Morris was classically trained on piano. He formed a rock and roll group called The Firecrests while a student at Birkenhead School, and served as lead vocalist; they recorded the songs "That'll Be the Day", "I Knew From the Start", and "Party", but were strictly a local attraction. He signed to Pye Records as a solo artist under the name Lance Fortune, and released four singles, two of which became hits in the UK Singles Chart in 1960. While signed to Pye, he was managed by Larry Parnes, who had come up with the name Lance Fortune. In April 1960, Fortune and Jerry Keller replaced the late Eddie Cochran on Gene Vincent's then current UK tour.
After Fortune's fame dried up, Parnes re-used the name Lance Fortune for Clive Powell, who later saw success under the name Georgie Fame. Later in the 1960s, Fortune joined a group called The Staggerlees.
Action
Lance Fortune Lyrics
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The man called Goliath Iss as tough
As they can't believe
David took a sling and hit him right on the head
And that big fella fell right down to your knee nen show
Don't you go hold on to your knee that show
Let the whole world shout
Goes right that can never lose
The word is you can win a battle
If the walls in the way
So the soldiers don't save you
But they call it a day
For just who gave a word for the horn to sound
And the wall came and tumble down on the ground
You need action cold and halleluja
You need action let the whole world shout
Those who riot is just can't never loose
With a man of action that the world can use
Now had to me
Now the children of Israel fight to beat it of town
But they came upon the reggie
And they couldn't make ground miss
The more the stay gold without
A welcome gonna stop them
If we can't go on a top we gotta
'Cross the bottom
Action cold and halleluja
Action let the whole world shout
Those who riot is just can't never loose
With a man of action that the world can use
With a man of action
That the world can use
Bound to hahu
The lyrics to Lance Fortune's song "Action" tell a story that draws from the Bible and the ancient story of David and Goliath. The song is about the power of action and how it can inspire people to achieve victory even when facing insurmountable odds. The lyrics reference the children of Israel, who ran a mile for fun, and the giant named Goliath who was feared for his strength and power. David, armed with only a slingshot, took down Goliath with a single hit to the head. This inspires the song's narrator to encourage others to take action in their own lives, to be a man of action that the world can use.
The lyrics also reference another story from the Bible, where the walls of Jericho fell down after the sound of a horn. This is used to illustrate the idea that action can accomplish what force cannot. The singer declares that those who are willing to take action can never lose and encourages the listener to shout out in support of this idea. The repetition of the phrase "Action cold and halleluja" reinforces the message that action is the key to success.
Line by Line Meaning
All the children of Israel for a run to fun mile
The children of Israel were joyful and excited to embark on an adventure.
The man called Goliath Iss as tough
Goliath was known to be a strong and formidable opponent.
As they can't believe
The children of Israel were amazed by David's victory over Goliath.
David took a sling and hit him right on the head
David used his quick thinking and resourcefulness to defeat Goliath with a sling.
And that big fella fell right down to your knee nen show
Goliath fell down to the ground after being hit by David's stone.
Don't you go hold on to your knee that show
Don't hesitate to celebrate and enjoy the victory.
Let the whole world shout
This victory should be shared and celebrated by everyone around the world.
Goes right that can never lose
With determination and a positive attitude, success is always within reach.
With a man of action that the world can use
Having someone who takes action and gets things done can benefit the entire world.
The word is you can win a battle
It's commonly known that battles can be won with the right strategy.
If the walls in the way
Sometimes obstacles can get in the way of achieving success.
So the soldiers don't save you
Even with an army, it's important to rely on your own abilities and mindset to overcome obstacles.
But they call it a day
Eventually, even soldiers need to rest and take a break from battle.
For just who gave a word for the horn to sound
Someone gave the command for the horn to sound, signaling a call to action.
And the wall came and tumble down on the ground
The wall was destroyed, highlighting the power of action and determination.
You need action cold and halleluja
Taking action with enthusiasm and a positive attitude is key to achieving success.
Those who riot is just can't never loose
Those who are passionate about their cause and take action will always have a chance at success.
Now the children of Israel fight to beat it of town
The children of Israel bravely fought to defeat their opponents and protect their town.
But they came upon the reggie
They encountered a difficult obstacle in their mission.
And they couldn't make ground miss
They were unable to make progress or move forward.
The more the stay gold without
Staying committed to their mission and having faith in their abilities is crucial to success.
A welcome gonna stop them
They won't let any obstacles, including a lack of support, prevent them from success.
If we can't go on a top we gotta 'Cross the bottom
If they can't overcome an obstacle one way, they'll try to find another way to succeed.
With a man of action that the world can use
Having someone who takes action and gets things done can benefit the entire world.
Bound to hahu
Unclear what this phrase means, it doesn't provide any context to the lyrics.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: BARRY, JOHN, PEACOCK, TREVOR EDWARD
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garethbramley1
Awesome track - plenty of action here. John Barry / Trevor Peacock and Lance Fortune!
John Robertson
Terrific b side