Tom Jones' 1968 song 'Delilah' has been banned by the Welsh Rugby Union at the national Principality Stadium in Cardiff.
[‘Surrounded By Time’](https://www.nme.com/news/music/tom-jones-announces-new-album-with-radiohead-esque-single-talking-reality-television-blues-2857910), his 41st record, arrived in April of that year. It’s a pity these words now have been elevated to the status of a secondary national anthem.” The Principality Stadium’s spokesperson said: “The WRU condemns domestic violence of any kind. The lyrics of Jones’ ballad are the reason why it’s been pulled. He rejecting claims that it trivialised violence towards women. There are no restrictions, however, on fans singing the song.
Everyone knows it, and no doubt you've even sung along to the chorus at a party - but have you ever realised how dark a song 'Delilah' actually is?
"The WRU condemns domestic violence of any kind. Guest choirs have also more recently been requested not to feature the song during their pre-match performances and throughout games. We have previously sought advice from subject matter experts on the issue of censoring the song and we are respectfully aware that it is problematic and upsetting to some supporters because of its subject matter."
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The far-right EDL (English Defence League) also use the song as a marching song to promote their racist views. We are reviewing its historical context and our role in educating fans to make informed decisions." These allegations were aired in a television documentary last week, resulting in the resignation of Phillips. Guest choirs have also more recently been requested not to feature the song during their pre-match performances and throughout games. The song is about a jealous lover seeing a woman, Delilah, with another man. The hit song by the Welsh crooner has been a regular feature at Welsh sporting events, and the decision to drop it comes amid allegations of sexism, bullying and racism at the Welsh Rugby Union.
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“Delilah” has been banned from the the Welsh Rugby Union’s official playlists. A third wrote: “It appears that singing ‘Delilah’ at Welsh Rugby matches is to be banned. The publicity was unnecessary – it created branching narratives that simply didn’t need to exist. Another said: “The removal of ‘Delilah’, a song about domestic violence, was correct. It’s a pity these words now have been elevated to the status of a secondary national anthem.” And musically ‘Delilah’ is a great song.
THE Welsh Rugby Union has banned the song 'Delilah' from its choir playlist at the Principality Stadium ahead of Ireland's Six Nations opening c.
[RTE](https://www.thesun.ie/topic/rte/) due to the sexual nature of the lyrics. [World Cup](https://www.thesun.ie/topic/world-cup-2022/), has been a popular favourite since the 1996 Euros. [Leinster Rugby](https://www.thesun.ie/topic/leinster-rugby/) and the Republic of Ireland's women's team faced backlash over the use of the song in recent months, with the [FAI](https://www.thesun.ie/topic/fai/) later being fined €20,000 by [UEFA](https://www.thesun.ie/topic/uefa/). [Super Bowl](https://www.thesun.ie/topic/super-bowl/). [Gary Glitter's](https://www.thesun.ie/news/10128840/gary-glitter-released-from-prison-within-days/) Hey Song - Rock'n Roll Part 2 was banned by several organisations, including the [NFL](https://www.thesun.ie/topic/nfl/), following the star's conviction of child sexual abuse in 2006. [Tom Jones'](https://www.thesun.ie/who/tom-jones/) song will no longer be played at the national grounds over controversy surrounding the lyrics of the 1968 ballad.
Tom Jones hit Delilah is under fire for its 'problematic' language and the Welsh Rugby Union has banned their choirs from performing it ahead of the Six ...
The entire song has come under fire for its general tone, which some see as promoting violence. Guest choirs have also more recently been requested not to feature the song during their pre-match performances and throughout games. The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) ordered the 1968 hit be removed from its Principality Stadium choirs’ song list. Mason, who died in 2021, aged 85, also collaborated with Reed on The Last Waltz, and Winter World of Love performed by Engelbert Humperdinck. [about a man who kills his cheating partner](/sport/rugby/delilah-lyrics-why-tom-jones-song-is-banned-by-wales-rugby-union-ahead-of-six-nations-2023-and-meaning-4010732), caused controversy the same year that it was released, but for entirely different reasons. [Tom Jones](/topic/tom-jones) hit [Delilah](https://www.nationalworld.com/sport/rugby/delilah-lyrics-why-tom-jones-song-is-banned-by-wales-rugby-union-ahead-of-six-nations-2023-and-meaning-4010732) has come under fire in recent years for its controversial lyrics.
FANS attending the Ireland-Wales Six Nations rugby international this weekend will not hear any choir sing Tom Jones' hit Delilah following a ban by the ...
“The WRU condemns domestic violence of any kind. The WRU removed the song from its half-time entertainment and music playlist during international matches in 2015. A Principality Stadium spokesperson said: “Delilah will not feature on the playlist for choirs for rugby internationals at Principality Stadium.
What are the lyrics to Delilah and why is it controversial? Welsh rugby choirs have been banned from singing the popular track due to its 'problematic' lyrics.
The Principality Stadium's spokesperson said: "The WRU condemns domestic violence of any kind.”
While the Principality Stadium hosts rugby matches, it is also host to the Welsh National Football team, so it’s no surprise that Jones’ track has been signalled out for removal. It’s a pity these words now have been elevated to the status of a secondary national anthem.” The Principality Stadium’s spokesperson said: “The WRU condemns domestic violence of any kind.
What do people make of the Welsh Rugby Union decision to ban choirs from singing Delilah at games?
For context, approximately two women a week are murdered by a partner or ex-partner. I don't want this song to represent our culture," they said. I've not been involved in domestic violence but I've got relatives who have." "I think they should be allowed to sing it. I'm going to the England v Wales game, I think the fans will sing it. It's time to sing something else." "I am a survivor of domestic abuse and it was bad domestic abuse to the point where I almost lost my children but I'm a survivor I'm not a victim so I don't listen to the song and think oh poor me. "The song depicts the murder of a woman by a jealous partner. it will be on a loop..." it will be loud... "Tom Jones is Welsh through and through let's keep it that way, certainly not ban it because Welsh rugby is going through a bad patch of dirt at the moment." "It's such a relief to know that I won't have to listen to a stadium singing about the glorification of domestic violence.
Choirs have been banned from performing Tom Jones' hit "Delilah" during Wales' international rugby matches at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff due to the ...
“It’s just something that happens in life that it’s [a] woman [who] was unfaithful to him and he just loses it.” [writing](https://twitter.com/LouisReesZammit/status/1620804107392155654?s=20&t=saxdvIvb59YvlSFf3FDtNA) on Twitter on Thursday: “All the things they need to do and they do that first….” The 82-year-old Jones is one of Wales’ best-loved performing artists and rose to fame in the 60s with hits that include “It’s Not Unusual” and “Green Green Grass of Home.”
Tom Jones' song 'Delilah' has been banned by the Welsh rugby union. Some songs were written to provoke, while others have fallen foul of misinterpretation.
[George Michael](/topic/george-michael) tune contains the lyrics, “Sex is natural, sex is fun”, and was restricted to post-watershed plays only by the BBC. [The Sex Pistols](/topic/sex-pistols-0)’ anarchist anthem “God Save the Queen” was swiftly banned from radio when it threatened to take the UK No 1 spot during the Queen’s Silver Jubilee celebrations in June 1977. It was condemned by the Vatican, and song was also banned in Sweden, Spain, and Italy, while in France it was only permitted to be played after 11pm. And it’s incredibly irritating having a record out for a couple of weeks and knowing that people haven’t heard it.” But the BBC banned this song anyway, because of Roger Daltrey’s vocal stutter on the lyric: “Why don’t you all f-fade away.” This resulted in some conspiracy theorists delcaring that the Apparently, the broadcaster was concerned that it could offend people with geniune stutters. “My Generation” by The Who was not banned because it encouraged an attitude of rebellion amongst Sixties teens. Frankie Goes to Hollywood’s debut single “Relax” was playing. Inspired by Stanley Kubrick’s film, 2001: A Space Odyssey, the song had been released earlier that year. The BBC followed suit by banning the track from radio and TV. Guest choirs have also been asked not to feature the song.