Delilah

The Welsh Rugby Union has removed the song from its Principality Stadium choirs' playlist due to 'problematic subject matter'

Wales also face England at the Principality Stadium this year. “The WRU condemns domestic violence of any kind. An independent taskforce is to be set up to tackle the allegations, with Sport Wales – a Welsh government-funded body – advising on the make up and remit of the panel. The international hit went on to win a coveted 1968 Ivor Novello award, peaking at No 2 in the UK charts in March of that year. Guest choirs have also more recently been requested not to feature the song during their pre-match performances and throughout games. But with the WRU reeling from allegations of a “toxic” culture and misogyny the governing body has responded to claims that it promotes violence against women by banning it.

The Sir Tom Jones hit will not feature on the playlist for choirs for rugby internationals in Cardiff.

“I know that some people will say, ‘Oh, here we go, he’s a terrible spoilsport,’ but the truth is that that song is about the murder of a prostitute.” Adding that there were many other songs that could be sung instead, he said: “I have sung Delilah as well, everybody loves doing the ‘She stood there laughing’ moment, but if we are really going to take this issue seriously in Wales we have to change how we do things.” But calls have been made to consider rugby’s relationship with Delilah for some time given its connotations with domestic abuse. The WRU removed the song from its half-time entertainment and music play list during international matches in 2015. A Principality Stadium spokesperson said: “Delilah will not feature on the playlist for choirs for rugby internationals at Principality Stadium. 2 in the charts before going on to become a Welsh favourite among the rugby-loving public, but its place in modern society has been debated in recent years. Delilah was recorded by Sir Tom in 1968 and reached No.

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“The WRU condemns domestic violence of any kind. A Principality Stadium spokesperson said: “Delilah will not feature on the playlist for choirs for rugby internationals at Principality Stadium. The RFU has taken a similar approach to the previously popular ‘Swing Low, Sweet Chariot’ song at Twickenham, which has links to slavery.

Louis Rees-Zammit led yet more criticism of the Welsh Rugby Union after it was confirmed Sir Tom Jones' famous song Delilah will not be sung by matchday ...

She stood there laughing, I felt the knife in my hand and she laughed no more.' 'The WRU condemns domestic violence of any kind. A Principality Stadium spokesperson said: 'Delilah will not feature on the playlist for choirs for rugby internationals at Principality Stadium.

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“Delilah” has been banned from the the Welsh Rugby Union’s official playlists. A third wrote: “It appears that singing ‘Delilah’ at Welsh Rugby matches is to be banned. The publicity was unnecessary – it created branching narratives that simply didn’t need to exist. Another said: “The removal of ‘Delilah’, a song about domestic violence, was correct. It’s a pity these words now have been elevated to the status of a secondary national anthem.” And musically ‘Delilah’ is a great song.

Wales rugby choirs are banned from singing Tom Jones' hit song Delilah on rugby international matchdays at the Principality Stadium.

Welsh Conservative Sports Minister Tom Giffard said: “The decision is a wrongheaded one that amounts to simple virtue signalling, designed to ease the pressure the WRU are currently under. In a tweet posted on Wednesday afternoon, Wales international wing Louis Rees-Zammit said: “All the things they need to do and they do that first….” “We have previously sought advice from subject matter experts on the issue of censoring the song, and we are respectfully aware that it is problematic and upsetting to some supporters because of its subject matter.” “The WRU removed the song from its half-time entertainment and music playlist during international matches in 2015. “Guest choirs have also more recently been requested not to feature the song during their pre-match performances and throughout games. [Welsh Rugby Union](https://www.theargus.co.uk/sport/national/23285815.future-rugby-union-wales-stake-recent-claims---nigel-walker-warns/) (WRU) took the song off its half-time entertainment and music playlist during Test matches in 2015.

Tom Jones' 1968 song 'Delilah' has been banned by the Welsh Rugby Union at the national Principality Stadium in Cardiff.

[‘Surrounded By Time’](https://www.nme.com/news/music/tom-jones-announces-new-album-with-radiohead-esque-single-talking-reality-television-blues-2857910), his 41st record, arrived in April of that year. It’s a pity these words now have been elevated to the status of a secondary national anthem.” The Principality Stadium’s spokesperson said: “The WRU condemns domestic violence of any kind. The lyrics of Jones’ ballad are the reason why it’s been pulled. He rejecting claims that it trivialised violence towards women. There are no restrictions, however, on fans singing the song.

The Welsh Rugby Union have banned the song Delilah from being sung by the pre-match choir before Wales international games, over concerns it glorifies ...

