Sir Tom Jones gave a moving performance of his song, 'I Won't Crumble With You If You Fall', during Saturday's episode of The Voice UK. After Sir Tom sang the ballad and the studio fell silent, co-star Anne Marie said: "I think that was one of the best moments of my life".
The 82-year-old then revealed what inspired the song. "My wife was dying of lung cancer," he choked up and said. "I was always able to fix stuff you know? I was always able to do things if she needed me for anything, I was always there but she said 'You can't crumble with me. Don't fall with me. You must carry on and do what you do.'
"When I heard it, I thought 'My God, this thing is like it was written for this situation' - It's a lovely song," Tom added, as Anne-Marie started to cry. Will.i.am thanked his fellow The Voice UK coach for sharing his story with them.
Tom's wife, Linda, passed away in 2016 after a battle with lung cancer. The couple had been married since 1957. After Linda's death, Tom sold their Los Angeles mansion and its contents, apart from treasured photos, and moved back to the UK. He resides in a flat in London, as she suggested.
Following the emotional moment, viewers took to social media to share their thoughts. One person wrote: "Wow!! Tom Jones that was heartfelt." Another added: "Tom Jones is magician. Just magic," commending the Welsh legend for his performance.
A third said: "Tom Jones talking about his wife and why that song meant so much to him. I'm done." The song, itself, 'I Won't Crumble With You If You Fall' can be found on the singer's most recent album, Surrounded by Time.
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