Daughter of Darkness
Tom Jones
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Woman, I can remember a woman Warm were her kisses and tender was she Lying there in my arms Why, why did you deceive me so What devil inside made you go When I needed you most of all Daughter of darkness Stay out of my life, my life You took my heart, you broke it apart Daughter of darkness Daughter of darkness Please leave me alone forever Daughter of darkness gone is the love That we shared together Heaven, we had our own kind of heaven Sharing together, the magic of love In a world of our own Then oh so suddenly you were gone The love I depended upon disappeared when you went away Daughter of darkness stay out of my life, my life You took my heart, you broke it apart Oh daughter of darkness Daughter of darkness leave me alone forever Daughter of darkness gone is the love That we shared together Daughter of darkness stay out of my life, my life You took my heart, you broke it apart Oh daughter of darkness
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Written by: GEOFFREY STEPHENS, LESLIE DAVID REED
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Artist Background"Daughter of Darkness" is a song by a Welsh pop artist, Tom Jones. He gained a lot of fame for his powerful voice and his energetic stage performances.
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Release DateThis song was originally released in 1970, as part of Jones' growing discography.
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Chart Success"Daughter of Darkness" was a massive hit in the UK, reaching number five in the British charts. In the United States, it was equally successful, peaking at number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Song ThemeThis song is one of several Tom Jones tracks that reflect themes of love, longing, and regret. The lyrics speak about a deceptive woman who draws the narrator in, only to break his heart.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Geoff Stephens who was a British songwriter and record producer, best known for his work with the New Vaudeville Band, and Les Reed who was an English songwriter, arranger, musician, and light-orchestra leader.
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Album InclusionThe song was included in Jones' 1970 album, "I Who Have Nothing,” which also featured other hits such as "Without Love (There is Nothing)".
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Live PerformancesKnown for his dynamic live performances, Jones often included "Daughter of Darkness" in his concert setlists, performing it with his trademark powerful vocals and spirited stage moves.
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Cover SongsOver the years, "Daughter of Darkness" has been covered by multiple artists, extending the song's legacy and impact on pop culture.
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Music Style"Daughter of Darkness" is typically classified as pop, and like many of Jones' songs, it showcases his powerful, gritty vocals against an energetic musical backdrop.
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Career ImpactTom Jones career was already well established by the time "Daughter of Darkness" was released, but its success further cemented his reputation as a popular and versatile singer with a broad fan base.
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