Run Samson Run
Neil Sedaka
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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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Written by: HOWARD GREENFIELD, NEIL SEDAKA
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
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."
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached number 28 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States, demonstrating its popularity at the time.
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Song ThemeThe song "Run Samson Run" takes inspiration from the biblical story of Samson, a judge of ancient Israel empowered by God with superhuman strength.
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Songwriting TeamThe 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.
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Album SuccessThe 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.
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Influential StyleThis 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.
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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.
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Samson ConnectionIn 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.
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Musical StructureLike many pop songs of the era, "Run Samson Run" has a catchy chorus and a simple, memorable melody, contributing to its enduring appeal.
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Sedaka's CareerNeil 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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