Tom Jones & Rhiannon Giddens - St. James Infirmary Blues [HD] Jools' Annual Hootenanny 2015/16

[@jonboydallas]

Rhiannon Giddings can sing, write songs, and play the fiddle and the banjo. She is a fountain of talent.

[@garyives1218]

I'm only now becoming aware that this song is of unknown origin and was made popular around 1928 by Louis Armstrong. I thought it was an original by one of my favorite Folk/Bluesman Abner Jay after hearing his phenomenal rendition. This videos rendition is fantastic with incredible vocals, much respect, but I think it's waaaay too upiddy for the lyrics IMHO. I highly recommend listening to Louis Armstrong's and Abner Jay's performances......please!

[@joelfortenberry7865]

You made a short list- she's more than most people know. Historical visionary I'd say

[@jonboydallas]

@@joelfortenberry7865 I certainly agree.

[@robertthomson5485]

She is. And a trained opera singer.

[@tiredofliberals1]

She "kills" Crazy. Definitely a current equal to Patsy Cline.

[@EconAdviser]

Rhiannon Giddings is America's top talent today.

[@davidmathews2124]

Yet another song Sir Tom was born to sing.

[@TomHoran-x7n]

Tom Jones Rhianon

[@TomHoran-x7n]

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[@TomHoran-x7n]

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[@elainekerslake6865]

This song originated from a dirge about the plague in London. The song was taken to New Orleans in the 1700s by English migrants and emerged as a funeral trad jazz lament.

[@rennyshelton]

I come back every now and then just to listen to this. I would never have thought of pairing these two together, but I'm damn glad somebody did.

[@susannjarvis5587]

Just stumbled on this video. WOW. Had to watch it twice. The musicians. The singers. The whole feeling. Perfection.

[@chicster1888]

What a tremendous voice Rhiannon has. Can't believe more people haven't viewed this!!!!

[@Odin029]

+Chic Charles We're just two of the lucky ones

[@peteradaniel]

I actually preferred the blue grass stuff she did earlier in the show, but yes I completely agree. She has an incredible voice.

[@JohnyG29]

Marten Dekker ??

[@abbanjo13]

She's definitely carrying the song over Tom Jones.

[@spaceghost8995]

@Marten Dekker You are the only moron on the fucking planet that thinks that.

[@Ratguitar58]

Tom Jones still has a great voice even after all these years. And I absolutely Love Rhiannon Giddens ❤

[@JHarder1000]

Ms. Giddens can only be described as a genius. This duet is superb.

[@amraceway]

Try this she can do more than sing. kzbin.info/www/bejne/e56zl2R5f8Z5a9U

[@cef8156]

She's got a helluva rack too

[@erichart2093]

If hearing Rhiannon singing isn't impressive enough, consider she is one the best banjo players alive and can hold her own on the fiddle and is a fantastic flat foot dancer. All that in addition to being a musical scholar of the highest order.

[@guitargygax]

She can also sing in Gaelic!

[@jimwieszczyk1882]

have you heard her on the kazoo???

[@bobcoleman3400]

I bet she rocks it

[@jimquantic]

Well, she plays banjo, but I have never heard of her being a virtuoso--maybe she is; this is the first I have heard of it. The few things I have heard her play were simple tunes. Not disputing, just news to me.

[@UTOOBISMYTOOB]

She's also GORGEOUS!

[@gangnamstylegrandpa6352]

This lady turns any tune she sings into Gold ! She has the Midas touch ! This is what real , God given talent sounds like !!!

[@mickberry164]

Yes, she's sensational. But it's not just God given. She's studied, worked, and developed it. There are many who have the potential, but do nothing with it. It takes commitment.

[@TAndrackeH]

AND cultivated. This woman is SO highly educated -- probably a genius, creatively, skillfully, intellectually, academically, and damn beautifully throughout.

[@PatrickNM57]

She won a MacArthur genius Grant.

[@garyives1218]

I'm only now becoming aware that this song is of unknown origin and was made popular around 1928 by Louis Armstrong. I thought it was an original by one of my favorite Folk/Bluesman Abner Jay after hearing his phenomenal rendition. This videos rendition is fantastic with incredible vocals, much respect, but I think it's waaaay too upiddy for the lyrics IMHO. I highly recommend listening to Louis Armstrong's and Abner Jay's performances......please!

[@jeffreydickison4710]

What could be better? A great song, two great voices and a great band. Absolute perfection.

