MUSIC legend Tom Jones says he is looking forward to returning to South Cumbria this summer for the first time in more than 50 years.

Sir Tom is bringing his show to Cartmel Racecourse on Friday June 30. He last played in the area back in 1966 when he caused a stir at Barrow’s 99 Club before heading off to the USA to make his debut there.

A review of the Barrow show said: “Every time he moved his hips the squeals grew louder.

"As Tom roared into Chuck Berry's Memphis Tennessee the women in the audience showed their appreciation in no uncertain manner.”

Speaking about the Cartmel concert he said: “Racecourses always put together a great night out – the audiences are up for a good time so I’m looking forward to getting on stage at Cartmel.

“It is more than 50 years since I last played in this part of the country. It is a beautiful part of the UK and I’m sure it is going to be a fantastic night.”

Tickets for the show – which follows a day of racing at the Cumbrian racecourse – are on sale now from www.ticketmaster.co.uk

And for anyone who can prove they were at the Barow 99 Club to see Sir Tom back in 1966, concert promoters Cuffe and Taylor are selling the Cartmel tickets for just 50 pence – as tickets to the 99 Club performance cost 10 shillings at the time.

Peter Taylor, of Cuffe and Taylor, said: “We are thrilled to be bringing Tom back to the South Lakes area after such a long gap. This is going to be a fantastic night at Cartmel and it would be great to hear from people who were there at the 99 Club in 1966.

“I can only imagine how excited the crowd will have been that night and, having worked with this music legend on many occasions across the UK, we can assure everyone that this will be one heck of a night to remember.”

With a career that has seen him sell in excess of 100 million records, Tom Jones has won countless accolades including a BRIT Award for Outstanding Contribution to Music and a Silver Clef Award for Lifetime Achievement.

Knighted by Her Majesty The Queen in 2006, the global star has amassed 36 top 40 UK hits.

Tickets for Tom Jones at Cartmel Racecourse are available from www.ticketmaster.co.uk.