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.
Baby Don
George Harrison Lyrics
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Baby don't go
Baby I'm always thinking of you
Baby don't run away from my love
You brought me everything I've wanted
Lady don't go
How could I ever live without you
Way out there where the ocean is still
A calm reflection in the sea
Sat alone with the stars and the moon
You turned round to me
And love was in your eyes to see
That's when it happened to you and me
Baby don't run away from me
Baby don't go
Baby I'm always thinking of you
Baby don't run away from my love
Way back then it was easy to see
A calm reflection in the sea
Sitting still and without any cares
You turned out to be
A lover who was sure of me
That's when it happened to you and me
Baby don't run away from me
Baby don't go
Baby I'm always thinking of you
Baby don't run away from my love
The song "Baby Don't Run Away" by George Harrison is a ballad about a man pleading with his lover not to leave him. The lyrics convey a sense of desperation and fear that the singer will lose the love of his life. He reminds his lover of the things she brings to his life and how he couldn't survive without her. The singer reminisces about the moment when they first fell in love, sitting by a calm ocean illuminated by the moon and stars. He remembers the warmth in his lover's eyes and the feeling of being sure of each other. This memory is the foundation of his hope that they can remain together.
The lyrics are simple, but the emotion behind them is powerful. The repetition of the plea, "Baby don't run away from my love" reinforces the fear of the singer. The use of the word "baby" also adds a sense of vulnerability and endearment, which contrasts with the desperation of his plea. The imagery of the calm ocean and stars also adds a sense of peace and beauty to the otherwise tumultuous feeling conveyed in the song. Overall, "Baby Don't Run Away" is a beautiful ballad that showcases Harrison's ability to convey powerful emotions through simple lyrics and melodic music.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby don't run away from me
Please don't leave me and distance yourself emotionally.
Baby don't go
Please don't leave me permanently.
Baby I'm always thinking of you
You are always on my mind even when I am physically distant.
Baby don't run away from my love
Please don't dismiss or refuse my love.
You brought me everything I've wanted
You provided me with everything that I had been lacking before.
Lady don't go
Please don't leave me, my love.
How could I ever live without you
I cannot imagine life without you, as you are a crucial part of my being.
Lady don't run away from my love
Please don't discard or avoid my love and affection.
Way out there where the ocean is still
Far away from the turmoil and chaos of the world where the sea is calm and serene.
A calm reflection in the sea
A peaceful and tranquil image of the surroundings on the surface of the sea.
Sat alone with the stars and the moon
Spending time alone with nature's exquisite beauty - the stars and the moon.
You turned round to me
You shifted your gaze towards me, giving me your attention.
And love was in your eyes to see
I saw the love in your eyes, and I knew that you reciprocate my affection.
That's when it happened to you and me
That was the moment when feelings blossomed between us.
Way back then it was easy to see
It was clear and apparent to me in the past.
Sitting still and without any cares
I was idly relaxing without any worries or stress.
You turned out to be
You have become a critical and indispensable part of my life.
A lover who was sure of me
Someone who had immense faith, trust, and confidence in me as their partner.
That's when it happened to you and me
That was when our passionate romance ignited.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: George Harrison
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