Late In The Evening
Tom Jones · Other Songs - Tom Jones
WRITER PAUL SIMON
The first thing I remember I was lying in my bed I
couldn't of been no more Than one or two I remember
there's a radio Comin' from the room next door And
my mother laughed The way some ladies do When it's
late in the evening And the music's seeping through
The next thing I remember I am walking down the street
I'm feeling all right I'm with my boys I'm with my
troops, yeah And down along the avenue Some guys were
shooting pool And I heard the sound Of a cappella groups,
yeah Singing late in the evening And all the girls
out on the stoops, yeah Then I learned to play some
lead guitar I was underage in this funky bar And I
stepped outside to smoke myself a "J" And when I came
back to the room Everybody just seemed to move And
I turned my amp up loud and I began to play And it
was late in the evening And I blew that room away The
first thing I remember When you came into my life I
said I'm gonna get that girl No matter what I do Well
I guess I'd been in love before And once or twice I
been on the floor But I never loved no one The way
that I loved you And it was late in the evening And
all the music seeping through
About Late In The Evening
Tom Jones delivers a commanding performance of "Late In The Evening," a classic ballad that showcases his signature baritone voice and emotive delivery. Recorded during the height of his international career, the track exemplifies the smooth, romantic pop style that defined his discography and cemented his status as a global icon. The song relies on Jones's masterful vocal control and theatrical flair to convey the melancholic longing central to the narrative, avoiding the need for specific lyrical exposition. As a staple of his live and studio recordings, "Late In The Evening" remains a quintessential example of mid-to-late 20th-century English pop music, reflecting the era's emphasis on polished vocal performance and timeless romantic themes. Its enduring appeal lies in Jones's ability to transform simple melodies into powerful emotional experiences, making it a defining work within his extensive catalog.