After the Beatles stopped touring in 1966, George started writing more songs than could be fitted onto the albums so that by the time of the split he had built up a collection of songs, some used on his debut solo album, All Things Must Pass. The album, released in 1970, contains the two-time number one hit, "My Sweet Lord".
Harrison is also credited for creating music benefits, notably the 1971 Concert for Bangladesh. Harrison played beside Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, Billy Preston, Ringo Starr, and Leon Russell to a crowd of 40,000 in Madison Square Garden, New York. The show raised over $240,000 benefiting the George Harrison Fund for Bangladesh relief.
Harrison went on to release several successful solo albums, and in the late 1980s collaborated with Bob Dylan, Jeff Lynne, Roy Orbison, and Tom Petty, in a group called Traveling Wilburys. The group released two albums. Later, Harrison reunited with the other two surviving Beatles, after John Lennon's murder in 1980, to produce two final Beatles records, "Free As a Bird" and "Real Love" featuring the voice of Lennon, taken from home demos provided by Lennon's widow, Yoko Ono. The three Beatles also co-wrote a massive autobiography and television special, both titled "The Beatles Anthology."
Before his death, Harrison conceived of a Cirque du Soleil show, "Love," featuring remixes of Beatles music which were overseen by Beatles producer George Martin.
Harrison died on November 29, 2001 after a battle with cancer, leaving behind a wife and son, Olivia and Dhani Harrison. His last album, Brainwashed, was released posthumously and featured the single "Any Road".
A benefit concert in Harrison's memory was played on 29 November 2002 at the Royal Albert Hall. The star-studded event (featuring Eric Clapton and Monty Python, as well as former band mates Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr) was released on the DVD double-album, Concert for George.
Amating On You All
George Harrison Lyrics
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You don't need no bed pan
You don't need a horoscope or a microscope
The see the mess that you're in
If you open up your heart
You will know what I mean
We've been polluted so long
Now here's a way for you to get clean
By chanting the names of the Lord and you'll be free
The Lord is awaiting on you all to awaken and see
Chanting the names of the Lord and you'll be free
The Lord is awaiting on you all to awaken and see
You don't need no passport
And you don't need no visas
You don't need to designate or to emigrate
Before you can see Jesus
If you open up your heart
You'll see he's right there
Always was and will be
He'll relieve you of your cares
By chanting the names of the Lord and you'll be free
The Lord is awaiting on you all to awaken and see
Chanting the names of the Lord and you'll be free
The Lord is awaiting on you all to awaken and see
You don't need no church house
And you don't need no Temple
You don't need no rosary beads or them books to read
To see that you have fallen
If you open up your heart
You will know what I mean
We've been kept down so long
Someone's thinking that we're all green
And while the Pope owns fifty one percent of General Motors
And the stock exchange is the only thing he's qualified to quote us
The Lord is awaiting on you all to awaken and see
By chanting the names of the Lord and you'll be free
The song 'Awaiting On You All' by George Harrison is a spiritual song that talks about the idea of finding inner peace and freedom through chanting the names of the Lord. The song starts by emphasizing that in order to find peace, one does not need love or material possessions but must open their heart to realize the chaos of their life. By chanting the names of the Lord, one can cleanse their mind, body, and soul. The song also emphasizes that people do not need to belong to a particular religion or visit a church or temple to find peace. The song tries to convey the message that the Lord is within everyone and by chanting the Lord's name, one can find salvation and peace.
The song also contains references to political and religious systems, questioning their priorities and motives. The lyrics "while the Pope owns fifty-one percent of General Motors and the stock exchange is the only thing he's qualified to quote us" highlights how religious and political leaders prioritize material wealth over people's spiritual and emotional needs. Through the song, George Harrison also emphasizes that peace and liberation can be achieved through spiritual practices such as chanting regardless of religious or cultural affiliations.
Line by Line Meaning
You don't need no love in
Love is not a requirement for being a better person.
You don't need no bed pan
Physical comfort is not required, your focus should be on spiritual well-being.
You don't need a horoscope or a microscope
The see the mess that you're in
You don't need special tools to realize the state of your life or the world around you.
If you open up your heart
You will know what I mean
Only when you love yourself and others, will you understand the message of this song.
We've been polluted so long
Now here's a way for you to get clean
Our world has been contaminated by negative energy for too long. Religious chanting can help cleanse this negative energy.
The Lord is awaiting on you all to awaken and see
God is patiently waiting for all of us to open our eyes and realize the true meaning of our existence.
Chanting the names of the Lord and you'll be free
Religious chanting can help you become spiritually free from negativity and find true happiness.
You don't need no passport
And you don't need no visas
Physical boundaries and restrictions do not apply to spiritual development
If you open up your heart
You'll see he's right there
Always was and will be
He'll relieve you of your cares
By opening your heart to Him, you will find God right there to relieve you of your worries and problems.
