Sir Tom Jones’ song ‘Delilah’ has been banned from Welsh rugby matches.
The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) has banned the song from being played before a match in Cardiff because of the lyrics about a woman named Delilah, who won the Ivor Novello Award in 1968, being stabbed to death after discovering she was having an affair. Announced. Principal Stadium.
A spokesperson for the venue said:
“The WRU removed the song from its halftime entertainment and music playlists during international games in 2015. More recently, guest choirs have also featured the song in pre-match performances and during games. You are requested not to.
“WRU condemns domestic violence of any kind. I am aware that it upsets the supporters of the Department.”
It will no longer be played or sung by choirs in stadiums.
The 82-year-old Welsh music legend previously defended the controversial lyrics, claiming they were not meant to be interpreted “literally.”
he said:
“I’m proud to be Welsh. If you’re looking into lyrics about men killing women, I don’t think it’s a political statement. That’s what happens in life.” [and] he just loses it.
“The nice thing about a song that people can play is the chorus. I don’t think they really think about it. When I was singing the song, I didn’t think I was the guy who killed the girl. If it’s taken literally that way, I think it takes the fun out of it.
Tom last performed “Delilah” in a stadium in June 2022.