Of all the live Jones albums, this is the one that I believe really shows his energy and amazing vocal ability. Tom can definitly sing, but this one is heart and soul pouring out. If you only own one live cd by Tom, get this one. It is incredible!!!

Of all the live Tom Jones albums this one comes closest to the "feel" of his fabulous TV variety show from 1969 to 1971. The arrangements sound essentially the same as on "This Is Tom Jones" and his performance is typically...Tom Jones. Great.
The burning opener, "Dance of Love", sets the tone and mood of the show. Although a little light lyrically, it does seems to borrow from the Everly Brothers' version of Little Richard's "Lucille", and so we're right in Jones' musical territory - sock it to 'em, Big Tom. Soon he settles in for many expected romantic bombasts like "Till" and "Delilah". Ofcourse, at the end it's Richard's "Long Tall Sally" which takes 'em home. [Interestingly enough, it's a *ballad*, "God Bless The Children", which, in a way, to a greater extent, shows Jones' artistic debt to Richard Penniman: perhaps Tom had in mind the long lost LR "B" side, "Hurry Sundown", a powerful movie theme ballad which shares some of the same aural qualities. It is the album standout.].
The musical mix is fine on this CD, but the artist-audience interactive thing is not captured as well as it could have been - on the TV Show you can hear the joyous emanations and this contributed to the excitement. On this CD this rapport seems to only occur when the ladies step up to the stage mike and cuddle with the A-TOMic one. Also, there is very little echo on his voice, a device which added resonance and impact on television.
I decline from issuing a "5" for this album in consideration of the lack of concert "pop", if you will, and the sense of routine to the proceedings. Yes, folks, it was getting a little tired. I don't mean Tom Jones' amazing voice. And the radio station programmers seemed to feel the same way: Tom didn't have a smash hit for six years after '71.
[By the way, when are those incredible Tom Jones TV shows going to be made available on home video? Rhino?! Somebody?!!......].

Timeless songs. Saw him in Las Vegas at the MGM Fall 1998, that was an excellent performance as is this CD.

This is a great CD that allows us to hear the
fun and music from Tom's Las Vegas shows.
The hugs and kisses given between the songs
are both filled with humor and fun. The great
showmanship comes across with the great music.
The range of songs are from fun to serious.
A must for Tom fans.

Live At Ceasars Palace was the third Tom Jones in concert album the singer released between 1967 and 1972. All three were million selling success stories in the US so the market from the welsh vocalist's concert material was strong. Here, Jones is in full swing from his 70's concert persona, dancing, rocking sex symbol, playful banter and flirtatious remarks surounding a mix of radio hits and 50's style rock numbers with occassional nods to R&B thrown in. The formula worked extremely well for the singer as he remained a major arena touring act well into the 80's, long after his act was no longer in vogue and his music not in the upper reaches of the charts. The banter and flirtations are captured much more in this set than the previous two Jones live albums, although nothing too risque made it to the final pressing. Vocally, the singer is in strong voice, particularly on his own hit singles like "I (Who Have Nothing)" and the impassioned "Delilah". Surprisingly, Jones saves most of his better known hits for a medley late in this set, depriving fans of full length performances of Jones mega hits like "I'll Never Fall In Love Again" and "It's Not Unusual" among others. Only two more actual hit singles are performed in their entirety, the million selling "She's A Lady" and "Till". On the latter, Jones voice sounds almost identical to his actual studio recording of the song. Jones does traverse into R&B waters from renditions of "God Bless The Children" and rollicking run through Sam & Dave's memorable "Soul Man" while indulging his love for 50'e era rock and roll with a lengthy show closing medley spotlighting Little Richard material among others. In all this is a solid set, although the flirtations seem out of place when you can only hear them, unlike seeing the singer interact with fans live. Jones gabs and flirts alot but isn't a comedian, the banter will amuse but it will not make you laugh. Vocally he is in fine form, raising things up a notch not only for the power ballad "I (Who Have Nothing)" but also during a short Frank Sinatra tribute that includes a performance of "My Way". Tom Jones will not be dissapointed.