You don't need no church house
And you don't need no Temple
You don't need no rosary beads or them books to read
To see that you have fallen
External symbols of religious devotion including churches and books are not necessary to understand that you have lost your way in life.
We've been kept down so long
Someone's thinking that we're all green
We have been oppressed for so long, that oppressors may believe that we are weak and foolish.
And while the Pope owns fifty one percent of General Motors
And the stock exchange is the only thing he's qualified to quote us
The Pope, who is supposed to be a spiritual leader, is involved in earthly matters and is not really qualified to address spiritual needs.
Lyrics © THE BICYCLE MUSIC COMPANY
Written by: GEORGE HARRISON
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@jackstraw9244
I was going through a rough period many years ago, and I read George Harrison's biography "Dark Horse "
And in there he gave the Maha mantra
( the great mantra for deliverance)
Hare Krishna
Hare Krishna
Krishna Krishna
Hare Hare
Hare Rama
Hare Rama
Rama Rama
Hare Hare
So he said " chant and be happy "
So I used to chant this mantra in my mind at first ....being shy , even at work.
Then slowly but surely so many amazing and auspicious things started happening .....truly saved my life, 25 Years later I am still chanting the mantra as part of my meditation .
So as he said the... proof is in the pudding !
@dandiey
[Verse 1]
Sunrise doesn't last all morning
A cloudburst doesn't last all day
Seems my love is up and has left you with no warning
It's not always gonna be this gray
[Chorus]
All things must pass
All things must pass away
[Verse 2]
Sunset doesn't last all evening
A mind can blow those clouds away
After all this, my love is up and must be leaving
It's not always gonna be this gray
[Chorus]
All things must pass
All things must pass away
[Bridge]
All things must pass
None of life's strings can last
So, I must be on my way and face another day
[Verse 3]
Now the darkness only stays at nighttime
In the morning it will fade away
Daylight is good at arriving at the right time
It's not always gonna be this gray
[Chorus]
All things must pass
All things must pass away
All things must pass
All things must pass away
@sunj9444
Oh! George your are gorgeous
Way you slide the guitar,
we really wonder what you are!
You radiate more than a pulsar.
You carved something deep,
in the barks of our hearts,
Coz your songs are too infectious.
Oh George, you’re gorgeous.
Oh George, you’re gorgeous.
Way you strum each and every chord,
It makes me closer to my sweet lord,
Your tunes are mystically augmented.
Your voice is unparalleled and lyrics truely unprecedented.
It’s all too much contagious,
oh! George you are gorgeous.
We are brainwashed with your music!!!
@WesleyGuindani
LYRICS:
Sunrise doesn't last all morning
A cloudburst doesn't last all day
Seems my love is up
And has left you with no warning
But it's not always going
To be this grey
All things must pass
All things must pass away
Sunset doesn't last all evening
A mind can blow those clouds away
After all this my love is up
And must be leaving
But it's not always going
To be this grey
All things must pass
All things must pass away
All things must pass
None of life's strings can last
So I must be on my way
And face another day
Now the darkness only stays at night time
In the morning it will fade away
Daylight is good
At arriving at the right time
But it's not always going
To be this grey
All things must pass
All things must pass away
All things must pass
All things must pass away
@cdwplw
My ex-husband was a huge Beatles fan. He knew every word to every song on every album and had a big collection of vinyl albums. It's one of the things that made me fall in love with him. He was the love of my life. But he was a hopeless alcoholic and I reached a point I could no longer live with it. After our divorce, he moved to an apartment a few blocks away and I continued to help him as the disease was slowly killing him. In the end, I found him deceased in his apartment. When I went to clean it out, on his turntable was the album "All Things Must Pass". I know that was a final message to me. RIP Chuck and George.
@mikelloyd635
Your husband had great taste in music. George has always been one of my favorites too sorry for your loss
@gustavoamaya7777
BELLA ENSEÑANZA
@trztv2161
thanks for sharing your story.
@neilmcgrory39
May he rest, and inspire ✌️❤️
@jk9844
Sad story, I can image Chuck in his drunken state singing along, knowing he was perhaps too far along the road, to turn around himself. Where ever he maybe, I hope he’s in happier times and you feel comfort in life.. thanks for sharing… much love from Scotland 💙🏴
@kathrynpinder-baugher3766
“It’s not always gonna be this grey”. George, that got me through some rough times
@patrickmccarthy8386
This great song is from a truly gifted person.
@svenmify
I happened to read this comment just at the time that lyric was sung in the song. Just wanted to let you know someone had a “huh” moment due to your comment.
@bowlingstoned2113
8 years after physically losing my son and this always hits me. George has such a talent for making you feel things.