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.
Let It Be Me
George Harrison Lyrics
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I want to stay around you
And so I beg you, let it be me
Don't take this heaven from one
If you must cling to someone
Now and forever, let it be me
I find complete love
Without your sweet love what would life be
So never leave me lonely
Tell me you love me only
And that you'll always let it be me
Each time we meet love
I find complete love
Without your sweet love what would life be
So never leave me lonely
Tell me you love me only
And that you'll always---let--it-be--me
The lyrics to George Harrison's song "Let It Be Me" are a declaration of love and commitment. The first stanza expresses the joy the singer feels having found the person he loves and wants to be near. He goes on to plead with this person to choose him over anyone else, to let him be the one they turn to for love and support, and to never leave him lonely.
The second stanza repeats these sentiments, emphasizing the completeness the singer finds in being with this person and asking for reassurance that they will always be together. The chorus reinforces this need for closeness and connection, repeating the phrase "let it be me" as a way of saying that the singer wants to be the one his love turns to for comfort and happiness.
Overall, "Let It Be Me" is a classic love song, expressing the depth of feeling one person can have for another and the desire to be together forever. It's a simple yet powerful message that has resonated with audiences for decades.
Line by Line Meaning
I bless the day I found you
I am grateful for discovering you and having you in my life
I want to stay around you
I desire to be close to you and spend time together
And so I beg you, let it be me
I plead with you to choose me and allow me to be the one by your side
Don't take this heaven from one
Do not take away this happiness from me
If you must cling to someone
If you must hold on to someone
Now and forever, let it be me
Now and always, choose me to be your partner
Each time we meet love
Every moment when we unite
I find complete love
I experience pure and unconditional love
Without your sweet love what would life be
Without your affection, my life would be empty and meaningless
So never leave me lonely
Promise to never abandon me and leave me feeling alone
Tell me you love me only
Express your love and loyalty only to me
And that you'll always let it be me
And commit to always choosing me to be your partner
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Gilbert Becaud, Manny Kurtz, Pierre Delanoe
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Fastbiker100
I bless the day I found you
I want to stay around you
And so I beg you, let it be me
Don't take this heaven from one
If you must cling to someone
Now and forever, let it be me
Each time we meet love
I find complete love
Without your sweet love what would life be
So never leave me lonely
Tell me you love me only
And that you'll always let it be me
Each time we meet love
I find complete love
Without your sweet love what would life be
So never leave me lonely
Tell me you love me only
And that you'll always---let--it be--me
TheAmirmal
i know this song for ages.i know many versions of the song.but this is the ultimate one.i found it just a few days ago and i cant stop playing it.George the way you sing it and play the acoustic guitar is so beautiful and touchy and it makes me shed tears.you are the greatest.thank you for so many hours of joy and memories.
raydarable
When was this song recorded?
GreenDbz
I like Elvis' more but this song truly is stuck inside my head i love it that much
Joan Hager
It is truly beautiful
p4jrm
Give the Bob Dylan version a try...
Ales Michalek
A hidden gem from my beloved George. No one else could sing so soulfully like him.
Cathi Hixson Mingus
woke up this morning feeling down, then found this treasure...George rocks my world!
Ashley Burns
I'd always done meditation on and off but George Harrison was the one who got me into into full time and it changed my life for the better. His 'All Things Must Pass' album helped me through difficult times also.
Robert Browne
A hauntingly beautiful version of this song. George was special.
truebeatlegirl
This was placed at the perfect moment in the documentary.