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.
Everybody's Trying to Be My Baby
George Harrison Lyrics
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From a tree,
Dressed it up
And they called it me
And everybody's trying to be my baby.
Everybody's trying to be my baby.
Everybody's trying to be my baby, now.
Well, half past nine,
Half past four,
Fifty women
Knocking on my door.
And everybody's trying to be my baby.
Everybody's trying to be my baby.
Everybody's trying to be my baby, now.
When out last night.
I didn't stay late.
'Fore I got home
I had ninteen dates.
And everybody's trying to be my baby.
Everybody's trying to be my baby.
Everybody's trying to be my baby, now.
When out last night.
I didn't stay late.
'Fore I got home
I had ninteen dates.
And everybody's trying to be my baby.
Everybody's trying to be my baby.
Everybody's trying to be my baby, now.
Well, they took some honey
From a tree,
Dressed it up
And they called it me
And everybody's trying to be my baby.
Everybody's trying to be my baby.
Everybody's trying to be my baby, now.
The lyrics to George Harrison's song "Everybody's Trying to Be My Baby" describe a situation where everyone seems to want to be like the singer. The first few lines of the song are particularly intriguing. The singer describes how someone took some honey from a tree, dressed it up, and called it him. This description can be interpreted in several ways. It could be seen as a metaphor for how society often idealizes people and puts them on a pedestal, even when they don't necessarily deserve it. The use of the word "honey" could also suggest that the singer is quite sweet, or that he has a magnetic personality that draws people to him.
The rest of the song describes how the singer is constantly mobbed by fans and admirers who all want to be his "baby." Everywhere he goes, women are knocking on his door and asking to be with him. Despite this attention, the singer seems to take it all in stride. He even boasts that he had "nineteen dates" one night, implying that he's not too picky when it comes to love interests.
Overall, the song seems to be a lighthearted look at how people can become obsessed with famous or successful individuals. Rather than feeling overwhelmed, the singer seems to enjoy the attention and take it all in stride.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, they took some honey from a tree, dressed it up and they called it me
People have taken something sweet and turned it into something that they want to own and control.
And everybody's trying to be my baby. Everybody's trying to be my baby. Everybody's trying to be my baby, now.
Everyone wants to possess and have control over me.
Well, half past nine, half past four, fifty women knocking on my door.
Many people are trying to connect with me.
And everybody's trying to be my baby. Everybody's trying to be my baby. Everybody's trying to be my baby, now.
Everyone wants to have control over me.
When out last night, I didn't stay late. 'Fore I got home I had nineteen dates.
I had lots of encounters with people who wanted to possess and control me.
And everybody's trying to be my baby. Everybody's trying to be my baby. Everybody's trying to be my baby, now.
Everyone wants ownership and control over me.
Well, they took some honey from a tree, dressed it up and they called it me.
People have distorted who I am and are trying to make me into what they want.
And everybody's trying to be my baby. Everybody's trying to be my baby. Everybody's trying to be my baby, now.
Everyone wants to control and own me.
Contributed by Elijah S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Sashe K
Wow that had to be such a thrill for George. His cover of that song has always been such an absolute fave of mine 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗 thank you for posting this!!!
Miguel Montoya castillo
George harrison un master en la musica clasica!!
Joe Taylor
There, on that stage, two of the most underrated musicians of all time . . . George Harrison and Carl Perkins. If Ringo was there somewhere, that would be another one.
Skaf
George in top form!
He loved Carl. Even took the stage name Carl Harrison in the early days!
heroína
@Skaf oh, thanks!
Skaf
@heroína It’s true. The early Silver Beatles took stage names, Paul was Paul Ramon and John was Long John, Stuart Sutcliffe was Stu de Stael and of course George Carl Harrison
heroína
it's true? I didn't know that
María Hornos Miller
Todos parecen disfrutar tanto tocando!!! Es tan todos magníficos...y es hermoso ver a George tan feliz, tocando junto a su ídolo. Muy bueno Dave Edmunds y Carl...es eterno!!!
Creatox Beatles Guitar Lessons
Two legends on stage, especially George ;D
psychkoala
Killer version... Carl, George, Dave Edmunds, Mickey Gee... everyone !