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.
Just Like a Woman
George Harrison Lyrics
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Tonight as I stand inside the rain
Ev'rybody knows
That Baby's got new clothes
But lately I see her ribbons and her bows
Have fallen from her curls.
She takes just like a woman
And she makes love just like a woman
But she breaks just like a little girl.
Queen Mary, she's my friend
Yes, I believe I'll go see her again
Nobody has to guess
That Baby can't be blessed
Till she sees finally that she's like all the rest
With her fog, her amphetamine and her pearls.
She takes just like a woman
She makes love just like a woman
And she aches just like a woman
But she breaks just like a little girl.
It was raining from the first
And I was dying there of thirst
So I came in here
And your long-time curse hurts
But what's worse
Is this pain in here
I can't stay in here
Ain't it clear that
That I just can't fit
Yes, I believe it's time for us to quit
But when we meet again
Introduced as friends
Please don't let on that you knew me when
I was hungry and it was your world.
Ah, you fake just like a woman, yeah you do and
You make love just like a woman, yeah and
You ache just like a woman
But you break just like a little girl.
The lyrics to George Harrison's song "Just Like a Woman" tell a story of a man reflecting on his relationship with a woman who exhibits qualities of both strength and fragility. The opening lines, "Nobody feels any pain, tonight as I stand inside the rain, everybody knows that Baby's got new clothes" suggest that the woman in question has a facade of newfound confidence, but as the song progresses, it becomes clear that this newfound strength may be hiding underlying insecurities. The line "she takes just like a woman and she makes love just like a woman" suggests that the woman is able to take on a traditionally masculine role in the relationship, but the following line, "and she breaks just like a little girl" underscores her vulnerability.
The second stanza introduces "Queen Mary" as the singer's friend, indicating that he seeks out female companionship for guidance and understanding. However, he recognizes that the woman he's been seeing "can't be blessed till she sees finally that she's like all the rest," implying that her self-perceived strength is actually masking her own insecurities. The final stanza suggests that the singer has come to the realization that the relationship is not working, but he hopes to save face by pretending to end it amicably. However, the line "you fake just like a woman" indicates that he still harbors some resentment towards her, suggesting that the truth may be more complicated than he initially believed.
Line by Line Meaning
Nobody feels any pain
No one seems to be hurt by the situation or aware of any pain.
Tonight as I stand inside the rain
As it rains outside, I am reflecting on this situation.
Ev'rybody knows
Everyone is aware of what Baby is doing.
That Baby's got new clothes
Baby is acting differently, as if they have changed in some way.
But lately I see her ribbons and her bows
I have noticed that the things that once defined her have changed.
Have fallen from her curls.
Her identity has been stripped away in some capacity.
She takes just like a woman
She is manipulative like many women are stereotypically perceived to be.
And she makes love just like a woman
She is intimate in a way that is consistent with societal expectations of women.
And she aches just like a woman
She experiences pain that is often associated with women.
But she breaks just like a little girl.
Her emotional fragility is reminiscent of a young girl.
Queen Mary, she's my friend
My close relationship with Queen Mary.
Yes, I believe I'll go see her again
I think I will visit Queen Mary again.
Nobody has to guess
It is apparent to everyone.
That Baby can't be blessed
Baby is incapable of being happy or fulfilled.
Till she sees finally that she's like all the rest
She needs to accept that she is no different from anyone else.
With her fog, her amphetamine and her pearls.
Her habits, addictions, and wealth do not make her unique.
It was raining from the first
It has been raining since the beginning of this situation.
And I was dying there of thirst
I was in desperate need of a resolution.
So I came in here
I sought refuge here.
And your long-time curse hurts
Your negative impact on me has been long-lasting.
But what's worse
What is more painful is that.
Is this pain in here
The emotional pain I feel.
I can't stay in here
I cannot continue to endure this.
Ain't it clear that
Isn't it obvious that.
