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.
If You Believe
George Harrison Lyrics
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Not knowing what each new day may bring to you
Or take each day as it goes on
Wake up to the love that flows on, around you
If you believe if you believe in you
Everything you thought is possible, if you believe,
If you believe in me,
When you believe
Too many troubles you can't control
To get you falling into the holes they dig for you
Get up - you have all your needs, pray
Give up - and it all recedes away from you
If you believe - if you believe in you
Everything you thought is possible, if you believe
If you believe in me
All your love's reflected back to you
When you believe
The lyrics of this song emphasize the importance of hope and belief in oneself. It encourages listeners to take each day as it comes and to appreciate the love that surrounds them, rather than worrying about what the future may bring. The lines, "Everything you thought is possible, if you believe," encourage listeners that they can achieve whatever they set their minds to if they have faith in themselves. The song further encourages listeners to not let the troubles of the world get them down and to keep believing that things will get better.
The lyrics of "If You Believe" are timeless and can be applied to various situations in life where one needs to have faith and hope. Whether it's difficult times in a personal relationship or struggles in one's career, the message of the song remains the same.
Line by Line Meaning
You can worry your life away with
You can spend your life in constant worry, uncertain about what each new day will bring your way
Not knowing what each new day may bring to you
Uncertainty about what the future holds can be a source of constant worry
Or take each day as it goes on
One can simply live in the present moment and deal with whatever comes their way on a daily basis
Wake up to the love that flows on, around you
Choose to recognize the love that surrounds you in the everyday moments of life
If you believe if you believe in you
By having faith in oneself, anything is possible
Everything you thought is possible, if you believe,
Belief in oneself can make even the most far-fetched dreams a reality
If you believe in me,
By having faith in a higher power, one can find strength and inspiration to overcome obstacles
All your love's reflected back to you
The love one gives to others will ultimately be returned to them
When you believe
Believing in oneself and in a higher power can unlock infinite possibilities and bring inner peace
Too many troubles you can't control
There are bound to be challenges in life that are beyond one's control
To get you falling into the holes they dig for you
Not everyone has one's best interests at heart, and it's easy to fall victim to those who want to bring one down
Get up - you have all your needs, pray
Despite the challenges, one still has all their basic needs met and can find solace in prayer or meditation
Give up - and it all recedes away from you
By giving up on oneself or a higher power, one can lose sight of what truly matters and experience a sharper decline
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: George Harrison, Gary Wright
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