The Rivalry That Just Won’t Quit
Here’s something you don’t see every day: two legendary singers who dominated the charts in the '60s are still duking it out—almost six decades later! Tom Jones and Engelbert Humperdinck, both icons in their own right, have reignited their long-standing feud, and it’s as fiery as ever. This time, Humperdinck, now 88, started things off with a bold claim: “I think he’s lost his voice. I don’t think he’s got it anymore.”
Not one to take a hit lying down, Tom Jones, who’s 84, fired back with a zinger that would make anyone blush. “There’s nothing friendly about him and I. He’s a p—k, quote me on that,” Jones said, throwing shade like it’s 1969. He added that they fell out years ago, and despite Humperdinck's attempts to patch things up, Jones isn’t having it. “He’s tried, but I won’t talk to him.” Oof, that’s some serious drama!
Back in the Day: The Hits That Defined an Era
Let’s rewind to the swinging '60s, when these two powerhouse vocalists ruled the airwaves. Tom Jones, the Welsh heartthrob, had everyone swooning with hits like “It’s Not Unusual,” “Delilah,” and “She’s a Lady.” Meanwhile, Engelbert Humperdinck, the British belter, was tearing up the charts with “Release Me” and “The Last Waltz.” Both men were at the top of their game, and their music left an indelible mark on pop culture.
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Interestingly, the two legends once shared not only a record label but also a manager. But somewhere along the way, things took a turn for the worse. By the '70s, their rivalry had escalated into something more intense. Rumor has it that the feud began when one of Jones’ exes claimed Humperdinck flirted with her back in 1979. When she told Jones about it, he reportedly sat there in stony silence, and the rest, as they say, is history.
Four Decades of Silence—and One Attempt at Reconciliation
Fast forward to today, and the two haven’t spoken in over 40 years. But here’s the twist: Humperdinck says he reached out to offer his condolences after Jones’ wife of 59 years, Melinda Trenchard, passed away in 2016. Despite this gesture, Jones hasn’t budged. Humperdinck, though, remains unfazed by the ongoing feud. “It doesn’t bother me—the only person it hurts is himself,” he said. “If you can’t say anything good about someone, don’t say anything.”
Whether this feud will ever be resolved remains to be seen, but one thing’s for sure: these two legends have left an unforgettable legacy in the world of music. And as long as they’re still breathing, it seems the drama will continue to unfold.