That I just can't fit
I do not belong in this environment.
Yes, I believe it's time for us to quit
I think it is time for us to leave.
But when we meet again
In the future, if we see each other again.
Introduced as friends
If asked about our relationship, let's say we are friends.
Please don't let on that you knew me when
Don't reveal that you knew me during a difficult time.
I was hungry and it was your world.
When I was struggling and dependent on you for help.
Ah, you fake just like a woman, yeah you do and
You pretend and deceive like a stereotypical woman.
You make love just like a woman, yeah and
You are intimate in a way that society associates with women.
You ache just like a woman
You feel pain that is often associated with women.
But you break just like a little girl.
You are emotionally fragile like a young girl.
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@somachakraborty9952
Nobody feels any pain
Tonight as I stand inside the rain
Ev’rybody knows
That Baby’s got new clothes
But lately I see her ribbons and her bows
Have fallen from her curls
She takes just like a woman, yes, she does
She makes love just like a woman, yes, she does
And she aches just like a woman
But she breaks just like a little girl
Queen Mary
She’s my friend
Yes, I believe I’ll go see her again
Nobody has to guess
That Baby can’t be blessed
Till she sees finally that she’s like all the rest
With her fog, her amphetamine and her pearls
She takes just like a woman, yes
She makes love just like a woman, yes, she does
And she aches just like a woman
But she breaks just like a little girl
It was raining from the first
And I was dying there of thirst
So I came in here
And your long-time curse hurts
But what’s worse
Is this pain in here
I can’t stay in here
Ain’t it clear that
I just can’t fit
Yes, I believe it’s time for us to quit
But when we meet again
Introduced as friends
Please don’t let on that you knew me when
I was hungry and it was your world
Ah, you fake just like a woman, yes, you do
You make love just like a woman, yes, you do
Then you ache just like a woman
But you break just like a little girl
Songwriters: Bob Dylan
@vincenzostr4488
Nobody feels any pain
Tonight as I stand inside the rain
Everybody knows that baby's got new clothes
But lately I see her ribbons and her bows
Have fallen from her curls
She takes just like a woman
Yes, she does, she makes love just like a woman
Yes, she does, and she aches just like a woman
But she breaks just like a little girl
Queen Mary, she's my friend
Yes, I believe I'll go see her again
Nobody has to guess that baby can't be blessed
'Til she finally sees that she's like all the rest
With her fog, her amphetamine, and her pearls
She takes just like a woman
Yes, she makes love just like a woman
Yes, she does, and she aches just like a woman
But she breaks just like a little girl
It was raining from the first
And I was dying there of thirst
So I came in here
And your long-time curse hurts
But what's worse is this pain in here
I can't stay in here
Ain't it clear that I just can't fit
Yes, I believe that it's time for us to quit
But when we meet again, introduced as friends
Please don't let on that you knew me when
I was hungry and it was your world
Ah, you fake just like a woman
Yes, you do, you make love just like a woman
Yes, you do, then you ache just like a woman
But you break just like a little girl
@nealatthecrossfishing
This is the absolute best version of this classic!!
@davidrock3326
I will ∞ that motion!
(I will INFINITY that motion!)
@maryblackchurch
Best rendition of this song ever...prime time Dylan..
@oscartovar9990
Sha Rodrigues I swear. I like it better than the album version. That’s saying a lot.
@fackinmidgietook6953
Ritchie Havens was pretty good
@andrewmccarthy4144
And having George and Leon on back-up didn't hurt, either.
@stevenfalco5935
Absolutely
@miguelraeder3005
Helloo!! I covered this song in my channel and I really hope you like it!! See you!! 😊
@donriley3349
I love Bob Dylan. Love Leon. Love this great version of a Bob classic. Yet no one says one word about George's high baritone harmony? C'mon boys and girls! Talking about a Beatle with Leon and Bob!
@jnagarya519
Another pretenscious "first name" dropper, as if he really knew these people.