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.
End of the Line
George Harrison Lyrics
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Well it's all right, if you live the life you please
Well it's all right, doing the best you can
Well it's all right, as long as you lend a hand
You can sit around and wait for the phone to ring
Waiting for someone to tell you everything
Sit around and wonder what tomorrow will bring
Well it's all right, even if they say you're wrong
Well it's all right, sometimes you gotta be strong
Well it's all right, as long as you got somewhere to lay
Well it's all right, everyday is judgment day
Maybe somewhere down the road aways
You'll think of me, wonder where i am these days
Maybe somewhere down the road when somebody plays
Purple haze
Well it's all right, even when push comes to shove
Well it's all right, if you got someone to love
Well it's all right, everything'll work out fine
Well it's all right, we're going to the end of the line
Don't have to be ashamed of the car i drive
I'm glad to be here, happy to be alive
It don't matter if you're by my side
I'm satisfied
Well it's all right, even if you're old and gray
Well it's all right, you still got something to say
Well it's all right, remember to live and let live
Well it's all right, the best you can do is forgive
Well it's all right, riding around in the breeze
Well it's all right, if you live the life you please
Well it's all right, even if the sun don't shine
Well it's all right, we're going to the end of the line
"End of the Line" is a song that celebrates the ups and downs of life, stressing the importance of making the most of it. The first verse emphasizes the importance of living life according to one's own desires and the role of lending a helping hand. The second verse highlights how one can wait for something good to happen or make something good happen themselves. The song is about looking to the future, the belief that everything will work out in the end, and a sense of freedom of the journey. Further, the singer wishes that you will remember him when you hear "Purple Haze" down the line.
The chorus "it's all right" can be seen as comforting words, reminding the listener that regardless of what's happening at the moment, there's a sense of reassurance that everything will work out in the end. With phrases such as "judgment day," the song showcases a touch of religious influence, which also makes us aware of the fleeting nature of life. However, the song looks at this from a positive perspective, urging us to make the most of our time.
Line by Line Meaning
Well it's all right, riding around in the breeze
It's okay to take life as it is and enjoy the ride without a specific destination in mind.
Well it's all right, if you live the life you please
It's okay to do what you want and make your own choices without worrying about others' opinions.
Well it's all right, doing the best you can
It's okay to try your best and not worry about being perfect or meeting other people's expectations.
Well it's all right, as long as you lend a hand
It's important to support and help others as well as yourself.
You can sit around and wait for the phone to ring
You can waste your time waiting for something to happen instead of making things happen.
Waiting for someone to tell you everything
You can rely on others to make important decisions for you instead of taking responsibility for your own life.
Sit around and wonder what tomorrow will bring
You can worry and be anxious about the future instead of focusing on the present moment.
Maybe a diamond ring
You can hope for material possessions and status symbols to bring you happiness.
Well it's all right, even if they say you're wrong
It's okay to have a different opinion or perspective from others and be okay with that.
Well it's all right, sometimes you gotta be strong
It's okay to face challenge and adversity with courage and strength.
Well it's all right, as long as you got somewhere to lay
It's okay to have a home or place to go and feel safe.
Well it's all right, everyday is judgment day
It's important to live each day with intention, purpose and accountability for your actions.
Maybe somewhere down the road aways
In the future, you may look back and reflect on your life or past experiences..
You'll think of me, wonder where i am these days
You may think about people from your past that have an impact on your present.
Maybe somewhere down the road when somebody plays
In the future, an event, memory or song may trigger a specific emotion or memory.
Purple haze
A nod to Jimi Hendrix's song, this line refers to a psychedelic experience or state of mind.
Well it's all right, even when push comes to shove
It's okay to face difficulty or conflict and still be resilient and positive.
Well it's all right, if you got someone to love
It's comforting to have someone in your life to love and who loves you back.
Well it's all right, everything'll work out fine
Even though things may be tough, they will all work out eventually.
Well it's all right, we're going to the end of the line
We are all on a journey called life, and eventually it will come to an end.
Don't have to be ashamed of the car i drive
You don't need to be embarrassed or ashamed of the things you have, as long as they bring you joy and are legally obtained.
I'm glad to be here, happy to be alive
It's important to appreciate and be grateful for the gift of life.
It don't matter if you're by my side
As long as you are alive and living your best life, it does not matter who is or isn't with you.
I'm satisfied
I am content with the life I have lived so far.
Well it's all right, even if you're old and gray
It's never too late to live the life you want, regardless of age or physical condition.
Well it's all right, you still got something to say
Regardless of your age, you still have thoughts, opinions, and experiences to share with the world.
Well it's all right, remember to live and let live
It's important to respect others and their choices, as well as live your own life in a respectful way.
Well it's all right, the best you can do is forgive
It's in our best interest to forgive ourselves and others for mistakes made in life.
Well it's all right, even if the sun don't shine
It's okay to experience negative emotions or situations and still remain positive.
Well it's all right, we're going to the end of the line
Death is inevitable, and we will all eventually reach the end of our journey.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Robert Dylan, George Harrison, Jeffrey Lynne, Roy Kelton Orbison, Thomas Earl Petty
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@cher236
Who's here to listen to these awesome guys in 2024? ❤
@forestghost7
I'm a lifetime devout metalhead but I ❤❤ these guys! and yes I know who they all are RIP Roy, George, Tom ✝️
@traceyrhea8391
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@marksink1652
I was rewatching the Martin Scorsese DVD on George then thought, oh yeah that first TW cd, I've got it somewhere... but then just clicked here.
...And there it was in the back of the net.
@earlybird32
Me me me! Love these guys just doing what they do best. Beautiful.❤
@georgejenc489
This song has been banging around in my head all week. Sat.morning 5:45 sitting on the white bus I heard.
@geoffreym61
At 77 years old, this is still some of the best talent that ever came along.
@Mikeollila-lg6fj
😂
@spacecat7247
Amen brother!
@victorjeffers1993
I'm 61 and I agree 💯 with ya !