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**"Samson and Delilah"** is a traditional song based on the Biblical tale of **Samson** and his betrayal by **Delilah**. The Grateful Dead, a legendary rock band, first performed this song live in **1976**, with guitarist **Bob Weir** singing lead vocals. It became a regular part of their repertoire, often played on Sundays due to the biblical reference²³.

Here are some lyrics from the Grateful Dead's rendition of "Samson and Delilah":

> If I had my way,
> I would tear this whole building down.
> Delilah was a woman, she was fine and fair.
> She had good looks—God knows—and coal black hair.
> Delilah she gained old Samson's mind.
> When first he saw this woman, she looked so fine.

The song captures the essence of the ancient story, blending it with the band's unique musical style. If you're curious, you can listen to their live performance of "Samson and Delilah" from the **Closing Of Winterland** 🎶🌟