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.
It Is “He”
George Harrison Lyrics
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Jai krishna jai sri krishna
Jai radhe jai radhe radhe
Jai radhe jai sri radhe
Jai krishna jai krishna krishna
Jai krishna jai sri krishna
Jai radhe jai radhe radhe
Jai radhe jai sri radhe
He whose eyes have seen
What our lives have been
And who we really are
It is 'He'
Jai sri krishna
Jai sri krishna
He whose sweetness flows
To anyone of those
That cares to look His way
See His smile
Jai sri radhe
Jai sri krishna
He who is complete
Three worlds at His feet
Cause of every star
It is 'He'
Jai sri krishna
Jai sri krishna
George Harrison's song 'It Is 'He'' is a devotional song that has been influenced by the Hindu religion. The lyrics of this song pay homage to Lord Krishna and his divine qualities. The song starts with chanting of Jai Krishna, Jai Sri Krishna, Jai Radhe and Jai Sri Radhe. These words are a form of respect and devotion that are used in Hinduism to address Lord Krishna and his consort Radha.
In the verses, Harrison talks about the qualities of Lord Krishna, who is considered to be the supreme God in Hinduism. He sings about how Krishna can see through people's lives and understand who they really are. The lyrics indicate that it is only Krishna who has the power to reveal the true form of a person. Harrison also praises Lord Krishna for his sweetness and humility, and acknowledges that his grace is available to anyone who seeks it.
The song concludes with a verse that emphasizes the complete nature of Lord Krishna. Harrison sings about how Krishna is the cause of every star and has three worlds beneath his feet. It affirms that Krishna is the complete embodiment of divinity and spirituality. The repeated chants of Jai Sri Krishna in the song reinforce the spiritual devotion that Harrison feels towards Lord Krishna.
Line by Line Meaning
Jai krishna jai krishna krishna
Praise Lord Krishna, the embodiment of love and compassion
Jai krishna jai sri krishna
Praise Lord Krishna, the giver of knowledge and wisdom
Jai radhe jai radhe radhe
Praise Radha, the embodiment of unconditional love and devotion
Jai radhe jai sri radhe
Praise Radha, who is the beloved of Lord Krishna and embodiment of divine grace and compassion
He whose eyes have seen
Refers to God, who sees everything and knows our true nature
What our lives have been
God knows the true nature and deeds of every living being
And who we really are
God knows our true nature and identity
It is 'He'
The actual savior and protector is none other than God Himself
Jai sri krishna
Praise Lord Krishna, who embodies love, knowledge, and wisdom
He whose sweetness flows
Refers to the divine personality of God, whose love and compassion flows like nectar
To anyone of those
God's love and compassion is available to anyone who seeks it
That cares to look His way
Those who look to God with devotion and surrender can experience His divine grace
See His smile
The devotees who surrender to God can see His divine smile and experience His compassion and grace
Jai sri radhe
Praise Radha, who is the embodiment of grace and compassion that flows from God himself
He who is complete
God is complete in every aspect and encompasses everything in the universe
Three worlds at His feet
God is the lord of the three worlds- heaven, earth, and the underworld
Cause of every star
God is the cause of everything, including all the stars and galaxies in the universe
It is 'He'
The ultimate savior, protector, and cause of everything in the universe is none other than God Himself
Jai sri krishna
Praise Lord Krishna, who embodies love, knowledge, and wisdom
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: GEORGE HARRISON
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