That Time Elvis Presley Showed Up in Tom Jones’ Shower – The True Story Behind the Unexpected Visit
It might sound like a joke, but this bizarre—and unforgettable—encounter between Tom Jones and Elvis Presley is 100% real. It happened in Las Vegas, where both legends were performing in the early 1970s. What started as a casual day at the hotel turned into a moment Tom would never forget: Elvis walked in on him while he was in the shower.
Tom Jones recalls, “I was just stepping out of the shower in my suite when I suddenly heard a voice singing: ‘Love me tender…’” The voice was unmistakable. It was Elvis Presley.
Elvis had apparently coordinated with the hotel staff and bodyguards to surprise his good friend Tom. Instead of a formal visit or a backstage chat, he decided to make an entrance—right into the bathroom, mid-song.
Jones, wearing nothing but a towel, was stunned. “I just stood there and said, ‘Elvis, what the hell are you doing here?’ He burst out laughing. He thought it was the funniest thing.”
While the story sounds outlandish, it’s perfectly in line with what fans know about Elvis’ playful personality—and his close friendship with Tom Jones. The two weren’t just colleagues. They were genuine friends who shared mutual admiration and trust.
“People always treated him like royalty,” Tom explained in interviews. “But I didn’t. I treated him like a human being, and he appreciated that. He told me once that it was refreshing.”
In fact, Elvis was deeply respectful of Tom’s vocal ability. According to Tom, Elvis once said, “I wish I could sing like you. You make everything sound so easy.” Coming from a man widely considered one of the greatest voices of all time, that was no small compliment.
Their friendship blossomed in the golden era of Las Vegas showbiz. They would attend each other’s shows, share stories late into the night, and often hang out away from the spotlight. But nothing could top the infamous “shower incident”—a memory Tom still laughs about decades later.
When Elvis passed away in 1977, Tom Jones was devastated. He’s continued to honor his friend’s memory through performances and interviews, always keeping Elvis close to his heart.
“He was more than a singer,” Tom once said. “He was a spirit, a force. And once he was gone, the world was never quite the same.”
The bathroom encounter might sound like a tabloid tale, but it’s simply a funny, touching reminder that behind the glitz and fame, Elvis was just a man—one who loved music, friendship, and pulling the occasional prank on someone he admired.