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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"
Hammerhead
Samson Lyrics
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was a hammer of great might
By the furnace light in the depth of night
there was cast an ingot of old
Can you hear the hammerhead in the wind [x2]
They hammered on wrought and the rune spell caught
With a head of steel beneath which all men would kneel
and would lay down the sword at last
Can you hear the hammerhead in the wind [x2]
[STICK:]
They laid on the anvil, a steel cold bar
Needing no fire nor file
But their sledgehammers, like thunder rolled
And sindre sang runes by the fire
[SOLO]
[REPEAT STICK]
Can you hear the hammerhead in the wind [x4]
The lyrics of the song Hammerhead by Samson tells a story of an old legendary hammer of great might that was cast in Asgard. The song begins with the storyteller narrating how the hammer was made and crafted, in precise detail as if the listener could picture its creation. The song then goes on to say that the hammer had a head of steel under which all men would kneel and would lay down their swords at last. This suggests the hammer was powerful enough to end conflicts and bring peace.
Additionally, the song mentions the hammerhead can be heard in the wind. This is interesting because it suggests that the hammer was so powerful it had a life of its own and could be heard even after its creation. The song has a mystical feel overall, accompanying the legend of the hammer. The repetition of the phrase "Can you hear the hammerhead in the wind" throughout the song adds to the mythical tone of the song. Overall, the lyrics of Hammerhead tell a story of a powerful weapon that had the potential to unite people and bring peace.
Line by Line Meaning
A story is told that in Asgard of old
A tale is recounted of ancient Asgard
was a hammer of great might
There existed a powerful hammer
By the furnace light in the depth of night
In the darkness of night, in the glow of the furnace
there was cast an ingot of old
An old ingot was melted and molded
Can you hear the hammerhead in the wind [x2]
Can you perceive the resounding force of the hammer?
They hammered on wrought and the rune spell caught
They crafted the metal and imbued it with magic
and engraved upon it's shaft
Etched into its handle
With a head of steel beneath which all men would kneel
A steel hammerhead that would command respect from all
and would lay down the sword at last
And would end all conflict
[STICK:]
They laid on the anvil, a steel cold bar
They placed a cold steel bar on the anvil
Needing no fire nor file
Without the need for heat or refinement
But their sledgehammers, like thunder rolled
Their powerful sledgehammers struck like thunder
And sindre sang runes by the fire
As the metal was worked, the smith chanted and cast spells
[SOLO]
[REPEAT STICK]
Can you hear the hammerhead in the wind [x4]
Can you perceive the resounding force of the hammer?
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: AYLMER, DICKINSON, PURKIS, SAMSON
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Pepe_God
A story is told, that in Asgard of old
Was a hammer of great might
By the furnace light in the depth of night
They cast an ingot bold
Can you hear the hammerhead in the wind
Can you hear the hammerhead in the wind
They hammered and wrought and the rune spell caught
And engraved upon its shaft
With a head of steel beneath which all men would kneel
And would lay down the sword, at last
Can you hear the hammerhead in the wind
Can you hear the hammerhead in the wind
They laid on the anvil, a steel cold bar
Needed no fire nor file
But their sledgehammers following, like thunder rolled
And Sindre, sang runes by the fire
Can you hear the hammerhead in the wind
Can you hear the hammerhead in the wind
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BARBARA SERATI
oh my gosh
i discover this song over 35years after.....and i can't stop hearing
that's great
long live to bruce....
Pepe_God
A story is told, that in Asgard of old
Was a hammer of great might
By the furnace light in the depth of night
They cast an ingot bold
Can you hear the hammerhead in the wind
Can you hear the hammerhead in the wind
They hammered and wrought and the rune spell caught
And engraved upon its shaft
With a head of steel beneath which all men would kneel
And would lay down the sword, at last
Can you hear the hammerhead in the wind
Can you hear the hammerhead in the wind
They laid on the anvil, a steel cold bar
Needed no fire nor file
But their sledgehammers following, like thunder rolled
And Sindre, sang runes by the fire
Can you hear the hammerhead in the wind
Can you hear the hammerhead in the wind
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Pedro Henrique
ÓTIMA BANDA 😎😎😎😎
Nick Smith
Parts of this reminds me of Rush! This is a fantastic song and gives me a whole new appreciation for Bruce Dickinson!
Mike G
What would The Who sound like if they were to be a full on metal band?
This track!! Nice Moon-like drum fills by the Thunderstick!
Jerry bishop
I clearly remember an older friend of mine introducing me to iron maiden and he's said hear man check this cassette out man it's got a mix of all their stuff on this album and it was "live after death" and so from there I became a fan and so over time we would go to this record store that had both records and cassette tapes everywhere and dude you could find stuff you've never even seen or heard of or even thought existed man it was crazy the stuff this guy had at this record store and so anyways I'm fumbling through the cassette tapes and I see Samson featuring Bruce Dickinson it said and I was like dude have you ever heard of Samson with Bruce Dickinson and my buddy said yeah that's how Bruce got to start and music and I was like damn cuz I never even knew that so that was even more exciting for me as a fan for both Bruce Dickinson and iron maiden but anyways I just wanted to share an old memory with you all and it's really cool to see Bruce singing outside of iron maiden and such a young crisp voice.... As the English would say...."jubilee!!!" 💯
Christopher Yurkiewicz
The drummer goes above and beyond blokes.
Rene Martins
This is my favourite one!
junior hernandez
El coro de esta canción , es muy parecido al coro de "Run to the hills"
Mohammed Darras
True XD