Tom Jones and LeAnn Rimes Mesmerize with ‘Let It Be Me’ Duet

Two esteemed judges of the 2024 season of The Voice UK, Tom Jones and LeAnn Rimes, mesmerize everyone with their stunning duet of The Everly Brothers’ 1960 hit single, ‘Let it Be Me.’ Fellow judges, will.i.am, Tom Fletcher, and Danny Jones (the latter two share a double chair) are in awe of their peers and teary audience members are moved. It is a short, but impactful performance by two incredible talents!

The video begins as LeAnn asks Sir Tom Jones what song he likes to perform at his “gigs.” He says that he likes to do a mixture of music but states that, in his opinion, “once a hit, always a hit.” She shares that she’s always wanted to sing with him, and though she seems a bit uncertain, they agree to sing ‘Let It Be Me.’ Her cautious response is certainly unwarranted because both deliver stunning performances—LeAnn hitting the high notes and Tom delivering what AllMusic described as a “full-throated, robust baritone.” 

While Tom (84) is twice the age of LeAnn (42), they sound perfectly paired and in sync. Of course, that is the nature of talent like theirs. They make musical magic. Before there was Taylor Swift, 13-year-old LeAnn Rimes became a star with her single ‘Blue.’ According to LeAnn, she first recorded the ‘lonesome ballad,’ which featured a fair amount of yodeling, when she was 11, and that’s the version that was inadvertently released to the world. 

Welsh singer Tom Jones has been performing for over 60 years! Brian Kachejian of ClassicRockHistory.com wrote, “The man knows how to entertain, light up the stage, and give you one heck of a show. The guy could sing his heart out and made women pass out more than any other musical act, including Elvis Presley and The Beatles.” 

What an opportunity for young artists to learn from and be mentored by LeAnn, Tom, and all the other judges who’ve been part of The Voice panels around the world! Both LeAnn Rimes and Sir Tom Jones are still touring. Those may be shows to check out!

“Instruct the wise and they will be wiser still; teach the righteous and they will add to their learning.” Proverbs 9:9