Sir Tom Jones Questions Ban on Singing "Delilah" Before Welsh Rugby Matches

The 1968 song has been controversial due to its references to a woman's murder by her jealous partner, and in February, it was announced that the song would no longer be sung by choirs at Cardiff's Principality Stadium.

Before performing the song at Cardiff Castle on Friday, Sir Tom spoke out against the ban, saying that it couldn't stop fans from singing the song.

"You can't stop us singing Delilah," he told the crowd.

"Can you imagine...

Who was the man who didn't want us to sing Delilah?

He stopped the choir from singing but he didn't stop the crowd from singing it.

And we will keep singing it too." The song was removed from the playlist of rugby choirs in 2015 and was officially banned earlier this year, prompting a debate on depictions of violence against women.

The Principality Stadium stated that the ban was put in place due to the stadium's commitment to condemning domestic violence, and that it had sought advice from subject matter experts on the issue of censoring the song.

However, Sir Tom's comments suggest that he believes the ban is an infringement on the rights of fans to sing the song.

The debate on censorship and depictions of violence against women is an ongoing one, and the decision to ban "Delilah" from rugby matches is just one example of it.

While some argue that the song is problematic and upsetting to some supporters, others believe that it is a classic hit that should be able to be enjoyed by all.

The controversy surrounding the song highlights the challenges of balancing artistic expression and social responsibility, and the need for a nuanced and thoughtful approach to censorship.