"Sir" Tom Jones?

The man who has been the target of so many women’s undergarments apparently has a fan in the Queen as well. Pretty good bet that Elizabeth Windsor of London kept her unmentionables on, however, while knighting Tom Jones on this date in 2006. Let's hope so.

There are those who resent the notion of an entertainer being so honored. In fact, it has been reported that some knights in good standing (near a “round table” no doubt) actually relinquished their status as “Sir” upon hearing of the honor being conferred on the likes of Paul McCartney and Elton John.

Both rock stars have had the sword placed on their shoulders, the magic words said and perhaps a secret decoder ring for all I know. If you are a British citizen, there may be no higher honor, especially for a “commoner”. Not sure we Americans have an equivalent —maybe the Congressional Medal of Honor. But even that one doesn’t change your name from “Mr.” to “Sir”.

If the title has indeed been “cheapened” by the inclusion of musicians, there seems to be no lack of excitement among the public at large.

Tom Jones, originally from Wales—has been performing for years. The avalanche of bras and panties that shower upon the stage wherever he appears is still a source of wonder. The fan base has aged-----and as the average age has increased, so too has the average “size” of the undies descending upon the stage. Over the years, perhaps enough to clothe a small nation of women, there may be enough material now to stitch together a circus tent.

But I digress.

Let’s travel back in time to the 60’s—for a rare vintage look at Tom Jones, singing his biggest hit: “It’s Not Unusual”:




http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOArsNMVqGg

How about those tight pants? Were that me, one too many gyrations and I’d put someone’s eye out with a projectile zipper sprung from my shredded trousers.

Lest you think that the Queen gives out the knighthood willy-nilly, consider this: aside from Tom Jones, Elton John and Paul McCartney, only Cliff Richard (Britain’s answer to Elvis) has been so honored in the world of music. Eric Clapton, Roger Daltry and Mick Jagger are still waiting.

I too, am waiting for my Congressional Medal of Honor. “It’s Not Unusual” for me to HOPE, is it?

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