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1. Samson was a British hard rock band formed in 1977 by guitarist and vocalist Paul Samson. They are best known for their first three albums with future Iron Maiden singer Bruce Dickinson, then known as "Bruce Bruce", and drummer Thunderstick (real name Barry Graham), who wore a leather mask and performed on stage in a metal cage. Drummer Clive Burr was also member of the band, both before and after his tenure with Iron Maiden. Drummer Mel Gaynor also had a successful music career being a member of Simple Minds for over 20 years.
After the release of their debut album Survivors in 1979, they spent the rest of the year touring on support of the album. In early 1980, Samson appeared as the opening act for Robin Trower's concerts, including dates at Hammersmith Odeon. The tour finished at Newcastle City Hall, where days later the band opened for Rainbow, on their Down to Earth tour. Here, Samson started performing for bigger audiences, but after some touring differences, they were cancelled for the rest of the dates.
The band's second album, Head On, was released July 1980, and peaked at #34 in the UK charts. The supporting tour was full of controversy and legal issues, due to problems with their management. They kept writing and rehearsing for a new record. Ten songs had already been composed, by October 1980, and were ready to be recorded. At the same time, the band re-issued their debut album, Survivors, now with Dickinson handling vocal duties. The tour continued until the end of the year, when Samson entered the studio to record their third album, Shock Tactics. This was the last album Dickinson recorded with the band. Samson faced an innumerable amount of problems with their management. They were always being booked on ill-matched support tours. After leaving their management in 1981 they discovered that their record company was going bankrupt. Dickinson said they "made every mistake in the business". His last performance with Samson was at the Reading Festival in 1981. This was recorded by the BBC and released in 1990, as the live album Live at Reading 1981.
The group effectively disbanded with Paul Samson's death from cancer on August 9, 2002. Bass player Chris Aylmer later died on January 9th 2007 following a battle with throat cancer. He was reported to have been responsible for suggesting the band's name. He assumed the role of bass player previously having been the band's soundman.
The band appeared in a short-movie Biceps of Steel in 1980, directed by Julien Temple, which was intended as the B-film to a major feature produced and promoted by the record company. The film featured two music-video type sequences which form the 15 minute film. Though it has been largely forgotten, clips from it were seen in the movie The Incubus (1981). However, in 2006, Biceps of Steel re-surfaced on Bruce Dickinson's Anthology DVD, Bruce himself introducing the video.
2. Samson was one of the more obscure outfits signed to Andrew Oldham's Immediate label, considering that they got to cut an entire concept album, Are You Samson?, which was released by the label in 1969. They played the Marquee Club, and were known around London, but never caught on. Keyboard man and singer Ian Kewley later worked with Strider and Limey, before hooking up with Paul Young. Samson brought into their music a successful blend of harmonies which sound akin to the Gregorian psych-era choral vocal parts of the Pretty Things and the Zombies, a touch of Deep Purple circa Shades of Purple, and a hint of the increasingly popular concept album. For sake of classification, their blending of Kinks-ish psych-pop with more progressive elements is befitting of the title progressive pop.
3. Samson is an Indie Rock band from Shepparton, Victoria, Australia. The previous line up includes: Luke Lewis-Guitar & vocals, Ash Beks-Guitar & vocals, Jake Warner-Bass & vocals and Ben Warner-Drums. They frequent iconic Shepparton venue "The Yahoo Bar" and played at the first inaugural "3630 Festival" in Shepparton. Known for their 60s style sound and lo-fi sounds. Disbanded in 2011 with several members of the band forming the band "Onett"
BURNING UP
Samson Lyrics
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When the moon above is shining bright
When the fire starts to rise
Will you show me paradise?
Burning hunger for your love
Will you touch me 'till I can't hold on?
Will you take me deep inside
[Chorus:]
Feel I'm burning, burning up
I'm on fire every time we touch
Feel I'm burning, burning up
I'm on fire, I'm burning up
I am just a working man
Trying hard to do the best I can
Girl the loving that you bring
Make a working man a king
[Chorus x2]
The song "Burning Up" by Samson is a love song that speaks of the intense passion between two people, where the singer asks their lover to show them paradise as they burn with desire. The song describes the feeling of being consumed by the fire of their love, willing to be touched and taken deep inside to the light. The lyrics are metaphors for the physical and emotional aspects of a romantic relationship, where the fire represents the passion, and the light represents the clarity, clarity in understanding the meaning of love.
The first verse of the song focuses on the physical aspect of the relationship. The night, the moon and the fire burning, create an atmosphere of passion, giving an impression of the intensity of the moment. The second verse shifts to the emotional aspect; where the singer reveals that they are just a working man who is trying to do the best he can, but the love the lover brings makes them feel like a king. In essence, the lover brings them joy and happiness that they did not have before.
The chorus is a repetition of the phrase "Feel I'm burning, burning up," which reinforces the intensity of the passion and desire in the relationship. The repetition gives the song a hypnotic feel, as if the singer is caught in a trance-like state brought on by the flames of love.
Line by Line Meaning
In the darkness of the night
During a time when it's dark outside and the sun has set
When the moon above is shining bright
When the illuminated moon is clearly visible in the sky
When the fire starts to rise
When there's a noticeable increase in heat and flames start forming
Will you show me paradise?
Will you take me to a state of ecstasy and happiness?
Burning hunger for your love
A strong, insatiable desire for your affection
Will you touch me 'till I can't hold on?
Will you give me so much pleasure that I lose control?
Will you take me deep inside
Will you bring me deeper into your world and emotions?
Through the endless night to light?
Will you help me find my way through darkness and into the light?
Feel I'm burning, burning up
Sensing an intense, overwhelming heat and passion
I'm on fire every time we touch
Feeling an intense burst of warmth and energy every time we come into contact
I'm on fire, I'm burning up
Continuing to feel a strong, uncontrollable urge towards this person
I am just a working man
I am a man who works for a living
Trying hard to do the best I can
Putting in effort to be as successful as possible
Girl the loving that you bring
The love and affection you give me
Make a working man a king
Makes me feel like royalty or someone of high status
Contributed by Nora F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Siogo
Great Band,brillant music!
Signifax Paule
One of my favorite songs from the 80's. In my opinion Paul Samson faded away eons too soon!!
evyatar levy
great band RIP PAUL SAMSON
Fredrik Mikkelsen
Underrated!
Alfio Rodriguez
Kill for gain or shoot to maim
But we don't need a reason
The Golden Goose is on the loose
And never out of season
Blackened pride still burns inside
This shell of bloody treason
Here's my gun for a barrel of fun
For the love of living death
E O
Wrong song Alfy boy.
E O
1 loser is burning up as in "engulfing in flames"