2512]

🔥Fighting Fire with Fire

[@JoeHinojosa-ph8yw]

Sir TOM ages like fine wine. 🍾

[@jacobbosma2344]

Underrated pop song that still keeps me singing and dancing. Great collaboration.

[@magma9138]

Terrific rendition! Absolutely fab and funky. ✌

[@TheOphiuchus666]

That's why they call me spitfire - Prodigy

[@johnrapp1116]

As much as I die a little when that lady raises her left eyebrow - I just keep rewatching this. And unlike many of their “mainstream hits” - this tune showcases that band is full of weapons grade musicians. Effing tight. Oh - and Tom Jones being that force no other man can in the world.

[@bobsonny]

you sound low-key sexist

[@iffracem]

Yeah, the eyebrow and that cheeky grin showing the gold tooth. sigh