Run Samson Run

Neil Sedaka

About Run Samson Run

"Run Samson Run" is a song written by Neil Sedaka and Howard Greenfield and sung by Neil Sedaka. It appears on his album Neil Sedaka Sings Little Devil and His Other Hits. The song was included in Neil Sedaka Sings His Greatest Hits (1959–1963). The single was released in 1961. It became a hit in US reaching number 28 on the US Billboard Chart. As with most of his recordings, Stan Applebaum provided the musical accompaniment. The lyrics take the Biblical story of Samson and Delilah adapting it to a modern love affair and comment on relationship between men and women.  


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2006
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In the bible, 1000 year bc
There's a story of ancient history
Bout a fella who was strong as he could be
Till he met a cheatin gal who brought him tragedy
Oh, run Samson run, Delilah's on her way
Run Samson run, you ain't got time to stay
Run Samson run, on your mark you better start
I'd rather trust a hungry lion than a gal with a cheatin heart
She was a demon, a devil in disguise
He was taken by the angel in her eyes
That lady barber was very well equipped
You can bet your bottom dollar that he was gonna get clipped
Oh, run Samson run, Delilah's on her way
Run Samson run, you ain't got time to stay
Run Samson run, on your mark you better start
I'd rather trust a hungry lion than a gal with a cheatin heart
Oh Delilah made Sammy's life a sin
And he perished when the roof fell in
There's a moral so listen to me pal
There's a little of Delilah in each and every gal
Oh, run Samson run, Delilah's on her way
Run Samson run, you ain't got time to stay
Run Samson run, on your mark you better start
I'd rather trust a hungry lion than a gal with a cheatin heart
I'd rather trust a hungry lion than a gal with a cheatin heart

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Neil Sedaka

Neil Sedaka (born March 13, 1939) is an American pop/rock singer, pianist, and composer. His career has spanned nearly 55 years, during which time he has sold millions of records as an artist and has written or co-written over 500 songs for himself and other artists, collaborating mostly with lyricists Howard Greenfield and Phil Cody. more »

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Written by: HOWARD GREENFIELD, NEIL SEDAKA

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Release Info
"Run Samson Run" is a popular song by Neil Sedaka, an American pop singer, pianist, composer, and record producer. The song was released in 1960 as a part of his second studio album "Neil Sedaka Sings Little Devil and His Other Hits."
Chart Performance
The song reached number 28 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States, demonstrating its popularity at the time.
Song Theme
The song "Run Samson Run" takes inspiration from the biblical story of Samson, a judge of ancient Israel empowered by God with superhuman strength.
Songwriting Team
The lyrics of "Run Samson Run" were written by Howard Greenfield, a songwriter who regularly collaborated with Sedaka. Together, they created a string of hits in the late 1950s and early 1960s.
Album Success
The album that "Run Samson Run" featured on, "Neil Sedaka Sings Little Devil and His Other Hits" was a commercial success. It reached number 11 on the Billboard Pop Albums chart.
Influential Style
This song is part of Sedaka's early career, characterized by doo-wop influenced vocals and upbeat melodies, contributing to the overall sound of pop music in the 1960s.
Pop Culture
"Run Samson Run" is often considered a classic example of early 1960s pop music and is every so often played on radio stations that focus on hits from that era.
Samson Connection
In the song, Samson's interaction with Delilah is described as a cautionary tale for young men, using the biblical narrative to convey a message about the perils of love.
Musical Structure
Like many pop songs of the era, "Run Samson Run" has a catchy chorus and a simple, memorable melody, contributing to its enduring appeal.
Sedaka's Career
Neil Sedaka's successful career spans for over 60 years. With this song, he demonstrated his skills not only as a performer but also as a songwriter drawing on various sources for inspiration.

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