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.
Mystical One [Demo Version
George Harrison Lyrics
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All the same
I'm happier than a willow tree
Shine or rain sitting here by a stream
(Mmm) There's nothing I'd rather feel
In this world
You and your sweet serenity
Rocking me
I know something so dear to me
Beyond words
Beautiful feeling in my soul
Sounds I've heard
Like humming birds in a dream
(Mmm) That mystical one I knew
Is returned
Lulling me with those raincloud eyes
Taking me
Melting my heart away
I am yes I am
I know what I feel
You came in my life
Made me more real
I know whatever we may have been
In past times
Has sorted the truth out from the rest
Win or lose
I always knew you'd be there
(Mmm) You answer my deepest prayer
In a song
Shimmering slowhand flowing clear
Moving me
Melting my heart away
I am yes I am
I know what I feel
You came in my life
Made me more real
(Mmm) That mystical one I knew
Is returned
Lulling me with those raincloud eyes
Taking me
Melting my heart away
The lyrics of George Harrison's song Mystical One seem to be about a person who has undergone a transformation and is now much happier than before. Despite being told that he is not the same as he used to be, the singer finds solace in the company of someone who brings him a "beautiful feeling in my soul". This person is described as the "mystical one" whom he knew before and who has returned to him. The lyrics suggest that this person has a calming effect on the singer, "rocking me, melting my heart away" and that they share a deep connection, answering each other's deepest prayers.
The song seems to be about the transformative power of love, particularly the kind of love that is deep and spiritual. The imagery used in the lyrics, such as the willow tree, the stream, and the hummingbirds, suggests that the singer is in touch with the natural world and finds comfort in it. The song also seems to be about finding meaning and purpose in life. The lyrics suggest that the singer has found something that is "dear" to him and that has made him feel more real.
Overall, the lyrics of Mystical One are quite poetic and mystical, with a focus on spiritual and emotional transformation. The song has a dreamy quality to it, with its references to hummingbirds and raincloud eyes, and a sense of calm and contentment pervades throughout.
Line by Line Meaning
They say I'm not what I used to be
Despite what others may think or say, I have changed and evolved.
All the same
However, I am still content and at peace.
I'm happier than a willow tree
In fact, I am filled with joy and tranquility just like a willow tree.
Shine or rain sitting here by a stream
Whether the sun is shining or it's raining, I am at ease sitting by this stream.
(Mmm) There's nothing I'd rather feel
This feeling is the one I cherish above all else.
In this world
In fact, there's no feeling like it in the world.
You and your sweet serenity
You bring a sense of peace and calmness to my life.
Rocking me
You have a comforting and soothing effect on me.
Melting my heart away
You have the power to melt away any stress or worries from my heart.
I know something so dear to me
I am aware of something that is very precious to me.
Beyond words
It's a feeling that cannot be put into words.
Beautiful feeling in my soul
It's a beautiful feeling deep within my soul.
Sounds I've heard
It's a feeling that is accompanied by beautiful sounds.
Like humming birds in a dream
The sounds are as beautiful as the flitting of hummingbirds in a dream.
(Mmm) That mystical one I knew
This feeling is the same one I once knew and cherished deeply.
Is returned
It has come back to me once again.
Lulling me with those raincloud eyes
I am lulled into a peaceful state by the calmness in your eyes, like a gentle rain cloud.
Taking me
This feeling takes me to a place of happiness and ease.
I am yes I am
I am steadfast in my knowledge of this feeling.
I know what I feel
I am certain of the emotions I am experiencing.
You came in my life
You entered my life and brought this feeling with you.
Made me more real
You have helped me become more authentic and true to myself.
I know whatever we may have been
Regardless of our past, I am aware of the truth that exists between us.
In past times
Even when we were different people in the past.
Has sorted the truth out from the rest
The experiences we've had together have helped me distinguish the truth from everything else.
Win or lose
Regardless of whether we succeed or fail.
I always knew you'd be there
I always knew that you would support me and be there for me.
(Mmm) You answer my deepest prayer
You fulfill my deepest desires and longings.
In a song
Your love and presence is perfectly expressed in this song.
Shimmering slowhand flowing clear
Your love flows through me like a shimmering, clear river.
Moving me
Your love moves me emotionally and deeply.
Melting my heart away
Your love has the power to melt away any fears or doubts in my heart.
(Mmm) That mystical one I knew
Once again, I am grateful to experience this mystical, beautiful feeling that I have known before.
Is returned
It has come back to me once again, thanks to you.
Lulling me with those raincloud eyes
Once again, I am lulled into a peaceful state by the gentle calmness in your eyes, like a rain cloud.
Taking me
Once again, this feeling takes me to a place of happiness and ease, thanks to you.
Melting my heart away
Once again, you have the power to melt away any stress and fill my heart with love and calmness.
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