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.
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George Harrison Lyrics
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The time I always knew the truth
I don't want to do it
I don't want to say goodbye
To go back in the yard and play
If I could only have another day
I don't want to do it
To go back on the hill beside the track
And try to concentrate
All in all, the places that I want to be
You know, it shows you that I could not wait
So come back into my arms again
This love of ours, it has no end
I don't want to do it
I don't want to make you cry
(Ah)
I don't want to do it
I don't want to say goodbye
(Ah)
I don't want to do it
I don't want to see you cry
To go back on the hill beside the track
And try to concentrate
All in all, the places that I want to be
You know, it shows you that I could not wait
So come back into my arms again
This love of ours, it has no end
I don't want to do it
I don't want to say goodbye
(Ah)
I don't want to do it
I don't want to say goodbye
(Ah)
I don't want to do it
I don't want to make you cry
The lyrics of George Harrison's song "I Don't Want to Do It" are nostalgic and regretful, with the singer reflecting on their youth and wishing to go back to simpler times. The first verse sets the tone by acknowledging that the singer always knew the truth, perhaps referencing a personal revelation or realization they had when they were young. The chorus repeats the refrain, "I don't want to do it, I don't want to say goodbye," emphasizing the singer's reluctance to move on from the past.
The second verse focuses on specific memories and places that the singer longs to revisit, including playing in the yard and sitting on a hill overlooking a track. The line "All in all, the places that I want to be, you know it shows you that I could not wait" suggests that these memories are so powerful that they still compete with the present moment. The chorus and final verse repeat the same sentiments, with the singer hoping for a second chance to hold onto their past love.
Overall, "I Don't Want to Do It" conveys a powerful sense of loss and longing for a simpler time. The singer is not ready to move on and wishes they could go back to a time when things felt more secure and certain.
Line by Line Meaning
Looking back upon my youth
Reflecting on my past
The time I always knew the truth
When I knew what was right
I don't want to do it
I don't want to go through with it
I don't want to say goodbye
I don't want to leave or end things
To go back in the yard and play
To relive my childhood memories
If I could only have another day
If I could only have more time
I don't want to make you cry
I don't want to hurt you emotionally
To go back on the hill beside the track
To return to a place of peace and tranquility
And try to concentrate
And focus my thoughts
All in all, the places that I want to be
All the places I long for
You know, it shows you that I could not wait
You can see how eager I am to be there
So come back into my arms again
Come back to me, my love
This love of ours, it has no end
Our love is forever
I don't want to see you cry
I don't want to cause you sadness
(Ah)
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Written by: Bob Dylan
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@johnsergei
@@julie-annstephens2878 I won't say without George & Paul + the good drumming & energy of Ringo) there would be no Beatles after Revolver, because there would be no Beatles FULL STOP!
Listen to their Decca tapes or even their June 1962 EMI sessions. Yes, ther's energy, but there sonwriting was very limited @ that stage, the covers (which is what they mostly did) are very so so & the playing not great.
Lennon on his own, no chance.
But if Macca & Geroge left in 1966, the band would be over.
Tht said, I liked Johns image, specially in the later Beatles (but he could be a dick regarding bringing up his children & his opinion on the Beatles music.
George however, interst me the most.
@noone9350
I'm leaving this comment here so after a month or a year when someone likes it, I get reminded of this song ❤
@JSLongwell
Have you listened to it 35 times in the last two weeks? And if so... do you still like the song at this point?
@bmilleplays9657
@@JSLongwell true
@Groovy_Oranges
I’m going to put my comment here so I too get a notification of this video ❤️
@eusoumathewsmathewseusou2117
Music Epic!!!!!!! Me song favorite!!!!!
@Flamester43
Here's a 71st listen.
@Robin_Hood054
RIP George !! This was an absolute classic .
@user-vt9sd8bi6m
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@adamdorgant9454
Yes indeed!!!
@FBIhandler
This will be the soundtrack for the official grand theft auto 6 trailer coming out in the next few months