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.
Life Itself
George Harrison Lyrics
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You are my love
You send the rain and bring the sun
You stand alone and speak the truth
You are the breath of life itself, oh yes you are
You are the One
You're in my dream
I need you more each step I take
You are the love in life itself, oh yes you are
You are the One
You are the one that I'd die for
And you're all that is real
You are the essence of that which
We taste, touch and feel
You are the One
No matter what
You are the real love that I've got
You are my friend and when life's through
You are the light in death itself, oh yes are
You are the One
They call you Christ, Vsnu, Buddha, Jehovah,
Our Lord
You are, Govindam, Bismillah, Creator of All
You are the One
No matter what
You are the real love that I've got
You are my friend and when life's through
You are the light in death itself, oh yes are
You are the One
You are my love
You send the rain and bring the sun
You stand alone and speak the truth
You are the breath of life itself, oh yes you are
You are the breath of life itself, oh yes you are
You are the One
George Harrison’s song “Life Itself” is a tribute to the power of love and its ability to give life meaning. The song begins with the singer declaring his love for another person, thanking them for being a source of both happiness and healing in his life. The lyrics continue to explore the many different ways that love manifests, from the way it inspires our dreams to the sense of connection it creates between people.
Throughout the song, there is an acknowledgement of the deep mystery that surrounds the nature of love and the many different ways that people relate to it. The chorus repeats the phrase “You are the One” as a way of emphasizing the unique and transformative power of the love that the singer is experiencing. Ultimately, the song suggests that love is a force that can help us find meaning and purpose even in the face of death.
The song’s theme of the transformative power of love is in line with many of George Harrison's other works, as he was known for his deep interest in spirituality and Eastern philosophy. The presence of references to iconic religious figures in the lyrics reinforces this connection and suggests that the song is meant to be interpreted in a spiritual sense.
Line by Line Meaning
You are the One
You are the only one for me.
You are my love
You are the person I love above all else.
You send the rain and bring the sun
You have the power to bring good or bad things to my life.
You stand alone and speak the truth
You are a truthful and trustworthy person, even when it is tough to do so.
You are the breath of life itself, oh yes you are
You are the essential component that gives meaning to my life.
You're in my dream
I think about you all the time, day and night, whether I am asleep or awake.
I hold you there in high esteem
I value and respect you deeply.
I need you more each step I take
I rely on you more and more as I move through life.
You are the love in life itself, oh yes you are
You are the love that makes life worth living.
You are the one that I'd die for
I would do anything and everything for you, even if it meant my own death.
And you're all that is real
You are the only reality that matters to me.
You are the essence of that which
You are the most important and essential part of my life.
We taste, touch and feel
You are the source of all sensations that we experience.
No matter what
Regardless of what happens, I will always love and need you.
You are the real love that I've got
You are the only true love that I have in my life.
You are my friend and when life's through
You are not just a lover, but also a friend who will be there for me until the end of life.
You are the light in death itself, oh yes are
You are the hope and comfort that I will always have, even in the darkest hours of death.
They call you Christ, Vsnu, Buddha, Jehovah, Our Lord
You have different names in different religions, but you are the same entity that people worship.
You are, Govindam, Bismillah, Creator of All
You are the one who has created everything in this world and beyond.
You are the breath of life itself, oh yes you are
You are the most important element that makes life worth living.
You are the One
You are the most important person in my life, on whom I am dependent.
You are my love
You are the one I love more than anything and anyone else in this world.
You send the rain and bring the sun
You are the one who brings joy and sorrow into my life.
You stand alone and speak the truth
You are a person of principle and never hesitate to speak the truth.
You are the breath of life itself, oh yes you are
You are the most essential and important component of my life.
You are the One
You are the only person who matters, and who will always be there for me.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: GEORGE HARRISON
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