Spider Woman
Uriah Heep
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I had a spider woman And she was so good She chained me In her web so tight I lost the freedom Of release that night So I stayed right by her I dreamt I saw a blind man Who was singing a song About a guy who Couldn't take no more And the meaning of The words he swore Told me go find her She was a spider woman But she was good to me Spider woman But she was good to me I told her 'bout my vision But she laughed in my face So I told her go And walk in the street But by the time She got past my feet I lost control
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Written by: DAVID GARRICK, GARY THAIN, LEE KERSLAKE, MICK BOX
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10 facts about this song
Band Formation"Spider Woman" is a song by the British rock band Uriah Heep. The band was founded in 1969 and has been active since then, with multiple member changes along the way.
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Album ReleaseThis song is from their fifth studio album, "The Magician's Birthday", which was released in 1972.
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Line UpThe band line-up for this album included David Byron on lead vocals, Mick Box on guitar, Lee Kerslake on drums, Gary Thain on bass, and Ken Hensley on keyboards.
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Songwriting"Spider Woman" was written by all four band members of Uriah Heep at that time, which was a rare case, as most of the songs were usually written or co-written by Ken Hensley.
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Music StyleThe style of the song fits within the classic Uriah Heep sound, which is a blend of heavy metal and progressive rock. The song showcases the band's melodic talent and clever songwriting.
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Album Success"The Magician's Birthday" peaked at No. 28 in the US Billboard 200 and remained in the charts for 14 weeks. This success was partially attributed to the album's popular songs such as "Spider Woman".
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Song ThemeThe song presumably tells a story of an alluring but dangerous woman, portrayed as a "Spider Woman", which is a recurring theme in various art forms to symbolize a femme fatale.
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Cover VersionsDespite not being one of the most famous Uriah Heep songs, "Spider Woman" was covered by several artists and bands, including Swedish heavy metal band, The Poodles.
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Live Performances"Spider Woman" was not performed live as much as some of their other hits, but it was included in a few tours in the 1970s and 80s.
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Current StreamingsThis may not be one of Uriah Heep's most famous hits, but "Spider Woman" has been streamed thousands of times on various audio platforms such as Spotify, demonstrating its timeless appeal among Uriah Heep fans.
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