It was a welcome return for the Welsh legend – his fifth time headlining the UK’s biggest open-air concert arena.
Kicking off his 90-minute set with 2021’s I’m Growing Old, Sir Tom then ran into a string of crowd favourites including his first ever number one hit from 1965 It’s Not Unusual, What’s New Pussycat, Sex Bomb and You Can Leave Your Hat On. 1968 international sensation Delilah brought a chorus of voices as the singalong of the night with the main set ending on Prince cover Kiss.
Jones then returned to the stage for a four-song encore of Green Green Grass of Home, Strange Things and covers of Chuck Berry’s Johnny B Goode and Jerry Lee Lewis’ Great Balls of Fire.
British soul favourites Stone Foundation started the Sunday night celebrations.
The 28-show TK Maxx presents Scarborough Open Air Theatre summer season continues on Saturday with Mike Skinner’s The Streets before punk legends Sex Pistols featuring Frank Carter headline on Sunday.
1. Tom Jones at Scarborough Open Air Theatre
Four year old enjoys first concert Photo: Cuffe and Taylor
2. Tom Jones at Scarborough Open Air Theatre
The iconic Tom Jones on stage in Scarborough Photo: Cuffe and Taylor
3. Tom Jones at Scarborough Open Air Theatre
Ready to enjoy the show Photo: Cuffe and Taylor
4. Tom Jones at Scarborough Open Air Theatre
Tom Jones had the crowd in the palm of his hand Photo: Cuffe and Taylor