Sir Tom Jones’ debut single for Third Man Records surfaced today, complete with an all-star backing band featuring Jack White, Raconteurs/Van Lear Rose drummer Patrick Keeler, and Carl Broemel of My Morning Jacket. Not sure how to set the stage for this show-stopping rework of Howlin’ Wolf’s “Evil” except to say that septuagenarian rock is back with a vengeance, ladies and gentleman. With all due respect to the knighted crooner’s subdued recent efforts inspired by gospel ballads, this powerful, Vegas-ready arrangement seems to fit the legend best. Hear the official stream above, thanks to TMR.
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