[@richardfreeman2288]

Ms. Rhiannon Giddings has a powerfully beautiful voice. I love her music. Much respect to these two masters. Thanks for posting.

[@kitano0]

From singing with Janis back in the day, to this fabulous duet with the wonderful Rhiannon, Tom Jones has quite the amazing run as an incredible singer.

[@jamesbaran-mx8kp]

Absolutely one of the best covers of this iconic song!

[@mickymcl8359]

imagine seeing them live ...This is sssooooo great, you can see the sparks flying between Rhiannon, Tom and the band just mind blowing entertainment.

[@tangobango9653]

Two of the best voices you’ll ever hear in one place!

[@janicesims9067]

Love this duet. Rhiannon is so talented. And Tom Jones is a legend.

[@rickb9238]

Sir Tom still has what it takes, fantastic voice. The young lady also has a great voice, this was a great duet. Jools Holland and his band are the best. Well done by all.👍👍

[@sourisvoleur4854]

I was thinking "Jones still has it" and then Giddens started singing. OMG can she belt it. Great performance!!!

[@CuriousChia]

I have followed her since The Carolina Chocolate Drops. They all have so much talent.

[@gwenmanz]

Tom still has it even though Giddens is spectacular. 😊

[@guinessdraught2758]

She always gives everything she has, that's perfect. She is a musician through and through. Class woman and musician.

[@Juliamiller56]

❤️❤️ she is a treasure & he is a legend

[@garyives1218]

I highly recommend checking out his performance with Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young if you haven't.

[@kristoferpersson1614]

Pure perfection lesson in the blues...

[@rennyshelton]

Tom ages, but his voice doesn't. It just gets better. And Rhiannon is simply amazing regardless of the musical genre.

[@Godfather9814]

Renny Shelton most lose their voice strength later on but toms voice is as strong as ever!

[@delores6458]

Indeed !!!

[@tracylemme1375]

TJ has just gotten better. I used to think that he was little more than a one year wonder. His performance here is jus great.

[@mizofan]

@@tracylemme1375 One year wonder? With his great voice and presence?

[@movalle22]

The PBS concert at the Ryman brought me here because of Rhiannon Giddens - had never heard of her. Wow! Super talented, beautiful and classy - very impressed.

[@Romulus980]

The art of expression from two talented singers!

[@theondebray]

The amazingly multi-talented Rhiannon Giddens, saw her live in the UK earlier this year, she came to one of my favourite SMALL festivals, we were really impressed with her performance, attitude the other band members, and towards to us mere punters. She went down a storm.

[@afrocelticfamily9017]

Simply beautiful Cant get enough of Rhiannon Giddens

[@katbowl9971]

My mom passed away almost a year ago. I've been listening to some artists & songs that she enjoyed in honor of her. She loved Tom Jones, and while she didn't know Rhiannon Giddens, she surely would have embraced her voice, and her music. This performance was amazing.

[@carlbowden4712]

I believe one of the most talented ladies on this planet.

[@steveradanovich4962]

Wow..........well done, perfect voice combination and outstanding accompaniment(thank you spell check) Rhiannon is one of the best singers I've ever heard. She is so versatile. Tom Jones.....a perfect fit.

[@raxideezxxx8752]

Crushing bigtime on Rhiannon Giddens! Truly a generational talent!

[@criticalexplorationpress2838]

SO fun. Love to see performers having that great a time.

[@donsullivan7736]

Two great voices, TJ the voice, and my new favorite the wonderful Ms Giddens.

[@davidbrell8408]

Agreed. Don't forget Jools on keys and the rest of his awesome band.

[@tombrennan8372]

Love this. Rhiannon is the best singer I’ve heard in ages. Tom as good as ever. 👍👍

[@coverversionoftheday9941]

I have only been able to see her once but it was memorable. It was 2010 at a school auditorium in Harlem. She was still with the Carolina chocolate drops. It was the perfect time the perfect place and the perfect band. They all stayed in the lobby and mingled and chatted with everybody until there was no one left. It wasn't like a lineup for a merch table autograph. It felt more like hanging out backstage in a party or Green room situation.

[@jacquelineward6201]

This one is going to play at my funeral.

[@modelt5271]

Exciting, and almost unbelievably talented Rhiannon and, of course, the timeless crooner Tom Jones. I forgot all about him since back in the day. He's as good as ever too.

[@gynack]

Timothy Janssen Aye, Tom Jones seems to be timeless. however, I'm taken aback by your description of him as a "crooner" when he's got that huge voice with which he can really belt out the Blues and Rock'n'Roll. I'd save the crooner label for the likes of Dean Martin, Tony Bennett, Johnny Mathis, and Bing Crosby, to name just a few. Can you imagine any of them able to do anything like Tom Jones does here?

