Samson and Delilah (song)
- Samson and Delilah (song)
"Samson and Delilah" is a traditional song based on the Biblical tale of Samson and his betrayal by Delilah. Its best known performer is perhaps the Grateful Dead, who first performed the song live in 1976, with guitarist Bob Weir singing lead vocals. It later appeared on their 1977 studio album "Terrapin Station".
Although Weir learned the song from Reverend Gary Davis, several earlier versions were recorded under various titles, including "If I Had My Way, I Would Tear This Building Down" by Blind Willie Johnson in 1927. [cite web |url=http://www3.clearlight.com/~acsa/introjs.htm?/~acsa/songfile/SAMSON.HTM |title=Grateful Dead Song & Lyric Finder: Samson and Delilah |accessdate=2007-08-16] The song has since been performed by a wide variety of artists ranging from Charlie Parr, Ike and Tina Turner to Peter, Paul and Mary, The Washington Squares, and Garbage frontwoman Shirley Manson, whose version appeared in the second season premiere episode of the Fox television show .
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