Hello, Young Lovers

Tom Jones · Other Songs - Tom Jones

When I think of Tom

I think about a night

When the earth smelled of summer

And the sky was streaked with white

And the soft mist of England

was sleeping on a hill



I remember this

And I always will

There are new lovers now

on the same silent hill

Looking on the same blue sea

And I know Tom and I

are a part of them all

And they're all a part of Tom and me



Hello Young lovers whoever you are

I hope your troubles are few

All my good wishes go with you tonight

I've been in love like you



Be brave, young lovers, and follow your star

Be brave and faithful and true

Cling very close to each other tonight

I've been in love like you



I know how it feels to have wings on your heels

And to fly down a street in a trance

You fly down a street on a chance that you'll meet

And you meet not really by chance



Don't cry young lovers whatever you do

Don't cry because I'm alone

All of my memories happy tonight

I've had a love of my own

I've had a love of my own like yours

I've had a love of my own

About Hello, Young Lovers

Tom Jones's "Hello, Young Lovers" stands as a quintessential example of his signature vocal style, blending baritone power with a smooth, romantic delivery characteristic of the late 1960s and early 1970s. Released during a period where Jones was redefining the male pop ballad, the track leverages his distinctive voice to deliver a message of enduring affection and youthful passion. The song's structure, featuring a driving rhythm and soaring chorus, aligns with the era's emphasis on theatricality and emotional directness in pop music. While often associated with his broader catalog of hits, this recording highlights Jones's ability to adapt his powerful tone to various romantic themes. It reflects the era's fascination with themes of new love and the complexities of relationships, delivered with a sophistication that set him apart from contemporaries. The track remains a testament to his enduring legacy as a vocalist who could command attention through both technical skill and charismatic performance, cementing his status as a leading figure in English pop music history.