Swords of a Thousand Men
Tenpole Tudor
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Deep in the castle and back from the wars Back with my lady and the fires burned tall Hooray went the men down below All outside was the rain and snow Hear their shout, hear their roar They've probably had a barrel of ale and much, much more Hooray, hooray, hooray, yeah Over the hill went the swords of a thousand men We had to meet the enemy a mile away Thunder in the air and the sky turned grey Assembling the knights and their swords were sharp There was not a hope in your English hearts When you Hear our drums, hear them sound We're gonna fight until we have won this town Hooray, hooray, hooray, yeah Over the hill went the swords of a thousand men When the knights come along at the end of the day Some were half-alive and some had run away But Hear our triumph, hear our shout We'll probably drink a barrel of ale and much, much more Hooray, hooray, hooray, yeah Over the hill went the swords of a thousand men Hooray, hooray, hooray, yeah Hooray, hooray, hooray, yeah - yeah Hooray, hooray, hooray, yeah Hooray, hooray, hooray, yeah - yeah Hooray, hooray, hooray, yeah Hooray, hooray, hooray, yeah - yeah Hooray, hooray, hooray, yeah Hooray, hooray, hooray, yeah - yeah
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Written by: EDWARD FELIX TUDORPOLE, FELIX TUDORPOLE EDWARD
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10 facts about this song
Music Genre"Swords of a Thousand Men" is considered to epitomize the punk rock genre of the early '80s, blending together elements of punk, new wave, and rockabilly.
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Band MembersTenpole Tudor, the band that released the track, consisted of Edward Tudor-Pole, Bob Kingston, Dick Crippen, and Gary Long.
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Song ReleaseThe single was released in April 1981, as the lead single from the band's debut studio album, "Eddie, Old Bob, Dick and Gary".
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Chart PerformanceThe song managed to reach number 6 in the UK Singles Chart and stayed in the charts for about 10 weeks, becoming their biggest hit.
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Different VersionA different version of "Swords of a Thousand Men" appears on the band's debut six-track mini-album, "The Swords of a Thousand Men", released in 1981.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song is noted for its medieval theme, with the band members performing in a mock jousting tournament.
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In Other MediaThe song has made appearances in various forms of media, including usage in advertisements and as accompanying music for different sports events. It has also been covered or sampled by several different artists, underlining its continuing relevance and popularity.
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Song LegacyDespite the band's short-lived career, "Swords of a Thousand Men" remains a cult classic and a hallmark of the punk/new wave era.
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ReinterpretationsAlthough the original song is punk rock, various artists have reinterpreted the track in different styles, including versions in ska, folk, and pop-punk.
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Live PerformancesFrontman Edward Tudor-Pole continues to perform "Swords of a Thousand Men" in his solo gigs, often as a crowd-pleasing finale, ensuring the song’s enduring legacy.
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