Delilah
Tom Jones
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To live for today and to love for tomorrow Is the wisdom of a fool Because tomorrow is promised to no one You see Love is that wonderful thing That the whole world needs plenty of. If you think for one minute that you can live without it Then you are only fooling yourself. Listen Please I like to tell you something That happened to me just the other day. I awakened this morning I was filled with despair All my dreams turned to ashes and now they are gone. And I looked at my life it was barren and bare Without Love I had nothing at all. Without Love I had nothing Without Love I had nothing at all. I had conquered the world But what then did I have Without Love I had nothing at all. I once had a sweetheart Who loved only me There was nothing that she would not give. I was blind to her goodness and I just could not see That a heart without love cannot live. Without Love I had nothing Without Love I had nothing at all. I had conquered the world But what then did I have? Without Love I had nothing at all.
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Written by: Barry Mason, Les Reed
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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14 facts about this song
Background"Delilah" is a ballad recorded by Welsh singer Tom Jones in December 1967.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Barry Mason and Les Reed, who also contributed to many of Tom Jones’ other big hits.
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Release and ReceptionUpon its release in 1968, the song garnered immense popularity, peaking at #2 on the UK Singles Chart.
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GenreThough Tom Jones is often associated with pop music, "Delilah" has been categorized under the easy listening genre.
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AwardsThe enduring popularity of "Delilah" led to Tom Jones winning the Best Male Singer at the TV show Top of The Pops, in 1969.
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Content of Song"Delilah" tells a story of a man who spies on his lover, backlit in her window, only to find out she has been unfaithful. In rage, he takes her life, immediately regretting his decision afterward.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered numerous times by a variety of artists, including a notable punk version by The Sensational Alex Harvey Band.
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Sports EventsThe song has a special significance in sports. It is sung at games and matches by fans of the Welsh rugby union, Stoke City Football Club in England, and Burton Albion Football Club.
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ControversyDue to its violent and dark storyline, some have considered "Delilah" controversial. It has been criticized by anti-domestic violence campaigners. In 2015, there was a public disagreement over whether the song should continue to be sung at Welsh rugby matches.
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Song DurationThe running time for “Delilah” is three minutes and twenty seconds (3:20).
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Worldwide SuccessNot only in the UK, but the song has also achieved worldwide success and climbed the US Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 15 in 1968.
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AlbumThe song appeared on Tom Jones's album "Delilah" released in 1968.
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Cultural ImpactThe song continues to be a popular choice for reality TV singing competitions. Contestants on shows like "American Idol" and "Britain's Got Talent" have covered "Delilah".
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Stage PerformanceTom Jones notably performed "Delilah" at the Diamond Jubilee Concert in London in 2012, celebrating Queen Elizabeth II's sixty years on the throne.
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