Back in the late 1960s, Elvis Presley and Sir Tom Jones became friends and supporters of each other’s Las Vegas acts.

In fact, it was seeing the Welsh star’s residency that gave The King the confidence he need to know he could pull it off himself.

Over the years Sir Tom has shared precious anecdotes of times with Elvis, who died in 1977 aged 42.

And during a concert previously attended by Express.co.uk, the 84-year-old had an amazing story about the late star to share.

Towards the end of the…