Lady Eleanor
Lindisfarne
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As she played, magicians seeing all this on the floor, Belly dancing beauty with a power driven saw. Had myself a nightmare, Didn't think there could be much more. Then in walked Lord Borgaasha with the Lady Eleanor. She tied my eyes with a ribbon, Of a silken gossamer thread. I gaze with troubled vision, On an old four poster bed. Where Eleanor had risen to kiss the neck below my head, And made me come along with her to the land of the dancing dead. But its alright Lady Eleanor, Alright Lady Eleanor. I'm alright where I am. She gazed with loving beauty, Like a mother to a son. Like living, dying, seeing, Being all rolled into one. Then all at once I heard some music, Playing in my bones. The same old song I'd heard for years, Reminding me of home. But its alright Lady Eleanor, Alright Lady Eleanor. I'm alright where I am. Then creeping on towards me, Licking lips with tongues of fire. A host of gold and demons, Screaming lust and ways desired. And when it seemed for certain, That the screams could get no higher. I heard a voice above the rest, Screaming you're a liar. But its alright Lady Eleanor, Alright Lady Eleanor, I'm alright here in your arms.
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Written by: JAMES ALAN HULL
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12 facts about this song
Genre & Release Date"Lady Eleanor" is a folk-rock song that was released by Lindisfarne in 1971.
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CreatorThe song was primarily written by Alan Hull, who was the founding member and main songwriter for Lindisfarne.
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PerformanceLindisfarne, a British folk-rock band, performed the song. This band consisted of members Alan Hull, Ray Jackson, Ray Laidlaw, Rod Clements, and Simon Cowe.
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Lyrical InterpretationThe song features cryptic, poetic lyrics that leave much open to interpretation. Critics and fans have speculated that the 'Lady Eleanor' in the song could symbolize anything from a real woman to drugs, or even death.
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Popular Reception"Lady Eleanor" became quite popular in the UK, reaching Number 3 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Album AppearanceThe song first appeared on the band's debut album, "Nicely Out of Tune" before it was released as a single.
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Band DisbandmentDespite the success of this song, Lindisfarne disbanded in 1973, only two years after "Lady Eleanor" was released. However, they reformed in the late 1970s and have since continued to perform intermittently.
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Legacy of Alan HullAlan Hull, the songwriter for "Lady Eleanor", passed away in 1995. His work, including this song, had a significant impact on the British folk-rock scene.
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Cover VersionsOver the years, several artists have covered "Lady Eleanor", including Smokie, the folk-rock band who had a hit with it in the 1980's.
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Lyrics complexityThe song is known for its complex lyrics and chord progression, reflecting Hull's poetic writing style and the band's varied musical influences.
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Marked a turning point"Lady Eleanor" marked a turning point in Lindisfarne's career, helping to establish them as one of the foremost British folk-rock bands of the 1970s.
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Typical alan hull songThe song is known as a typical Alan Hull song - cryptic, full of dark humour, and underpinned by a keen social conscience.
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