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.
Any Road
George Harrison Lyrics
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Oh I've been traveling on a boat and a plane
In a car on a bike with a bus and a train
Traveling there and traveling here
Everywhere in every gear
But oh Lord we pay the price with the
Ah yeah you pay your fare
And if you don't know where you're going
Any road will take you there
And I've been traveling through the dirt and the grime
From the past to the future through the space and the time
Traveling deep beneath the waves - in
Watery grottoes and mountainous caves
But oh Lord we've got to fight
With the thoughts in the head with the dark and the light
No use to stop and stare
And if you don't know where you're going
Any road will take you there
You may not known where you came from
May not know who you are
May not have even wondered how
You got this far
I've been traveling on a wing and a prayer
By the skin of my teeth by the breadth of a hair
Traveling where the four winds blow
With the sun on my face - in the ice
And the snow
But oooeeee it's a game
Sometimes you're cool, sometimes
You're lame
Ah yeah it's somewhere
And if you don't know where you're going
Any road will take you there
But oh Lord we pay the price
With the spin of the wheel with the roll of
The dice
Ah yeah, you pay your fare
And if you don't know where you're going
Any road will take you there
I keep traveling around the bend
There was no beginning, there is no end
It wasn't born and never dies
There are no edges, there is no size
Oh yeah, you just don't win
It's so far out - the way out is in
Bow to God and call him Sir
But if you don't know where you're going
Any road will take you there
But if you don't know where you're going
Any road will take you there
The lyrics of "Any Road" by George Harrison are about the journey of life and the inherent uncertainty that comes with it. The song highlights the various modes of transportation and the different places they can take you, emphasizing the importance of having a sense of direction, purpose, and clarity in life. Harrison suggests that if we don't have a clear idea of where we're headed, any path that we take will lead us somewhere, but it may not be where we truly want to end up.
The song's chorus highlights the notion that life is a journey, and we must pay the price for the decisions we make, whether right or wrong. The verses further elaborate on this, stating how life can take us on unpredictable paths and unknown destinations, and the only way we can navigate through it is by getting to know our thoughts, the dark and the light.
Harrison's lyrics suggest that instead of getting lost in the journey, we need to focus on the destination, which can bring meaning, purpose, and fulfillment. The song ends with a spiritual message, hinting at the idea that the ultimate destination and the essence of life lies within ourselves.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh I've been traveling on a boat and a plane
I have experienced many modes of transportation
In a car on a bike with a bus and a train
I've traveled by car, bike, bus, and train
Traveling there and traveling here
I've traveled all over
Everywhere in every gear
I've experienced different speeds and intensities of travel
But oh Lord we pay the price with the Spin of a wheel - with the roll of the dice
Traveling comes at a cost and has its uncertainties
Ah yeah you pay your fare
You have to pay to travel
And if you don't know where you're going Any road will take you there
If you don't have direction, any path will lead you somewhere
And I've been traveling through the dirt and the grime
I've traveled in rough and dirty conditions
From the past to the future through the space and the time
I've experienced the passage of time and traveled to different time periods
Traveling deep beneath the waves - in Watery grottoes and mountainous caves
I've explored the depths of the ocean and the earth's landscape
But oh Lord we've got to fight With the thoughts in the head with the dark and the light
Traveling also involves inner struggles and challenges
No use to stop and stare
It's not productive to dwell on things
You may not known where you came from May not know who you are May not have even wondered how You got this far
Sometimes we don't know our origins, our identity or how we ended up where we are.
