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"Delilah" is a song recorded by Welsh singer Tom Jones in December 1967. It was originally recorded by P. J. Proby in late November, 1967. Proby hated the song and refused to include it on his album Believe It Or Not, which was being compiled and recorded at the time. Proby's original version was released on the CD The Best Of The EMI Years ..., in 2008. The lyrics were written by Barry Mason, and the music by Les Reed, who also contributed the title and theme of the song. It earned Reed and Mason the 1968 Ivor Novello award for Best Song Musically and Lyrically. more »
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I saw the light on the night that I passed by her windowI saw the flickering shadow of love on her blindShe was my womanAs she deceived me I watched and went out of my mindMy, my, my DelilahWhy, why, why DelilahI could see, that girl was no good for meBut I was lost like a slave that no man could freeAt break of day when that man drove away I was waitingI crossed the street to her house and she opened the doorShe stood there laughingI felt the knife in my hand and she laughed no moreMy, my, my DelilahWhy, why, why DelilahSo before they come to break down the doorForgive me Delilah I just couldn't take anymoreShe stood there laughingI felt the knife in my hand and she laughed no moreMy, my, my DelilahWhy, why, why DelilahSo before they come to break down the doorForgive me Delilah I just couldn't take anymoreForgive me Delilah I just couldn't take anymore
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Tom Jones
Sir Thomas John Woodward, OBE (born 7 June 1940), known by his stage name Tom Jones, is a Welsh singer. He became one of the most popular vocalists to emerge from the British Invasion. Since the mid-1960s, Jones has sung nearly every form of popular music – pop, rock, R&B, show tunes, country, dance, soul and gospel – and sold over 100 million records. more »
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Written by: Barry Mason, Les Reed
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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14 facts about this song
Background"Delilah" is a ballad recorded by Welsh singer Tom Jones in December 1967. |
SongwritersThe song was written by Barry Mason and Les Reed, who also contributed to many of Tom Jones’ other big hits. |
Release and ReceptionUpon its release in 1968, the song garnered immense popularity, peaking at #2 on the UK Singles Chart. |
GenreThough Tom Jones is often associated with pop music, "Delilah" has been categorized under the easy listening genre. |
AwardsThe enduring popularity of "Delilah" led to Tom Jones winning the Best Male Singer at the TV show Top of The Pops, in 1969. |
Content of Song"Delilah" tells a story of a man who spies on his lover, backlit in her window, only to find out she has been unfaithful. In rage, he takes her life, immediately regretting his decision afterward. |
Cover VersionsThe song has been covered numerous times by a variety of artists, including a notable punk version by The Sensational Alex Harvey Band. |
Sports EventsThe song has a special significance in sports. It is sung at games and matches by fans of the Welsh rugby union, Stoke City Football Club in England, and Burton Albion Football Club. |
ControversyDue to its violent and dark storyline, some have considered "Delilah" controversial. It has been criticized by anti-domestic violence campaigners. In 2015, there was a public disagreement over whether the song should continue to be sung at Welsh rugby matches. |
Song DurationThe running time for “Delilah” is three minutes and twenty seconds (3:20). |
Worldwide SuccessNot only in the UK, but the song has also achieved worldwide success and climbed the US Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 15 in 1968. |
AlbumThe song appeared on Tom Jones's album "Delilah" released in 1968. |
Cultural ImpactThe song continues to be a popular choice for reality TV singing competitions. Contestants on shows like "American Idol" and "Britain's Got Talent" have covered "Delilah". |
Stage PerformanceTom Jones notably performed "Delilah" at the Diamond Jubilee Concert in London in 2012, celebrating Queen Elizabeth II's sixty years on the throne. |
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