The Sensational Alex Harvey Band – Delilah

“Delilah” – single by The Sensational Alex Harvey Band from the album Tomorrow Belongs to Me, released in 1975.
Songwriters: Barry Mason and Les Reed
Producer: David Batchelor

“Delilah” by The Sensational Alex Harvey Band is a robust cover of the song initially made famous by Tom Jones.

The Sensational Alex Harvey Band transformed “Delilah,” a song about a crime of passion, into a rock-infused powerhouse that reflected the band’s gritty and dramatic style. The original song, penned by Barry Mason with music by Les Reed, won the 1968 Ivor Novello Award for Best Song Musically and Lyrically and was a significant hit for Tom Jones, reaching number two on the UK Singles Chart.

The song’s energetic performance and innovative arrangement contributed to its success, allowing it to reach number seven on the UK Singles Chart, a remarkable achievement given the original song’s iconic status.