Lady Samantha

Elton John

About Lady Samantha

"Lady Samantha" is a song by Elton John with lyrics by Bernie Taupin. It was released on 17 January 1969 as his second single, six months before his first album, Empty Sky came out. It appeared on its 1995 reissue as a bonus track.


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1990
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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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Elton John

Sir Elton Hercules John, CBE (born Reginald Kenneth Dwight on 25 March 1947) is an English rock singer-songwriter, composer, pianist and occasional actor. He has worked with lyricist Bernie Taupin as his songwriter partner since 1967; they have collaborated on more than 30 albums to date. more »

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Written by: BERNIE TAUPIN, ELTON JOHN

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10 facts about this song

Release Information
The 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."
Composition
The song was written by Elton John with his lyricist partner Bernie Taupin. The pair is credited for many iconic hits throughout John's career.
Chart Performance
Despite its historical significance in Elton John's career, "Lady Samantha" did not chart when it was first released.
Other Versions
The song was later covered by Three Dog Night on their album "Suitable for Framing" released in June 1969. This version further popularized the song.
Reissue
"Lady Samantha" was later re-released as part of the Elton John compilation album 'Rare Masters' in 1992.
Lyrics Theme
The 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.
Production
Produced by Gus Dudgeon, "Lady Samantha" reflects more of the psychedelic rock influences that marked some of Elton John's early records.
Song Title
The song has a female name, "Samantha," in its title, a consistent trait in many of Elton John's songs, including "Nikita," and "Daniel."
Album Retrospect
Even 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.
Instrumental Setup
The 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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