[@markrichards6863]

Fabulous duet. Tom Jones is a legend. I m do glad I found this video.

[@jennibauer5550]

This came at the end of a KZbin rabbit hole which started innocently enough with Brandy's "I Wanna Be Down," and I'm glad it did. Big band, and two even bigger voices.

[@frankducey979]

One of my favorite songs done in a way I never heard before Love it

[@imbees2]

Tom Jones is one of my favorite singers of all time.

[@garyives1218]

I highly recommend checking out his performance with Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young if you haven't.

[@brianingarfield261]

Rhiannon has a beautiful voice and a real stage presence. I'm so glad I found out about her, albeit a little late in her career.

[@TAndrackeH]

Most of us learned about her first with Carolina Chocolate Drops. A revelation, there.

[@stephenrosen4987]

Shes come into prominence within the last 5 years. Not late in her career.

[@BoopShooBee]

Well that was rather tremendous. Rhiannon is the reason I watched, but respect to Tom Jones. Respect for recognizing Rhiannon's talent and respect for his singing.

[@FlowerBurner]

Seen her twice in concert. Definitely a must if you like music and history.....and no one needs to talk up Tom Jones

[@thevegastouristupdate]

Oh My F'n God, the chills her voice gives!! The blues and her skat... Two great talents on one stage, not to mention one kick-ass band in the back there.... Thank you for posting...

[@telemachus7732]

Love how Tom Jones modulates his pitching Rhiannon blends perfectly !

[@brentkelsay3439]

Two great singers who are obviously enjoying themselves, a hot trumpet solo, and a swinging orchestra. C'mon what more could you ask for?!?

[@jimrebr]

Tom Jones still has it and Rhiannon is simply fantastic, she’s wonderful!!

[@mizofan]

and she has a lovely Welsh name

[@tbone4646]

Two special voices. Doubt if there any better in this genre. TJ can sing just about anything, especially blues. Rhiannon sings it all, even Scots Gaelic.

[@mizofan]

She has a Welsh name, after the horse-riding Goddess Queen in the medieval Mabinogi tales.

[@bevrobinson6631]

This is just amazing !! The rhythm and deep earthy 'feel' is just fantastic! Wow!!!

[@АлександрСавельев-ф2ы]

Просто улёт,таких монстров ,как Том больше нет и не будет!!!!

[@crashburnwinston]

dear lord they are magical.

[@spaceghost8995]

Gotta love William H. Macy on the trumpet there!

[@ednachalaire1306]

I didn't even notice Macy until you mentioned it. Wow!!

[@btRU_funQsta]

he calls out a name for the trumpeter at the end of the tune, and it isn’t Macy- tho, he is the spitting image

[@garyives1218]

What da heck do ya mean :)

[@ps3598]

@@garyives1218 she says Jon Scott, but maybe op meant another trumpet player from the band.

[@scottsmith4612]

Rhiannon is gold medal at everything: brains, beauty, and talent. I can't think of a more attractive woman.

[@MissouriCrookedBarnHomestead]

Way to go Rhiannon, it's so good to see where you've came, I've known you since the beginning.

[@SiggyMe]

She is killing it with room to spare, super performance, soul, grit, and just savvy musical sense focused and live!

[@georgeesau3943]

When I was young I wrote off Tom Jones as just a typical pop singer. As I've grown older I've grown to appreciate what a great musician he is. The range of musical genres he covers is amazing!

[@mizofan]

Tom a typical pop singer? With that exceptional voice and presence, I don't get it.

[@Gto1927]

He had a great voice, but the material he recorded just wasn’t that good.

[@carollawrie2414]

took us back to the 20's she did

[@athenaproductions950]

THIS IS Tom Joooonesssss! Wow, very few singers keep the ability to sing well after so many years a career. He was not only a gorgeous man, it turns out.... :)

[@MrImaginationUnleash]

You need to see that duet of him and Janis Joplin. Wow!

[@richardbarrick1492]

Oh my word!! Just happened across 😳 this vid. Rhiannon totally blew me away, incredible 👏 words can't describe her, so, I won't even try!

[@richardcorysghost]

Great version!Just Great!

[@garysavage8376]

Just wonderful, Jools amazing big band and two incredible singers. Just wow!

[@HercGem]

Awesome performance! Rhiannon is fantastic and we all know how great Sir Tom is! They sound marvelous together!

