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In the 1970s Tom sang the Brook Benton hit Old Fashioned Strut in his show. It’s a light-hearted song and it was fun to watch on any stage.
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It is really fun to watch this video of him singing it at the Lido in Paris in 1977.
The feathers behind him in this photo hide the world-famous chorus girls from the Lido. For those who need a warning, the chorus doesn’t stay hidden throughout.
I have to note, having just watched it again, that it’s no wonder — with the way he looked (remember the ruffled shirts and the bell bottoms) — he stopped hearts in those days even more than now. I remember when my friend took her parents to see him around the time of this video. When the show at Westbury was over, her dad said, “You’re right. He can sing.” Her mom said, “He sang?”
It’s a lovely, rare clip. You can watch it here:
