Sir Tom Jones, a legendary Welsh musician, has questioned the decision to prohibit choirs from singing his song Delilah before Welsh rugby matches.
In February, it was announced that choirs would no longer sing the hymn at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium.
The 1968 hit has generated controversy due to its references to the murder of a woman by her jealous companion.
Sir Tom told the audience at Cardiff Castle on Friday before performing the song that the ban would not prevent fans from singing it.
You can’t stop us from singing Delilah,” he was overheard saying.
“Can you imagine… Who was the individual who disapproved of our singing Delilah?
“He stopped the choir from singing, but the crowd continued to chant it.
“And we will keep singing it too.”
Delilah was banned from rugby choruses in 2015 and officially banned this year, sparking discussions about abuse against women.
The Principality Stadium declared, “Delilah will not be featured on the choir playlist for international rugby matches at Principality Stadium.”
“Recently, guest choirs have been asked not to perform the tune during pre-match performances and throughout games.
“The WRU [Welsh Rugby Union] condemns all forms of domestic violence.
“We have previously consulted subject matter experts on the issue of censoring the song, and we are respectfully aware that the song’s subject matter is problematic and upsetting to some supporters.”