@Alfie10111 asked: "Will there be anti Delilah police on patrol at the Principality stadium on Saturday?" "Delilah echoing around the stadium." The WRU have made it clear that individuals won't be sanctioned for singing the song of their own accord. It will be on a loop…" [Six Nations](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/six-nations) campaign this Saturday at home to Ireland, but will be without star winger Louis Rhys-Zammit. The decision followed a turbulent period for the organisation, [which saw CEO Steve Phillips resign amid accusations of harbouring a toxic culture](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/wru-chief-steve-phillips-resigns-29079193), characterised by sexism and misogyny.

Welsh Rugby Union has axed Tom Jones' massive 1967 hit 'Delilah' from the Six Nations playlist from the Principality Stadium in Cardiff.

"I think if they're looking into the lyric about a man killing a woman, it's not a political statement. I don't think that they are really thinking about it." "The WRU condemns domestic violence of any kind. He added: "I wasn't thinking that I was the man that was killing the girl when I was singing the song, I was acting out the part and that's what the song is. It makes me very proud to be Welsh. [Sir Tom](https://www.smoothradio.com/artists/tom-jones/) told [Digital Spy](https://www.digitalspy.com/music/a616150/tom-jones-on-calls-for-delilah-ban-its-not-a-political-statement/#~oYeqOFhQnaTWT7) of the controversy: "I love to hear it sung at rugby games.

The Welsh Rugby Union has banned the song Delilah from being sung by choirs at the Principality Stadium during the Six Nations.

Delilah was composed in 1967, with the lyrics written by Barry Mason and the music written by Les Reed. The song earned them the 1968 Ivor Novello Award for Best Song Musically and Lyrically. However, when Delilah laughs in his face he violently stabs her to death and waits for the police to come and arrest him. "The WRU condemns domestic violence of any kind. 2 in the British charts. The Welsh Rugby Union has banned the song Delilah from being sung by choirs at the Principality Stadium during the Six Nations.

What do people make of the Welsh Rugby Union decision to ban choirs from singing Delilah at games?

For context, approximately two women a week are murdered by a partner or ex-partner. I don't want this song to represent our culture," they said. I've not been involved in domestic violence but I've got relatives who have." "I think they should be allowed to sing it. I'm going to the England v Wales game, I think the fans will sing it. It's time to sing something else." "I am a survivor of domestic abuse and it was bad domestic abuse to the point where I almost lost my children but I'm a survivor I'm not a victim so I don't listen to the song and think oh poor me. "The song depicts the murder of a woman by a jealous partner. it will be on a loop..." it will be loud... "Tom Jones is Welsh through and through let's keep it that way, certainly not ban it because Welsh rugby is going through a bad patch of dirt at the moment." "It's such a relief to know that I won't have to listen to a stadium singing about the glorification of domestic violence.

Choirs have been banned from performing Tom Jones' hit "Delilah" during Wales' international rugby matches at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff due to the ...

“It’s just something that happens in life that it’s [a] woman [who] was unfaithful to him and he just loses it.” [writing](https://twitter.com/LouisReesZammit/status/1620804107392155654?s=20&t=saxdvIvb59YvlSFf3FDtNA) on Twitter on Thursday: “All the things they need to do and they do that first….” The 82-year-old Jones is one of Wales’ best-loved performing artists and rose to fame in the 60s with hits that include “It’s Not Unusual” and “Green Green Grass of Home.”

Tom Jones' song 'Delilah' has been banned by the Welsh rugby union. Some songs were written to provoke, while others have fallen foul of misinterpretation.

[George Michael](/topic/george-michael) tune contains the lyrics, “Sex is natural, sex is fun”, and was restricted to post-watershed plays only by the BBC. [The Sex Pistols](/topic/sex-pistols-0)’ anarchist anthem “God Save the Queen” was swiftly banned from radio when it threatened to take the UK No 1 spot during the Queen’s Silver Jubilee celebrations in June 1977. It was condemned by the Vatican, and song was also banned in Sweden, Spain, and Italy, while in France it was only permitted to be played after 11pm. And it’s incredibly irritating having a record out for a couple of weeks and knowing that people haven’t heard it.” But the BBC banned this song anyway, because of Roger Daltrey’s vocal stutter on the lyric: “Why don’t you all f-fade away.” This resulted in some conspiracy theorists delcaring that the Apparently, the broadcaster was concerned that it could offend people with geniune stutters. “My Generation” by The Who was not banned because it encouraged an attitude of rebellion amongst Sixties teens. Frankie Goes to Hollywood’s debut single “Relax” was playing. Inspired by Stanley Kubrick’s film, 2001: A Space Odyssey, the song had been released earlier that year. The BBC followed suit by banning the track from radio and TV. Guest choirs have also been asked not to feature the song.