Lady in Black
Ken Hensley, John Lawton, Hensley/Lawton Band
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She came to me one morning, one lonely Sunday morning, Her long hair flowing in the mid-winter wind. I know not how she found me, for in darkness I was walking, And destruction lay around me from a fight I could not win. She asked me name my foe then. I said the need within some men To fight and kill their brothers without thought of men or god. And I begged her give me horses to trample down my enemies, So eager was my passion to devour this waste of life. But she would not think of battle that reduces men to animals, So easy to begin and yet impossible to end. For she the mother of all men had counciled me so wisely that I feared to walk alone again and asked if she would stay. "Oh lady lend your hand," I cried, "Oh let me rest here at your side." "Have faith and trust in me," she said and filled my heart with life. There is no strength in numbers. I've no such misconceptions. But when you need me be assured I won't be far away. Thus having spoke she turned away and though I found no words to say I stood and watched until I saw her black cloak disappear. My labor is no easier, but now I know I'm not alone. I find new heart each time I think upon that windy day. And if one day she comes to you drink deeply from her words so wise. Take courage from her as your prize and say hello for me.
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Written by: KEN HENSLEY
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13 facts about this song
Artist Background"Lady in Black" is a song by Uriah Heep, a British rock band known for their progressive and hard rock styles. Ken Hensley, a singer-songwriter and a key member of the band, wrote the song.
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Main WriterThe song "Lady in Black" was written by Ken Hensley, who was the band's keyboardist and one of its main songwriters.
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Album Information"Lady in Black" is featured on Uriah Heep's 1971 album, "Salisbury".
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Song PopularityThe song was Uriah Heep's biggest hit, especially in Germany where it topped the charts in 1971.
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Song Style"Lady in Black" is noted for its distinctive acoustic guitar sounds combined with powerful vocals.
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Lyrics MeaningThe song is well-known for its anti-war theme, told through the narrative of a man who encounters a mysterious lady in black.
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Cover VersionsNumerous artists, including Ensiferum and Blackmore's Night, have covered "Lady in Black", illustrating its enduring influence.
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Song LongevityDespite being written over 50 years ago, "Lady in Black" continues to be a staple in the band's live performances, emphasizing its status as a classic rock song.
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Music VideoA music video for "Lady in Black" was made in the 1980s, long after the song's original release in the 1970s.
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Chart SuccessEven though "Lady in Black" was a hit in Germany, it surprisingly never charted in the UK, the home country of Uriah Heep.
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Song CreationKen Hensley has revealed that "Lady in Black" was written quickly, in just a matter of minutes, demonstrating his natural songwriting ability.
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Cultural ImpactThe popularity of "Lady in Black" helped establish Uriah Heep as one of the significant British rock bands of the 1970s.
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Unusual FeatureUnlike many of Uriah Heep's other songs, "Lady in Black" does not feature a keyboard, which is interesting because Ken Hensley, the song's writer, was the band's keyboardist.
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