: In a classic Ed Sullivan Show move, censors forced Jones to change the line "At break of day when the man drove away" to "At break of day I was still 'cross the way ." The original was deemed too scandalous as it implied the man had spent the night with the unfaithful Delilah. Cultural Impact
: Resplendent in a dinner jacket and bow tie, Jones was backed by a full orchestra featuring a big-band arrangement with horns, strings, and a Nashville-style piano. tom_jones_delilah_on_the_ed_sullivan_show
: His delivery of the dark, flamenco-infused power ballad showcased his "luxurious" tone and crystal-clear diction, culminating in a powerful A4 pitch on the final note. : In a classic Ed Sullivan Show move,