I've been traveling on a wing and a prayer By the skin of my teeth by the breadth of a hair
I've traveled in risky situations with minimum margin for error
Traveling where the four winds blow With the sun on my face - in the ice And the snow
I've traveled in various weather conditions
But oooeeee it's a game Sometimes you're cool, sometimes You're lame
Traveling is unpredictable and can lead to both good and bad experiences
Ah yeah it's somewhere
The destination can be vague
And if you don't know where you're going Any road will take you there
If you lack direction, any path will lead you somewhere
But oh Lord we pay the price With the spin of the wheel with the roll of The dice
Traveling involves taking chances and has its risks
And I keep traveling around the bend There was no beginning, there is no end
Traveling is a continuous journey with no start or finish point
It wasn't born and never dies There are no edges, there is no size
The concept of travel transcends death and doesn't have limitations
Oh yeah, you just don't win It's so far out - the way out is in
Traveling is not a competition, and sometimes the solution is within yourself
Bow to God and call him Sir But if you don't know where you're going Any road will take you there
Even if you have faith, without direction any path can lead you somewhere
But if you don't know where you're going Any road will take you there
Again, without direction, any path can lead you somewhere
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: George Harrison
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Oh I've been traveling on a boat and a plane
In a car on a bike with a bus and a train
Traveling there and traveling here
Everywhere in every gear
But oh Lord we pay the price with a
Spin of a wheel with the roll of a dice
Ah yeah you pay your fare
And if you don't know where you're going
Any road will take you there
And I've been traveling through the dirt and the grime
From the past to the future through the space and the time
Traveling deep beneath the waves
In wattery grottoes and mountainous caves
But oh Lord we've got to fight
With the thoughts in the head with the dark and the light
No use to stop and stare
And if you don't know where you're going
Any road will take you there
You may not know where you came from
May not know who you are
May not even wondered how
You got this far
I've been traveling on a wing and a prayer
By the skin of my teeth by the breadth of a hair
Traveling where the four winds blow
With the sun on my face, in the ice and the snow
But ooee it's a game
Sometimes you're cool, sometimes you're lame
Ah yea it's somewhere
And if you don't know where you're going
Any road will take you there
But oh Lord we pay the price
With the spin of a wheel, with the roll of a dice
Ah yea, you pay your fare
And if you don't know where you're going
Any road will take you there
I keep traveling around the bend
There was no beginning, there is no end
It wasn't born and never dies
There are no edges, there is no sides
Oh yea, you just don't win
It's so far out - the way out is in
Bow to God and call him Sir
But if you don't know where you're going
Any road will take you there
Nicole 🕉Harrison🕉
I wasn't born when the Beatles where massive; but my Dad and Mum had all the record's.
I used to play them non stop and loved them and got to read about them and learn more. Now im almost 40 , but when i first studied George's face on the cover of a record i was drawn to him.
My sister and mum loved Paul and also my father liked Lennon and i loved them all. So we just loved them all and played them alot.
But i was still drawn to George and asked about him
,read about him as the shy Beatle. He just got to me and i got to see his work and felt so happy and amazed and loved the Traveling Wilburys also.
But I don't see him as the quiet /shy Beatle - i thought he was more finding his feet and very Humble? I might be totally wrong but thats what i took away from his work and life stories/Interviews.
A very humble Respected person by anyone who knew him.
Also spiritual x
Love to you all xx stay safe everyone ❤
Raphael Falzarano
George's son Dhani said that while he and his father were in Hawaii, they walked by a beach and saw a sign that read, "If the wind blows, you can always adjust your sails, but, if you don't know where you're going, then any road will take you there." The sign was the inspiration for the song.
LyriCs
Oh I've been traveling on a boat and a plane
In a car on a bike with a bus and a train
Traveling there and traveling here
Everywhere in every gear
But oh Lord we pay the price with a
Spin of a wheel with the roll of a dice
Ah yeah you pay your fare
And if you don't know where you're going
Any road will take you there
And I've been traveling through the dirt and the grime
From the past to the future through the space and the time
Traveling deep beneath the waves
In wattery grottoes and mountainous caves
But oh Lord we've got to fight
With the thoughts in the head with the dark and the light
No use to stop and stare
And if you don't know where you're going
Any road will take you there
You may not know where you came from
May not know who you are
May not even wondered how
You got this far
I've been traveling on a wing and a prayer
By the skin of my teeth by the breadth of a hair
Traveling where the four winds blow
With the sun on my face, in the ice and the snow
But ooee it's a game
Sometimes you're cool, sometimes you're lame
Ah yea it's somewhere
And if you don't know where you're going
Any road will take you there
But oh Lord we pay the price
With the spin of a wheel, with the roll of a dice
Ah yea, you pay your fare
And if you don't know where you're going
Any road will take you there
I keep traveling around the bend
There was no beginning, there is no end
It wasn't born and never dies
There are no edges, there is no sides
Oh yea, you just don't win
It's so far out - the way out is in
Bow to God and call him Sir
But if you don't know where you're going
Any road will take you there
Writer/s: GEORGE HARRISON
Publisher: Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., THE BICYCLE MUSIC COMPANY
A Way Of Life
George is the only person that could rock so many different haircuts.
Aideen Leonard
He was so gorgeous. His spirit moves me.
geekishgal784
Yup! He had the thickest, shiniest, best head of hair ❤️
Rodog
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Tay Namahoe
YES!
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Linda Fraser
This video has the real George Harrison traveling, singing, playing his instruments, laughing, speaking about God and laughing .... very happy.
Lisa Cunningham
Vintage George! No wonder he is still so popular.
Euford King
George is.......
Will Stewart
Well said, beautiful friend❤😁