The Sensational Alex Harvey Band didn’t only rock. But they did bring heaviness to moments that might have been kitsch.
But, of course, for those of us stateside, it was a Welshman with an awesome set of pipes, who turned this piece of shite into a hit.
Most interestingly, in recent times, Tom Jones has been criticized for advocating violence against women. He’s not having it.
Sure, good to talk about content, but this is a murder ballad, a form steeped in murder. And shouldn’t our art reflect all the base impulses? And if it doesn’t, can it even be called art?
A perfect example of why Bon Scott AC/DC trumps SAHB, even though “Midnight Moses” wins the singular achievement award.
SAHB did a lot of this and, honestly, it’s annoying. I get the kitsch, but it works for about the first half-time through the song. By the third time you’re hitting this track on the album, it’s like “THIS again????”
It’s almost enough to make one start single-songing with Pandora or one of its relatives.
Almost enough.
And you have my permission to write songs about whatever you want, as long as they sound good.