Delilah
Tom Jones
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I know that it's late and I really must leave you alone But you're good to hold and I feel such a long way from home Yes, I know that our love is still new But I promise it's gonna be true Please let me stay, don't you send me away, oh no no Ah, tell me baby that you need me Say you'll never leave me, love me tonight Hold me now my heart is aching And until the dawn is breaking, love me tonight Something is burning inside Something that can't be denied I can't let you out of my sight darling, love me tonight I've waited so long for the girl of my dreams to appear And now I can't hardly believe that you really are here Here in my arms you belong How can this feeling be wrong Darling be kind for I'm out of my mind over you Ah, tell me baby that you need me Say you'll never leave me, oh love me tonight Baby now the pain is stronger I can't wait a moment longer, love me tonight Something is burning inside Something that can't be denied I can't let you out of my sight darling, love me tonight Let me love you baby Let me love you baby Let me love you tonight Love me tonight
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Written by: Barry Mason, Daniele Pace, Mario Panzeri, Lorenzo Pilat
Lyrics © Sugarmusic s.p.a.
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14 facts about this song
Background"Delilah" is a ballad recorded by Welsh singer Tom Jones in December 1967.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Barry Mason and Les Reed, who also contributed to many of Tom Jones’ other big hits.
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Release and ReceptionUpon its release in 1968, the song garnered immense popularity, peaking at #2 on the UK Singles Chart.
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GenreThough Tom Jones is often associated with pop music, "Delilah" has been categorized under the easy listening genre.
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AwardsThe enduring popularity of "Delilah" led to Tom Jones winning the Best Male Singer at the TV show Top of The Pops, in 1969.
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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.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered numerous times by a variety of artists, including a notable punk version by The Sensational Alex Harvey Band.
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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.
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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.
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Song DurationThe running time for “Delilah” is three minutes and twenty seconds (3:20).
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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.
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AlbumThe song appeared on Tom Jones's album "Delilah" released in 1968.
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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".
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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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