[@adrianarias4092]

Esto me hace seguir amando el blues! Tom Jones mantiene intacta su voz y esa chica es blues!

[@uyd]

Just freaking awesome....I listen to this and I am in my happy place.

[@Sorrywhytescaresu]

To have been there for that!

[@michaelhayes6887]

I heard Tom Jones in 1965 in Framingham Massachusetts at the Carousel Theater. Wow did he have pipes! I did not see him. We lived on Gleason Street and sat on the hill above the theater and could hear the show-without paying. It was a tent-theater in the round open air. Jimi Hendrix played there and Led Zeppelin. Nice! Thanks

[@judithgrace8359]

Awesome performance!

[@FasterFaster196]

Did not have high expectations for this. So I'm very pleasantly surprised. That band is ...top. And the piano player is supreme. Giddons' voice is so powerful.

[@jazzmanchgo]

Rhiannon has the chops to go head-to-head with Tom Jones or anyone else -- remarkable singer, remarkable woman.

[@paulgleitman7754]

So pretty. So talented. And to be singing with the great Tom Jones. What a blast !!

[@dubsfan261]

She's wonderful.

[@pattyhowell4766]

Great old song! Made even greater by this collaboration. Rhiannon Giddens is my new favorite songstress, Tom Jones is one of my old favorite singers.

[@Johnsscepticals]

Two of the best voices ever

[@НодираБурханова-б6у]

Oh, my best, best, best and fantastic SIR TOM JONES!!!!!!!!!!!

[@lucianoblues]

They're amazing, but FOR ME this is a sad song that couldn't be performed with such joy and happiness.

[@oughtssought1198]

here's a version that rides both sides of that fence kzbin.info/www/bejne/gIKXfoikhbOGd9E

[@TeeKay19]

Came to this because I'm a fan of Rhiannon Giddens. I totally changed my mind about Tom Jones after seeing the Mike Figgis segment of Martin Scorsese's documentary on the blues. I had always dismissed Jones as Las Vegas glitter - something I detest. But listening to him discussing music in that "Red, White & Blues" segment (on the British blues scene), I had to change my view of TJ - he's a talented guy who cares about music. I very much comes across in that documentary. Those of you who don't know the origin of St. James Infirmary Blues, look it up on Wikipedia. I had thought it was a Louis Armstrong composition, but it seems Satch didn't write it but instead made it famous, all the way back in 1928!

[@TeeKay19]

Sorry for the typos above. Should read "It very much comes across in that documentary."

[@BL3SSed-Bliss]

Such a *beautiful and magical backdrop* /set/stage‼️🌟

[@nunyabusiness164]

I am OBSESSED with rhiannon and this song

[@05EWalker1]

That trumpet though!

[@greggjensen1350]

The best rendition of the this tune ever! Loved it.

[@twthomaswebb]

my lord is this great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@glennlocquiao5923]

Rhiannon voice is very beautiful! Amazing and true talent... Tom Jones is a lengend singer... Both fantastic artist...❤️

[@bartonseagrave9605]

It must be really great for a singer to sing with such a world wide established singer, Tom must have felt really lucky that day.

[@sudy1418]

Tom has still got it!! Rhiannon as excellent as ever.

[@YerPope]

I love this Big Band arrangement of a classic delta blues tune. Rhiannon kills it, adding the soul to Tom Jones more Big Band crooner part. Excellent by all involved.

[@MrNeltoni]

Great song, and Mr.Tom Jones still has it, can still sing.

[@nancypiccirillo405]

Love tom jones...and this girls voice is golden.

[@josismile9064]

Oh Boy... the beginning just give me chills

[@donstevenson2660]

Jones has always showed class when joining unique vocalists, reaffirming Rhiannon's place in music.

[@twthomaswebb]

Rhiannon you are soooooooooooooooooooooooooooo talented!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! see ya in Memphis soon!!!!!!!!!!Cant wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ruthhamilton8297]

So wonderful to see Rhiannon clogging, brings joy to my heart and my feet.

[@rolandpommer]

so great ! can´t find enough words .....

[@andrewknapp703]

When powerful talents meet, magic is born

[@arthurdent9235]

Great stuff! Especially enjoyed how Jools put a hat on for a second or two just at the end.

[@Godfather9814]

Definitely a new favorite of mine!

[@debora81_]

Amazing duet!

[@peterb.3288]

2 große Stimmen. So toll. Habe ich leider noch nicht auf CD gefunden.

[@paulgleitman7096]

A great version.