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Fact #101362

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The Royal Variety Performance is held at The London Palladium, London, featuring Tom Jones, Cilla Black and Herb Alpert And The Tijuana Brass.

Full article:

Tom Jones : People often think I am over-confident. In fact, when I did the Royal Variety Show I was terrified. It was my worst attack of nerves so far. There are so many experienced acts on the bill with you, and the Queen is there and you want everything to be just right.


I was so nervous my mouth dried up. My top lip stuck to my teeth while I was singing. But, nerves or no nerves, it's a wonderful feeling.


After I had done my act at the Royal Variety Show, Bob Hope described me as 'Richard Burton with rhythm'.

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