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Sir Tom Jones is too old for raunchy routines.
The legendary Welsh crooner insists he would look "silly" if he continued to gyrate on stage – but quashed speculation it is because age has stiffened his joints.
He said: "I am 68, I don't want to act like I'm 28. I don't want to be over the top. I still move but not to the extent I used to when I was young. It looks a bit silly like that. But I can move if I want to."
The 'It's Not Unusual' hitmaker also revealed he relies on a pre-stage ritual of sucking two liquorice sweets to keep his powerful voice in perfect condition.
He added to Britain's Daily Express newspaper: "They keep my mouth moist so my throat doesn't dry up."
Earlier today (26.05.09), it was announced that Tom – who recently unveiled plans for a UK arena tour later this year – is to join fellow veterans Neil Young and Bruce Springsteen in playing the world-famous Glastonbury music festival in Somerset in June.
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