Lady Samantha
Elton John
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When the shrill winds are screaming And the evening is still Lady Samantha glides over the hill In a long satin dress that she wears every day Her home is the hillside, her bed is the grave Lady Samantha glides like a tiger Over the hills with no one beside her No one comes near They all live in fear But Lady Samantha, she sheds only tears The tales that I told round the fire every night Are out of proportion and none of them right She is harmless and empty of anything bad For she once had something that most of you have
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Written by: BERNIE TAUPIN, ELTON JOHN
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10 facts about this song
Release InformationThe song "Lady Samantha" was the first single released by Elton John in the United States, in February 1969. However, in the UK it was released as the B-Side of "It's Me That You Need."
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CompositionThe song was written by Elton John with his lyricist partner Bernie Taupin. The pair is credited for many iconic hits throughout John's career.
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Chart PerformanceDespite its historical significance in Elton John's career, "Lady Samantha" did not chart when it was first released.
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Other VersionsThe song was later covered by Three Dog Night on their album "Suitable for Framing" released in June 1969. This version further popularized the song.
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Reissue"Lady Samantha" was later re-released as part of the Elton John compilation album 'Rare Masters' in 1992.
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Lyrics ThemeThe lyrics of the song have been interpreted as a plea to an inaccessible woman. This theme is common in many of Elton John and Bernie Taupin's earliest songs.
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ProductionProduced by Gus Dudgeon, "Lady Samantha" reflects more of the psychedelic rock influences that marked some of Elton John's early records.
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Song TitleThe song has a female name, "Samantha," in its title, a consistent trait in many of Elton John's songs, including "Nikita," and "Daniel."
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Album RetrospectEven though "Lady Samantha" was not included in any of Elton John's original studio albums, the song has been widely appreciated in the course of his career.
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Instrumental SetupThe song features an array of instrumentation, including cello and oboe, signaling John's early interest in orchestral arrangements in pop music.
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